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Evidence suggests that STEM education will be critical to 21st-century success for individuals, communities, organizations, and nations. RAND has examined labor shortages in key STEM fields such as cybersecurity, initiatives to improve instruction and achievement, and how U.S. investments in STEM education stack up against those of other global powers.

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Leading with Artificial Intelligence: Insights for U.S. Civilian and Military Leaders on Strengthening the AI Workforce

The essays in this publication provide overviews of technical and organizational issues, challenges, and actionable insights to help organizations effectively integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and equip personnel with AI-related skills.
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Encouraging Deeper Learning in Middle and High School: Selected Findings from American School District Panel Surveys

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From San Diego to Tbilisi — Adopting International Higher Education in the Country of Georgia: Georgia II STEM Higher Education Final Evaluation Report

The authors assess implementation and outcomes of a partnership between San Diego State University and public universities in the country of Georgia to deliver high-quality science, technology, engineering, and mathematics bachelor's degrees.
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Improving Working Memory Plus Arithmetic: Evaluation Report

This evaluation tested the effectiveness of the Improving Working Memory + Arithmetic (IWM+A) intervention on improving the working memory and numeracy skills of children in Year 3.
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The Role of Micro-Credentials in Strengthening STEM Teaching and Learning: An Evaluation of the Louisiana STEM Micro-Credentials Project

The authors of this report investigate the implementation and impact of teacher micro-credentials intended to improve high school science, technology, engineering, and math teaching and learning in Louisiana.
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Centers of Excellence Can Support Federal Programs' Mission and Enhance Engagement with Underserved Communities

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Chronic Absenteeism and Math Learning Loss Are Adding Up: What We Can Do About It

It may sound obvious, but K–12 students need to attend school in order to learn. A necessary first step to helping students—particularly Black students, Hispanic students, and low-income students—recover learning in math is to support them to attend school. What can educators and parents do?
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Access to Mathematics Learning and Postsecondary Preparation Opportunities in High School: Findings from the 2023 American Mathematics Educator Study

Using data from the American Mathematics Educator Study survey fielded in spring 2023, researchers present high school principals’ reports of students’ access to and participation in math learning opportunities and postsecondary transition supports.
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Elementary and Middle School Opportunity Structures That Factor into Students' Math Learning: Findings from the American Mathematics Educator Study

Researchers explore school structures that may affect kindergarten through 8th grade student access to mathematics learning opportunities: grouping students by achievement level, teacher qualifications and assignments, and supports for struggling students.
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American Mathematics Educator Survey: 2023 Technical Documentation and Survey Results

This technical report presents information about the sample, survey instruments, and resultant data for the 2023 American Mathematics Educator Study surveys administered to principals and teachers in spring 2023 via the American Educator Panels.
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Expanding Afterschool Opportunities: Connecting STEM Afterschool Providers and Schools

The authors investigated school and district leaders’ science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) afterschool provision in late 2022 to examine how and why they partner with external organizations to provide STEM afterschool programs.
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The American Mathematics Educator Study: Unraveling the Formula for Equitable and Excellent Mathematics Teaching and Learning

Authors lay out a research agenda for the American Mathematics Educator Study by synthesizing what they know from mathematics education research regarding key factors that shape equitable, high-quality mathematics teaching and learning.

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