> but do all students need to take calculus in high school? Imho, 50% or more of students don’t even need to take algebra. For that matter, that same number p

> but do all students need to take calculus in high school? Imho, 50% or more of students don’t even need to take algebra. For that matter, that same number pretty much don’t even need to go to high school (although some sort of voluntary coop with practical skills training might be better than current high school or nothing). HS is glorified baby sitting for most students. It sometimes is useful for people who want to go to “competitive” schools or enter stem fields in slightly less competitive schools. As for your solution, learning math starting at algebra or pre-calc in a CC is fine if that is what the person needs for their chosen career path. I think the general idea is that the lack of calculus in high schools prunes the career path tree fairly aggressively in some relatively well-paid fields (esp. STEM).