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What is emphasized as a necessary approach in education according to the first section?

• Strict adherence to traditional methods

• Experimentation and flexibility

• Reducing academic standards

• Eliminating standardized tests

According to the second section, what is considered the 'great equalizer' in education?

• Science education

• Reading skills

• Mathematics

• Extracurricular activities

What ranking did students from the United States achieve in reading, as mentioned in the second section?

• 21st

• 1st

• 10th

• 31st

What challenge is highlighted in the third section regarding student retention?

• Overcrowded classrooms

• Natural disasters causing student displacement

• Lack of funding

• Inadequate teaching staff

Who is mentioned as the chairman of the board of the American Action Network in the third section?

• The President

• Senator Norm Coleman

• Fred

• Uncle Sam