McNerney Chairs Subcommittee Hearing on Science and Technology Education

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MCNERNEY CHAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

As Vice-Chairman of the Research and Science Education Subcommittee, today Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-11) chaired the Subcommittee's investigative hearing on ways to increase math and science educational opportunities in the United States.

"As we work to improve educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math, it is critical that we examine the effectiveness of federal programs, and if states and school districts are getting the information they need to succeed in the classroom," Rep. McNerney said.

"The effective implementation of such programs and policies is necessary to develop a diverse and well-prepared workforce and to address the issue of U.S. competitiveness on the global stage," Rep. McNerney concluded.

During the hearing the subcommittee examined whether agencies are doing enough to coordinate among themselves with states and school districts in developing STEM education programs; how agencies can better collaborate with educators on developing these programs; and, how these programs are evaluated - all with an eye toward providing a usable, effective tools for schools, educators and students.

Today's hearing follows up on a previous Subcommittee hearing to examine the effectiveness of the efforts of federal agencies to implement programs and activities to improve STEM education.

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