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How parent pressure made San Francisco change its algebra policy
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (691+ words) The Voice of San Francisco San Francisco's dramatic about face on offering algebra in the eighth grade was not serendipity. It was the result of outrage in the parent community. And the quick thoughtful response by Superintendent Maria Su. Here…...
San Francisco flunks algebra once again
1+ week, 6+ day ago (556+ words) The Voice of San Francisco The San Francisco school district just released its latest proposal for providing algebra in eighth grade. Backed by fancy research from Stanford, the school district unveiled a plan that does the exact opposite of what…...