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Science, math education must improve now.(Brief Article)
In 1989, our nation's governors challenged themselves to ensure that: "By the year 2000, United States students will be first in the world in mathematics and science achievement" Our failure to meet this challenge constitutes an emergency for this country.
For the last year, I have participated in the National Commission on Mathematics and Science Teaching for the 21st Century, chaired by former U.S. senator and astronaut John Glenn. I believe that improving the teaching of math and science is critical to sustaining America's strength in the global marketplace.
In 1957, Sputnik shocked us into a national commitment to win the "space race." Twelve years …
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