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California public schools have a new way of teaching math, to achieve more equitable outcomes. Critics say the math guidelines are flawed to the core.
The California State Board of Education today approved the 2023 Mathematics Framework for California Public Schools, instructional guidance for educators that affirms California’s commitment to ensuring equity and excellence in math learning for all students.
The Virginia-based Parents Defending Education contends the program is discriminatory, because it allegedly excludes some students from participation on the basis of race. It's not the group's first action taken against a Massachusetts school district.
Critics argue that new proposals to make math accessible to more kids will widen the privilege gap, and end up shutting out students of color.
Cisco Foundation Commits $100 Million for Climate Projects and Technology David McNew, Getty Images The Cisco Foundation money will help nonprofits that use technology to promote community carbon reduction, climate resilience, green jobs, and education and activism on climate change. Here are notable new grant awards compiled by the Chronicle: Cisco Foundation $100 million over 10 years to make grants and impact investments to nonprofit groups that are using technology to combat climate change and promote community education, carbon reduction, climate resilience, green jobs, and acti...