Schools need more math and science.
Congress got an earful ear·ful
n.
1. An abundant or excessive amount of something heard, such as talk or music.
2. Gossip, especially of an intimate or scandalous nature.
3. A scolding or reprimand. of facts and statistics recently when
educators and business leaders told members that teachers need to hook
kids on math and science in elementary school elementary school: see school. to keep them interested
later on. It would help the U.S. close the gap with other countries
where students have become more proficient in the two subjects,
witnesses recently testified to the House subcommittee on 21st century
competitiveness, according to according to
prep.
1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians.
2. In keeping with: according to instructions.
3. the Houston Chronicle.
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