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Segregation s Legacy? Virginia to Overhaul Math Curriculum in K-12 for Racial Equity s Sake
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The US system of mathematics education is unjust and originating in segregation and other forms of institutional systems of oppression, say equity activists offering to dismantle racism in math instruction and lower learning standards so that black, brown and Latino students may leg up. But will it work?
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is considering revamping the K-12 math curriculum statewide over the next few years in a bid to improve equity in mathematics learning opportunities. [A]s currently planned, this initiative will eliminate all math acceleration prior to 11th grade, Loudoun County School Board Member Ian Serotkin wrote on Facebook earlier this week. All 6th graders will take Foundational Concepts 6. Al