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America Is Failing Science The Case for Improving Science Literacy
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We must get and keep young students engaged in science curriculum!
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Common Student Attitudes towards Science ,[object Object],[object Object]
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Science Excellence Helps Everyone ,[object Object],[object Object]
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Science and engineering are growing job sectors.  This trend will continue into the future.
 
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