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Do you have a source for this claim? Sounds incredible.

• josephcsible 4y ago
  Here's one: https://stanforddaily.com/2022/04/07/stanford-and-cal-professors-level-accusations-as-debate-over-state-math-curriculum-rages/ https://stanforddaily.com/2022/04/07/stanford-and-cal-profes... > the reformed framework attempted to remedy achievement gaps by urging public schools to remove certain accelerated math tracks from middle school education. Boaler’s guidelines have become a basis for a statewide push to move these classes, specifically Algebra I, out of middle school.
  • LtWorf 4y ago
    Basically they do that to kill force people who can to send their kids to private schools.
  • geysersam 4y ago
    Strange indeed! Difficult to understand the motivation. How would removing advanced tracks from public schools (with disproportionately more minority students) help equality?
• tigeba 4y ago
  The district where my kids attend have suggested this on a few occasions. Frequently advanced math is the target. The district has hired a consultant that is charged with professional development for educators in the district. Among other things, the consultant makes claims that tracking is "... a racialized system of exclusion.” and compares it to Apartheid on multiple occasions. The rationale is explicit: "The biggest problem with tracking–by a million miles — is the equity issue." In my opinion combatting inequity in this way, by eliminating a resource that students need to succeed, is an example of “leveling down” or "Harrison Bergeroning" the situation if you will.