I have been involved with reform issues in math and science for almost 10 years now. I became interested by attending conferences of NCTM, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. As the reform movement has grown, so have changes in teaching strategies for preservice and inservice teachers. The changes have been great.
Students absolutely love learning using reform methods.
Many say that they are understanding mathematics for the first time. When I was in elementary school I was labeled as learning disabled. I was told I would never be good at school, much less graduate from college. You have helped me understand math better than any teacher I have ever had. I came in knowing just about ZERO in math.