From Education Commission of the States: For decades, racial, ethnic and socioeconomic inequities and gender stereotypes have prevented students from accessing science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. These barriers have negatively impacted high school STEM advanced placement course access, postsecondary persistence and entrance into STEM occupations. However, early STEAM education — which adds the “A” for arts — presents opportunities to improve access, equity, inclusion and outcomes.
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My theme for today: Whose children have been left behind?