BHEF currently is pursuing two major initiatives – one focused on college/work readiness and success, and a second promoting America’s leadership in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Signature Events
"An American Imperative" Report Issued
BHEF's new report, "An American Imperative," addresses the critical shortage of high quality math and science teachers, the lack of which threatens the strength, innovation, and productivity of America's economy. The report proposes a comprehensive action plan to elevate the status of the teaching profession and focuses on transforming three key components that contribute to a robust, world-class teaching workforce: recruitment, retention, and renewal. Specific action steps are identified for key stakeholders: the federal government, state governments, school districts, higher education, and business and foundations. Read more.
Semi-Annual Meetings
BHEF's semi-annual meetings engage members on issues of interest and provide a forum to develop policy positions and strategies for implementation on the ground. BHEF's summer 2007 meeting is June 11-12, 2007 in Washington, DC; its winter 2007 meeting was held in LaJolla, CA in January. Read more.
Our Work
BHEF addresses education issues fundamental to our nation's ability to compete globally. These include improving student achievement and readiness for success in college and work; and strengthening higher education, particularly our national capacity in science, technology, engineering and math.
BHEF currently is pursuing two major initiatives advancing solutions in these areas – one focused on college/work readiness and success, and a second promoting America's leadership in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
BHEF conducts research to create solutions and to identify strategies and policy reforms that the organization and its members advance directly and with partner organizations. Most recently, BHEF research has addressed the imperative of enhanced recruitment, retention and renewal of the nation's math and science teaching workforce.