PreK- 1 2 Educators 



Teachers, counselors, principals 

 and superintendents have direct 

 responsibility for our students' 

 academic preparation. The Task 

 Force respectfully requests these 

 educators to: 



Action: Emphasize science and 

 mathematics — both for their 

 educational values and career 

 potential — as the best way "up" 

 for students from disadvantaged 

 backgrounds. 



Action: Raise expectations for 

 all students. Don't foreclose ca- 

 reer options of women, minorities 

 or people with disabilities by 

 short-changing their preparation 

 in mathematics and science. 



Action: Treat every student with 

 a physical disability as a potential 

 scientist or engineer, and provide 

 the necessary technical aids to 

 minimize physical obstacles. 



Action: Build partnerships with 

 parents to help students set high 

 career goals and complete rigor- 

 ous coursework . 



Action: Integrate computer 

 technology into the classroom so 

 that every student is proficient in 

 use of this tool. 



Action: Forge effective ties with 

 local industry, universities, and 

 Federal scientists and engineers. 

 Welcome visitors and volunteers 

 in the classroom to serve as teach- 

 ers, assistants, mentors and role 

 models. 



Action: Continue working to en- 

 hance the professionalism of 

 mathematics and science teach- 

 ing, through teacher workshops, 

 internships, retraining, participa- 

 tion in research projects, and 

 attendance at professional meet- 

 ings. 



Action: Make science hands-on. 

 Ensure that all students do sci- 

 ence as well as read about it. 



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