Submitted by Jesse G Arnett, Dec 6, 2007 15:47

Dallas ISD stands alone in their success in improving math test scores when compared to other large school districts in Texas over the period of 2000 to 2007. (The period of implementation of Everyday Mathematics in DISD)

DISD has improved the math test scores of 3rd graders from 58% passing in 2000 to 71% passing in 2007. This is a 22% increase in passing students.

Fort Worth during this same period DROPPED from 76% passing to 71% passing. A drop of 6.6%. Houston increased 5.6% from 72% to 76%. Austin only increased 1.3% from 76% to 77%. Statewide the increase was only 3.7% from 80% to 83%.

Based on the State's own measure of success, We have to admit that is progress.

Leave no doubt DISD has a long way to go, but so do the other major metropoitian districts in Texas.

Source 2007 AEIS results on the TEA website. http://www.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/aeis/2007/district.srch.html

That is how you measure success in a Public School math program with empirical evidence based on test results, not by anecdotal stories spun by disgruntled ex-teachers and home-schoolers.

Who is to be held responsible for this act of discrimination, that will harm DISD students. The majority of the students are Hispanic (57%), and African-Americans comprise another 34% of the student population. Approximately 74% of the students are identified as economically disadvantaged

If results, and not politics, mattered to the SBOE, Everyday Mathematics would be required curriculum.

Shame on the SBOE.

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