Science Math and Technology Education
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| HJR 25 (2006) |
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| To review the curriculum of existing public schools in the Commonwealth, including Governor's Schools and other specialized public schools devoted to math, science, or technology; study accessibility to specialized public schools by students throughout the Commonwealth; examine the Standards of Learning for math and science to ensure that students are provided with the fundamentals necessary for successful continuation of science, math, and technology education at the college level; review and recommend innovative ways to interest students at all education levels in science, math, and technology; and examine the possibility of encouraging partnerships between educators at the Commonwealth's public schools and institutions of higher education, as well as with business and research entities in the science and technology sectors located in the Commonwealth.
The joint subcommittee shall also study ways to provide incentives for students to pursue careers in these sectors. |
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| Name | Term |
| Stephen H. Martin |  |
| Patricia S. Ticer | |
| Jeannemarie Devolites Davis | |
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| Name | Term |
| John A. Cosgrove, Chair | |
| David A. Nutter | |
| Christopher B. Saxman | |
| David L. Englin | |
| David J. Toscano | |
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| Name | Representing | Appointing Authority | |
| Steve Thornton | Professor of Science, Math or Technology-Related Courses at a State Institution of Higher Education | Senate Rules | |
| Michael Otaigbe | Member of a Local School Board | Speaker of the House | |
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| EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS |
| Name | Title |
| Jody M. Wagner | Secretary of Finance or designee |
| Billy K. Cannaday | Superintendent of Public Instruction or designee |
| Glenn DuBois | Chancellor, Virginia Comunity College System, or designee |
| Peter Jobse | President, Center for Innovative Technology, or designee |
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| Interim Report 2007 Session -- Final Report 2008 Session |
| Nikki Seeds, Division of Legislative Services (804) 786-3591
Patrick Cushing, Division of Legislative Services (804) 786-3591
Pam Burnham, House Committee Operations (804) 698-1540
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| http://dls.state.va.us/TechEd.htm |
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