Vital Signs: California

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STEM Education; Elementary Secondary Education; Demand Occupations; Mathematics Achievement; Science Achievement; Grade 8; Grade 4; Disproportionate Representation; Graduation Rate; Associate Degrees; Minority Group Students; Females; Computer Science Education; Elementary School Science; Engineering Education; Access to Education; Advanced Placement Programs; Secondary School Science; Secondary School Mathematics; Mathematics Teachers; Science Teachers; Teacher Competencies; Teacher Persistence; Educational Resources; Science Laboratories

Business leaders in California cannot find the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) talent they need to stay competitive. Students' lagging performance in K-12 is a critical reason why. The good news is that the nation's most effective STEM education programs can help turn the tide. California students have made some progress in math over the past decade. Yet not enough students, least of all minorities, have the chance to learn challenging content to prepare them for college and careers. Elementary students spend very little time on science, and many of the state's science teachers say the lack the resources they need to succeed.

ERIC

2018

ED584403