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Dickman, Anneliese; Schwabe, Amy; Schmidt, Jeff; Henken, Rob – Public Policy Forum, 2009
Last December, the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Coalition--a national organization of more than 600 groups representing knowledge workers, educators, scientists, engineers, and technicians--wrote to President-elect Obama urging him to "not lose sight of the critical role that STEM education plays in…
Descriptors: Demand Occupations, Elementary Secondary Education, National Organizations, Thinking Skills
Million, Laura; Dickman, Anneliese; Henken, Rob – Public Policy Forum, 2010
While the Milwaukee region's economic base is rooted in its manufacturing history, many believe that the region's future prosperity will be tied to its ability to successfully transition its economy into one that is based on knowledge and innovation. Indeed, fostering innovation has become the call to action for business and political leaders…
Descriptors: Metropolitan Areas, Economic Development, Innovation, Regional Characteristics