Americans Critical of Stem Education Quality

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Americans Critical of Stem Education Quality
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A new Pew Research report reveals the majority of Americans believe US K–12 STEM education is average or below average compared to other developed countries.

■ 43% US is average compared to other countries
■ 30% US is below average
■ 25% US is above average

Perception of higher ed STEM quality slightly better

■ 35% US is at least above average for undergraduate STEM education
■ 38% US is at least above average for graduate STEM education

When Americans reflect on their own K–12 STEM education

■ 75% Liked their K–12 science classes
■ 46% Of those who disliked science thought their STEM classes were difficult
■ 36% Of those who disliked science found it difficult to see the usefulness of their STEM classes