Gentle liberal arts pushback blooming in Wash.

SEATTLE (AP) — A well rounded member of society requires more than just classes in math and science. That’s according to the provost at The Evergreen State College, a biologist by training who is convening a group of academics this week to talk about giving a gentle pushback against the current focus on science and math education.

Michael Zimmerman has had a growing unease with the increased focus on science, technology, engineering and math or STEM education. He agrees that science and math instruction needs to improve, but he doesn’t think that improvement should come at the cost of shortchanging the liberal arts.