“DuPont is a strong supporter of STEM education using inquiry-based instruction which is the basis for all CASE instruction. CASE is aimed at improving the math and science proficiency of students using an approach that integrates classroom/laboratory instruction, experiential learning and student-directed engagement with leadership, personal growth and career success.”-
Randolph J. Guschl, former Director, Center for Collaborative Research and Education, DuPont
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Since CASE's founding in 2009, 1,134 teachers from 40 states, plus the Virgin Islands are using CASE. These teachers hold a total of 1,826 CASE course certifications. 36,520 students will be taught through a CASE course in the 2015 school year. CASE has the goal of reaching more than 50,000 students by fall 2017.
There is a specific demand to give more teachers intense, hands-on professional development through a CASE Institute. Scholarships ranging from $2,200 to $3,000 per teacher per course would cover the cost of training, lodging, and meals. Grants for classroom equipment to implement CASE could also be offered.
CASE continues to seek support for new course development. The commitment to develop a course is $450,000 to be paid over two years. If a potential sponsor has an industry partner or partners willing to co-sponsor the course, the sponsorship could be shared. Other opportunities with sponsor visibility are available upon request.
Funders and PartnersMajor Funders: Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Cargill, CHS Foundation, Corteva Agriscience, Darling Ingredients, Equipment Dealers Association, Farm Credit East, Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association, Firestone, John Deere.
Program Partners: Over 27 affiliate institutions nationwide (colleges and universities), the National Association of Agricultural Educators, National FFA Foundation, American Technical Publishers, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Cengage Learning, Goodheart-Willcox Publisher, Lab-aids, Newbyte Software, Vernier Software and Technology, and Ward’s Science.
CASE certified teachers often partner with colleges and universities to provide college academic credit to high school students completing CASE courses. Several postsecondary institutions including Rutgers University and Blue Ridge Community and Technical College offer articulated credit to CASE students across the country.
The programs in this database clear a high bar. STEMworks reviewed each program against the Design Principles for Effective STEM Philanthropy.
Identify and target a compelling and well-defined need.
Use rigorous evaluation to continuously measure and inform progress towards the compelling need identified.
Ensure work is sustainable.
Demonstrate replicability and scalability.
Create high impact partnerships
Ensure organizational capacity to achieve goals.
Offer challenging and relevant STEM content for the target audience
Incorporate and encourage STEM practices.
Inspire interest and engagement in STEM.
Identify and address the needs of under-represented groups.