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Equity in STEM education

Equity in STEM education Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is an integral component of developing the work force and is needed to continue to drive the nation's innovation and international competitiveness. According to a US Department of Commerce study, STEM education is going to play a critical role in solving challenges related to society and the environment (Bybee, 2013). However, the number of students being provided with access to effective STEM Education programs in schools is continuing to decrease, especially students in historically marginalized groups (Dominguez & Adams, 2013) Integrating STEM into K–12 education makes STEM classrooms more meaningful, engaging, and interesting for students (Guzey & Brown, 2014) and increases students' academic achievement (Becker & Park, 2011; Rehmat, 2015). With the importance of these educational outcomes, it is necessary to ensure that all students are provided access to these STEM experiences, especially students in historically underrepresented groups. Unfortunately, underrepresented groups have been marginalized in STEM education and STEM career fields. With the increased need in STEM career fields and the lack of opportunities for underrepresented students, educators need to address the challenges in several areas to provide equity and access for all students.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTTeaching STEM to students from underrepresented groups can be challenging http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png School Science and Mathematics Wiley

Equity in STEM education

School Science and Mathematics , Volume 122 (4) – Apr 1, 2022

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Wiley
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© 2022 School Science and Mathematics Association
ISSN
0036-6803
eISSN
1949-8594
DOI
10.1111/ssm.12527
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Abstract

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is an integral component of developing the work force and is needed to continue to drive the nation's innovation and international competitiveness. According to a US Department of Commerce study, STEM education is going to play a critical role in solving challenges related to society and the environment (Bybee, 2013). However, the number of students being provided with access to effective STEM Education programs in schools is continuing to decrease, especially students in historically marginalized groups (Dominguez & Adams, 2013) Integrating STEM into K–12 education makes STEM classrooms more meaningful, engaging, and interesting for students (Guzey & Brown, 2014) and increases students' academic achievement (Becker & Park, 2011; Rehmat, 2015). With the importance of these educational outcomes, it is necessary to ensure that all students are provided access to these STEM experiences, especially students in historically underrepresented groups. Unfortunately, underrepresented groups have been marginalized in STEM education and STEM career fields. With the increased need in STEM career fields and the lack of opportunities for underrepresented students, educators need to address the challenges in several areas to provide equity and access for all students.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTTeaching STEM to students from underrepresented groups can be challenging

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Published: Apr 1, 2022

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