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Decoding STEM/STEAM: The Role of Toys and Play in Building STEM/STEAM Skills

The Toy Association has put together an in-depth report, Decoding STEM/STEAM, to explore the history and evolution of public perception about STEM/STEAM, tackle common misconceptions, address how to encourage kids to take more interest in science- and math-related subjects and careers, and suggest how toys and play can further STEM/STEAM learning.

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