Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Background, Federal Policy, and Legislative Action

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education, Secondary.

Engineering.

Mathematics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2007

Summary:

Presents data on the state of U.S. education in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), including an assessment of student knowledge at the elementary, secondary, and post-secondary levels, math and science teacher quality, and international comparisons in STEM education. Examines the Federal role in promoting STEM education, and discusses recent legislation to improve STEM education. Includes tables and graphs

Notes:

CRS Report

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education

Publisher Number:

CRS-2007-DSP-0892

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license