Education World – Nicole Gorman
“Economics lessons give students a jumpstart introduction to the real world. One columnist is arguing that STEM learning is a requirement for economic growth in the regions that students live in. Lisa Riggs is president of the Economic Development Company of Lancaster County according to Lancaster Online. Riggs wrote her column for the news outlet to address what STEM learning really means for her county, which applies to the entire nation. “A diverse group of Lancaster County thought leaders has been talking about STEM literacy and its role in fostering economic development in our county,” said Riggs.”(more)