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Politics : Al Gore vs George Bush: the moderate's perspective -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: ColtonGang who wrote (971)	9/28/2000 4:50:53 AM
From: ColtonGang	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 10042

The Glenn Commission was created by Department of Education Secretary Richard Riley in response to the poor math and science scores of American students revealed in the TIMSS Report, which documented math and science achievement for children internationally. Chaired by astronaut and former U.S. Senator John Glenn and comprising four members of Congress, two governors, and educators, the 25-member commission was formed last July and will present its findings in the fall of 2000. .......................................................The results show that there is a dearth of good teachers to teach math and science.....http://www.wirednews.com/news/politics/0,1283,38876,00.html............The commission evaluated the state of kindergarten through 12th-grade math and science teaching in the U.S. at Riley's request. It also put together a proposal for boosting the lackluster achievement of U.S. youngsters. Glenn also quoted from the National Assessment for Educational Progress, which echoed the bleak TIMSS report findings. More than a third of students failed to score even at the basic level for math and science achievement, he said. To change the downhill direction of performance in math and science, reform must start with teachers, the report said. The commission recommends new policies for teacher recruitment, preparation, retention, and professional development.