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boatsnhose

(40 posts)

14. more support for STEM

Reply to ericson00 (Original post)

Wed Jul 29, 2015, 11:11 PM

Jul 2015

More emphasis should be placed on STEM in American schools. The importance of mathematics and technology should be made clear, and implemented on students at a young age. The government must put more focus and funding into these areas of education, along with stronger support for teachers and students.

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The Case for Federal Intervention in Math Education [View all] ericson00 Jul 2015 OP

The major issue is ion_theory Jul 2015 #1

That won't work. Mona Jul 2015 #2

I agree absolutely with math teachers needing a degree in math ericson00 Jul 2015 #12

Neocon legacy just us Jul 2015 #3

Also, be careful when comparing to other countries Mona Jul 2015 #4

Fareed is not a good example ericson00 Jul 2015 #5

Not holding up Fareed as the example... Mona Jul 2015 #6

A few years ago some researchers pointed out the inanity of college education. Igel Jul 2015 #11

it's H1Bs we have to get at first MisterP Jul 2015 #7

we wouldn't need more foreign students ericson00 Jul 2015 #8

Sure, just TRY to get consensus from politicos around the whole country. elleng Jul 2015 #9

this is an issue where a brave politician ericson00 Jul 2015 #10

I think a potential reason math education is ignored is ericson00 Jul 2015 #13

more support for STEM boatsnhose Jul 2015 #14

The STEM shortage is a myth. Ka hrnt Aug 2015 #15