Plank 10: Statement

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We must build a sustainable system for monitoring and improving mathematics education.

Perhaps the most important point is that our work must be sustainable. Just as with our students, we need to be there throughout the learning process—watching out for necessary course corrections and building with a long-range view. Too often in the past we have reacted to crises, whether it be Sputnik and fear of losing the space race, being overtaken economically by Japan, or out-sourcing our manufacturing jobs to China and India. Reports are written decrying the current state of affairs and funding is made available. But the need for excellent mathematics education will always be with us. We must build an infrastructure that recognizes this fact, and devotes consistent attention and resources to addressing the challenge of high quality mathematics for all, rather than a cycle of investment, neglect, investment…