• In the Third International Math and Science Study (TIMSS), American 12^th graders rank near the bottom of international math and science testing scores.
• The number of American students graduating with electrical engineering, mathematics, engineering technology and physics degrees has decreased every year since 1985.
• The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that four of the top five employment growth fields will require a bachelor’s degree in technical studies such as mathematics or computer science.

Unless our nation’s K-12 math and science education improves, many current students will be unable to take advantage of the high paying jobs created by the high-tech industry.

To address this problem, AeA is working to increase funding to programs that can improve math and science achievement in grades K-12. One program – the Math/Science Partnership – gives AeA members the ability to work in their local school districts to improve math and science achievement. AeA is leading the high-tech industry’s efforts to increase funding for this important program.