Wendy noted a new web site Mathematically Sane in one of the last few Email Announcements. A new article was recently posted that might be helpful in our work.
"Surviving the Math Wars: Reflections from the Front Lines"
"Who would have ever thought that mathematics education would be the subject of heated editorials in the newspaper, of morning talk show head-to-heads, and of political intrigue at all levels? Yet that is where we find ourselves today and that is why we must get smarter very quickly in order for us to continue to promote improvement in mathematics education for all students"