Science Test: Will America Protect Our Kids' Education From Religious Right Reactionaries?

[Joanne98]

If you watched President Barack Obama's State of the Union address last week, you might have noticed an emphasis on science.

The president noted that countries like China and India are racing to challenge the United States in the global economy. These nations have made changes to their educational systems, he said, noting "hey started educating their children earlier and longer, with greater emphasis on math and science."

Later, Obama pointed out, "Over the next ten years, nearly half of all new jobs will require education that goes beyond a high school degree. And yet, as many as a quarter of our students aren't even finishing high school. The quality of our math and science education lags behind many other nations." He even put in a plug for school science fairs.

It's good to see this issue getting the attention it deserves. And the president's pro-science call to arms came at just the right time.

http://www.talk2action.org/story/2011/2/1/12357/26646/Front_Page/Science_Test_Will_America_Protect_Our_Kids_Education_From_Religious_Right_Reactionaries_

The cowardly politcians won't mention the fact that our science classes are under attack from the American Taliban!