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Notes on This Issue
Years ago, I read about Dr. Robert Moses’ Algebra Project, and was both intellectually thrilled and emotionally moved by the idea of mathematics education as a civil rights action. I am honored to be publishing Dr. Moses’ words in Horace, thereby making the link between the Algebra Project and CES more explicit. Civil rights work of decades ago tells us about our nation’s complexity, making evident elements of systematic inequity and the actions needed to overcome and create social justice. The Algebra Project’s work shows us that teachers and students are in the midst of a crucial parallel struggle for the conditions and curriculum needed for mathematics proficiency, a fundamental factor for ongoing educational access and success. Decades from now, I hope, we will look back on the work of schools that fought for equity in mathematics achievement with pride.
Also in this issue, Roser Giné, mathematics teacher and curriculum coordinator at New Mission High School, describes how to create mathematics curriculum that both demands much of and conscientiously supports students. New Mission’s story of creating a meaningfully mathematics framework serves as a crucially valuable roadmap for other new and restructuring schools.
I’m happy to have the chance to convey my thanks to all of the schools, organizations, and individuals that provided information and inspiration to this issue of Horace. Fascinated by teachers and researchers who understand how to teach math in life-changing ways, I talked to far more people than I was able to include in these pages, and am grateful to so many people for enriching my understanding.
Horace’s next issue will focus on the brand of leadership needed to create, preserve, and improve small, student-centered schools. If you have ideas and experience to contribute, I’m eager to hear from you at jdavidson@essentialschools.org.
A note about CES National’s web resources: we have an online archive of fifteen years of Horace, accessible on the Horace index page. As well, the CES National website provides information about CES National’s Small Schools’ Project, archives of past Fall Forums, and information about Fall Forum 2004 (we hope you can join us in San Francisco to celebrate CES at the twenty-year mark!). All of us at CES National appreciate the hard work of Jacqueline Gross and Abbey Kerins, who maintain and improve the web site.
Finally, thanks to all Horace subscribers - you’re making it possible for us to continue to tell the stories of what’s happening in Essential schools. If you don’t already subscribe but find Horace useful, consider joining us. Subscription rates are $35.00 per four-issue year, with discounts for multi-year subscriptions. Subscribe online, call us toll-free at 1.800.62HORACE, or go to www.essentialschools.org/horace. Another way to receive Horace is to affiliate with CES. The connection with CES is well worth it. Read more information about affiliation online or call us at 510/433-1451.
Jill Davidson
Editor
Horace
Page last updated: April 18, 2004
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