Obama announces to recruit 10,000 science and maths teachers

Updated on: Tuesday, September 28, 2010

US President Barack Obama announced that the country would recruit 10,000 school teachers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in the next two years.

"Strengthening STEM education is vital to preparing our students to compete in the 21st century economy and we need to recruit and train math and science teachers to support our nation's students," Obama said in a statement.

Obama believes that American students lag in maths and science when compared to peers around the world. As such he has made improving STEM education one of his top priorities.

The White House said Obama has identified three overarching priorities for STEM education, necessary for laying a new foundation for America’s future prosperity including Increasing STEM literacy so all students can think critically in science, math, engineering and technology; and improving the quality of math and science teaching so American students are no longer outperformed by those in other nations.

The priorities also include expanding STEM education and career opportunities for underrepresented groups, including women and minorities, the White House said.

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