Work to address inequitable math outcomes begins in the classroom, but it can’t end there. Given the prevalence of policies like tracking—which disproportionately place students of color into lower-level, often … More
The teaching aha moment came to me in a CrossFit class in Southern California. Gary, the trainer and gym owner, was so good at helping people meet their goals that … More
College admissions requirements send signals to high schools about what courses are valued. But when those requirements fail to change with the times, they can actually stifle innovation. Take the … More
Growing up, I always felt like the slow tortoise of the race. I was the last one to finish an assignment, the last to get the answer right, and the … More
BERKELEY, CALIF. — Students’ experiences in mathematics send powerful signals to them about their academic potential and self-worth. Although the California Community College (CCC) and the California State University (CSU) … More
CAL MATTERS – College students are savvy tech users, navigating “smart” websites like Amazon, YouTube and Netflix that point them to options consistent with their past purchasing or viewing history. … More
As the start of the school year approaches, we keep hearing about the risks of learning loss. In a typical year, we are told, students lose an average of 36 … More
Modernizing mathematics is key to student success. Just Equations supports the work of the Launch Years Initiative, led by the Charles A. Dana Center at the University of Texas-Austin. The … More