Student Argues for Equity-Oriented Solutions that Reevaluate How Hard STEM Classes Are

<![CDATA[OK, so this is just a dumb Princeton student writing this in the school paper, but we’ve gone on and on about Common Core math and “algebra equity”: A few years back, Seattle’s public schools adopted a math curriculum that looks at things like “power and oppression” and “resistance.” In 2021, California endeavored to do away with “white supremacy culture” in the mathematics classroom. That same year, Virginia was moving to end all advanced math classes before 11th grade as part of its “equity-focused plan.” All students would take the same math courses for two years before being allowed to advance. USA TODAY did a piece on the “controversial” trend of inclusive instruction.]]>