Which students get into advanced math? Texas is using test scores to limit bias

By Talia Richman | Dallas Morning News | The Associated Press - Texas has implemented an opt-out policy for sixth-grade math that removes barriers between bright students and rigorous courses, increasing the number of Black and Hispanic students in advanced math and paving the way for a STEM major in college and a high-paying career.

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