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T.H.E. Journal January 2006 Geoffrey H. Fletcher	Addressing 'Globalization 3.0' As a trenchant best-seller explains, the US is losing its edge in innovation. So how do we ensure that our students have the technology tools and training to compete in tomorrow's global workforce?
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ifeminists January 26, 2005 Glenn Sacks	Where's the Outrage? It is noteworthy that an academic's tepid remarks on women have set off an international media storm, yet males are continually disparaged and criticized in academia with hardly a protest.
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T.H.E. Journal April 2003 Chuck Grant	Math Sites Offer Helpful Homework Solutions If students and teachers search the Web for "math homework help," you may be surprised by all of the free, constructively helpful sites that are available.
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T.H.E. Journal April 2004	Waterford Early Math & Science Using research-based software that adapts to the user's learning pace, Waterford Early Math & Science fosters hands-on exploration and inquiry-based learning that gives students a solid foundation in basic math skills, creative problem solving and science content.
T.H.E. Journal October 2005 Chris Rother	Teachers Talk Tech The Teachers Talk Tech survey exposes a growing problem: Cash-strapped schools must choose between using computers as administrative or instructional tools.
T.H.E. Journal April 2005	Mathematica To help schools better understand its product, Wolfram Teacher Network has begun signing up high school math and science teachers for its Mathematica Mentors Program.
T.H.E. Journal October 2005	Princeton Review Brings Statewide Assessments to Tennessee The Princeton Review's K-12 services division has been awarded a contract from the Tennessee Department of Education that will enable it to deliver online formative math and reading assessments to students statewide at strategic intervals throughout the year.
T.H.E. Journal June 2009	Drill Down A new digital curriculum model allows teachers to choose their own instructional materials. The Speak Up 2008 survey gave students the power to handpick content for a new kind of online textbook.
Geotimes April 2007 Vernon J. Ehlers	Education: Why Do I Have to Learn Geometry? The study of science, technology, engineering and math is critical for every student in our nation, not only for enhancing their opportunities for good jobs, but also for improving our national security and competitiveness.
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Food Engineering February 1, 2009	Youngsters Say No to Engineering as a Career While the engineering workforce continues to age, the looming question is who will replace them? According to the American Society for Quality, it won't be today's American children. Engineering isn't even on the radar for most kids.
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National Defense June 2007 Lawrence P. Farrell Jr.	Education Trends Portend Trouble for Defense One of the most troubling trends in the U.S. is that our schools are producing fewer U.S.-born science and math graduates than countries such as China, Taiwan, South Korea, India and Mexico.
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