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To prepare the next generation of Americans for success and equip them with skills and competencies to compete in a global knowledge- based economy, it is essential that we focus on true education reform. Our democracy cannot survive without a high-quality K-12 system.
A recent report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development provides disturbing news. Based on the results of the Programme for International Study Assessment (PISA), American teens rank 14th in reading, 17th in science and 25th in math compared to other countries and regions throughout the globe. The report states that the U.S. reading and science scores are considered "average" compared to others, while math scores are "below average." Yes, according to this study, our scores are average at best, while countries such as South Korea, Japan and Australia are outperforming us.See the full content of this document
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Well-Rounded Education Vital to U.S.
How should we address this? The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has been a frontrunner in incorporating a well-rounded education for its st...
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