The fields of science and engineering are critical for the economic future of the United States. However, statistics show a disturbing domestic decline in the performance of students in science as compared to previous generations. Internationally the United States has shown similar declines in math and science and sits at the bottom of the rankings. Despite an overall increase in bachelor degrees there is an decrease in degrees in engineering.
These vacancies erode America’s ability to innovate and develop technological advancements that were once a core strength.
FEEDBACK:
1. International rankings in education show the US declining in Math and Science from a competitive position at 4th grade to falling to the bottom of the rankings by 12th grade. Is my decision to focus on pre-preschoolers the most effective user group to address this issue. What age group is most effective for addressing this issue.
2. Check out "Hole in the wall" as case study for the kind of hands off child generating learning process.
3. Check out non-academic organizations with focus on bringing science to children such as the Liberty Science Museum
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