. EDUCATION: SCIENCE: Why is Science on the Sidelines of Education? Why is Science on the Sidelines of Education? Updated Sep. 20, 2010 at 6:42 a.m. Local Techwirehttp://localtechwire.com/business/ local_tech_wire/biotech/blogpost/8315408/
A shorter URL for the above link: http://tinyurl.com/2d8qz8jRESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. The emphasis of standardized testing in U.S. schools has pushed subjects like science to the sideline of the curriculum, according to education experts.
This is at a time when government, education, and business leaders are lamenting the unimpressive status of students in STEM.
STEM is science, technology, engineering and math. These subjects are considered the basis of a 21 century education; providing critical skills for critical times.
Karen Worth, a researcher for science and math programs at Education Development Center, Inc., said a testing culture has not allowed subjects like science and social studies much time to be taught in the elementary curriculum.
There's a problem getting subjects like science back on the actual teaching agenda, she said. Its in the airwaves, but it doesnt filter down because of issues dealing with time and priority.
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