The Triangle Coalition for Science and Technology Education was formed in 1985 to provide a national forum for the discussion of educational issues and an organizational framework for mobilizing resources and support for science and technology education. Today, the Triangle Coalition is considered to be a leader in the reform of science, mathematics, and technology education.

With funding from The Carnegie Corporation of New York, the MacArthur Foundation, various government agencies (NSF, ED, DOE, NASA, etc.), and Triangle Coalition members, the Triangle Coalition has administered and managed grants and major national programs. Over the years, the Triangle Coalition has also hosted numerous national and regional conferences and has printed several publications and reports. Some of the Triangle Coalition's major programs have included the Local Alliance Network Program; the National School Volunteer Project in Science, Mathematics, and Technology (NSVP); Scientific Work Experience Programs for Teachers (SWEPT); the Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Technical Assistance and Leadership Development Project; and the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program.

The Triangle Coalition has hosted several Congressional Liaison Task Force meetings on Capitol Hill and also organizes efforts to keep Congress informed on the importance of mathematics, science, and technology education. Through its web site and its weekly electronic bulletin, the Triangle Coalition Electronic Bulletin (TCEB), the Triangle Coalition helps to keep others alerted about legislative activities, outstanding and innovative education programs, and resources for science, mathematics, and technology education improvement.