> Change the Equation
Change the Equation is a non-profit, non-partisan CEO-led initiative to solve America's innovation problem. It answers the call of President Obama's Educate to Innovate Campaign to move the U.S. to the top of the pack in science and math education over the next decade. We aim to improve science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education for every child, with a particular focus on girls and students of color, who have long been underrepresented in STEM fields.

> Master Graphics Software Information
Information from Master Graphics the Minnesota sole source supplier for the PLTW Autodesk software for the 2011-12 academic year.

> Autodesk Term License Extension
PLTW schools now have the option to stay with their current installed versions of Autodesk Design Academy (ADA). As part of your school's annual purchase of a license, you will have the option to extend the usage of your current version for an additional year.

> Autodesk Education Community
This document is designed to show you how to navigate the Autodesk Education Community Web site and to do the following things: 1) Register at and Log In. 2) Download Software. 3) Invite Students to Join the Education Community

> Information on Computer Software for 2011-12
Get the latest information from the Purchasing Manual on computer software for the 2011-12 academic year for High School Engineering and Middle School Gateway to Technology programs.

> Curriculum Updates Coming Soon
The revised version of the Gateway To Technology (GTT) program as well as the Principles Of Engineering (POE), Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA), and Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) courses will be released and implemented throughout our network this fall.

> Articulation
Information on Credit Transfers for various schools such as St. Cloud Technical College, St. Cloud State University ,and Normandale Community College.

> PLTW Curriculum
PLTW's curriculum makes math and science relevant for students. By engaging in hands-on, real-world projects, students understand how the skills they are learning in the classroom can be applied in everyday life. This approach is called activities-based learning, project-based learning, and problem-based learning or APPB-learning.

PLTW Curriculum/ Alignment to Nat'l Standards
for more information please contact:
>james.mecklenburg@mnsu.edu

> U of M PLTW Information
Secondary school students successfully completing Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses may
apply for transcripted college credit from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cites (U of M).

> PLTW Cross Walk to MN and Science Standards
The Minnesota Standards Report will summarize how the Minnesota Science and Math Academic Standards link to Project Lead the Way High School Curriculum. There are eight Project Lead the Way courses, each with several units of study. The Report and units of study are all listed below. (Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Engineering Design and Developement, Digital Electronics, Aerospace Engineering, Biotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture, Computer Integrated Manufacturing)

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