dumb down the brightest kids. Dumbing Down of America Takes Another Leap Forward A friend of mine emailed an article the likes of which always prompts me to say "really?" Culturally Responsive Framework I like to verify things myself and you can do so as well by reading the California Department of Education Mathematics Framework. In its framework, the Department of Education seeks " Culturally responsive mathematics education." Introduction Highlights Active efforts in mathematics teaching are required in order to counter the cultural forces that have led to and continue to perpetuate current inequities. Mathematics pathways must open mathematics to all students, eliminating option-limiting tracking. [i.e. no advance classes].