American students are falling behind in the essential subjects of math and science, putting our position in the global economy at risk.

Here are just a few examples among many.

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+ U.S. students recently finished 15th in reading, 19th in math, and 14th in science in the ranking of 31 countries by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

+ Only 29 percent of American fourth grade students, a third of eighth grade students, and barely 18 percent of 12th grade students perform at or above the proficient level in science.

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