Author: dhabecker

Getting math education right

ARTICLE:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/lindadarlinghammond/2025/06/28/its-time-to-change-the-math-calculus-how-the-us-can-finally-get-math-education-right/ This article by Linda Darling-Hammond on Forbes highlights a significant crisis in mathematics education within the United States, pointing to low PISA scores and a widespread fear of math among students, leading to labor shortages in technical fields. Darling-Hamond highlights the need for comprehensive reform, drawing comparisons with high-achieving countries like Singapore, Japan, […]

ARTICLE: California poorly trains and supports teaching math

Take a moment to read the article linked below. Bottom line: California’s elementary math teachers are entering the classroom underprepared — lacking sufficient subject-matter and instructional training — just as the state mandates more rigorous and concept-focused math teaching statewide. Some main points the are really sticking with me… The National Council on Teacher Quality […]

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