Encouraging Coverage of "Math Wars"

Education Writers Association — June 29, 2010

In a recent issue of its newsletter, Education Reporter, the Education Writers Association cites Steve Schneider of WestEd as a source for story ideas for K-12 reporters. Schneider, Director of the Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics program at WestEd, says education reporters should look more closely at the "math wars" that can occur as districts develop curricula or chose texts.