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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A new Texas law calls for every student who performs in the top 40% on a fifth-grade math assessment to be enrolled automatically in advanced math for sixth grade.
A new Texas law calls for every student who performs in the top 40% on a fifth-grade math assessment to be enrolled automatically in advanced math for sixth grade.