The U.S. ranks very low in math and science compared to other nations -- 35th in Math and 29th in Science. That's embarrassingly low, a threat to the future of our nation's economy, and most importantly it's a problem we can solve. So why are we so far behind?
While digging through TIMMS results can be thought provoking, you must, must, must watch this video which provides a sobering comparison between US student attitudes towards math and science with those of their counterparts from some of the top ranked countries. So click here if you can spare 3 minutes -- it's worth it! The video was produced as part of the Connect A Million Minds (CAMM) campaign, "Time Warner Cable’s philanthropic commitment to connect youth to ideas, people and opportunities that will inspire them to become the problem solvers of tomorrow."
You can see more CAMM videos here. For more information, look here, here, here and here.
[Hat tip to DNLee]
Showing posts with label kids. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kids. Show all posts
U.S. Math & Science Students Need Our Help
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 8:37 PM
Labels: academic, education, educational, government, kids, politics, science and society, science literacy, society and culture, technology
Labels: academic, education, educational, government, kids, politics, science and society, science literacy, society and culture, technology
Using Reptiles For Public Education, Outreach
Monday, November 8, 2010 at 8:20 PM
Labels: conservation, education, kids, reptiles, science basics, wildlife
Labels: conservation, education, kids, reptiles, science basics, wildlife
Melissa Kaplan has a great website regarding reptiles in captivity, and included among her writing is some great advice for using animals in public outreach and education. Though geared towards reptiles, the comments I think apply broadly -- check it out!
City Council Member to Gay Teens: "It Gets Better"
In the wake of multiple suicides among teens who are gay or perceived as gay, a single resounding message has emerged: "it gets better."
Here's a particularly moving story from Ft. Worth city council member Joel Burns, told during a city council meeting earlier this month.
More stories like Joel's need to be told, and the teens stuck in these seemingly hopeless situations need to hear them. To help that happen, Dan Savage and his partner Terry started the It Gets Better Project which helps provide a platform for adults to share their own stories and tell their younger counterparts that they really can get through the bullying, they can get through school, and that it really does get better.
You can see Dan and Terry's original video and the stories of others on the It Gets Better Project's YouTube channel. For additional resources, see the Trevor Project website, the Bullying Information Center, and resources for educators here and here.
Here's a particularly moving story from Ft. Worth city council member Joel Burns, told during a city council meeting earlier this month.
More stories like Joel's need to be told, and the teens stuck in these seemingly hopeless situations need to hear them. To help that happen, Dan Savage and his partner Terry started the It Gets Better Project which helps provide a platform for adults to share their own stories and tell their younger counterparts that they really can get through the bullying, they can get through school, and that it really does get better.
You can see Dan and Terry's original video and the stories of others on the It Gets Better Project's YouTube channel. For additional resources, see the Trevor Project website, the Bullying Information Center, and resources for educators here and here.
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