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Unleash the power of the MIND!

Presents. Unleash the power of the MIND!. Statistics. U.S CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JULY 7, 2005 TOM DONOHUE “Economic prosperity / competitiveness rests on shoulders of today’s students” 30% high school students fail to graduate 33% college freshman must enroll remedial courses

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Unleash the power of the MIND!

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  1. Presents Unleash the power of the MIND!

  2. Statistics • U.S CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JULY 7, 2005 TOM DONOHUE • “Economic prosperity / competitiveness rests on shoulders of today’s students” • 30% high school students fail to graduate • 33% college freshman must enroll remedial courses • Schools failing to prepare students for workforce (1/3 lack reading/math skills)

  3. Statistics • - Up from 23% in 1997 • - Up from 19% in 1996 • 61% of employers say HS diploma deficient • “Haven’t learned the basics” “distinct gap exists between needs of business and what skills students acquire via K-12”! Businesses have critical interest to improve education/ become part of solution

  4. Statistics • U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JUNE 27, 2006- TOM DONOHUE ARE TODAY’S STUDENTS PREPARED FOR TOMORROW’S JOBS? -AMERICA AT RISK OF BEING LEFT BEHIND -MUST IMPROVE EDUCATION SYSTEM -WARNING SIGNS EVERYWHERE - U.S. CHAMBER LAUNCHING NATIONWIDE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM

  5. Statistics • Schools Race to Recruit Qualified Teachers • Washington Post-July 10, 2005 • “Serious competition for highly qualified teachers- Rep. George Miller (D. Calif.) • If teaching not right; school reform interesting, but doesn’t work. • Maryland from 33% to 25% of core classes not staffed by ‘Highly Qualified’ teachers 04/05

  6. Statistics • Corporate America Offers Resources • IBM encourages employees to teach • Focus on both Math & Science curriculums • Stipends of $15,000.00 to cover transition • Salary continuance to ease career change • Over 250,000 Math & Science teachers required • Business competitiveness and economy are major concerns • Lack of qualified candidates in the ‘pipeline’

  7. Statistics • Problem Statement: • Global Test of Math Skills: US Students Behind Curve! • PISA study ranks the US 24th of 29th of the richest countries in the world in solving real-life math problems. • TIMSS study of ability to solve complex math & science problems ranks the US near bottom of 24 countries. • Elementary school level expected to show improvement: “ Sharp drop-off in middle and high school performance" • Academicone is designed to fill this large and growing need.

  8. Global Technology Leadership # 1 Singapore # 2 Finland # 3 Iceland # 4 Denmark # 5 United States * # 7 U.S. dropped to 7th place 2008 * Major causal: lack of math & science education

  9. SCIENTISTS/ENGINEERS GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS • Pool is shrinking in the United States • 70,000 U.S. Graduates in 2007 • China and India Graduated 500,000 / 700,000 Respectively • Must Close Gap to Remain Competitive

  10. FUTURE BENCHMARKS • Japan’s Education recognized by U.S. • Japan looking to India: New “Education Superpower”! • Little Angels Academy-Mikata,Japan • Two year olds count to twenty • Three year olds master computer • Five year olds write essays in English

  11. Facts • January 2006, President Bush Announced at ‘State of the Union Address, “American Competitiveness Initiative” • The goal of ACI is to increase AP Math & Science Teachers to 70,000; 30,000 additional resources to supplement and support activity • Three core principles: • Global Technology Leadership • Business Competitiveness • Increased Pool of Scientists / Engineers .

  12. Academic Impact • US has 15,000 school systems / 57 million students. • 7.8 million students – or 14% - require some type of tutoring. • -Newsweek poll, half of US parents would like tutoring for their • children. • Private Tutors range $25.00 to $125.00 per hour. -not always available when needed. Academicone is designed to fill this large and growing need.

  13. Our Mission ACADEMICONE IS AN ON-LINE ‘EDUCATION COMPANY’ WHOSE PRIMARY MISSION IS TO PROVIDE ‘LIVE’ACCESS TO THE ‘BEST & BRIGHTEST MINDS’ IN MATH & SCIENCE USING STATE OF THE ART INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES. Officers of Academicone.com Inc.

  14. AcademicOne Classes

  15. Students can ask questions either “publicly” or “privately” and receive a response instantly! Your child’s computer screen becomes an... Electronic Blackboard!

  16. Live instructors help students step-by-step to solve problems.

  17. Rules & Regulations • Rules for Classroom Behavior • Privacy • Background Check for NetProf Applicants

  18. Rules For Academicone Students coming online must follow various requirements and conditions. These rules are enforced with electronic surveillance methods. Academicone reserves the right to terminate any account upon violation of these rules.

  19. Background Check of NetProfTMApplicants Background examinations are conducted on all NetProfsTM applicants prior to being hired. The examination includes verification of Education Credentials and Criminal Background Checks with appropriate law enforcement agencies.

  20. Privacy All electronic conversations between teachers and students are digitally captured and stored in Secure databases.

  21. Your Children will Benefit! - Improve Grades - Achieve Success - Develop Good Study Habits - Solve Problems - Manage Time Effectively - Develop Self-Confidence Academicone will help your children to:

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