"Curriculum overhaul triggered by the Sputnik crisis" Crossword Clue

Author: Mathew Cooper
Last Updated: 26 Oct 2023

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The Sputnik crisis of the 1950s sparked a major overhaul of the American education system. This crisis was triggered by the launch of the Soviet satellite, Sputnik 1, which demonstrated the Soviet Union's technological superiority over the United States. In response, the United States implemented a number of reforms to its curriculum, including an increased focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. This shift in focus helped to create a more competitive and innovative workforce, and has had a lasting impact on the American education system.

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