Moonhowlings

With my little 6 month old Rachael on my hip, wrapped in her baby sling, we ventured to join a protest in D.C. against the ongoing violence in Darfur. That was almost four years ago, and sadly, little has changed in that region. Today, however, is a good day, for if Al-Bashir, the president of Sudan, steps foot outside his country, he could very well be arrested. This may not stop the violence happening in Darfur, but it sends a strong message, the world is watching.

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Tonight might be one of the last opportunities for parents to plea with Board Members to allow a traditional opt-in program for teaching math.

On the agenda, are two recommendations.

1. Gil Trenum’s proposal for the “traditional opt-in” program.
2. Dr. Otaigbe’s proposal for a “blended approach”.

I strongly prefer the recommendation from Gil Trenum which would allow parents a choice in the manner in which mathematics are taught to their children.

We have discussed this topic in some detail previously.

• Prince William County’s Math Investigations Program,
• New Math Investigations Video & Update,
• A Message from Gainesville School Board Representative Don Richardson,
• Prince William County School Board

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