california says its 8th graders no longer have to take algebra. instead it is offered as an elective or students can take a alternate course that only offers some algebra. a move that has been adopted by most states. but some law makers say it is only dumbing down our schools. we have been left behind in the world when it comes to education standard. we will absolutely lose our place unless we keep a rigorous regime for california. this is definitely going in the wrong direction. critics also say doing away with the algebra requirement hits minority students hardest. supporters say, though, it offers more uniformity for students as they move toward high school. don t you need that on a daily basis? moving on. the country math stats. not a good place. a very interesting move. any way. here is our nominee for name of the day. he is bay barley. you heard me right. i said bay barley. i like that bay barley. a senior point guard for a high school in upstate new york.
no longer have to take algebra. instead it is offered as an elective or students can take an alternate course that only offers some algebra. a move that has been adopted by most states. but some law makers say it is only dumbing down our schools. we have been left behind in the world when it comes to education standard. we will absolutely lose our place unless we keep a rigorous regime for california. this is definitely going in the wrong direction. critics also say doing away with the algebra requirement hits minority students hardest. supporters say, though, it offers more uniformity for students as they move toward high school. don t you need that on a daily basis? moving on. the country math stats. not a good place. a very interesting move. any way. here is our nominee for name of the day. he is bay barley. you heard me right. i said bay barley. i like that bay barley. a senior point guard for a high school in upstate new york.