To quote Mr. Isaacs, "Everyday Mathematics is not just a "sequence of themes," but a carefully organized sequence of lessons resulting in mastery of a specific set of goals. Its approach is well supported by research, the authors' experience, and decades of classroom experience." First, I would question "decades of classroom experience" I don't think this program has been around for decades. Second, Why should anyone blindly accept the notion of an authors' experience and why should anyone be convinced that the opinion of a co-author should carry more weight than the number of Ph,D.'s that have evaluated Everyday Math and condemed it. What about the number of school districts around the country who have banned the program? Finally, Mr, Isaacs says "Everyday Mathematics is not just a "sequence of themes," but a carefully organized sequence of lessons resulting in mastery of a specific set of goals. Its approach is well supported by research" Please show me an example of research by a recognized and credible organization. Not an inhouse study. I have never found one. Please explain what goals the program is trying to master because arithmetic is not one of them. Look at any state, district, or elementary school where the program is used and you will find students struggling in math. If you live in a state like Maine where the standards have been lowered to align with the programs it shows up in middle school when they can not do basic math.