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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]“ Rs are the pro-science party,”

Neither side is pro science. Each bases positions much more off of what  outcome is desired. It’s just that on this topic Ds want [b]equity[/b] more than they want to cultivate the [b]kids who will be the leading edge of our math and science force[/b]. Plenty of other issues where the R position is likewise driven by dogma not data. [/quote]

You know those two things aren't mutually exclusive, right?[/quote]

Of course they are not. The actual equity problem is that Black and Hispanic kids are under-identified for advanced math. That's the problem to fix. VAs solution is to instead just not let any kids pursue math at a faster, more advanced pace.[/quote]

They aren’t doing that.  :roll:  :roll: 
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Unless LCPS revises their changes, it is a fact they have done this.  Fact, not speculation, as you kept claiming.  It is right there in the chart.  There are about 100 5th graders this year that would have been taking algebra next year that will instead be taking pre-algebra.  According to that chart above, many more 4th graders will not be taking algebra in 6th, 7th, or 8th, but instead will be in the new non accelerated curriculum.

The previous chart had algebra in 6th grade as an option, and foundations of algebra then algebra in 7th grade as an option.[/quote]

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