Transforming Math and Science Education

From Carnegie's Institute for Advanced Study:

In a new report, The Opportunity Equation: Transforming Mathematics and Science Education for Citizenship and the Global Economy, the Carnegie-IAS Commission on Mathematics and Science Education challenges the nation to mobilize for coordinated action to:

• Establish common standards for the nation in mathematics and science—standards that are fewer, clearer, and higher—along with high-quality assessments

• Improve math and science teaching—and our methods for recruiting and preparing teachers and for managing the nation’s teaching talent

• Redesign schools and systems to deliver excellent, equitable math and science learning

A shorter executive summary is here, and Inside Higher Ed has more info here. On a related note, apparently President Obama has become despondent over the state of American education. You can see all the details in the video below.