Governors Link US Future to Broad Education Reform to Help Students Achieve Top Scores in Math and Science, State Leaders Seek Support from Congress, White House
John Dillin, writer of The Christian Science Monitor, The Christian Science Monitor
THE nation's governors, worried that America is lagging behind other countries, are trying to invent a new education system for the 21st century.
By the year 2000, reforms being launched this week by the governors could affect every school child in the country.
Gathered here for the 82nd annual meeting of the National Governors' Association, the governors warn that sweeping reforms are essential because America's schools are failing badly. Too many children are dropping out before graduation.
Pupils' skills in math, science, and writing are falling behind those of Japan and Europe.
Gov. Bill Clinton (D) of Arkansas says: "Despite all the …
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Article title: Governors Link US Future to Broad Education Reform to Help Students Achieve Top Scores in Math and Science, State Leaders Seek Support from Congress, White House.
Contributors: John Dillin, writer of The Christian Science Monitor - Author.
Newspaper title: The Christian Science Monitor.
Publication date: July 3, 1990.
Page number: 9.
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