SAN ANTONIO — In a state that has passed anti-diversity laws and tried to squelch instruction on systemic racism, a new law could open doors for Latino and Black children long shut out of advanced ...

A recent study reveals that while high schools largely sort students into math and science classes based on academic readiness, social pressures from wealthier families also heavily dictate who gets ...

Houston ISD will place all current in a new "accelerated math" pathway next year, expanding access to Algebra 1 before high school and more advanced coursework later on. Starting in the 2026-27 school ...

Students can’t succeed in math if they’re never exposed to it. And many students never get access to advanced—or even some foundational—math in high school. New federal civil rights data and an ...

Getting more qualified students to enroll in advanced courses may be as simple as giving them a gentle nudge to alert them that they are ready for the challenge. That’s the conclusion researchers drew ...

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SAN ANTONIO — In a state that has passed anti-diversity laws and tried to squelch instruction on systemic racism, a new law could open doors for Latino and Black children long shut out of advanced ...

More than 58,000 students were eligible for placement in advanced math courses in grades 6-12 during the 2022-23 school year, Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Deputy State Superintendent Dr.

Why are there so few women in highly paid careers as chief executives and, more generally, in finance, business, science, technology, engineering and mathematics? Analysing Danish data on young people ...

Choosing high school courses can feel high-stakes—and for good reason. According to a survey from the National Association for College Admission Counseling, nearly 87% of colleges believe curriculum ...