Increasing the competitive edge in math and science

The U.S. is losing its competitive edge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Thomas Friedman warns that America is not producing enough young people in STEM fields that are essential for entrepreneurship and innovation in the 21stcentury (The World Is Flat: A Brief History of...

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Other Authors: Kettlewell, Janet S., 1943-, Henry, Ronald J.
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Published: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield Education, ©2009.
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505 0 # |a Acknowledgments; Chapter 1. A Call to Action; Chapter 2. Partnerships Needed to Increase the Competitive Edge in Math and Science; Chapter 3. Connecting A K-16 STEM Initiative to State Science and Mathematics Curriculum; Chapter 4. Student Interest; Chapter 5. Building Capacity for Improving Teaching Quality; Chapter 6. Professional Learning Communities; Chapter 7. Engaging Higher Education Faculty in K-16 STEM Education Reform; Chapter 8. Evaluating a Comprehensive Systemic Initiative to Improve K-16 Science and Mathematics Teaching and Learning. 
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