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California says its 8th graders no longer have to take algebra. instead it is offered as an elective or students can take a alternate course that only offers some algebra. a move that has been adopted by most states. but some law makers say it is only dumbing down our schools. >> we have been left behind in the world when it comes to education standard. we will absolutely lose our place unless we keep a rigorous regime for california. this is definitely going in the wrong direction. >> critics also say doing away with the algebra requirement hits minority students hardest. supporters say, thou...

No longer have to take algebra. instead it is offered as an elective or students can take an alternate course that only offers some algebra. a move that has been adopted by most states. but some law makers say it is only dumbing down our schools. >> we have been left behind in the world when it comes to education standard. we will absolutely lose our place unless we keep a rigorous regime for california. this is definitely going in the wrong direction. >> critics also say doing away with the algebra requirement hits minority students hardest. supporters say, though, it offers more uniformity f...