Mathematics Education: May 2009

Sunday, May 17, 2009

One Step Ahead of the Train Wreck

(a father's perspective)

THE NATIONAL MATH STANDARDS WRITING TEAM

MUST INCLUDE RESEARCH MATHEMATICIANS,

NOT JUST PROFESSORS OF MATH ED!

LET PEOPLE WHO KNOW HIGHER MATH LEAD

THE WAY IN WRITING THE STANDARDS!

ANYTHING LESS WILL LEAVE OUR CHILDREN

UNPREPARED FOR FUTURE SUCCESS!

Please share this information with your local

representatives and school board members.

There's an informational flyer available

there that you can print up and distribute.

UNITED WE STAND!!

Rigorous State-Led Common Standards and Assessments

Webcast here: http://edlabor.house.gov/hearings/2009/04/strengthening-americas-competi.shtml

Here's a link to the members page of the House Committee on Education and Labor. http://edlabor.house.gov/about/members/

Here is a link to the release on common standards.
http://edlabor.house.gov/newsroom/2009/04/congress-must-support-state-ef.shtml

Here is a link to the George Miller, the committee Chairman's web page, including a means by which to contact him. http://georgemiller.house.gov/