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Economy Of Education
According to a 2006 Educational Testing System survey, more than 76 percent of Americans believe that if America's next generation does not improve its skills in math, science and engineering, it risks becoming the first generation of Americans worse off economically than their parents.
"Developing math skills among Êyoung people is critically important for America's long-term competitiveness and economic stability and our business is closely tied to math and problem solving. We are proud to give our people the opportunity to use their everyday skills to help children in our communities through this dynamic Cyberchase sponsorship," said Steve Howe, Americas Area Managing Partner, Ernst & Young LLP.
"We are delighted to have Ernst & Young working with Cyberchase as we celebrate our fifth season," said Tamara E. Robinson, vice president and director of programming for Thirteen/WNET. "They are a powerful endorsement as we continue to foster a positive impact on the lives of children." Executive Producer Sandra Sheppard added, "Through its entertaining stories, Cyberchase makes math come alive in ways that build kids' confidence and empowers them for the future."
Cyberchase inspires children to approach math with confidence and a "can-do" attitude in the critical years, when too many decide they do not like or are not good at the subject.
An award-winning TV program is helping foster youngsters' interest in math and science.
In addition to the television program, Cyberchase has an interactive Web
component (pbskidsgo.org/cyberchase), which includes interactive games, lessons
and print activities carefully designed to support math learning. The fifth
season of Cyberchase can be seen on Tuesdays on PBS KIDS GO!
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