The Hill – John L. Anderson and Ellen Kullman 
Early education in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) is a strong predictor of future academic achievement. And though one might assume the main goal of engineering education at the K-12 level is to encourage more students to pursue engineering careers, the benefits of engineering thinking are far too valuable to be reserved just for those who aim to become engineers. These include improving understanding of what engineers do, supporting more effective forms of integrated STEM education and helping young people develop critical life skills such as problem-solving, communication and teamwork.
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