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Stephanie Lee (2009) in an Inside Higher Ed report of 11 June writes
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Math and science education throughout the country must improve
dramatically if America hopes to compete in the 21st century,
according to a study released Wednesday. The report, conducted by the
Carnegie Corporation of New York . . . . . .[and the Institute for
Advanced Study (IAS) for the Advanced Study Commission on Mathematics
& Science Education <http://tinyurl.com/l7nlce>] . . . . ., outlines
a comprehensive and ambitious plan to advance math and science
learning. The main objectives include establishing high and common
assessment standards in those subjects across all 50 states, as well
as aggressively recruiting and supporting teachers.
More than 70 organizations from a variety of sectors, including
government, schools, philanthropies and businesses, have lent their
support to the recommendations of the study, titled "The Opportunity
Equation: Transforming Mathematics and Science Education for
Citizenship and the Global Economy.". . . . .[Carnegie-AIS (2009)]. .
. . . Higher education organizations include the Association of
American Colleges and Universities, the American Association of
Community Colleges and the University of Southern California's
Rossier School of Education.
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With the economy sinking into a recession and state budgets
continuing to shrink, pinning down funding for education reform grows
trickier by the day. But Phillip Griffiths . . . . [Professor of
Mathematics and Past Director, Institute for Advanced Study
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phillip_A._Griffiths>]. . . ., chair of
the commission that produced the study says that the money is out
there -- mainly in the form of the $100 BILLION IN EMERGENCY ECONOMIC
STIMULUS AID. . . . . .[Lederman (2009)]. . . . for public schools
and colleges signed by President Obama in February. It just has to be
spent efficiently, Griffiths said.
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At Carnegie-AIS (2009) it is stated that:
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The "opportunity equation" means transforming education in the United
States so that every student reaches higher levels of mathematics and
science learning. The nation's capacity to innovate for economic
growth and the ability of American workers to thrive in the global
economy depend on a broad foundation in math and science, as do our
hopes for preserving a vibrant democracy and the promise of social
mobility for young people that lie at the heart of the American
dream. [The report] challenges the nation to:
a. establish common standards for the nation in mathematics and
science-standards that are fewer, clearer, and higher-along with
high-quality assessments,
b. improve math and science teaching-and our methods for recruiting
and preparing teachers and for managing the nation's teaching talent,
and
c. redesign schools and systems to deliver excellent, equitable math
and science learning.
This is a moment of urgency and opportunity, a chance for the United
States to close the gap between the current state of educational
achievement and the educational system our future demands. The world
has shifted dramatically - and an equally dramatic shift will be
needed in our schools. Download the report, or read it online for
more examples of promising practices, resources, and opportunities
for action. . . . . . [The 72 page full report is online at
<http://www.opportunityequation.org/TheOpportunityEquation.pdf> (5.5
MB).] . . . . .
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Carnegie-IAS. 2009."The Opportunity Equation: Transforming
Mathematics and Science Education for Citizenship and the Global
Economy," online at <http://www.opportunityequation.org/>.