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Honey, Margaret, Ed.; Schweingruber, Heidi, Ed.; Brenner, Kerry, Ed.; Gonring, Phil, Ed. – National Academies Press, 2021
Scientific thinking and understanding are essential for all people navigating the world, not just for scientists and other science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals. Knowledge of science and the practice of scientific thinking are essential components of a fully functioning democracy. Science is also crucial for the…
Descriptors: Science Education, STEM Education, Educational Opportunities, Access to Education
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Citro, Constance F., Ed.; Straf, Miron L., Ed. – National Academies Press, 2013
Publicly available statistics from government agencies that are credible, relevant, accurate, and timely are essential for policy makers, individuals, households, businesses, academic institutions, and other organizations to make informed decisions. Even more, the effective operation of a democratic system of government depends on the unhindered…
Descriptors: Federal Government, Public Agencies, Statistics, Data Collection