Bill > S2739

This bill aims to coordinate federal research and development efforts to modernize mathematics and statistics education in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields. The key provisions include: 1. Providing grants to institutions of higher education and non-profit organizations to research and develop innovative approaches to support high-quality mathematical and statistical modeling education in K-12 schools, including topics like data science, operations research, and computational thinking. 2. Encouraging partnerships with organizations experienced in increasing student participation in mathematical and statistical modeling, as well as with local educational agencies and tribal educational agencies. 3. Funding activities such as professional development for educators, research on effective teaching practices, and the development of resources to help educators and students connect their mathematics and statistics projects to real-world applications. 4. Requiring the National Science Foundation to evaluate the grant portfolio and report the findings and recommendations to Congress. 5. Authorizing $10 million per year from 2024 to 2028 for the National Science Foundation to carry out these activities. Additionally, the bill directs the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the factors that enhance or hinder the implementation of mathematical and statistical modeling in K-12 education, with the goal of providing recommendations to modernize these processes.