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Math

Truckee Meadows Community College | TMCC

First Amendment

A Nevada Math Professor Who Was Disciplined for Criticizing Curriculum Changes Will Get His Day in Court

The 9th Circuit revived a First Amendment lawsuit by Lars Jensen, who says his community college punished him for complaining about dumbed-down courses.

Jacob Sullum | 3.11.2025 5:50 PM

An orange and white crossword puzzle blank with the word Crossword in orange and the Reason logo | Lex Villena / Reason

Crossword

Fungi or Fun Guy: Puzzle #69

"Smallest prime number"

Stella Zawistowski | 11.15.2024 8:00 AM

John Stossel is seen next to a sign that says, "Fix our public schools, Don't privatize" | Stossel TV

School Choice

This New York Charter School Is Helping Low-Income Students. But the City Is Holding It Back.

Government school advocates say competition "takes money away" from government schools. That is a lie.

John Stossel | 6.12.2024 12:30 AM

Hand writing math calculations on a chalkboard | erika8213/Newscom

California

California State Guidelines Discourage Schools From Offering Advanced Middle School Math 

"California is promoting an approach to math instruction that's likely to reduce opportunities for disadvantaged students," writes math professor Brian Conrad.

Emma Camp | 10.4.2023 6:00 AM

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Pandemic

Don't Bring Back COVID Authoritarianism

People should be free to choose how cautious to be. Mask mandates, lockdowns, and closing schools won't stop the virus.

John Stossel | 8.30.2023 12:30 AM

Classroom with large green money bills. | Illustration: Lex Villena

Public schools

Bad Schools Aren't Always Underfunded

"More money can help schools succeed, but not if they fritter those extra resources in unproductive ways," says one researcher.

Emma Camp | 2.15.2023 4:20 PM

Children lost one-third of a year of learning during the pandemic, analysis finds. | Illustration: Lex Villena; Martinmark | Dreamstime.com

Education

Children Lost One-Third of a Year of Learning During the Pandemic, Analysis Finds

"The COVID-19 learning deficit is likely to affect children's life chances through their education and labour market prospects," the analysis' authors argue.

Emma Camp | 2.3.2023 2:09 PM

Failed math test | Grzegorz Kula / Dreamstime.com

Education

Miserable Math and Reading Scores Will Fuel School Choice Movement

There’s no reason to argue over lessons and policies when you can pick what works for your family.

J.D. Tuccille | 10.28.2022 7:00 AM

A masked student sits in front of a computer for virtual learning | Khatawut Chaemchamras | Dreamstime.com Co

Education

New Data Show COVID School Closures Contributed to Largest Learning Loss in Decades

Teachers unions and progressive politicians pushed for school closures during the pandemic. New assessments of 9-year-olds suggest a devastating learning loss.

Emma Camp | 9.6.2022 1:29 PM

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Public schools

In the Name of Equity, California Will Discourage Students Who Are Gifted at Math

The new framework aims to keep everyone learning at the same level for as long as possible.

Robby Soave | 5.4.2021 1:39 PM

Math | Gregory Johnston | Dreamstime.com

Public schools

Seattle Public Schools Will Start Teaching That Math Is Oppressive

A new ethnic studies curriculum will teach students that "ancient mathematical knowledge has been appropriated by Western culture."

Robby Soave | 10.22.2019 9:45 AM

Volokh Conspiracy

Teaching 5- and 6-Year-Olds Serious Basic Math

The second edition of "Breaking Numbers Into Parts": very highly recommended.

Eugene Volokh |The Volokh Conspiracy | 4.11.2019 11:44 AM

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