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Reconceptualizing the role of math in ensuring educational equity. Learn more: justequations.org

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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Roberto Rubalcaba closes out our #VoicesonMathReadiness series, sharing how he strives to ensure the math classroom is ready for students. Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/is-... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Sherrie Reed and Michal Kurlaender explore the untapped potential of dual-enrollment math to support college readiness. Read the #VoicesonMathReadiness commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/the... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Jesús Oliver and Sagar Shah contribute to our #VoicesonMathReadiness series, sharing how Cal State East Bay students can guide their own math placement. Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/stu... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Tammi Marshall documents how Cuyamaca College redesigned math courses, improving students’ progression through the calculus series and into physics, engineering, and chemistry. Read the #VoicesonMathReadiness commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/how... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Babette M. Benken and Kagba N. Suaray explore how Cal State Long Beach is modernizing math curriculum and outreach for the AI generation. Read the #VoicesonMathReadiness commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/mod... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Jorge Torres contributes to our #VoicesonMathReadiness series, highlighting how Compton Unified School District used college readiness to mount a historic turnaround. Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/how... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
@akilbello.bsky.social and Federick Ngo join @pamelaburdman.bsky.social for a virtual conversation, delving into the issue of math preparation and deconstructing gatekeepers and math traps. Watch the webinar recording: www.justequations.org/event/decons... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
Screenshot from Just Equations' "Voices on Math Readiness: Deconstructing Gatekeepers & Math Traps" webinar featuring Pamela Burdman, Akil Bello, and Federick Ngo.
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Federick Ngo explains how to keep students from falling into math traps. Read the #VoicesonMathReadiness commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/how... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
@akilbello.bsky.social leads off our #VoicesonMathReadiness series, examining why more admissions tests won’t improve math preparation. Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/adm... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
@pamelaburdman.bsky.social introduces the series, explaining why college math readiness is a problem worth solving. Read the Executive Director's note: www.justequations.org/resources/ex... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Last month, we launched #VoicesonMathReadiness to explore the nuances of college-level math preparation. Follow this thread as we revisit each commentary & how some educators are solving for readiness. Read the series: www.justequations.org/resources/vo... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Don’t miss today's #VoicesonMathReadiness webinar featuring Tammi Marshall, Jesús Oliver, and Roberto Rubalcaba, moderated by @pamelaburdman.bsky.social. Register now: www.justequations.org/event/rethin... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
Promotional graphic for Just Equations’ “Voices on Math Readiness: Rethinking Course Sequences To Improve Student Learning” virtual event on Sept. 28 featuring Tammi Marshall, Jesús Oliver, and Roberto Rubalcaba.
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Have you registered for next week's #VoicesonMathReadiness webinar? Join us on Monday, Sept. 28, at noon PDT as we explore instructional and course-design innovations that are showing promising results for college math preparation. Register now: www.justequations.org/event/rethin... #EDUSky
Promotional graphic for Just Equations' "Voices on Math Readiness: Rethinking Course Sequences To Improve Student Learning" webinar on Monday, Sept. 28 at noon PDT with "Register Now" call-to-action.
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“My message to students is that math does not have to be a barrier—math can be liberating, and math can open doors,” Roberto Rubalcaba writes for our #VoicesonMathReadiness series. Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/is-... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
Graphic highlighting the following quote from Roberto Rubalcaba's commentary for Just Equations' "Voices on Math Readiness" series: "My message to students is that math does not have to be a barrier—math can be liberating, and math can open doors."
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Roberto Rubalcaba closes out our #VoicesonMathReadiness series, sharing how he empowers students to open up possibilities well beyond numbers or course completion. Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/is-... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
Title card: Roberto Rubalcaba's commentary, "Is the Math Classroom Ready for Students?," for Just Equations' Voices on Math Readiness series.
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Next week: Join us on Monday, Sept. 28 at noon PDT for our #VoicesonMathReadiness webinar, "Rethinking Course Sequences To Improve Student Learning." Register now: justequations.org/event/rethinking-course-sequences-to-improve-student-learning #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
Promotional graphic for Just Equations' webinar, "Voices on Math Readiness: Rethinking Course Sequences To Improve Student Learning" on Sept. 28
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Sept. 28: Join us for a virtual conversation with #VoicesonMathReadiness series authors, exploring how college math can be designed to unlock student opportunity. Register now: justequations.org/event/rethinking-course-sequences-to-improve-student-learning #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
Promotional graphic for Just Equations’ “Voices on Math Readiness: Rethinking Course Sequences To Improve Student Learning” virtual event on Sept. 28 featuring Tammi Marshall, Jesús Oliver, and Roberto Rubalcaba.
