HOSP is passionate about STEM! We work on STEM education policy issues at the federal and state levels to support the vision of a skilled and 21st century ready workforce built through STEM education. HOSP works with its strategic partners and stakeholders to advocate for:

• For Making Science Count! Science needs to “count” in the same ways that math and language arts count with regard to funding, testing, performance and accountability measures across the United States.

• For policy change that increases the use of hands-on materials, technology, tools, and components as the cornerstone of STEM learning and teaching.

• For Science Ready Classrooms – Up-to-date and ready to use science classrooms, laboratories, work spaces and environments where students can safely and proficiently perform experiments with the right materials and in the same way scientists, engineers, mathematicians and technical experts do their craft around the world.

• For Professional Development for educators as a key component of effective use of hands-on programs, materials, and tools in classrooms.