A national group called “Change the Equation” says South Dakota has to do more to help students achieve in the STEM courses, science, technology, engineering and math. The group says state businesses can’t find the qualified workers they need to expand. Senator Mark Johnston of Sioux Falls, Chairman of the Education Committee, says the report is pretty complete…
Johnston says most of the state’s schools have challenges in providing STEM class work…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2012/09/Mark-Johnston-919b.mp3|titles=Mark Johnston 919b]Johnston says the ongoing education preparation meetings this summer related to HB1234 are setting the stage for rapid improvement in STEM capabilities…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2012/09/Mark-Johnston-919c.mp3|titles=Mark Johnston 919c]HB1234 has been referred, and will be decided by voters in November.