In South Dakota, conservative activists are targeting math education standards following previous battles over social studies curricula. A math teacher warned the education board that the proposed 36-page standards are too brief and unclear for effective use, compared to the longer 2018 version. The push reflects broader conservative efforts to influence K-12 content amid concerns over educational content.
Key Points
- Proposed math standards are only 36 pages, less than half the length of the 2018 standards.
- Teachers like Susan Gilkerson argue the standards lack sufficient detail for practical implementation.
- This follows conservative activism in social studies, extending to math education reforms.
Implications for Educational Freedom
This activism could advance educational freedom by challenging overly prescriptive government standards, allowing more local control and parental input in curriculum. It aligns with EFI’s support for reducing government overreach in K-12 education to empower families and promote school choice options.
Source: After fights over social studies standards, conservative activists come for math
