Portland Public Schools is trying to close the algebra access gap. Early evidence suggests it’s working

While studying salmon populations and designing amusement parks, these students are breaking barriers to advanced math that ...
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After delays and pushback, Cambridge schools are bringing back 8th grade Algebra 1

Cambridge Public Schools will phase Algebra 1 back into eighth grade math courses over the next few years. The district has faced a wave of pushback from parents and community leaders over the ...
Education Week

In 8th Grade, Separate Algebra is Unequal Algebra for Black Students

Algebra is considered the gateway to advanced mathematics, and school districts across the country have hoped to diversify access to college-preparatory math by increasing the number of students who ...
Business Wire

STEMscopes Math and Math Nation From Accelerate Learning Earn All-green Ratings From EdReports

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--STEMscopes Math for grades K-8 and Math Nation for 6-8th Grade Math, Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 from Accelerate Learning Inc. have received all-green ratings across ...
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Survey: NYS parents worried about math education quality

A new survey finds New York parents worry about the quality of their kids’ math education. The EdTrust-New York survey finds 43% of parents worry about their kids’ math progress. This comes as state ...
EdSource

Another study questions state's push for 8th grade Algebra

At the state’s prodding, the proportion of students taking Algebra in eighth grade increased 60 percent over the past decade – a significant achievement. But there has not been a parallel success in ...
Business Wire

PLTW Launches New Algebra 1 Advantage Math Initiative

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Project Lead The Way (PLTW) announced today a new offering to their STEM curriculum called the PLTW Algebra 1 Advantage. PLTW is taking its inaugural step into the core ...