America is facing a STEM and data education crisis

February 20 2024- The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on math scores of K-12 students in the U.S., with hopes of improvement after the pandemic proving unsuccessful. According to reports, math scores among teenagers in the U.S. are the worst since the 1970s. A global exam in 2023 also revealed a 13-point drop among 15-year-olds in the U.S., a more significant decline compared to other countries. To address the declining math scores, the author suggests a national commitment to data literacy, citing the importance of preparing students for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education and careers.