Abstract :
While studies show US students still behind their peers abroad in maths and science, efforts to find new ways of teaching show some promising results. After a decade of arms-length aid to US schools, industry is becoming deeply involved in such core school issues as curriculum reform and teaching practices-with some positive results. At issue is a workforce with the technical know-how to keep companies on top of their competitors. The author discusses business-school partnerships, a partnership for teacher training, a partnership for school change, school-to-work opportunities, and apprentice programs
Keywords :
education; educational courses; mathematics; teacher training; teaching; K-12 courses; apprentice programs; business-school partnerships; curriculum reform; education; industry; mathematics; school change; school-to-work opportunities; science; teacher training; teaching practices; Algebra; Business; Cities and towns; Education; Educational institutions; Educational technology; Paper technology; Testing; Tides; US Government;
