MarketWatch – Press Release
“The academic pillars of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, which are referred to as STEM, infiltrate every aspect of our lives and reflect a whole new way of living — from TVs to GPS systems and smartphones. Today, Post-it Brand from 3M revealed results from a survey commissioned by the brand that sheds light on the value of STEM education in the United States…According to the study, parents of students ages 13 – 18 believe math and science are the subjects that will prepare students the most for the job market. However, nearly 70 percent of those parents surveyed admit they are not as prepared as they could be and state they frequently struggle to help their students with STEM-related homework. “Parents play a powerful role in exposing kids to STEM at an early age– first by inciting their interest and next by arming them to develop the skill set needed to excel in these areas,” said Dr. Michele Borba, parenting and education expert.”(more)