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<br />K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Strategies <br /> <br />One of the new realities of economic development concerns the role of education <br />in the new economy. The majority of industries spurring economic growth today <br />require expertise in scientific and technical areas related to the STEM disciplines. <br />As a community, it is our responsibility to better prepare young people for the <br />types of jobs that the economy they live in will demand and reward. <br /> <br />This plan recommends employing a number of strategies to better increase <br />awareness of the economic importance of STEM fields. This includes: <br /> <br />.:. employing a community-wide coordinator of STEM activities between K- <br />12, our universities and the business community <br />.:. creating a task force of education leaders and community members to <br />advance awareness and participation in STEM subjects among students <br />and parents <br />.:. participating in local and state discussions and policy-making regarding <br />college scholarship programs directed at students pursuing degrees in <br />STEM disciplines. <br /> <br />*We initially propose investing no sales taxes on K-12 STEM strategies. <br /> <br />17 <br />