Drew, David E.

STEM the tide : reforming science, technology, engineering, and math education in America / David E. Drew ; foreword by Alexander W. Astin. - Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, c2011. - xiv, 242 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [219]-234) and index.

America's place in the world -- The achievement gap -- Effective leadership, careful evaluation -- Teachers -- Mentors and high expectations -- College access and the STEM pipeline -- The value of a college education in the global economy -- Supporting university research.

9781421400945 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1421400944 (hardcover : alk. paper)

2010048728


Science--Study and teaching--Government policy--United States.
Technology--Study and teaching--Government policy--United States.
Engineering--Study and teaching--Government policy--United States.
Mathematics--Study and teaching--Government policy--United States.
Science and state--United States.
Technology and state--United States.

Q183.3.A1 / D734 2011

507.1/073