El Dorado Springs Sun – Staff Writer
“Getting a child interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) can have positive life impacts. It can even lead to college and career success according to Janice Emery, 4-H youth development specialist with University of Missouri Extension…The top 20 jobs on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ current list of highest-paying occupations value numerical literacy. “By the time our children enter the workforce, professions related to STEM are predicted to be even more predominant,” said Emery. Unfortunately, too many children struggle with STEM concepts…Emery says there are several ways to help make STEM subjects more exciting for children.”(more)