"Foundations for Success: The Final Report of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel" (2008) examines and summarizes the scientific evidence related to the teaching and learning of mathematics, with a specific focus on preparation for and success in learning algebra.
"Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future" (2007) is the final report of the Committee on Prospering in the Global Economy of the 21st Century, formed by the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering and Institute of Medicine.
"The Report of the Academic Competitiveness Council" (2007) presents recommendations of the ACC, which was charged with identifying, evaluating, and offering recommendations to improve the effectiveness of all federal programs with a science or mathematics education focus.
“Before It's Too Late: A Report to the Nation from the National Commission on Mathematics and Science Teaching for the 21st Century” (2000) reports on the quality of mathematics and science teaching in the USA and presents recommendations to improve the recruitment, preparation, retention, and professional growth of K-12 mathematics and science teachers.
National Science Board has produced two documents with recommendations related to STEM Education: "A National Action Plan for Addressing the Critical Needs of the U.S. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education System" (2007) and "National Science Board STEM Education Recommendations for the President-Elect Obama Administration" (Jan 2009).
"What Research Says about K-8 Science Learning and Teaching," (2007) published in Principal magazine, summarizes research-based recommendations of the National Research Council's report, "Taking Science to School: Learning and Teaching Science in Grades K-8" (2007).
What Works Clearinghouse: A Department of Education online resource that provides educators, policymakers, researchers and the general public with access to research findings on the effectiveness of particular educational programs and practices.
Doing What Works: Also sponsored by the Department of Education, this online resource aims to help educators and administrators put into practice research-based educational techniques, directly addressing policy-to-practice implementation challenges. This site currently includes two practice guides that relate directly to STEM education:
Encouraging Girls in Math and Science (2007)
Assisting Students Struggling with Mathematics (2009)
The National Academy of Sciences provides links to important resources including Publications, various activities, and general information about the academy including a brief history.
The National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) website includes current NARST news, awards for researchers (announced on primary page and news), and publications including the Journal of Research in Science Teaching. NARST is currently launching a Research-to-Practice Initiative.
The Sloan Career Cornerstone Center is a resource for students, parents, teachers, and counselors to explore career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computing, and healthcare.
Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) is a system of international assessments that focus on 15-year-olds' capabilities in reading literacy, mathematics literacy, and science literacy, with an emphasis on functional skills. PISA is administered in industrialized countries every 3 years on all three subjects with one subject assessed indepth. The 2006 administration focused on science literacy.
AAAS Science, Math, and Technology Education Seminar was the first comprehensive effort by a scientific society to work directly with school boards on STEM education. This initiative included the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the National School Boards Association, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the International Technology Education Association, and Public Agenda, as well as approximately 80 board members and administrators from Kansas and Missouri.