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Our latest #VoicesonMathReadiness commentary by Sherrie Reed and Michal Kurlaender explores the untapped potential of dual-enrollment math to support college readiness. Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/the... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
Graphic highlighting the following quote from Michal Kurlaender and Sherrie Reed's commentary for Just Equations' "Voices on Math Readiness" series: "Part of the promise of dual enrollment is that the path into college-level mathematics does not have to look the same for every student.”
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Today, @pamelaburdman.bsky.social spoke at the UC Regents' meeting, emphasizing the importance of data and evidence as the system considers whether to reverse its test-free admissions policy. Read our full public comment: www.justequations.org/advocacy/pub... #EDUSky #MathEducation #MathPolicy
Photo of Just Equations Executive Director Pamela Burdman speaking at the Sept. 16 UC Board of Regents meeting at UCLA
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Student can guide their own math placement. In new #VoicesonMathReadiness commentary, Jesús Oliver and Sagar Shah share how Cal State East Bay redesigned calculus and equalized outcomes for students of color. Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/stu... #EDUSky #MathEducation
Graphic highlighting the following quote from Jesús Oliver and Sagar Shah's commentary for Just Equations' "Voices on Math Readiness" series: "Students are uniquely positioned to reflect on what they remember, when they need additional review, how long it has been since they studied particular topics, and the level of challenge in which they are most likely to succeed."
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
New #VoicesonMathReadiness commentary: Sherrie Reed and Michal Kurlaender explain what we know from the research on dual enrollment about its potential for making math outcomes more equitable. Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/the... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
Title card: Michal Kurlaender and Sherrie Reed's commentary, "The Untapped Potential of Dual-Enrollment Math To Support College Readiness," for Just Equations' Voices on Math Readiness series.
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Jesús Oliver and Sagar Shah contribute to #VoicesonMathReadiness, focusing on how Cal State East Bay redesigned #calculus in collaboration with students and equalized outcomes for students of color. Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/stu... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
Title card: Jesús Oliver and Sagar Shah's commentary, "Students Can Guide Their Own Math Placement," for Just Equations' Voices on Math Readiness series.
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Must read from Kyndall Brown about California's #math preparation problem and why #highered leadership and investment from the state are critical to changing classroom practices and improving student success. edsource.org/2026/univers... via @edsource.org #EDUSky
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COMMENTARY: For students’ sake, universities must change approach to math instruction
Higher education must partner with K-12 schools to reform math instruction through active learning and better teacher support instead of merely predicting student failure.
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Our latest blog by Shakiyya Bland discusses the rush to integrate #AI into #matheducation — and what school leaders can do now. Read the blog: www.justequations.org/blog/ai-and-... #EDUSky
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Blog: AI and the Future of Mathematics Learning | Just Equations
How do we ensure that AI enters our classrooms as a supplement to human engagement, not a substitute for it? And, most urgently, are we trading away the very skills that make education worthwhile in e...
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
New #VoicesonMathReadiness commentary: Tammi Marshall showcases Cuyamaca College’s success with corequisite calculus and the impact on students—in their own words. Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/how... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
Title card: Tammi Marshall's commentary, "How We Redesigned Math Courses To Integrate Just-in-Time Support," for Just Equations' Voices on Math Readiness series.
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
New #VoicesonMathReadiness commentary: Babette M. Benken and Kagba N. Suaray explore how Cal State Long Beach is reimagining math curriculum and community outreach for the AI generation. Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/mod... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
Graphic highlighting the following quote from Babette M. Benken and Kagba N. Suaray’s commentary for Just Equations' "Voices on Math Readiness" series: “We can transform traditional academic classrooms—both physical and virtual—into collaborative, inquiry-driven spaces where mathematics is used as an invaluable tool to aid discovery and thus unlock possibilities that once seemed impossible.”
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Jorge Torres contributes to #VoicesonMathReadiness, highlighting how Compton Unified School District used college readiness to mount a historic turnaround. Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/how... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
Graphic highlighting the following quote from Jorge Torres' commentary for Just Equations' "Voices on Math Readiness" series: “We can no longer afford to treat college and career readiness as an ancillary function rather than a core component of a student's educational experience. When districts invest in knowledgeable leadership, coherent systems, and sustained support, they create opportunities that fundamentally change students' lives and strengthen the future of their communities."
