External Factors Forcing Change on Education

I am very pleased with the opportunity to make some remarks at this second National Conference on Science and Mathematics Education Reform.
Every participant here this morning is committed to change; each of you understands the need for systemic reform; and each of you has a genuine desire to help America and its children grow in intellectual achievement.
I can only admi re your efforts and urge you to persevere with your difficult task. Despite my disadvantage in knowing a lot less about education than anyone in this room, I hope that I can offer some small contribution to your deliberations.
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