Press Release

On Thursday, March 11th, more than 100 MetroWest leaders in business, education, and public policy came together to look at some of the barriers to students pursuing careers in math and science, and the importance of STEM education to addressing that issues.The event "Ensuring a Bright Future: Strengthening Science & Mathematics Education in MetroWest," was presented by the Foundation for Metrowest & the Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy

Thank you to all of our panelists, speakers, and Olin College for making this event so successful. We would also like to thank Secretary Reville for sharing his thoughts on the issue.

This event launched of the MetroWest Fund for Education. Click here to learn more about the fund.

View a few pictures from the event:

Download a copy of the agenda, and the biographies of the speakers and panelists.

About the Foundation for MetroWest
The Foundation for MetroWest connects philanthropic opportunity with demonstrated need in Metrowest. We promote philanthropy in the region, help donors maximize the impact of their local giving, serve as a resource for local nonprofit organizations and enhance the quality of life for all of our citizens.

About the Rennie Center
The Rennie Center's mission is to develop a public agenda that informs and promotes significant improvement of public education in Massachusetts. Our work is motivated by a vision of an education system that creates the opportunity to educate every child to be successful in life, citizenship, employment and life-long learning. Applying nonpartisan, independent research, journalism and civic engagement, the Rennie Center is creating a civil space to foster thoughtful public discourse to inform and shape effective policy. For more information about the Rennie Center and our current work, visit www.renniecenter.org.