South Dakota's proposed math standards are sparking debate, with critics saying they're too simple and lack guidance.

Susan Gilkerson, a math teacher and school bus driver, stood before a South Dakota education board and issued a warning. The proposed math standards the board was considering — just 36 pages, less ...

Model math standards produced by conservative education advocates helped spark a battle in South Dakota that could spread to other states.

Susan Gilkerson, a math teacher and school bus driver, stood before a South Dakota education board and issued a warning.  The proposed math standards the board was considering — just 36 pages, less ...

The effort follows earlier battles over social studies and could spread to other states reviewing academic standards.

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