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 ...
The New York Times

The Algebra Problem: How Middle School Math Became a National Flashpoint

Top students can benefit greatly by being offered the subject early. But many districts offer few Black and Latino eighth graders a chance to study it. By Troy Closson From suburbs in the Northeast to ...
Forbes

Algebra That Fits With Career Goals May Be Key To Math-Loving Kids

Think about the so-called "story problems" you studied in algebra and other math classes. How many of them dealt with, say, two trains which, no matter how far they traveled, could never catch your ...
The Hechinger Report

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

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. Like learning to ...

What Math Skills Are Required to Study Microeconomics?

Find out how and why mathematics is used in microeconomics, its limitations, and the math skills that economics students need.
EdSource

Cal State drops intermediate algebra as requirement to take some college-level math courses

EdSource · The John Fensterwald forecast: What’s coming for California schools in 2026 The John Fensterwald forecast: What’s coming for California schools in 2026 January 8, 2026 - It's time for John ...