TY - BOOK AU - Bertram,Vince M. TI - One nation under-taught: solving America's science, technology, engineering & math crisis SN - 0825307449 AV - LB 1585 B548o 2014 PY - 2014/// CY - New York PB - Beaufort Books KW - Science KW - Study and teaching KW - Ciencia KW - Estudio y enseñanza KW - Technology KW - Tecnología KW - Engineering KW - Ingeniería KW - Mathematics KW - Matemáticas KW - Education and state KW - United States KW - Educación y Estado KW - Educational equalization KW - Calidad de la educación N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 75-86) and index; Failing ourselves -- The American economy of today and tomorrow: still the last best hope? -- Why we fail and how to fix it -- I am convinced we can do this : World-class curriculum ; High-quality teacher training ; Engaged partners network ; Results -- Conclusion N2 - America has been steadily sliding in global education rankings for decades. In particular, our students are increasingly unable to compete globally in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields. One Nation Under Taught provides a blueprint for helping students fall in love with, succeed in, and further pursue studies in STEM subjects. The book challenges educators and policy-makers at all levels to work together to make our schools places that promote curiosity, inspire a love of learning, and create long-lasting prosperity ER -