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California Approves Math Curriculum Promoting ‘Social Justice’ Over Standard Skills

The California State Board of Education approved a new math framework on July 12 that has generated controversy. Critics argue that the framework promotes teaching political activism to children instead of focusing on math skills and standards. The framework, outlined in a 1,000-page guidance document, underwent four years of revision and three drafts based on…


California’s Revised Math Framework Still ‘Highly Politicized,’ Critics Warn

A revised version of California’s proposed new mathematics framework, released this week, omits some controversial parts from the first draft but still pushes for equity in mathematics, critics say, which includes teaching political activism to children. The first draft of the new math framework received widespread pushback from concerned parents and educators during the 60-day…