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Tomorrow at 1 p.m. PDT: Join us for the first #VoicesonMathReadiness webinar featuring @akilbello.bsky.social and Federick Ngo, moderated by @pamelaburdman.bsky.social. Register now: www.justequations.org/event/decons... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
Promotional graphic for Just Equations’ “Voices on Math Readiness: Deconstructing Gatekeepers & Math Traps” virtual event on August 26, featuring Akil Bello, Federick Ngo, and Pamela Burdman.
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Babette M. Benken and Kagba N. Suaray contribute to #VoicesonMathReadiness, exploring how CSULB cultivated communitywide partnerships to increase student engagement and improve math preparation. Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/mod... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
Title card: Babette M. Benken & Kagba N. Suaray's commentary, "Modernizing Math Curriculum and Outreach for the AI Generation," for Just Equations' Voices on Math Readiness series.
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
New #VoicesonMathReadiness commentary: Jorge Torres highlights how Compton expanded college math readiness through A–G courses, four years of HS math, dual enrollment, and more. Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/how... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
Title card: Jorge Torres' commentary, "How Compton Unified School District Used College Readiness To Mount A Historic Turnaround," for Just Equations' Voices on Math Readiness series.
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USC Pullias Center for Higher Education @uscpullias.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Join our newest @uscpullias.bsky.social faculty member, Federick Ngo, for Wednesday's webinar, "Voices on Math Readiness: Deconstructing Gatekeepers & Math Traps," from Just Equations. Register now for this free webinar:
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Don't miss our virtual conversation with authors of the #VoicesonMathReadiness series on Aug. 26 at 1 p.m. PDT, moderated by @pamelaburdman.bsky.social. Register now: www.justequations.org/event/decons... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
Promotional graphic for Just Equations' webinar, "Voices on Math Readiness: Deconstructing Gatekeepers & Math Traps" on Aug. 26
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Federick Ngo contributes to #VoicesonMathReadiness, explaining how to keep students from falling into math traps. Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/how... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
Graphic highlighting the following quote from Federick Ngo's commentary for Just Equations' "Voices on Math Readiness" series: "Higher education policies such as those in California, Florida, and Nevada have helped to address the problem of math misalignment by allowing more students to move forward in math, and tens of thousands of students have benefited. Yet my experience as a teacher reminds me that there is more work that can be done at the classroom and local levels to reduce math misalignment."
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Must read: @akilbello.bsky.social contributes to #VoicesonMathReadiness, examining why more testing won’t improve math preparation. Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/adm... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
Graphic highlighting the following quote from Akil Bello’s commentary for Just Equations' "Voices on Math Readiness" series: “There has been a recurring pattern in American education for more than 100 years: When a concern is raised about student achievement and learning, there’s typically one go-to solution—more testing. This flawed approach not only masks core problems—it keeps us from finding the true solutions to help improve outcomes for our students.”
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Akil Bello @akilbello.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
I've contributed an article to @justequations.bsky.social new essay series #VoicesonMathReadiness. I dig into why more testing won’t improve math preparation and why 100 years of more tests has failed as education policy. www.justequations.org/resource/adm... Also we'll discuss it next week!
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
College readiness is a problem worth solving, and @justequations.bsky.social is committed to elevating solutions and the people behind them, writes @pamelaburdman.bsky.social in our latest blog introducing #VoicesonMathReadiness. Read the blog: www.justequations.org/blog/widenin... #EDUSky
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Blog: Widening the Aperture Through ‘Voices on Math Readiness’ | Just Equations
Having worked for years to advance policies that expand math opportunity, I was troubled by the media’s myopic focus on a tiny portion of high school graduates entering a single highly selective unive...
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Join us on August 26 for a virtual conversation with authors of the #VoicesonMathReadiness series, answering the question: What is college math readiness? Register now: www.justequations.org/event/decons... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
Promotional graphic for Just Equations’ “Voices on Math Readiness: Deconstructing Gatekeepers & Math Traps” virtual event on August 26, featuring Akil Bello, Federick Ngo, and Pamela Burdman.
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Federick Ngo explores why cross-sector math alignment is critical to solving the readiness issue. Read the #VoicesonMathReadiness commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/how... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
Title card: Federick Ngo’s commentary, “How To Keep Students From Falling Into ‘Math Traps’,” for Just Equations' Voices on Math Readiness series.
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Akil Bello leads off @justequations.bsky.social's #VoicesonMathReadiness series, noting why standardized testing won’t solve underlying issues of student math preparation. Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/adm... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
Title card: Akil Bello's commentary, "More Testing Won't Improve Math Preparation," for Just Equations' Voices on Math Readiness series.
