Dive Brief:

• TechRepublic has created a list of 10 things educators, legislators and entrepreneurs need to know about tech education in schools, saying it's currently "in flux."    
• Before giving its list of 10 facts, the site explains how there is a disconnect in how to use tech: Should students be trained for specific STEM jobs or just gain overarching 21st century skills?  
• Some of the issues covered in the list include the lack of computer science teachers, questionable computer science standards, STEM education not just occurring inside schools, and the lack of diversity in STEM.  

Dive Insight:

Naming a problem is the first step in solving it. As focus increases on STEM education, it's also important to take a step back and see where everything stands. As TechRepublic explains, money and creativity are being invested in tech education, so any gaps come from not knowing where to invest that money and creativity.