Obama wants more science and math for students

Today, the Obama Administration is announcing their plan to introduce more Science and Mathematics into middle schools and high schools across the country. The New York Times is reporting that the campaign has recruited the gang of 'Sesame Street' and the MacArthur Foundation. The campaign, known as 'Educate to Innovate' plans over the next two years to help propel students' test scores and performances to those students in Europe and Asia. Scientists are even in the process of introducing a National Lab Day for students towards the end of the school year.

My take: This hopefully sounds like an effective plan to help introduce students into these areas of study. However, students should not be discouraged from exploring other options such as the arts. It seems like the White House has already gotten many big names to commit to helping this campaign so this will probably not die out and scores should improve. 

New York State law puts children in the booster seat for another year

The Post Standard reveals that the state government will enact a new law that requires any child under eight years old to be in a booster seat. The new law will take effect tomorrow. The exceptions to the new law includes if the child is over 100 pounds or over the height of four feet, nine inches. If adults do not abide to the law, fines can range up to 100 dollars or up to three points on their license.

My take: Seven year-olds must not be happy with this new law because they are subjected to sit in that seat for another year. It probably is a nuisance to parents who are going to be in a rush to get a new seat for their children who fall under the requirements of this new law. However, another year in the seat that could protect a child's life should not bother anyone.

Real Salt Lake wins the MLS Cup

Real Salt Lake wins the Cup against the Los Angeles Galaxy after penalty kicks, according to USA Today. The score going in the penalty kicks was tied at 1-1. The Real Salt Lake soccer club has been struggling to keep the program alive and convince others that they can stay in Utah. There were almost fifty thousand in attendance at last night's game. This has been the second time that the MLS Cup has been decided by penalty kicks.

My Take: MLS does not get a lot of media attention from America. However, soccer is one of the most played sports here in the states. Many would assume that the team who has the talented David Beckham would win. It is nice to see a program who has really struggled to stay alive win the Cup for the first time. For Real Salt Lake, the win means more than the Cup but the probability that the program will stay for next season.