The White House issued the following statement regarding President Obama's launch of the "Educate To Innovate" campaign for excellence in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. Here's the full text:
President Obama today launched the "Educate to Innovate" campaign, a nationwide effort to help reach the administration's goal of moving American students from the middle to the top of the pack in science and math achievement over the next decade.
Speaking to key leaders of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) community and local students, President Obama announced a series of high-powered partnerships involving leading companies, foundations, non-profits, and science and engineering societies dedicated to motivating and inspiring young people across America to excel in science and math.
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