NYSTEA Advisory Council Position Paper

The New York State Technology Education Association (NYSTEA) Advisory Council believes that technology education has a critical role to play in eliminating the gaps in math, science, technological literacy, problem-solving skills, and preparation for all technical fields while serving the needs of all students who are either entering the workforce from high school or continuing into post-secondary education. Expanding the role technology education can serve as an important first step toward addressing New York State's need for a highly qualified workforce as outlined by the Business Council of New York. This bold step can help ensure that all students achieve technological literacy and skills. 

NYSTEA Advisory Council Position Paper Talking Points

Technological literacy, to most people, relates only to computer and electronics uses per the Gallup Poll commissioned by ITEA. NYSTEA and all of its members must participate in conversations about technology literacy's role in its broader context. With that said, the following is most relevant to the position NYSTEA has put forward in this Position Paper: