Engineering in K-12 Education: Understanding the Status and Improving the Prospects
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On Tuesday, September 8, 2009, The National Academy of Engineering and the National Research Council released a new report calling for improvements and expansion of K-12 Engineering Education. The report indicates that K-12 engineering education has the potential to improve student learning and achievement in science and mathematics, increase awareness about what engineers do and of engineering as a potential career, and boost students' technological literacy. The report also examines the current status of engineering education in the United States and the nature of efforts being taken to teach engineering in U.S. schools.
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