Math and Science: Gateways to California’s Fastest-growing Careers

January 2008

Workforce projections show a growing need for people with strong backgrounds in math and science, particularly in the health care, computer, and teaching fields. Many of these jobs call for postsecondary education, but not necessarily a four-year college degree. This handy, two-page guide for students and parents discusses what students need to do today to prepare for tomorrow's jobs.

Our School Data section contains interesting charts and graphics from this report:

• Math Achievement in Grades 2-7
• More Students are Taking Algebra I
• Eighth Graders Score Best on Algebra I CST
• Science Course-taking and Achievement Have Improved

For more information, please also see the following EdSource publications:

Full report: Math and Science Education for the California Workforce: It Starts with K–12

• Two-page summary: Executive Summary: Math and Science Education for the California Workforce: It Starts with K–12
• Four-page policy brief: Math and Science Teachers: Recruiting and Retaining California’s Workforce

Download this free two-page guide. (PDF 468K)