Friday, August 31, 2007

Action Plan Drafted for 21st Century STEM Education

Public comment is encouraged on a recently released draft action plan to address critical 21st Century needs in the nation's STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education system.

The plan, which originates from the National Science Board within the National Science Foundation, is available online A National Action Plan for Addressing the Critical Needs of the U.S. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education System. Comments can be sent to NSB_STEMaction@nsf.gov. Additional materials are available at the Board's site for the action plan.