Charlie Curnow of "The Daily Tell" reports on a new initiative for mathematics and science partnerships.
President Obama announced a new campaign Monday to move U.S. students to the top of global achievement standards in science, technology, education and mathematics education over the next decade through a combination of private, nonprofit and government partnerships.
The new initiative, called "Educate to Innovate," will include $260 million in new programs designed to generate and maintain student interest in STEM subjects.
"Reaffirming and strengthening America’s role as the world’s engine of scientific discovery and technological innovation is essential to meeting the challenges of this century," said Obama.
Programs will include public-private partnerships to generate media messaging, interactive games, hands-on learning and volunteer efforts to spark student enthusiasm; pledges by U.S. leaders in science and mathematics to champion STEM education in the public square; and an annual science fair at the White House to showcase student winners in national science, technology and robotics competitions.
Picture: Student teachers in Dr. Petrosino's STEM Education course work with local area middle school students conducting research on an Austin area aquifer.
