I have looked at the K-5th programs and have listened to the publishers and I strongly prefer Math Expressions. As I have talked with parents about their concerns, I am convinced that most parents would prefer Math Expressions. Last we heard from the assistant superintendent, parent opinion had been 100% for Math Expressions. If we continue to make our opinion known, it will be harder for them to ignore it.
Since the committee making the decision does not include any parent representatives, the only way we can have a voice is by emailing committee members. Half of the teachers and principals who are on the committee are really invested in the "reform/fuzzy math" that is the philosophy in the Bridges curriculum (similar to our current curriculum) so the vote is split.
I have been asking parents to email their choice of curriculum to:
Dr. Tony Byrd, assistant superintendent ByrdT@edmonds.wednet.edu and
Dr. Jackie McDonald, Mathematics Coordinator, mcdonaldj@edmonds.wednet.edu
The committee will be meeting in the next couple of days, so emailing ASAP is important.
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