Posted on 03/23/2015 3:18:45 PM PDT by ThethoughtsofGreg
March 14 was Albert Einstein’s birthday, a scientific legend known worldwide whose name has become synonymous with the word ‘genius.’ How many Einsteins are growing up in America’s public schools today but are hindered from reaching their full potential due to poor education policy? Today, some states are leading the way in improving Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education to keep this from happening.
Indiana, one of America’s highest performing states regarding educational options and student achievement, has prioritized and fostered STEM education for years. Under the leadership of Governor Mike Pence, Indiana has implemented new academic standards at the K-12 level with the purpose of improving student outcomes in STEM and other subjects. Students can also participate in expanded extracurricular activities and can receive dual course credit for advanced STEM courses they take in preparation for college, while teachers have access to STEM-specific professional development and resource sharing.
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I like the concept, but would prefer they’d turn off the spigot of H-1Bs that are going to get the jobs anyway.
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