As it becomes clear that students cannot thrive in a broad range of subjects without first learning the fundamentals, NCLB is focused squarely on the educational building blocks of reading and mathematics.

FORBES: Magazine Article

It is by learning reading, writing and mathematics that they can break the vicious circle of misery and take their destiny into their own hands.

UNESCO: WORLDWIDE

Develop training policies for teachers in science subjects, integrating of mathematics, science and technology including the issue of gender and participative learning.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES