"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Report: Frederick elementary students not learning traditional math skills - Task force gives recommendations for new textbooks
A lot of parents in Frederick are feeling validated. Frederick's elementary math curriculum will be replaced.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Education Commissioner Steve Bowen at public forum in Camden
Commissioner Bowen explains how local Maine schools are doing away with traditional grade levels.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
So You Say You Want a National Curriculum?
Interesting look at both sides of the national curriculum debate.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Willoughby-Eastlake Schools' Everyday Math continues to draw ire
Parents in Ohio address their administration about Everyday Math. There are many comments posted to this article.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
The collapse of cursive in curriculum
excerpt:
America’s academic standings may suck compared to other countries, but replacing a 15 minute a day cursive lesson with QWERTY lessons is not going to improve IQs and GPAs.
