Professional development is often treated as a compliance issue.
Published July 2017. Recent reports from such organizations as the National Research Council and the National Academy of Science highlight concerns...
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Teachers often lack preparation for diverse learning needs.
Published July 2017. In schools around the country, many teachers are struggling to meet the diverse learning needs of the students in their...
The traditional school model discourages experimentation.
Published July 2017. A typical public school classroom in the United States looks much the same in 2017 as it did in the mid-19th century: A teacher...
STEM professors often devalue PK-12 teaching and do not encourage STEM students to pursue the profession.
Published July 2017. Among the most prominent issues When the Soviets launched Sputnik in 1954, the United States began a mad dash to prepare more...
Schools and principals often are not accountable for science, technology, and engineering learning.
Published July 2017. Conversations regarding the implementation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs are happening all...
Elementary teachers often lack access to STEM professional development.
Published July 2017. Elementary students are minimally exposed to science, technology, mathematics, and science (STEM) content areas (National...