In today's evolving global society, the need for science and technological literacy is increasing rapidly. More than ever, our schools must foster deep interest and excellence in science learning. More than ever, our teachers must have effective tools and training. More than ever, we must join forces to ensure effective science teaching and learning.
In the American workforce, scientific inquiry has been the source of both our technological superiority and our economic well-being. Cultivating the skills of inquiry, truly, should be seen as essential to our education system.
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"The economic importance of improving math-science education." Greenspan, Alan
Past-chairman, The Federal Reserve Board
The Committee on Education and the Workforce, U.S. House of Representatives. (September 21, 2000)
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Wilson, E.O. (1998).
Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge. New York: Knopf
National Research Council. (1996).
National Science Education Standards. Washington, DC: National Academy Press