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The Latest on Math

Jennifer Williams, center, teaches math at Tasby Middle School in Dallas, Texas, on Sep 15, 2023.
Jennifer Williams, center, teaches math at Tasby Middle School in Dallas, Texas, on Sep 15, 2023. Dallas schools saw more students take Algebra 1 by 8th grade after the district expanded access to advanced math classes earlier in middle school.
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Mathematics Can One Change in Middle School Get More Students to Take Algebra 1 Early?
Sarah Schwartz, July 10, 2025
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4 min read
A student works a problem in a second grade math class at Place Bridge Academy, May 20, 2025, in Denver.
A student works a problem in a second grade math class at Place Bridge Academy, May 20, 2025, in Denver. Early experiences with math can shape whether a student decides they're a "math person" or not.
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Mathematics A Third of Students Don't Identify as a 'Math Person.' Can Teachers Change That?
Sarah Schwartz, June 23, 2025
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3 min read
Illustration of a brain and math equations.
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Mathematics Q&A How Language Development Can Boost English Learners' Math Skills
Sarah D. Sparks, June 10, 2025
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5 min read
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