This is a fantastic article on math education.
A thread with some of my thoughts.
usatoday.com/story/news/edu…
A thread with some of my thoughts.
usatoday.com/story/news/edu…
First, America ranks 31st out of 79 more advanced countries. Not great. 
Pretty cool that Estonia is the top performing European country and it doesn't put a massive emphasis on standardized tests with consequences.
I think those tests often tend to create perverse incentives for politicians, teachers and students.
I think those tests often tend to create perverse incentives for politicians, teachers and students.
This seems like a really great approach. The fact that kids pick up a ton of additional life skills and see more value in math are great bonuses.
Teachers and how courses are taught play such a huge role in how kids do. Having teachers who believe in the potential of these kids can help them get much closer to realizing that potential.
Even small changes to how schools structure math can result in big benefits.
A political point here. I think proponents and opponents of changes to how math is taught phrase things too much in terms of "racial equity".
Unfortunately, history shows that those opposed to racial equity will pick up the clue even if not phrased explicitly.
Unfortunately, history shows that those opposed to racial equity will pick up the clue even if not phrased explicitly.
It's better for the entire world when kids learn math, reading and arithmetic and do so well. It's abominable for children to be left behind through political decisions or poor pedagogical decisions.
Ultimately those who care about all children must push through.
Ultimately those who care about all children must push through.
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