Schools in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Jersey, he says,are among those doing, "reasonably well" at incorporating the biosciences into state science standards, supporting advanced courses and ensuring science teachers are well-qualified.
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Last night the President signed a pre-landfall emergency declaration for the state of North Carolina, ensuring the state has what it needs beforehand.
This includes good regulatory practices, ensuring that state-owned enterprises compete on a level playing field, market-based trade in digital goods and innovation, and addressing challenges faced by small businesses.
The role of the federal government is to help schools across the country share ideas and best practices, while ensuring that state and local school districts have the flexibility they need to implement the programs that work best for them.