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Simon-supported Math Bill Approved by Senate Committee

Statewide curriculum aims to increase college completion

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SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2012.  Illinois middle and high schools could use a state recommended math curriculum come 2013, if a bill that passed a state Senate committee today with Lt. Governor Sheila Simon’s support is adopted.

SB 3244, sponsored by Sen. Michael Frerichs (D-Champaign), authorizes the Illinois State Board of Education to design curriculum models that illustrate how to teach state standards in middle and high school math. Schools…

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