I observe that mathematicians in my country often have informed (and strong) opinions on mathematical education. As does the author of "A Mathematician's Lament

I observe that mathematicians in my country often have informed (and strong) opinions on mathematical education. As does the author of "A Mathematician's Lament". Maybe I have a mistaken impression of how significant "new math" was, but I'd expect people to have thought about it. I mean they've all heard the Tom Lehrer song, right?