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PART I. 6
CHALLENGING ALL STUDENTS FOR TOMORROW'S WORLD

Economies, environments, and technologies around the world are becoming increasingly interconnected and interdependent. To prepare Georgia citizens for success in the twenty­first century, education must now provide all students with skills and knowledge that have been required of only a few students in this twentieth century. Business and industry, with an eye to the future, are demanding that education provide our citizens with problem solving and decision making skills that will equip them to adapt to a rapidly evolving future. Success in this endeavor will enable Georgia's students not only to survive, but to flourish and lead.

While schools and classrooms are the focus for much of the change that must be implemented, they are only one of many educational resources. It is essential that members of all segments of the community become active participants in the education of Georgia students. To paraphrase an Omaha tribal proverb and an African saying, "it takes two people to create a child and a whole village to raise that child." Collaboration between schools and business, industry, and other community members is imperative for the success of Georgia's students.

(T)here are certain thinking skills associated with science, mathematics, and technology that young people need to develop during their school years. These are mostly, but not exclusively, mathematical and logical skills that are essential tools for both formal and informal learning and for a lifetime of participation in society as a whole.
Benchmarks for Science Literacy,
Project 2061, American Association for the Advancement of Science

As the transformation of mathematics and science education in Georgia begins to be defined, the emerging goals must not only be supported by our richly diverse communities, but be consistent with the larger view of education within the United States. Goals for mathematics, science, and technology education for our students must recognize emerging and evolving national, (and global), needs and expectations. We are not educating students simply for life in Dalton, Valdosta, Columbus, or any one particular Georgia community, but for wherever our children may live and work as adults. Our young citizens must be prepared to be competent and successful anywhere in the world!

Each of Georgia's students must be able to frame and answer questions. They must be able to make decisions based on knowledge and information. They must be able to appreciate the inherent logic underlying the disciplines of science and mathematics. Finally, Georgia students must be able to use knowledge, technology, and skills to contribute to their communities. Schools must prepare each student to participate responsibly in our democracy and in our world.

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