End Tracking to Put Math Education Back on Track
Tracking in mathematics has been a practice in U.S. schools for decades, but it hasn’t always been the subject of candid conversation. Along with increased attention to systemic racism in … More
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Don’t Forget Equity When Reforming Postsecondary Math
A recent report analyzing how and whether reforms to postsecondary mathematics are advancing equity carries important lessons for those of us working to reverse decades of inequitable math outcomes. Before … More
Math Misplacement May be a Chronic Condition, But Placement Alone Isn’t the Cure
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
My Journey to Teaching Social Justice Math
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
The Progress and Uphill Battle for Data Science Education
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
What I Learned After Taking Calculus Five Times
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
The Pervasive Sense Of Entitlement Of White Parents When It Comes To ‘Good’ Schools
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the tragic death of George Floyd, my husband and I decided to pull our four Black children out of Williamsville Central, arguably the highest performing school … More
New Just Equations Report Finds CA College and University Websites May Undermine Math Policy Reforms
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