San Francisco brings back Algebra

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

This graphic says it all. Looks like it is from WTOP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

This graphic says it all. Looks like it is from WTOP.

Yes, they wanted more kids to take more math by offering MORE pathways. More options for the kids who don’t need/want calculus.

They always included Calculus/IB as options.

[Anonymous]

Calculus is important for students hoping to have a STEM career. About 20-25% of students pursue a STEM degree in college. That leaves about 75% of high school students who have no use for calculus.

More students benefit from taking statistics. It’s simple to understand the graphics.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Calculus is important for students hoping to have a STEM career. About 20-25% of students pursue a STEM degree in college. That leaves about 75% of high school students who have no use for calculus.

More students benefit from taking statistics. It’s simple to understand the graphics.

They were also looking to add math classes with more relevant content for non-college kids to encourage them to take a 4th year of math (only 3 required in VA for std degree). Trades math, etc.

The goal was expanding options for the less advanced kids, not taking anything away (despite what FoxNews said).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.the74million.org/article/san-francisco-brings-back-8th-grade-algebra-to-broader-student-group/

After cutting back severely on access to Algebra 1 because it was not equitable, SFPS now are bringing it back for any students who are prepared.

One wonders how a parental lawsuit filed against SFPS factored into the policy reversal.

Algebra 1, prior to 9th grade, was pulled 12 years ago in an attempt to reform middle school mathematics to promote equity and reduce racial disparities in math. In other words, SF applied DEI to curtail and delay math instruction, in an attempt to solve the racial achievement gap.

But, instead, a 2023 Stanford study found it had the opposite effect: Participation in AP math classes in high school dropped by 15 percent, and wide racial gaps in math test scores remained or worsened.

When the outcome of SF's disastrous decision became clear, parental outrage ensued.

A non-binding proposition was eventually brought to the SF Board of Supervisors, pushing the district to reinstate the class, and was signed by 10 of 11 supervisors. A petition circled through parent groups, garnering hundreds of signatures, and one parent group even lodged a lawsuit against the district in 2023.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:https://www.the74million.org/article/san-francisco-brings-back-8th-grade-algebra-to-broader-student-group/

After cutting back severely on access to Algebra 1 because it was not equitable, SFPS now are bringing it back for any students who are prepared.

One wonders how a parental lawsuit filed against SFPS factored into the policy reversal.

Algebra 1, prior to 9th grade, was pulled 12 years ago in an attempt to reform middle school mathematics to promote equity and reduce racial disparities in math. In other words, SF applied DEI to curtail and delay math instruction, in an attempt to solve the racial achievement gap.

But, instead, a 2023 Stanford study found it had the opposite effect: Participation in AP math classes in high school dropped by 15 percent, and wide racial gaps in math test scores remained or worsened.

When the outcome of SF's disastrous decision became clear, parental outrage ensued.

A non-binding proposition was eventually brought to the SF Board of Supervisors, pushing the district to reinstate the class, and was signed by 10 of 11 supervisors. A petition circled through parent groups, garnering hundreds of signatures, and one parent group even lodged a lawsuit against the district in 2023.

Asian students are the majority in most of the public schools followed by Latinos and Whites, Blacks are a small minority. DEI should have insured that all students had a chance at success not just the Asian students.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.the74million.org/article/san-francisco-brings-back-8th-grade-algebra-to-broader-student-group/

After cutting back severely on access to Algebra 1 because it was not equitable, SFPS now are bringing it back for any students who are prepared.

One wonders how a parental lawsuit filed against SFPS factored into the policy reversal.

Algebra 1, prior to 9th grade, was pulled 12 years ago in an attempt to reform middle school mathematics to promote equity and reduce racial disparities in math. In other words, SF applied DEI to curtail and delay math instruction, in an attempt to solve the racial achievement gap.

But, instead, a 2023 Stanford study found it had the opposite effect: Participation in AP math classes in high school dropped by 15 percent, and wide racial gaps in math test scores remained or worsened.

When the outcome of SF's disastrous decision became clear, parental outrage ensued.

