"It is hard to ignore the momentum that STEM (science-technology-engineering-mathematics) education is gaining these days. For years now, states and school districts have invested heavily in STEM education, first as a proactive step to allow our students to better compete ina flat, global economy and most recently as a reactive step to a changing economy and greatly changing job prospects. No matter the reason, STEM is hot. It is the only instructional area singled out for bonus points in Race to the Top applications. Last fall, the White House announced a new federal initiative directing $250 million in new dollars to STEM efforts. And that doesn't even count the buckets of money that have been committed to the cause from the National Science Foundation, NASA, philanthropies like the Gates Foundation, and countless corporate entities.
Today, President Obama is slated to announce an additional $250 million to 'improve science and math instruction,' essentially doubling the commitment his team made to the topic just a few short months ago in November. The full story can be found here."
Today, President Obama is slated to announce an additional $250 million to 'improve science and math instruction,' essentially doubling the commitment his team made to the topic just a few short months ago in November. The full story can be found here."