New Report Offers Roadmap for Success in K-12 STEM Education
With funding from the National Science Foundation, the National Research Council reports on effective approaches in teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics
 Recommendations include devoting adequate instructional time and resources for K-5th grade science. |
June 23, 2011
From educators to leaders in industry, there is broad agreement that U.S. schools have a crucial challenge in improving teaching and learning in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) among students from kindergarten through high school. A background in STEM is not only essential to many current and future careers; it is also a means for citizens to understand and participate in an increasingly complex world--from understanding the challenges of environmental sustainability to addressing the need for alternative sources of energy.
The NRC report, "Successful K-12 STEM Education," is a response to a request from a member of Congress, Rep. Frank Wolf, to identify the characteristics of highly successful K-12 schools and programs in STEM. The report was prepared by a committee of educators led by Adam Gamoran of the