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Mathematics Instruction Need Discussion

Recent local events show the need for much greater discussion of mathematics instruction at all levels of pre-college (K-12) education.  K-12 education is generally obtained either from a public school system or from a private school.  This discussion and links is interested in public schools. 

There is a continuing decline in the number of technical degrees awarded.  In fact, the only growth area in technical degrees is for business computing.  Degrees in mathematics, physics and engineering all show declines since 1990.  At the same time,

 

Parents in public schools have some opportunity to influence school policy.  The effort required can be surprising.  Here are some of the techniques available:

bulletDiscussions with school teachers, staff and principals if schools select materials.
bulletDiscussions with school district officials.
bulletDiscussions with school board members.
bulletLetter writing campaigns to raise public awareness of an issue.
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