Equity in K-12 STEM Education: Framing Decisions for the Future

Authors

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Keywords: K-12, STEM Education

Synopsis

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) live in the American imagination as promising tools for solving pressing global challenges and enhancing quality of life. Despite the importance of the STEM disciplines in the landscape of U.S. political, economic, and social priorities, STEM learning opportunities are unevenly distributed, and the experiences an individual has in STEM education are likely to vary tremendously based on their race, ethnicity, socio-economic class, gender, and a myriad of other factors.

URL: Equity in K-12 STEM Education

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Published
December 11, 2024