First published 2014
America's students are falling behind the world in science, technology, engineering, and math. Dr. Vince M. Bertram examines how decades of poor teaching methods have left high schoolers unprepared for STEM careers. The numbers tell a stark story: only 26 percent of seniors reach proficiency in math, while just 3 percent achieve advanced levels. Meanwhile, employers cannot fill open STEM positions, and economists predict a shortage of one million qualified professionals within ten years. Bertram argues that maintaining America's leadership in science and technology requires increasing STEM graduates by 34 percent annually. He presents a detailed plan for transforming how schools teach these subjects, making them engaging rather than intimidating. The book calls for educators and policymakers to collaborate on reforms that spark curiosity and inspire learning. Bertram warns that without change, students and the nation face economic decline, but his proposed solutions offer a path to lasting prosperity.
Genres: education, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: call-to-action
95 pages · Hardcover · Beaufort Books