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...discussion of math and science education, Gingrich made a number of proposals. Among them, he said the government should pay seventh through twelfth graders to study math and science, which would motivate students to work in school instead of at McDonald?...
...believe that the failure of math and science education is a greater threat than any conceivable conventional war,” said Gingrich, quoting a report from a commission on which he sat that evaluated the greatest challenges for the country in the next 25 years. “If you want to be a part of the 21st century, if you want to compete against China and India, you have got to focus on doing better in math and science...
...Gingrich also proposed cutting as much as $10,000 of interest from loans of college students who pursue degrees in math and science—a bill currently under consideration in Congress...
...think that within two to three years, we’ll pass it,” said Gingrich in an interview after the speech. “Everyone I’ve talked to seems to think it’s a good idea...
Audience members questioned Gingrich about his failure to include the environment, energy use, and social inequality on his list of national challenges...