This is one of many columns in the New York Times that is directly, or as in this case indirectly, addressing the challenges of the new Common Core requirements for Mathematics. In this case the focus is on the challenge of implementing a whole new approach to teaching without funding in place for proper teacher training. States are paying $millions to meet the addition technology requirements, which in turn are making computer and software companies fabulously profitable. Thus there is no money for training. The teachers in turn are pressured to teach to the new standardized tests that don't actually reflect a deeper understanding. They have no incentive to teach the Japanese way. They don't have enough time.
