About The Tech Academies

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  Since 2014, we have supported a network of model STEM programs and Engineering Education Leaders that nurture the next generation of Silicon Valley innovators. Our goal is to systemically integrate K-12 STEM education opportunities in our 10 school districts and the expanded learning programs serving these districts, particularly for those populations traditionally underrepresented in STEM.

  We are grateful to our Tech Academy schools, expanded learning programs and key partners who helped us launch and develop this program. These trailblazers include: Boys and Girls Club of Silicon Valley; Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County; City of San Jose; City Year San José/Silicon Valley; Sacred Heart Community Service; Think Together; YMCA of Silicon Valley;  Ocala STEAM Academy (ARUSD); Monroe Middle School (CUSD); Dahl Elementary, Meadows Elementary and Lairon College Preparatory Academy (FMSD); Brownell Middle School and El Roble Elementary (GUSD); Britton Middle School, PA Walsh STEAM Academy and El Toro Health Science Academy (MHUSD); Ida Jew Academies (MPESD); Julia Baldwin Elementary (OGSD); 

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  Muwekma Ohlone Middle School and Washington Elementary (SJUSD), San José State University and Santa Clara County Office of Education. 

  Thank you to the supporters who make our work possible:

  The Davidson Family Foundation, Genentech, Hitz Foundation, IBM, Leo M. Shortino Family Foundation, Tallo, and J.A. Unruh Family Foundation.

  The computer science component of this program is conducted in partnership with San Jose State University J.Pinson STEM Education Program.

  The Tech Academies program has been recognized with the following prestigious state and national awards: 

  - 2020 EdCom Award for Innovation in Museum Education (American Alliance of Museums)

  - 2019 Superintendent's Award for Excellence in Museum Education (California Association of Museums)