Modernizing Math & Statistics Education for Future STEM Careers
This act aims to update math and statistics education in schools to better prepare students for rapidly evolving fields like data science and artificial intelligence. This will provide citizens with improved career prospects and greater job security in technological sectors.
Key points
Provides funding for universities and non-profit organizations to develop innovative math and statistics teaching methods in public schools.
Focuses on practical problem-solving, working with data, and using computational tools, which are crucial in many modern professions.
Encourages partnerships between schools, universities, and businesses to better connect learning with real-world job market needs.
Mandates a report on best practices and challenges in implementing mathematical and statistical modeling in education, including teacher training.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1839
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Process start date: 2021-05-26