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About the AMS AMS Membership Governance Giving to the AMS Prizes & Awards Contact Us 201 Charles Street Providence, RI 02904 USA Phone: 401-455-4000 or 800-321-4AMS Or email us at ams@ams.org Open Positions	National Commission on Mathematics and Science Teaching September 27, 2000 The "Glenn Commission" recently issued its report, "Before It's Too Late: A report to the Nation from The National Commission on Mathematics and Science Teaching for the 21st Century". The report emphasizes that good teaching is key to improved student achievement and recommended programs aimed at improving the existing teaching force and the training of future teachers. Three goals are set, with strategies for attaining them: 1) Establish an ongoing system to improve the quality of mathematics and science teaching in grades K-12; 2) Increase significantly the number of mathematics and science teachers and improve the quality of their preparation; 3) Improve the working environment and make the teaching profession more attractive for K-12 mathematics and science teachers. The Commission was established by the Department of Education in 1999, and chaired by former Senator John Glenn. Secretary of Education Richard Riley said upon receiving the report, "This report demonstrates that now is the time to move forward. We have a sense of urgency to make this our national mission." The report is available at: http://www.ed.gov/inits/Math/glenn/