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We are told by industry that there is a national crisis in STEM education. What many STEM proponents have no idea about is that children in public schools increasingly have less and less access to authentic, project-based, hands on science education. There is no time. Make no mistake about why test scores are the priority. Funding depends on it. In OCPS, if science teachers are so inclined, and committed enough, they may run science fair in their schools as after school clubs, and most must do so on a volunteer basis. Athletic coaches receive stipends. Our priorities are clear. My own children are very fortunate to attend an Aviation/Aerospace magnet elementary school and they are exposed to a great science curriculum. What of the children who are not so privileged? This is an important piece originally posted on Education Alchemy - 11/22/14. Thank you Dr. Gordon for stating what has been on my mind for years. Marylia Nieves-Patel Anthony Cody Robert Krampf Debbie Jones Komanski Michael Peña Neko GatoKatze Cat
Posted on: Sun, 30 Nov 2014 22:25:39 +0000

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