Having everyone automatically opted in to advanced math was effective at reducing disparities.

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Bob Moses believes that math is the next civil right. However, it's sad that Cambridge, Massachusetts has decided to no longer offer eighth-grade Algebra I. This move, similar to what happened in San Francisco, is a fake equity policy that doesn't improve outcomes. Instead, it forces parents and students to seek education outside the public system, leaving vulnerable students behind. Dallas, on the other hand, implemented an opt-out system for accelerated math, leading to significant improvements in demographic outcomes. It's crucial to prioritize a truly equitable public education system.

Join Anna Stokke in discussion with Dr. Brian Conrad, who is a math professor and director of undergraduate studies in math at Stanford. They discuss some modern-day applications of math, and he gives some advice for parents who wonder what type of math their kids should learn to be ready for a four-year college degree in STEM or other quantitative fields.

Listeners will receive an update on what happened with the California Math Framework since the two episodes featuring Jelani Nelson (Episodes 11 & 12). As well, Brian Conrad shares examples of the many false or misleading citations he found permeating a 1000-page draft copy of the CMF. The discussion of those findings illustrates how citation misrepresentation can lead to misunderstandings about math and data science among the general public.

This episode is a must-listen for parents, teachers, policy makers and anyone with an interest in math or education.

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