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MSDE parent rep urges belief‑based math approach, outlines literacy policy and parent role
Summary
Nick Greer, the parent member on the Maryland State Board of Education, told PCAC that teachers and parents should communicate belief in students' mathematical ability and described forthcoming state literacy policy changes that will involve parents in third‑grade retention decisions.
Nick Greer, the parent representative on the Maryland State Board of Education, spoke to the Parent and Community Advisory Council April 2 about parent‑school relationships, literacy policy changes and mathematics instruction.
Greer said the mathematics work the state is considering emphasizes both instruction and mindset. Citing national examples and a speaker from Zearn, he said adults’ belief in students matters in how…
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