It's a cold and icy night on this President's Day in New England. During the first half of the hour Dan talks to the local listeners about the road conditions and any tips or warnings they might have for fellow travelers. Then, Dan dives into his final topic:
Oregon wants the state’s middle school teachers to take a class called “Pathway to Math Equity Micro-Course,” the purpose of which is to dismantle racism in mathematics. The program identifies ways "white supremacy culture" infiltrates classrooms by focusing on getting the 'right' answer and requiring students to show their work. Does this sound like a good idea to you?