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Why STEM education is important - 0 views

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    Good science teachers capitalize on the "aha" moments and work hard to help students not only understand science, but also foster a lifelong learning in science. Why is this so important? Because science is the one subject that encompasses everything in life and helps students be curious, ask questions, and make connections as to why the world exists as it does. It is the backdrop for understanding our world, and helps us to explain and appreciate it in new ways. 1 Science is the "S' in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education. We define STEM education as the preparation of students in competencies and skills in the four disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and math). A successful STEM education provides students with science, math, and engineering/technology in sequences that build upon each other and can be used with real-world applications. STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and enables the next generation of innovators. Innovation leads to new products and processes that sustain our economy. This innovation and science literacy depends on a solid knowledge base in the STEM areas. It is clear that most jobs of the future will require a basic understanding of math and science-10-year employment projections by the U.S. Department of Labor show that of the 20 fastest growing occupations projected for 2014, 15 of them require significant mathematics or science preparation. - See more at: https://www.isa.org/standards-and-publications/isa-publications/intech-magazine/2010/september/why-stem-education-is-important/#sthash.WOLuwEXC.dpuf
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    As always, you delivered a good definition.
Rachael Fulop

STEM Education Coalition | - 0 views

  • STEM education must be elevated as a national priority. Our nation’s future economic prosperity is closely linked with student success in the STEM fields .The U.S. must expand the capacity and diversity of the STEM workforce pipeline.Policymakers at every level must be informed about policy issues related to STEM education.Effective policies to promote STEM education should be bipartisan and evidence-based.
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      Our nation needs students that have been educated using the STEM model.  
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    STEM defenders
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    I liked this so much, I was planning to post it, too.
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