Under the Microscope: Science Struggles in Schools

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California ranks second-lowest in the U.S. in fourth and eighth grade science achievement, according to a recent study. Since a large part of California's economy is devoted to technology, it is vital that California get its students up to speed. How bad is the problem? And what are schools and informal science education organizations doing to fill the gap?

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Original Air Date: Tuesday, Oct 28, 2008
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