Breaking Deadlock
Campus Files: Scandals, Secrets & Crimes at American Universities
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The Sputnik Effect: Education and National Security
This chapter examines the dramatic influence of the Sputnik launch on American education, emphasizing the urgent reform needed in science and math. It narrates the shift in policy fueled by fears of falling behind militarily and technologically, leading to a strong national commitment towards scientific development and the moon landing goal set by President Kennedy.
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