Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Needed: STEM education for Marco Rubio

Needed: STEM education for Marco Rubio:


Needed: STEM education for Marco Rubio

A few years ago Sen. Marco Rubio, a Republican from Florida, put out a 12-point plan that he posited would improve public education. (One item, to give you a sense of the list, was a federal corporate income tax credit to boost “school choice.”) This was Idea No. 7:
  Overcome The Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics Crisis. A focus on the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects will ensure that America remains highly competitive in the global market. Systemic reform with school choice, virtual learning and opportunity scholarships will allow STEM-focused students to study the critical subject areas that will help them succeed in our economy. If those students wish to become teachers, regulatory hurdles should not dissuade them. Together, we can ensure that America has the teachers and