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The American Competitiveness Initiative will provide additional funding
for key federal science and math education programs that can help schools and
districts strengthen their math instruction, allow more students to take
advantage of advanced science classes, bring more teachers into the classroom,
increase support for research and development, bolster teacher education, and
provide new graduates in STEM fields. 972, the "Trafficking Victims
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NSTA also supports the Protecting America's Competitive Edge Acts
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combat trafficking in persons by extending and improving prosecutorial and
diplomatic tools, and also adds new protections for victims. The executive
branch shall construe this reporting requirement in a manner consistent with
the President's constitutional authority as Commander in Chief and the
President's constitutional authority to conduct the Nation's foreign affairs .

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Bush for the prominent focus on science and math
education in the State of the Union Address.

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, The National Science Teachers
Association (NSTA), the largest science teacher organization in the world,
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and math education -- in addition to basic research and policies that
encourage innovation at our nation's labs and universities -- are critical to
our nation's future competitiveness.

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Section 104(e)(2) purports to require the Secretary of State, prior to
voting for a new or reauthorized peacekeeping mission under the auspices of a
multilateral organization (or, in an emergency, as far in advance as is
practicable), to submit to the Congress a specific report.

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Science Teachers Hail Decision to Include Science Education as Part of President's American Competitiveness Initiative

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legislation will improve science and math education by providing scholarships
to future teachers, establishing master programs and summer institutes for
current teachers, creating specialty math and science high schools, and
providing summer research opportunities for students.

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The Arlington, VA-based National Science Teachers Association is the
largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and
innovation in science teaching and learning for all.

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Until 1971, the United States observed both February 12 and February 22 federal public holidays.

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NSTA's current membership
includes more than 55,000 science teachers , science supervisors,
administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others
involved in science education.

Presidents' Day is observed on the 3rd Monday of February.

Sites included in this category focus on observances of Presidents' Day.

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We commend the President for highlighting the importance of science
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Our nation's science teachers are
educating the next generation of scientists, engineers, and workers who will
find new ways to defend our country, create new technologies, and cure
diseases.