Coalition Addresses America’s Mathematics and Science Educator Workforce

The STEM Education Coalition released a background brief examining how to build a stronger pipeline of mathematics and science educators. The brief explains that federal policymakers have made significant investments in strategic industries through recent legislation and initiatives and argues that corresponding investments are needed in the mathematics and science educator workforce to prepare future talent. Federal policy priorities should include building the pipeline, improving recruitment and retention, strengthening content expertise, and improving workforce intelligence. To learn more about workforce shortage data, recent congressional activity on this issue, and proposed priorities, view and open the full background brief below.