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Math Ends Education Careers of Thousands of Community College Students; A Few Schools Are Trying Something New
ALBANY, Ore. – It’s 7:15 on a cold gray Monday morning in May at Linn-Benton Community College in northwestern Oregon. Math professor Michael Lopez, in a hoodie and jeans, a tape measure on his belt,...
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Algebra as a Civil Right: We Must Raise Expectations for All Students
The debate over 8th-grade algebra, primarily centered in California and New York, encapsulates a broader issue of educational equity. As a foundational subject, Algebra is critical for success in...
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Terrence Howard: A Masterclass in Pseudo-Scientific Absurdity
What happens when an egotistical, narcissistic actor whose career is on the ropes tries to dismantle science and mathematics to replace them with his versions? You get Terrence Howard, an acclaimed...
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College Graduate at 12? Meet the Math Prodigy Shattering Academic Norms!
At just 12 years old, Cameron Robinson has achieved what most teenagers can only dream of—earning an Associate of Arts degree from Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ). This remarkable young...
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Empowering Students: Math and Coding to Beat the Summer Learning Slide
Summer is a critical time for students, especially Black students, who are disproportionately affected by the much talked about summer learning slide. There's some uncertainty about how serious a...
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Were You Ever Told You Are Not a Math Person?
Were you ever told you are not a “math person” growing up? That’s what the Ed Post team wanted to know this week. So we asked our readers. Question of the Week is back and we're starting off with a...