Quote by Cathy McMorris

Math and science fields are not the only areas where we see the United States lagging behind. Less than 1 percent of American high school students study the critical foreign languages of Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Russian, combined.

$Math and science fields are not the only areas where we see$

Summary

This quote highlights a concern regarding the lack of emphasis on studying critical foreign languages in American high schools. It points out that the United States is not only falling behind in math and science fields, but also in language education. The quote specifically mentions Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Russian as languages that are being overlooked, with less than 1 percent of American high school students studying them. This suggests a potential shortage of language skills that could be vital in an increasingly globalized world.

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By Cathy McMorris

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