Category Archives: Math (STEM)

Jobs Require More Education, Training

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Bren Martin

As we look at unemployment, ” There are 3.6 unemployed workers for every job in the United States. That compares with only one unemployed (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) STEM worker for two unfilled STEM jobs throughout the country’” according … Continue reading →

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Advanced Math, A High School Necessity

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Bren Martin

Education Week had a forum post, “Do We Really Need Advanced Math Classes As Required Subjects?”, where it was questioned by Ninja Nixon, if “subjects like Calculus, Trigonometry, etc. should be required for students to get a high school diploma … Continue reading →

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Doing the Math

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Bren Martin

     Education Nation posted an insightful article, “Cultural Stereotypes Steer Girls Away from Math.”   It illuminated that “A ‘math is for males’ stereotype has been used as part of the explanation for why so few women pursue careers in science, … Continue reading →

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