Education Reform and U.S. Competitiveness
| Authors: | Craig R. Barrett, Former CEO and Chairman, Intel Corporation Diane Ravitch, Research Professor of Education, New York University Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers Steven Brill, Author and Entrepreneur | |
| Interviewer(s): | Jayshree Bajoria, Senior Staff Writer |
September 12, 2011
[Editor's Note: This is part of CFR's Renewing America initiative, which examines how domestic policies will influence U.S. economic and military strength and its ability to act in the world.]
Many experts agree that the United States needs to implement education reforms, especially in math and sciences, to retain U.S. competitiveness in the world. But there is disagreement on how to proceed.
In this roundup, four experts offer a range of reform options, with a focus on different ways to improve the performance of teachers in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Craig R. Barrett, appointed by President Barack Obama as one of the