Science, Engineering, and Mathematics PreCollege and College Education. CRS Issue Brief. Updated.
Overview & Synopsis
In this issue brief, a number of selected science and engineering concerns are discussed, along with initiatives that contain provisions to address these areas. These include the following: (1) precollege science and mathematics concerns such as teacher shortages, quality of science instruction, and the content of science courses; (2) mathematics education; (3) demographics and the science and engineering talent pool; (4) degree acquisition trends for minorities; (5) foreign-born national science and engineering students; (6) technical literacy of the U.S. population; and (7) role of federal policies in science and engineering education. Programs created by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Education's role through Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act are discussed, and six brief summaries of federal legislation are provided. (KR)
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| Document Title | Science, Engineering, and Mathematics PreCollege and College Education. CRS Issue Brief. Updated. |
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| Author / Organization | Matthews, Christine M. |
| Subject & Discipline | Career Choice, College Preparation, Course Content |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1991 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-206283 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |