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Report notes shortage of high-quality STEM teachers

A shortage of math and science teachers could spell trouble for the economy, considering the projected growth of occupations that require skills in science, technology, engineering and math (commonly called STEM skills).

Death of the textbook–and the 50-pound bookbag

If his professor asks the students to follow along in the textbook, he taps his iPad, opens a digital copy and quickly lands at the right place without thumbing through any pages.

States revive preschool funding as economies recover

There’s a lot of ground to make up.

Stanford online course free for teachers, parents: Helping students to love math

The result is a free online course, How to Learn Math, for K-12 teachers and parents that aims to help them improve students’ engagement with math, as well as help teachers prepare to implement the new Common Core standards.

Federal Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education 5-Year Strategic Plan

The document
presents five priority STEM education
investment areas where a coordinated Federal strategy can
be developed, over five years, designed to lead
to major improvements in key areas.

2013 Kids Count Data Book

With the national economy now out of
crisis, we have an opportunity to refocus
our attention on improving outcomes for
the next generation.

Dropping Out of College, and Paying the Price

College graduation rates in the United States are continuing to slip behind

Schools Must Stop Ostracizing Kids With Special Needs

By interacting with a full range of peers, students with delayed skills can learn a huge amount from classmates.

States Increase Funding for Pre-k

Preschool funding increased in many states in the 2012-2013 school year (fiscal year 2013) according to recent findings from the Education Commission of the States.

8th Annual Community Dialogue on Early Education and Care

Throughout the day, participants asked a common question: How can we get better at telling our story? Good answers came from elected officials, advocates and child care providers.