A non-binding proposition was eventually brought to the SF Board of Supervisors, pushing the district to reinstate the class, and was signed by 10 of 11 supervisors. A petition circled through parent groups, garnering hundreds of signatures, and one parent group even lodged a lawsuit against the district in 2023.

Asian students are the majority in most of the public schools followed by Latinos and Whites, Blacks are a small minority. DEI should have insured that all students had a chance at success not just the Asian students.

The parents who have means will ensure their kid gets access one way or another. The kids of the other parents rely solely on the school to provide such opportunities. Cutting the opportunities at school literally cut off their only way to access do of course test scores went down.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.the74million.org/article/san-francisco-brings-back-8th-grade-algebra-to-broader-student-group/

After cutting back severely on access to Algebra 1 because it was not equitable, SFPS now are bringing it back for any students who are prepared.

One wonders how a parental lawsuit filed against SFPS factored into the policy reversal.

Algebra 1, prior to 9th grade, was pulled 12 years ago in an attempt to reform middle school mathematics to promote equity and reduce racial disparities in math. In other words, SF applied DEI to curtail and delay math instruction, in an attempt to solve the racial achievement gap.

But, instead, a 2023 Stanford study found it had the opposite effect: Participation in AP math classes in high school dropped by 15 percent, and wide racial gaps in math test scores remained or worsened.

When the outcome of SF's disastrous decision became clear, parental outrage ensued.

A non-binding proposition was eventually brought to the SF Board of Supervisors, pushing the district to reinstate the class, and was signed by 10 of 11 supervisors. A petition circled through parent groups, garnering hundreds of signatures, and one parent group even lodged a lawsuit against the district in 2023.

Asian students are the majority in most of the public schools followed by Latinos and Whites, Blacks are a small minority. DEI should have insured that all students had a chance at success not just the Asian students.

The parents who have means will ensure their kid gets access one way or another. The kids of the other parents rely solely on the school to provide such opportunities. Cutting the opportunities at school literally cut off their only way to access do of course test scores went down.

This. The least equitable approach is to water down content or limit access to advanced courses/material.

[Anonymous]

Taking away opportunity in the public school setting only hurts those with the least resources. It is as simple as that. Anyone with the means can and does support their children’s education outside the public school classroom.

Most kids innately want to learn and achieve. Programs that work to lower the bar stifle that innate desire, resulting in lower achievement.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.the74million.org/article/san-francisco-brings-back-8th-grade-algebra-to-broader-student-group/

After cutting back severely on access to Algebra 1 because it was not equitable, SFPS now are bringing it back for any students who are prepared.

One wonders how a parental lawsuit filed against SFPS factored into the policy reversal.

Algebra 1, prior to 9th grade, was pulled 12 years ago in an attempt to reform middle school mathematics to promote equity and reduce racial disparities in math. In other words, SF applied DEI to curtail and delay math instruction, in an attempt to solve the racial achievement gap.

But, instead, a 2023 Stanford study found it had the opposite effect: Participation in AP math classes in high school dropped by 15 percent, and wide racial gaps in math test scores remained or worsened.

When the outcome of SF's disastrous decision became clear, parental outrage ensued.

A non-binding proposition was eventually brought to the SF Board of Supervisors, pushing the district to reinstate the class, and was signed by 10 of 11 supervisors. A petition circled through parent groups, garnering hundreds of signatures, and one parent group even lodged a lawsuit against the district in 2023.

Asian students are the majority in most of the public schools followed by Latinos and Whites, Blacks are a small minority. DEI should have insured that all students had a chance at success not just the Asian students.

The parents who have means will ensure their kid gets access one way or another. The kids of the other parents rely solely on the school to provide such opportunities. Cutting the opportunities at school literally cut off their only way to access do of course test scores went down.

This. The least equitable approach is to water down content or limit access to advanced courses/material.

Agree, however: isn’t it ironic that the people claiming to champion equity are the exact same people who consistently try to water-down the content offered at our children’s public schools?

“Equity” was the excuse given for banning graded homework (or eliminating homework entirely), or making the absolute minimum grade a 50% for not showing up to class, or just handing out laptops and telling students to follow some software on their own.

Equity / DEIA has uniformly stood for the practice of lowering standards in public schools. That is the reality. That is the fact, no matter what the DEI-warriors claim.