One nation under-taught
Subtitle: solving America's science, technology, engineering and math crisis
By: Dr. Vince M. Bertram
Edition: First Edition.
Publisher: Beaufort Books
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 95
ISBN-13: 9780825307447
Subjects: Educational equalization; Study and teaching; Science; Education and state; EDUCATION / Educational Policy & Reform / General; Mathematics; Education; Technology
Other titles: One nation under taught
Description: America has been steadily sliding in global education rankings for decades. In particular, our students are increasingly unable to compete globally in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields. One Nation Under Taught provides a blueprint for helping students fall in love with, succeed in, and further pursue studies in STEM subjects. The book challenges educators and policy-makers at all levels to work together to make our schools places that promote curiosity, inspire a love of learning, and create long-lasting prosperity.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 75-86) and index.
Table of contents: title: Failing ourselves; title: The American economy of today and tomorrow: still the last best hope?; title: Why we fail and how to fix it; title: I am convinced we can do this : World-class curriculum ; High-quality teacher training ; Engaged partners network ; Results; title: Conclusion.