[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 76 (Wednesday, April 19, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 20956]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-9701]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


National Commission on Mathematics and Science Teaching for the 
21st Century; Meeting

AGENCY: National Commission on Mathematics and Science Teaching for the 
21st Century, Department of Education

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a 
forthcoming meeting of the National Commission on Mathematics and 
Science Teaching for the 21st Century (Commission). This notice also 
describes the functions of the Commission. Notice of this meeting is 
required under section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
and is intended to notify the general public of their opportunity to 
attend.

DATE AND TIME: Monday, May 8, 2000 from 3:30 to approximately 6:30 p.m. 
and Tuesday, May 9 from 8:30 a.m. to adjournment at approximately 4:30 
p.m.

ADDRESSES: Washington Plaza, Franklin Room, 10 Thomas Circle, NW at 
Massachusetts Avenue and 14th Street, Washington, DC 20005, telephone: 
(202) 842-1300, (800) 424-1140, fax: (202) 371-9602.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Linda P. Rosen, Executive 
Director, The National Commission on Mathematics and Science Teaching 
for the 21st Century, U.S. Department of Education, Room 6W252, 400 
Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202, telephone: (202) 260-8229, 
fax: (202) 260-7216.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Commission on Mathematics and 
Science Teaching for the 21st Century was established by the Secretary 
of Education and is governed by the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA) (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended; 5 U.S.C.A. Appendix 
2). The Commission was established to address the pressing need to 
significantly raise student achievement in mathematics and science by 
focusing on the quality of mathematics and science instruction in K-12 
classrooms nationwide. The Commission will develop a set of 
recommendations with a corresponding, multifaceted action strategy to 
improve the quality of teaching in mathematics and science.
    The meeting of the Commission is open to the public. The proposed 
agenda will focus on the Commission's draft report and potential 
recommendations. Other topics that may be addressed at the meeting 
include: (1) Financial incentives for mathematics and science teachers, 
(2) alternative routes into the profession, and (3) preparation of 
teachers of mathematics and science. The proposed agenda will include 
both plenary sessions and presentations.
    Space may be limited and you are encouraged to register in advance 
if you plan to attend. You may register through the Internet at 
[email protected] or [email protected]. Please include your 
name, title, affiliation, complete address (including e-mail, if 
available), telephone and fax numbers. If you are unable to register 
through the Internet, you may fax your registration information to The 
National Commission on Mathematics and Science Teaching for the 21st 
Century at (202) 260-7216 or mail to The National Commission on 
Mathematics and Science Teaching for the 21st Century, U.S. Department 
of Education, Room 6W252, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 
20202. Any individual who will need accommodations for a disability in 
order to attend the meeting (i.e., interpreting services, assistive 
listening devices, materials in alternative format) should notify 
Jamila Rattler at (202) 260-8229 by no later than April 27, 2000. We 
will attempt to meet requests after this date, but cannot guarantee 
availability of the requested accommodation. The meeting site is 
accessible to individuals with disabilities.
    Records will be kept of all Commission proceedings, and will be 
available for public inspection at The National Commission on 
Mathematics and Science Teaching for the 21st Century, 400 Maryland 
Avenue, SW, Room 6W252 from the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
weekdays, except Federal holidays.

Frank S. Holleman, III,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 00-9701 Filed 4-18-00; 8:45 am]
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