[Tungrus]

Disclaimer: I have not read the article

I am a strong proponent of STEM/STEAM education for many reasons. One being I am a maker, I like to make things, a paper plane, lego building, logo bot etc. This keeps me occupied and not get involved with "jackass" stuff. This making stuff keeps my mind active, improves critical thinking etc.

STEM may not be for everyone, someone may be good in maths, others in languages or history. Supporting STEM will help those who not sure of going in to science and non science related fields. If these kids get interested in STEM and pursue relevant subjects, they can choose career of their choice, but they are already trainined in thinking process. I am sure non-STEM related curriculum also deals with thinking process, not trying to make less of them. Math is not easy for everyone, sometimes kids need some motivation and may be bit of nudge. If a kid says math is difficult and parents don't help him/her, the student may not study math (little nudge..not force).

Anyways the education policy makers must pay close attention to this, not promoting STEM will reduce number of students attempting to go into STEM. We need engineers as much as we need doctors, nurses, teachers, receptionist etc. There needs to be some sort of balance.