ERIC Number: ED584688
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 4
Abstractor: ERIC
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Vital Signs: Nebraska
Education Commission of the States
Business leaders in Nebraska cannot find the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) talent they need to stay competitive. Students' lagging performance in K-12 is a critical reason why. The good news is that the nation's most effective STEM education programs can help turn the tide. Nebraska students have made some progress in math over the past decade. While student performance on national tests of math and science is generally on par with national averages, the racial and ethnic achievement gaps in the state are wider. Not enough students--least of all minorities--get the chance to learn challenging content that prepares them for college and careers.
Descriptors: STEM Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Demand Occupations, Mathematics Achievement, Science Achievement, Grade 8, Grade 4, Disproportionate Representation, Graduation Rate, Associate Degrees, Minority Group Students, Females, Computer Science Education, Elementary School Science, Engineering Education, Access to Education, Advanced Placement Programs, Secondary School Science, Secondary School Mathematics, Mathematics Teachers, Science Teachers, Teacher Competencies, Teacher Persistence, Educational Resources, Science Laboratories
Education Commission of the States. ECS Distribution Center, 700 Broadway Suite 1200, Denver, CO 80203-3460. Tel: 303-299-3692; Fax: 303-296-8332; e-mail: ecs@ecs.org; Web site: http://www.ecs.org
Publication Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Education Commission of the States
Identifiers - Location: Nebraska
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