This chapter, by Jay B. Labov, begins with a focus on the ways in which recent K–12 educational initiatives, such as the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are likely to affect teaching and learning of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects in the future. It also looks at the ways in which college and university faculty might better prepare preservice teachers of STEM to meet these new expectations. Finally, a discussion of various aspects of education policy and the ways in which deepening policy understanding among individual faculty and STEM departments can improve the education of prospective teachers. Teacher background information, standards, assessments, references, and resources are provided. This book selection also includes the Table of Contents, Foreword, Preface, Acknowledgments, and Index.