The curricular focus of technology and engineering literacy is an effective and appropriate effort for ITEEA, especially in the current educational landscape. This call to action proposes that the ITEEA community consider the possibilities of teaching technology and engineering literacy within an industrial-based curriculum and creating the professional development and learning materials needed to assist educators with integrating STEM concepts into an already established industrial arts or industrial technology program. Through this process, ITEEA may find another platform for teaching technology and engineering literacy, and the industrial education community may find the guidance, connectedness, and professional development it has needed for several decades. If this were to be achieved, the association could find a whole new community of educators looking for a national association to connect with and opportunities to engage in professional development. In working together-while embracing differences-the two communities may find they have more in common than they imagined and can accomplish so much more together than they ever could separately. It's time for the professional community to begin engineering a bridge.
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