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 ...
KVIA

Florida education bill would remove requirement to pass Algebra I, English exams to earn high school diploma

TALLAHASSEE, Florida (WPTV) — A new bill under consideration by Florida lawmakers proposes significant changes to the educational requirements for students in public schools. Making headlines in the ...
WFTV

Florida Senate targeting ‘High Stakes’ testing in schools

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Senate on Thursday passed a wide-ranging education bill that includes eliminating a requirement that high-school students pass algebra and language-arts tests to earn ...
WUFT

Florida Senate passed bill reducing requirements for high-school diploma

TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Senate on Thursday passed a wide-ranging education bill that includes eliminating a requirement that high-school students pass algebra and language-arts tests to earn ...