The Hechinger Report

Three reasons why so few eighth graders in the poorest schools take algebra

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Education Week

Why So Many Students Struggle With Math Anxiety—and How to Help

The employment future looks bright for people with strong math skills. But among the nation’s K-12 students, that represents a small and dwindling demographic. What’s to blame for students’ poor math ...
Yahoo

Less than half of SC’s 3rd to 8th graders can do math on grade level, as reading scores surge

The state Board of Education hears a report on Jasper County School District on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. (Photo by Skylar Laird/SC Daily Gazette) WEST COLUMBIA — More than half of South Carolina’s ...
Forbes

When Language Prevents Kids From Succeeding At Math

Students who can't understand instructions for math problems face unnecessary barriers to achievement. Students who don’t read well or lack crucial vocabulary often face unnecessary obstacles—not just ...

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 ...