Letter to the Editor: Fanwood Resident Speaks Out Against BOE Everyday Math Decision
Michael Lewis of Fanwood is hoping the Board of Ed will not "rush judgement" on updating the Math Curriculum with a new version of "Everyday Math."
(Letter to the Editor) To the Scotch Plains - Fanwood Board of Education: I am writing today in an attempt to forestall a "rush to judgment" on the merits of updating a Math Curriculum based on "Everyday Math". My personal disdain for the program is no secret. I have no doubt that is is both easier and less expensive to implement an update as to install a completely new program. Moreover, I have come to the conclusion that there is actually a certain amount of parental support for "Everyday Math". Finally, by all appearances our students are testing in a satisfactory manner. It is precisely because of these factors that the accompanying report by the Bridgewater-Raritan School District is so interesting. If one reads the first …
Ally Musano
10:02 am on Monday, March 11, 2013
@Ann- I wish I read this sooner. What a great article. All parents should take a look- and pass it on to their school administrators. Thank you! more ›