Sunday, May 17, 2009

Everyday Math

(a father's perspective)

National Math Standards Writing Team

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!

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

NEW ENTRIES-MISSOURI MATH COALITION

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!!

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Committee on Education and Labor Hearing

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/