Promoting STEM Education in Elementary School

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Published on Feb 20, 2024

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1 National Science Board. (2021, July). Elementary and secondary STEM education. National Science Foundation. Retrieved Dec. 18, 2023. 

2 COVID-19 has adversely affected the global economy and data from 2020 to 2022 may be atypical compared to prior years. Accordingly, data shown is effective September 2023, which can be found here: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Employment in STEM Occupations, retrieved on December 18, 2023.

3 McDonnell, C. (2020, Jan. 14). The importance of STEM in the classroom. The Journal. Retrieved Dec. 18, 2023. 

4 P., N. (n.d.). 8 reasons why STEM education is important. Embassy Education. Retrieved Dec. 18, 2023. 

Approved by the dean of the College of Education on Jan. 29, 2024.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Grand Canyon University. Any sources cited were accurate as of the publish date.

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