Math
When We Say Math Is For Everyone, Let’s Make Sure We Mean It
Providing today’s students with the mathematics skills they need to succeed in the future is as essential and urgent as ever, whether they’re making scientific breakthroughs, launching their...
Math
What A Future With Quantum Computing Looks Like If Our Children Aren't Strong in Math
The dawn of new technologies, such as quantum computing, presents a future brimming with potential and innovation. As Jim Al-Khalili's What the Future Looks Like (2018) and Michio Kaku's Visions...
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Math Ends Education Careers of Thousands of Community College Students; A Few Schools Are Trying Something New
ALBANY, Ore. – It’s 7:15 on a cold gray Monday morning in May at Linn-Benton Community College in northwestern Oregon. Math professor Michael Lopez, in a hoodie and jeans, a tape measure on his belt,...
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Algebra as a Civil Right: We Must Raise Expectations for All Students
The debate over 8th-grade algebra, primarily centered in California and New York, encapsulates a broader issue of educational equity. As a foundational subject, Algebra is critical for success in...
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Homeless to High Honors: Elijah Hogan's Unforgettable Path to Academic Excellence
Elijah Hogan, a 19-year-old student from Louisiana, has defied incredible odds to graduate as the valedictorian of Walter L. Cohen High School in New Orleans with a remarkable 3.93 GPA. His journey...
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Terrence Howard: A Masterclass in Pseudo-Scientific Absurdity
What happens when an egotistical, narcissistic actor whose career is on the ropes tries to dismantle science and mathematics to replace them with his versions? You get Terrence Howard, an acclaimed...