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
College math readiness is a problem worth solving. @justequations.bsky.social Executive Director @pamelaburdman.bsky.social introduces #VoicesonMathReadiness. Read the series introduction: www.justequations.org/resources/ex... #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Introducing #VoicesonMathReadiness: A commentary series exploring the issue of college-level math preparation and how some educators are solving for readiness. Bookmark the series: justequations.org/resources/voices-on-math-readiness #EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Watch: National Policy Director Andrea McChristian joins Roland S. Martin to discuss our #CalculatedBarriers report and how parents can support their students through high school and college pathways. Note: The interview begins at the 1:10:00 mark. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBoF... #EDUSky
Screenshot of Just Equations National Policy Director Andrea McChristian's appearance on Roland Martin Unfiltered.
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Sept. 22-24: Join EdTrust-West for the Education Equity Forum 2026, featuring a deep dive session about the calculus of college opportunity with @pamelaburdman.bsky.social, Osvaldo Soto, Roberto Rubalcaba, and Tammi Marshall. Register now: web.cvent.com/event/1c4dac... #EDUSky #MathEducation
Promotional graphic for "The Calculus of College Opportunity" session at EdTrust-West's Education Equity Forum 2026. The session features Pamela Burdman (Just Equations), Tammi Marshall (Cuyamaca College), Roberto Rubalcaba (San Diego City College), and Osvaldo Soto (UC San Diego).
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
@the74.bsky.social covers our #CalculatedBarriers report, highlighting the academic and professional consequences of excluding Black students from high-quality math education for generations. Read the article: www.the74million.org/article/repo... #EDUSky #MathEducation #MathPolicy
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Report: Black Students’ Exclusion From High-Quality Math Has Dire Consequences
Black children are 15% of public school students, but only 6% of those in AP math while 12% of all workers are Black but just 9% of those in STEM.
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Pamela Burdman and Andrea McChristian spoke with @the74.bsky.social about the University of California’s plan to revisit its standardized testing requirement for admissions. Read the article: www.the74million.org/article/univ... #EDUSky #MathEducation #MathPolicy #EdEquity
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UC Board of Regents Wants Recommendations By End of Academic Year on SAT/ACT
Citing unprepared freshmen, thousands of UC professors have called for reinstating college admissions tests, but K-12 Calif. educators are skeptical.
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
In our latest blog, @justequations.bsky.social Executive Director @pamelaburdman.bsky.social previews the first public discussion of how the University of California will respond to calls to revisit the system’s admissions policies. Read the blog: www.justequations.org/blog/only-in... #EDUSky
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Blog: Only Inquiry and Evidence—Not the SAT—Will Address California’s Math Preparation Challenge | Just Equations
Just Equations and our partners will be lending our voices and our expertise to inform this process and ensure equitable and accessible math preparation for students across California. Based on years ...
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Our latest report tracks barriers placed in Black students' math education path that have hindered access to the colleges and careers of their choice historically and currently. Read the report: bit.ly/calculated-b... #EDUSky #MathPolicy #EdEquity
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Report: Calculated Barriers: Examining the History Behind Math Inequities Facing Black Students | Just Equations
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
When an institution implies that certain students are the problem, it has already made a judgment about who belongs, writes @justequations.bsky.social Director of Educational Partnerships Shakiyya Bland for @the74.bsky.social. Read the op-ed: www.the74million.org/article/why-... #EDUSky #EdEquity
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Why Students Reach College Underprepared for Math — And What to Do About It
Bland: Labeling students as “underprepared” is a choice — and it is time to be honest about who bears the cost of this choice.
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Today, #matheducation has the potential to serve as a gateway to opportunity for Black students in a way it never has before, writes @justequations.bsky.social National Policy Director Andrea McChristian in our latest blog. Read the blog: www.justequations.org/blog/the-mat... #EDUSky #MathPolicy
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Blog: The Math Pathway to Freedom: How History Informs Equity-Focused Math Solutions | Just Equations
As we look toward next month’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Juneteenth, referred to as America’s second Independence Day, serves as a continual reminder of the ...
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Just Equations @justequations.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Every student can become a "math person,” but states, districts, and advocates must do more to ensure that all students have access to high-quality math education. Thank you to @edtrust.bsky.social for hosting this important conversation. Watch a replay here: edtrust.org/event/math-m... #EDUSky
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Math Matters: Don’t Count Us Out
In May 2026, EdTrust, as the culmination of the work of its Math Learning Network, held a panel discussion with advocates and practitioners to discuss equity in math, and what it looks like
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