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Bad Idea: Prioritizing STEM Education at the Expense of Civic Education

Since the launch of Sputnik during the Cold War, the United States has prioritized STEM education in an effort to grow and maintain a competitive edge — often at the expense of civic education. However, U.S. national security also depends on Americans’ understanding of and commitment to our democratic institutions.

December 4, 2020 — Suzanne Spaulding, Devi Nair
Center for Strategic and International Studies

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