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‘Math Wars’: New York Wants To Reform Math Instruction, but Experts Disagree on How
New York is implementing a law requiring evidence-based math instruction in elementary schools to improve test scores, but experts disagree on effective methods. The initiative, modeled after a criticized literacy program, faces challenges due to lack of consensus on 'evidence-based' math practices and concerns over teacher training alignment.
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