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The focus of funding on STEM initiatives<\/a> has long annoyed me. The visibility creates a false impression that some subject matter is more important for all learners, creates a caste system among teachers, and may discourage schools from making the same commitments in hiring for all positions.<\/p>\n

A recent piece in Education Week<\/a> provides a somewhat similar analysis.<\/p>\n

Full disclosure: I am a college faculty member and administrator in a Department of Psychology. This experience has partially shaped my views regarding funding priorities and attitudes regarding just what a science is.. I do have an undergraduate degree in biology, was certified as a secondary biology teacher, and publish some research on the topic of science education.<\/p>\n

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