“ That is ironic given the convincing case that can be made for the importance of geographic literacy,’’ Downs said. “But it is doubly ironic given a world in which adults and now children have smartphones and tablets that can download maps on the fly, provide directions to places, and give your location to your friends.’’ ”
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Perhaps an over-reliance and focus on STEM?
US students still struggle to grasp world geography - The Boston Globe
