Notably, taking Algebra 1 and 8th grade math together boosted all students’ scores—not just those of students who were less ...

Cambridge Public Schools officials said the city’s latest attempt to implement Algebra 1 courses for all eighth graders will be delayed one year, another setback after three decades of back-and-forth ...

This article was originally published in The Hechinger Report. Like learning to read by third grade, taking eighth grade math is a pivotal moment in a child’s education. Students who pass Algebra 1 in ...

Next year, sixth- and seventh-graders in HISD will enroll in advanced math classes, preparing more students to take Algebra 1 in eighth grade.

A universally administered indicator of readiness is a key starting marker in making placement decisions, especially in identifying traditionally underrepresented students. Determining readiness for ...