Rossi: Gregoire Must Step Up and Get the Math and Science Grant Back

Redmond, WA - Dino Rossi today called on Governor Christine Gregoire to provide leadership and help secure the $13.2 million grant offered by the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) to expand and improve Advanced Placement courses for low-income children.

"On education, we should do what's in the best interest of our children, not respond to what the adults are squabbling about. The state government has a miserable record lately when it comes to helping improve math and science skills for students.  The NMSI is an organization with a proven track record and to see this money turned away is a scandal," said Dino Rossi.

"The incumbent is facing a $2.5 billion deficit next year. This is no time to be saying ‘no' to additional money, especially when it will improve math and science skills for students in low income areas.  The incumbent needs to try and fix this problem, even if it means standing up to a friendly special interest supporter. She must address this wasted opportunity because in the end it is our children who end up paying the price."