States Ranked Best to Worst on Science Education

"A new ranking of how well the United States' schools are preparing students for science and engineering careers shows that although there's a small number of high performers, most states are doing a poor job of educating students in these subjects."

How the U.S. Lags in Math, Science Education, and How it Can Catch Up

"Michigan State University Distinguished Professor Bill Schmidt is the interim director of the Institute for Research on Mathematics and Science Education, and author of the forthcoming book Inequalities for All: Why America Needs Common Core Standards. He spoke to CNN about the state of math and science education in the United States, why it matters and how math and science education can be improved."

Urban Students Lag in Science Learning: Study

"Students in schools in the largest U.S. cities, many from low-income households, trail their peers elsewhere in the country in a test of science proficiency, according to a report released on Thursday."

Obama Issues Call for Education Reform

"President Barack Obama is asking Congress to extend a $10,000 college tax credit and pay for thousands of new science and math teachers as part of a broad rewrite of the nation's education system."

American Students Do Poorly in Science, Report Says

"The results of the 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress, or the Nation's Report Card, showed that only 21 percent of high school seniors were performing at or above the proficient level in science. About a third of fourth and eighth graders were found to perform at the same level."

Obama's New Goal: 10,000 New Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math Teachers

"President Obama set a new goal today of recruiting 10,000 new teachers in science, technology, engineering, and math, calling these subjects essential to competing in the 21st century global economy."

Report: Poor Science Education Impairs U.S. Economy

"Stagnant scientific education imperils U.S. economic leadership, says a report by leading business and science figures."