Cave Creek Unified math choices hurt at both ends

We have commented in the past how Everyday Math and Connected Math are poor curriculum choices becuase the programs lack differentiation and how this hurts advanced students who are held back from moving forward.

A recent op-ed in the Philadelphia Inquirer points out that these programs also hurt those with special needs.

The Curriculum For Cactus Shadows Prep in Cave Creek Unified

Hey nice job! This looks like a rigorous and excelling college prep course selection. Great work by our administrators on coming up with this (click to enlarge.)...

Governing Board Packet 2/9/10



Update: Wait a minute, this just in. Apprently not so much work or thought went into it and the curriculum is identical to one from a school in Chandler.

Hamilton Prep Program of Study




They even left in the "Life Connections" course, a course unique to Chandler. Maybe we should run the board packet through Turnitin. :)

Scottsdale Republic: Most quiet about Cave Creek school closure

From the Scottsdale Republic...


Most quiet about Cave Creek school closure

Mr. Greg Smith calling out the parents and the administration...

"The silence is deafening," he said. "Last time the district targeted DAMS, parents leapt to battle stations. Posters went up on fences. An incredibly comprehensive Web site went up overnight.

"Now you hear only fatalism. People figure the fix is in and they're powerless to stop a decision made behind closed doors."

Foothills Focus: CCUSD considers school closure

From the Foothills Focus...

CCUSD considers school closure

Cave Creek Unified Interest on Unused But Outstanding Bonds

$612000/year
$51000/month
$1676/day
$70/hour

Unrefuted as far as we know.