The document discusses problems in STEM education. It identifies three main problems: lack of STEM teachers, poor laboratory facilities and instructional media, and poor content delivery and methods of assessment. Specifically, it notes the national teacher shortage affects STEM fields most significantly. It also explains that many school facilities were not designed for STEM and lack sufficient tools, equipment, and instructional media. Finally, it states content delivery and assessment methods are often ineffective, resulting in students grasping little. The conclusion emphasizes addressing problems at elementary through high school levels as these are the foundations for further STEM education.