Precollege Math and Science Education: Department of Energy's Precollege Program Managed Ineffectively
HEHS-94-208
Published: Sep 13, 1994. Publicly Released: Oct 13, 1994.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the Department of Energy's (DOE) management of its precollege mathematics and science education program, focusing on: (1) DOE program implementation priorities; (2) the role of project evaluations in budget decisions; and (3) whether the program helps to achieve the National Education Goal of making U.S. students first in the world in mathematics and science achievement.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Energy | In continuing the Department's efforts to improve management of the precollege mathematics and science education program, the Secretary of Energy should strengthen its management role. Specifically, the Secretary should place greater emphasis on balancing the program by increasing the proportion of systemic reform projects. |
Closed – Not Implemented
Precollege programs have been discontinued.
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| Department of Energy | In continuing the Department's efforts to improve management of the precollege mathematics and science education program, the Secretary of Energy should strengthen its management role. Specifically, the Secretary should strengthen its evaluation component so that it serves as a basis for: (1) improving projects; (2) making informed budget decisions about terminating, retaining, and expanding projects; and (3) measuring gains in student achievement. |
Closed – Not Implemented
Precollege programs have been discontinued.
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| Department of Energy | In continuing the Department's efforts to improve management of the precollege mathematics and science education program, the Secretary of Energy should strengthen its management role. Specifically, the Secretary should restructure or discontinue all projects that do not clearly support National Education Goal 5--increasing students' mathematics and science achievement. |
Closed – Not Implemented
Precollege programs have been discontinued.
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