In order for the mathematisation of nature, that many historians regard as the core of the scientific revolution, to be consummated it became necessary in the 16th and 17th centuries to reform the prevailing education system and introduce a thorough grounding in the mathematical sciences in order to produce the mathematicians, astronomers and physicists capable of carrying out the task.

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The man who undertook this reform for the Catholic education system in Europe was Clavius.

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The most important of these concerned putting in place legislation and mechanisms for wide national participation in educational reform, starting with in-depth diagnosis and evaluation of the education system.

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"Mark and Priscilla have worked closely with Gov. Christie on education reform in the Newark school system, " said Facebook spokeswoman Sarah Feinberg.

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How do we reform our education system to ensure that the biggest determinant in the outcome of children is having a teacher that is prepared to teach the children what they need to know?

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There has also been some speculation in recent weeks that the Chinese authorities might reform or rethink its system of re-education through labour.

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In September 2000, Hong Kong's government published its reform proposals for the education system.

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