is a staff writer for Education Week. His beats include the curriculum areas of math and science, adult education, vocational/school-to-work issues, and dropouts. He also covers the states of Alaska and Illinois.
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Sean Cavanagh.
The uncertainty about math-teaching skills emerges at a time when policymakers at all levels see a need to boost students’ math and science achievement as a key to sustaining the nation’s future economic health.
The Cheche Konnen Center does research on improving science learning in urban communities, particularly among ethnically and linguistically diverse students.
A number of programs aim for growth in STEM achievement—and interest—among underrepresented groups.
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