Worried about the math skills of the younger generation? Fear not, for President Bush has created a National Mathematics Advisory Panel to:
"...advise him [President Bush] and Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings on the best use of scientifically based research on the teaching and learning of math.
The National Mathematics Advisory Panel is part of the president's plan to strengthen math education so that America's students receive the tools and skills necessary for success in the 21st century. Included in his fiscal year 2007 budget request is $10 million to carry out the group's recommendations. The spending plan also includes $250 million for the newly proposed Math Now programs."
Good thing the Republicans control the government, because if the Democrats where in charge they would expand the budget and power of Department of Education!
