Maybe my (Karl) favorite column written on the topic of our efforts.  Very well written and entertaining.  We call our efforts to “increase scientific and historical literacy” STEM-h.

“Our end goal is to use this day not only to celebrate past explorers but also to celebrate exploration with children,” he said.

The Exploration Day holiday could be a way for American schools to stress science, technology, engineering and math education, he said.

“We can create a holiday that connects historic and scientific literacy,” he said.

via Cerabino: Replacing Columbus Day with ‘Exploration Day’ makes… | www.palmbeachpost.com.