World class
by Thomas Fortmann
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....this report contends that Massachusetts will see a slow decline in its ability to attract new jobs if it doesnt sustain a competitive work force in an increasingly technological world which means, among other things, graduating students from the public schools with a good education in math and science; makes recommendations for achieving high quality math and science education K-12; discusses its recommendations in some detail; some of the discussed recommendations are: Require elementary school teacher candidates to become proficient in math and science content, and pedagogy (improved college teacher education) / Use revised teacher licensure and certification standards to propel both of the above recommendations / Institute a credible definition of “highly qualified teacher” under No Child Left Behind / Provide intensive content training in math and science,^
to all teachers who need it / Engage teachers who teach math and science with the states STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) business community through externships and other partnership programs / Provide comprehensive induction, mentoring, and support for new teachers during their first two years in the classroom / Institutionalize career ladders and differential pay through supplemental compensation packages based on professional norms (market conditions, responsibility, performance, placement) / Produce a model course of study in science and math, incorporating higher expectations and the ava...ilability of advanced math and science courses / Provide special opportunities for top math and science students / Invest in public/private partnerships to actively engage students at all levels in math, science, engineering, and technology / Enlist STEM companies to showcase related careers for students in their schools,^
putting a special emphasis on building interest among female and minority students; relates “A Meaningful K-12/Higher Education Partnership: MIT and the John D. OBryant School of Mathematics and Science in Boston”; gives a statistical comparison of US eighth-grade students to other countries in math achievement, and more....
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