Science, technology, engineering, mathematics—oh my! You’ve heard all about the recent push to train highly qualified STEM teachers and to focus on stirring up long-term interest of this within education. (Okay, you’ve probably heard about it a lot.) Well, a recent look at the progress is showing that the United States is actually on track for huge growth within the targets established. Take a look at how it’s increased since the 2001 baseline year, and where we’ll be by the end of this decade at this pace. You might be impressed.
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Via The National Science Foundation
The point? Be encouraged! It’s working. Some of it is natural trends of student interest, but the focus you’re giving it is definitely the helpful, extra nudge it needs. (Achieving national goals feels good, huh?)