Issues/Topics: Math

From the Loop: A Review of The Principal's Guide to Raising Math Achievement--a book by Elaine McEwan (Feb, 2001)

Donna Garner reviews this book, the goals of which are:

a. To convince you of the power that rests in you and your faculty to make numeracy a reality for each of your students;

b. To introduce you to the current controversies in math instruction;

c. To set forth some of the most recent research in mathematics instruction so that you and your faculty can make informed decisions;

d. To share with you how you can change what you're doing to make a powerful difference.

 

Still Failing the Kids, Examining Florida’s Math Standards (Fall, 2000)

Katherine Livermore discusses how, despite new standards, tests, and school grading systems, the Florida educrats are still failing to teach children Math.

 

No Taxes Without Real Reform and Accountability (Fall, 1999)

Statistics from the Miami-Dade school district prove that until there is reform and accountability, taxes should NOT be increased.