Some say the economic arms race of the 21st century begins in the classroom -- with math and science education. But American students often test below students from other countries in those subjects. We explore the challenge of preparing students for success in the 21st century economy, and learn about one local school focused on science and technology.
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Science and Technology Education
Listen Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 at 12:06 p.m. in Economy, Education, Science, Tech Tuesday, TechnologyGuests
Tom Loveless
Senior Fellow, Governance Studies, Brookings Institution
Michael Alison Chandler
Reporter, Washington Post
George Wolfe
Director, Loudoun Academy of Science (Sterling, VA)
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