READ THE REPORT
We must raise the bar in education and rethink the design of school if we want excellent math and science learning for all students. The Opportunity Equation report provides a roadmap for this vision with recommendations for key stakeholders. MORE
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VISUALIZATION
In a transformed system, all students leave high school fully prepared for success in college and careers, with many more students prepared for success in STEM studies and careers.MORE
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Strong STEM Exposure Shapes Career Choices, Study Shows
12/20/2010
A new study finds that the trajectory of students may be influenced more heavily by the "dose" of science- and math-related courses and activities they receive than by special talent or ability.
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Math, Science Teachers Convene in Washington for Presidential Awards
12/14/2010
Some of the finest U.S. math and science teachers are gathering in the nation's capital this week to be honored for their work.
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Study Examines Global Math Learning
12/06/2010
Research sponsored by Raytheon explores parental attitudes toward math, parents’ perceived math capabilities and the level of active engagement in math-related learning among 1students across the United States, England and Singapore.
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Eight U.S. States Part of Global Math, Science Study
11/29/2010
Eight states will participate in the 2011 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS).
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Chairman Miller and Congressman Holt Respond to NAEP Report on High School Seniors
11/18/2010
Congressmen George Miller and Rush Holt respond to new report about students' math and reading scores.
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Seniors' Reading and Math NAEP Scores on Rise
11/18/2010
Twelfth graders’ reading and mathematics scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress have improved only modestly in the past four years.
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U.S. Teens Understand the Value of Math and Science, Survey Finds
11/11/2010
Nearly all American teenagers recognize the importance of math and science, and most are confident in their own abilities in the subjects, a new survey of U.S. youths suggests.
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Teaching Math to the Talented
11/11/2010
Paul Peterson and Eric Hanushek discuss their new study, "US Math Performance in Global Perspective," which looks at how well the U.S. is doing at producing high-achieving math students.
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Remedial Classes Cost Georgia Colleges Millions
11/02/2010
Georgia's colleges are trying to improve remedial education by developing new curricula, requiring students to attend class more often and using technology to provide individualized instruction.
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Case in Point: Setting the Bar for Algebra
10/26/2010
A new study by the American Institutes of Research adds to evidence that what counts as proficient in one state may be several grade levels away from what students are expected to know and do in another state. The research suggests a more research-based method to define proficiency in a more coherent way across states.
