BHEF addresses education issues fundamental to our nation's ability to compete globally. BHEF members are driving change "on the ground." They develop, adopt and promote best practices and strategic approaches among corporate, education and foundation leaders, nationally and locally.
BHEF In the News
"An American Imperative" Report Issued
"An American Imperative" addresses the critical shortage of high quality mathematics and science teachers, 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.
A coordinated reform effort is required in order to succeed. BHEF believes five key stakeholder groups – the federal government, state governments, school districts, higher education and business and foundations – have a role to play. It is critical for the business community and higher education to become more actively engaged in efforts to improve mathematics and science teaching. BHEF calls on leaders from these two groups to influence, energize, and drive change. Read more.
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Press Releases & Announcements
BHEF Hosts a Moderated Panel for An American Imperative on Capitol Hill
July 11, 2007
Business-Higher Education Forum Calls for "Transformational Change" to Address the Shortage of Quality Mathematics and Science Teachers - New Report Maps Action Plan for Teacher Recruitment, Retention, Renewal (PDF - 30 KB)
June 11, 2007
The Tap Coalition, Including Business-Higher Education Forum, Thanks Senators for Introducing the National Competitiveness Investment Act
September 18, 2006
Business-Higher Education Forum Welcomes New Leadership
August 22, 2006
Nancy Kuhn Joins the Business-Higher Education Forum as Director of External Relations
June 29, 2006
The TAP Coalition, Including Business-Higher Education Forum, Participates in Math & Science Fair on Capitol Hill
June 27, 2006
Business-Higher Education Forum Along with 14 Other Business Organizations Recommend Doubling the Number of STEM Graduates By 2015
July 27, 2005
New Report Provides Innovative Approach to Managing Organizational Ethics
June 22, 2005
Systematic Failures in U.S. Math and Science Infrastructure Threaten Global Leadership
February 16, 2005
Brian Fitzgerald Named Executive Director of the Business-Higher Education Forum
November 30, 2004
Building a Nation of Learners Key to U.S. Meeting Global Competition, Report by Business-Higher Education Forum Concludes
June 12, 2003