T-STEM

Texas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Texas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (T-STEM) Academies are open-enrollment secondary schools focusing on improving instruction and academic performance in science and mathematics-related subjects and increasing the number of students who study and enter STEM careers. T-STEM programs:

• Enroll historically underserved students, targeting at-risk and economically disadvantaged

• Provide dual credit at no cost to students

• Improve STEM instruction and the academic performance of students

• Engage students and expose them to innovation and problem-solving in real-world contexts

• Offer rigorous instruction and accelerated courses

• Provide academic and social support services to help students succeed

• Increase college readiness

• Align to regional workforce needs, guiding students into high-demand, high-wage careers

• Partner with Texas institutions of higher education (IHEs) to reduce barriers to college access

The T-STEM Blueprint provides foundational principles and standards for innovative partnerships with colleges, universities, and industry. The T-STEM Academy (grades 9-12) must implement before serving students. Additionally, outcome-based measures in Access, Attainment, and Achievement provide guidance for program implementation and continuous improvement efforts. TEA T-STEM Information