January 18, 2002

Congress Authorizes Little Money for Math and Science Instruction

By RICHARD MORGAN

For all the rhetoric about having colleges and schools collaborate to improve mathematics and science instruction, Congress has included only a token amount for that purpose in 2002.

President Bush vowed during his presidential campaign and in his first budget request last year to spend $1-billion over five years on such partnerships. But Congress, squeezed by a big tax cut, a fight against terrorism, and a recession, included just $12.5-million for the Education Department's Math and