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StatisticsU.S CHAMBER OF COMMERCEJULY 7, 2005 TOM DONOHUE

Economic prosperity / competitiveness rests on shoulders of todays students30% high school students fail to graduate33% college freshman must enroll remedial coursesSchools failing to prepare students for workforce (1/3 lack reading/math skills)

Statistics- Up from 23% in 1997- Up from 19% in 199661% of employers say HS diploma deficientHavent learned the basicsdistinct 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

StatisticsU.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCEJUNE 27, 2006- TOM DONOHUE

ARE TODAYS STUDENTS PREPARED FOR TOMORROWS JOBS?

-AMERICA AT RISK OF BEING LEFT BEHIND-MUST IMPROVE EDUCATION SYSTEM-WARNING SIGNS EVERYWHERE- U.S. CHAMBER LAUNCHING NATIONWIDE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM

StatisticsSchools Race to Recruit Qualified TeachersWashington Post-July 10, 2005Serious competition for highly qualified teachers- Rep. George Miller (D. Calif.)If teaching not right; school reform interesting, but doesnt work.Maryland from 33% to 25% of core classes not staffed by Highly Qualified teachers 04/05

StatisticsCorporate America Offers ResourcesIBM encourages employees to teachFocus on both Math & Science curriculumsStipends of $15,000.00 to cover transitionSalary continuance to ease career changeOver 250,000 Math & Science teachers requiredBusiness competitiveness and economy are major concernsLack of qualified candidates in the pipeline

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.

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

SCIENTISTS/ENGINEERSGLOBAL COMPETITIVENESSPool is shrinking in the United States70,000 U.S. Graduates in 2007China and India Graduated 500,000 / 700,000 RespectivelyMust Close Gap to Remain Competitive

FUTURE BENCHMARKSJapans Education recognized by U.S.Japan looking to India: New Education Superpower!Little Angels Academy-Mikata,JapanTwo year olds count to twentyThree year olds master computerFive year olds write essays in English

Facts. January 2006, President Bush Announced at State of the Union Address, American Competitiveness InitiativeThe 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

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.

Our Mission

ACADEMICONE IS AN ON-LINE EDUCATION COMPANY WHOSE PRIMARY MISSION IS TO PROVIDE LIVEACCESS TO THE BEST & BRIGHTEST MINDS IN MATH & SCIENCE USING STATE OF THE ART INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES.

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AcademicOne Classes

Your childs computer screen becomes an...Electronic Blackboard!Students can ask questions either publicly orprivately and receive a response instantly!

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

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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.

Background Check of NetProfTM ApplicantsBackground examinations are conducted on all NetProfsTMapplicants prior to being hired.

The examination includes verification of Education Credentials and Criminal Background Checks with appropriate law enforcement agencies.

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

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