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Editorial and Op-ed Support July 2006

July 23, 2006 - Star Tribune, “More Emphasis on Math, Science.”
“Even students who don't choose technical careers can benefit from a more rigorous curriculum because many of the jobs they'll seek require strong problem-solving and reasoning skills. State leaders have the best interests of students and Minnesota's economic future in mind in promoting this educational focus. STEM merits strong support and participation.”

July 13, 2006 - San Jose Mercury News, “Competitiveness Initiative is Catching On; Proposed Research Funding Boost Shows Congress Sees Need to Maintain U.S. High-Tech Leadership.”
“Countries from Ireland to India and from Croatia to China have been investing in their own futures and minting millions of educated workers who want to eat America's lunch. And if we don't remain a step ahead of these new competitors, they will.”

July 3, 2006 - The New York Times, “How to Educate Young Scientists.”
“The United States could easily fall from its privileged perch in the global economy unless it does something about the horrendous state of science education at both the public school and university levels.”

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