Unleash the power of the MIND!

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Unleash the power of the MIND!

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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 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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’

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StatisticsProblem 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.

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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

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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

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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

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Facts

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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 LeadershipBusiness CompetitivenessIncreased Pool of Scientists / Engineers

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Academic Impact

US has 15,000 school systems / 57 million US has 15,000 school systems / 57 million students.students.

7.8 million students – or 14% - require some type of 7.8 million students – or 14% - require some type of tutoring.tutoring. -Newsweek poll, half of US parents would like tutoring -Newsweek poll, half of US parents would like tutoring for theirfor their children.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.

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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.

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AcademicOne Classes

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Your child’s computer screen becomes an...

Electronic Blackboard!

Students can ask questions either “publicly” or“privately” and receive a response instantly!

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

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• Rules for Classroom Behavior• Privacy• Background Check for NetProf

Applicants

Rules & Regulations

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Rules For AcademiconeStudents coming onlinemust follow various requirements and conditions.

These rules are enforced with electronic surveillance methods.

Academicone reserves the rightto terminate any accountupon violation of theserules.

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Background Check of NetProfTM

ApplicantsBackground 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.

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PrivacyAll electronic conversations between teachers and studentsare digitally captured and stored in Secure databases.

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Academicone will help your children to:

Your Children will Benefit!

- Improve Grades- Achieve Success- Develop Good Study Habits- Solve Problems- Manage Time Effectively- Develop Self-Confidence