For those of us who are concerned about the deteriorating education and science standards in the country, Obama brings some relief. Lets not forget it is the science and technology which have propelled the outstanding American growth trajectory in the last century and if America has to be maintain that edge, it should continue to do well in this sphere.
The most important question of our time is, whether Obama Stimulus Plan for Education will again make America the beacon of science and technology of its time? We want to see an America where education retains its number one priority.
On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) into law. While he was in the signing ceremony of the Stimulus Bill at Denver, Obama described this package to be amongst the ‘largest educational investment in US history’.
For more details on Obama’s push to make US number one in Science and Maths and Education and also improve the sense of community service and national service among young Americans, check the link below. Also, the article lists the pros and cons of the education stimulus bill.
Obama Education Stimulus Package Facts
My daughter is 24 and has %50,000 in student loans to pay back. The payments are making it difficult to make ends meet. She hardly has money for food and bills. Please let me know if there is a stimulus package to help her with her loan payoffs. She double majored in Psychology and Business Administration.