‘Competitiveness’ Bill to Aid Math, Science Is Signed by President

President Bush this week signed into law a bill that seeks to bolster mathematics and science education through improved teacher recruitment and training and the promotion of successful classroom practices through federal grants for schools.

The bipartisan legislation , which the House approved by a 367-57 vote and the Senate passed unanimously, had the backing of numerous business and education organizations.

Members of Congress have dubbed the bill the America COMPETES Act, a reference to what they believe is the proposal’s potential to strengthen the quality of the U.S. workforce and gird the...