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Engineering in K–12 Education: Understanding the Status and Improving the Prospects
INSPIRES INcreasing Student Participation, Interest, and Recruitment in Engineering and Science
ITEA International Technology Education Association
K–12 kindergarten through grade 12
M/S/T mathematics/science/technology
MWM Material World Modules
NAE National Academy of Engineering
NAEP National Assessment of Educational Progress
NAGB National Assessment Governing Board
NCETE National Center for Engineering and Technology Education
NCLB No Child Left Behind
NSF National Science Foundation
PD professional development
PLTW Project Lead the Way
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers
SBF structure-behavior-function
SMET science, mathematics, engineering, and technology
STEM science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
TCNJ The College of New Jersey
TIMSS Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study