Count 'em: Two Themes in One.This month's issue packs a double punch: the role of religion in public education and math curriculum reform. These two topics share the unfortunate quality of being among the most contentious issues faced by school leaders in the last several years. To tackle the often-thorny subject of religion, we turned to a pair of scholars who have collaborated with AASA AASA American Association of School Administrators AASA Asian American Student Association AASA Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia AASA Aging and Adult Services Administration AASA Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army at various times over the years: Charles Haynes of the Freedom Forum First Amendment Center and Oliver "Buzz" Thomas, former staff counsel for the National Council of Churches. Haynes, in describing his notion of the civil public school, argues the time never has been more opportune op·por·tune adj. 1. Suited or right for a particular purpose: an opportune place to make camp. 2. Occurring at a fitting or advantageous time: an opportune arrival. than today for educational leaders to reach out to parents of religious faith before they abandon public education altogether. Thomas provides an overview of where the law stands on an array of relevant church-state issues. Their work here is complemented by that of Warren Nord, who draws from his recent book about the need to incorporate the study of religion in all areas of the curriculum, and Joe Annicharico, an assistant superintendent Assistant Superintendent, or Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), was a rank used by police forces in the British Empire. It was usually the lowest rank that could be held by a European officer, most of whom joined the police at this rank. in Ramona, Calif., who applied the good advice of Haynes and Thomas to create common ground in his school district. On the numbers front, Richard Colvin, whose illuminating il·lu·mi·nate v. il·lu·mi·nat·ed, il·lu·mi·nat·ing, il·lu·mi·nates v.tr. 1. To provide or brighten with light. 2. To decorate or hang with lights. 3. coverage of education appears in The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Morning daily newspaper. Established in 1881, it was purchased and incorporated in 1884 by Harrison Gray Otis (1837–1917) under The Times-Mirror Co. (the hyphen was later dropped from the name). , marks the battlelines between those who cry for a more basic approach to math instruction and those who see a need for better understanding of processes and problem-solving. Then Diane Briars, director of math in the Pittsburgh Public Schools Pittsburgh Public Schools is the public school district in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA and adjacent Mount Oliver. The combined land area of these municipalities is 55.3 square miles with a population of 342,503 according to the 2000 census. , discusses lessons that have emerged from her district's entree into standards-based instruction. Paul Kimmelman, a Chicago-area superintendent, details the development of data-driven reforms in the afrermath of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study, in which he participated. We hope our coverage provides positive illumination illumination, in art illumination, in art, decoration of manuscripts and books with colored, gilded pictures, often referred to as miniatures (see miniature painting); historiated and decorated initials; and ornamental border designs. and lays out some appropriate paths for others to follow. Please let me know if so or if not. Jay P. Goldman Voice: 703-875:0745 E-mail: jgoldman@aasa.org |
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