Most Americans Doubt U.S. K-12 STEM Is Above Average, but Test Scores Tell a More Nuanced StoryOctober 26, 2026
By Caleb WilsonOctober 26, 2026 Education Most Americans Doubt U.S. K-12 STEM Is Above Average, but Test Scores Tell a More Nuanced Story Most Americans doubt U.S. K-12 STEM education is above average, a new Pew report finds, yet international test scores show a mixed performance, challenging that perception.