David E. Drew is the Platt Professor of Education, Management, and Mathematics at the Claremont (CA) Graduate University and author of Aptitude Revisited: Rethinking Math and Science Education for America's Next Century, also published by Johns Hopkins.

• Foreword, by Alexander W. AstinPrefaceIntroduction1. America's Place in the World2. The Achievement Gap3. Effective Leadership, Careful Evaluation4. Top-Notch Teachers5. Mentors and High Expectations6. Closing the Achievement Gap7. College Access and the STEM Pipeline8. The Value of a College Education in the Global Economy9. Supporting University ResearchConclusionAppendixNotesIndex

The well-researched arguments are enthusiastically presented, and the book heralds another call for the renovation and enhancement of a vital part of the curriculum. Highly recommended. Choice STEM the Tide provides a valuable analysis of current science and math education policy issues and provides useful solutions to implement reform in these areas. Education Review Drew provides a package that cogently and convincingly provides cause for concern about America's current status with regard to STEM education... Drew's book is required reading for scholars of STEM achievement at any level. -- Frances K. Stage and Phyllis H. Schulz Journal of Higher Education

David E. Drew is the Platt Professor of Education, Management, and Mathematics at the Claremont (CA) Graduate University and author of Aptitude Revisited: Rethinking Math and Science Education for America's Next Century, also published by Johns Hopkins.

• Foreword, by Alexander W. AstinPrefaceIntroduction1. America's Place in the World2. The Achievement Gap3. Effective Leadership, Careful Evaluation4. Top-Notch Teachers5. Mentors and High Expectations6. Closing the Achievement Gap7. College Access and the STEM Pipeline8. The Value of a College Education in the Global Economy9. Supporting University ResearchConclusionAppendixNotesIndex

The well-researched arguments are enthusiastically presented, and the book heralds another call for the renovation and enhancement of a vital part of the curriculum. Highly recommended. Choice STEM the Tide provides a valuable analysis of current science and math education policy issues and provides useful solutions to implement reform in these areas. Education Review Drew provides a package that cogently and convincingly provides cause for concern about America's current status with regard to STEM education... Drew's book is required reading for scholars of STEM achievement at any level. -- Frances K. Stage and Phyllis H. Schulz Journal of Higher Education

David E. Drew is the Platt Professor of Education, Management, and Mathematics at the Claremont (CA) Graduate University and author of Aptitude Revisited: Rethinking Math and Science Education for America's Next Century, also published by Johns Hopkins.

• Foreword, by Alexander W. AstinPrefaceIntroduction1. America's Place in the World2. The Achievement Gap3. Effective Leadership, Careful Evaluation4. Top-Notch Teachers5. Mentors and High Expectations6. Closing the Achievement Gap7. College Access and the STEM Pipeline8. The Value of a College Education in the Global Economy9. Supporting University ResearchConclusionAppendixNotesIndex

The well-researched arguments are enthusiastically presented, and the book heralds another call for the renovation and enhancement of a vital part of the curriculum. Highly recommended. Choice STEM the Tide provides a valuable analysis of current science and math education policy issues and provides useful solutions to implement reform in these areas. Education Review Drew provides a package that cogently and convincingly provides cause for concern about America's current status with regard to STEM education... Drew's book is required reading for scholars of STEM achievement at any level. -- Frances K. Stage and Phyllis H. Schulz Journal of Higher Education