Governor Mitt Romney and Science
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Quotes from Governor Mitt Romney on Science Education
- “Massachusetts has a choice,” Romney said. “We can provide our kids with a first-rate science education today or we can learn to live with a second-rate economy tomorrow.”
2005
- “We’re making progress, there’s no doubt about it, but we have more work to do,” Romney said. “These test scores reflect the hard work and creativity of our students, teachers and schools, but they also reveal that some are still struggling. It is increasingly critical that we advance bold reforms to ensure greater accountability and performance in every classroom.” Source: 10-19-2005 Press Release
- “Our Presidential Award nominees set a great example, not only for educators in Massachusetts, but for the nation,” Romney said. “Distinguished math and science teachers like these are the critical components of a public education system that will prepare us for the next century, and they deserve to be recognized for their hard work, creativity and dedication.” Source: 11-07-2005 Press Release
2004
- “Massachusetts has some of the best schools and teachers in the nation,” Romney said, speaking tonight from the historic House Chamber at the State House. “Education reform, adopted a decade ago, raised standards and closed funding gaps. But it was the first step, not the last.” He added, “Let us now take every step, to prepare every child, for an ever more competitive future.” Source: 01-15-2004 Press Release
Science Related Press Releases
2005
- ROMNEY MOVES TO MAKE SCIENCE A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT 01-25-2005 Press Release
- Massachusetts leads the nation in math and reading exams 10-19-2005 Press Release
- ROMNEY HONORS SIX EDUCATORS FOR EXCELLENCE IN MATH AND SCIENCE 11-07-2005 Press Release
2004
- $3 million to help recruit, retain and train science and math teachers; 01-15-2004 Press Release
Science Debate:
- Human life is so complicated that it must have been some sort of intelligent design.