Holy moley, this disconnect.

We badly need a national discussion about math. Every educator I know believes schools need to focus more on structured math foundations (all kids knowing math facts, practice in early math to ensure fact fluency).

Superintendents haven't received the memo.

"The gap between what ed leaders think is wrong with math instruction and what families think is still…substantial. An EdWeek Instagram reel out this week has superintendents around the country talking about how math needs to be more “hands-on” and “ relevant” just as a new, 23,000-parent survey out from education reform org 50CAN reveals something much more surprising. Buried in the data of this wide-ranging parent survey that asks about everything from support for school choice to sports and the arts, is something every school leader should know about families’ relationship with math:

Out of the 20% of students who are currently receiving tutoring…

80% are getting tutored in math. That’s nearly all of them."

Good for Holly Korbey for spotting this.