National Survey of STEM High Schools' Curricular and Instructional Strategies and Practices

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

NCSSS Journal

Volume

20

Issue

1

Publisher

National Consortium of Secondary S T E M Schools

Publication Date

5-1-2015

First Page

8

Last Page

19

Abstract

The theory of human capital (e.g., Becker, 1993) posits that societies benefit from thoughtful investment in education, health care, and other services that enable citizens to become more economically productive. Given finite resources, policymakers must decide which investments will yield the greatest returns in developing human capital. The Obama administration’s focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and careers over other fields reflects its belief that U.S. productivity in these fields is most vital to the nation’s viability (H. Res. 5116, 2010). The G. W. Bush administration signed similar legislation, indicating that the promotion of better STEM education has garnered bipartisan support (H. Res. 2272, 2007). Authors of recent national reports (e.g., Committee on Highly Successful Schools or Programs in K-12 STEM Education, 2011; Committee on Prospering in the Global Economy of 21st Century, 2007; National Academy of Sciences, 2010) concur that our nation’s continued financial, environmental, and military security rest on developing highly skilled U.S. citizens in STEM professions.

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