STARBASE Arizona Academy

Abstract

The Department of Defense (DoD) STARBASE Program is authorized by Section 2193b of Title 10, United States Code (USC) as a DoD science, math, and technology education improvement program. The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs (OASD/RA) administers policy and oversight; the DoD Components execute the program at DoD STARBASE Academies. STARBASE is funded by the Congress as a Civil Military Program. STARBASE Arizona Academy is a DoD educational entity that seeks to improve the knowledge and skills of students in K-12 in mathematics, science, and technology; and follows the Academy model described in the attached DoD Instruction (DoDI) 1025.7. The Recipient is expected to follow the STARBASE Core Curriculum Menu provided by the Federal Funding Agency, in accordance with (IAW) DoDI 1025.7. Additionally, the Recipient shall, in coordination with local school administrators or other alternative education providers, actively encourage participation of at-risk youth and those that are historically underrepresented in science, math, and technology fields. Other factors may include selecting classes on the basis of: inner city and/or rural location, disability, socio-economic disadvantage, or low academic performance.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Oct 25, 2018
Source ID
FA70001610001

Entities

People

  • Carl Rhea

Organizations

  • United States Air Force Academy
  • United States Department of Defense

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • STEM Education