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Science and Technology Education

Listen Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 at 12:06 p.m. in Economy, Education, Science, Tech Tuesday, Technology

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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Guests

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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