A National Action Plan for Addressing the Critical Needs of the U.S. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education System.

The United States possesses the most innovative, technologically capable economy in the world, and yet its science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education system is failing to ensure that all American students receive the skills and knowledge required for success in the 21st century workforce. The Nation faces two central challenges to constructing a strong, coordinated STEM education system:

Ensuring coherence in STEM learning and

Ensuring an adequate supply of well-prepared and highly effective STEM teachers.

In order to direct attention to pressing issues and concerns in STEM education and to coordinate and enhance STEM education across local, state, and Federal programs, the National Science Board (Board) recommends the following:

Full Report: http://www.nsf.gov/nsb/edu_com/draft_stem_report.pdf