A recent article in The Wall Street Journal shows that while the demand and pay for math and science jobs increases, interest in these subjects continues to decline, especially the high school level.
Here are some excerpts from the article if you don’t have time to read it.
• “The STEM Index…found the number of American jobs requiring math or science knowledge increased to 16.8 million last year from 12.8 million in 2000.”
• “Yet during the same period, U.S. high-school students’ interest in those subjects declined—and now stands below 2000 levels.”
• A work force with inadequate STEM training “really is the big issue of our time,” said Steven Goldthwaite, chief executive of Metem Corp., a parts maker for the aerospace and power-generation industries.
• Mr. Goldthwaite, of Metem, said it is up to educators, civic groups and employers to “introduce students to the excitement of science and technology.”
•http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2014/04/23/math-and-science-pay-but-high-schoolers-care-less
How can you help your child enjoy math and science?
To give your child the best chance at a successful future, it is necessary to seek enrichment and support to help them develop competency and interest early in STEM areas. Simply put, we as parents must show our kids that this is a priority by providing MORE than what the schools offer. More focus, more enrichment in these subjects, while challenging, will open opportunities in the future.
We all want our children to excel and enjoy a higher standard of living than we achieved, however, recent statistics show that our current educational system may make this the impossible dream. Our education system has proven mediocrity at best compared to other countries. The earlier kids gain self-confidence and really understand math and science we can hook their interest. If you wait until they are struggling, it will be too late to change their dislike for the subjects. Younger students are naturally curious about the world around them and love to engage in hands-on learning opportunities. That’s why we’ve developed programs to inspire students and created an environment that is not just “tutoring” but a collaborative workspace with their peers where they will want to learn.
What are you waiting for? Give the gift of education!
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