Summary:
Yesterday New York Times published an article with the title Studying Engineering Before They Can Spell It. The article talks about students at an elementary school in Glen Rock, NJ, that have engineering study in their curriculum. These students cannot even spell correctly the word engineer, but they learn and experiment how to solve engineering problems. While the supporters say that “engineering reinforces math and science skills, promotes critical thinking and creativity”, some question if the children are really learning something and if the school should spend on this program.
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