In 2014, the San Francisco school board removed Algebra 1 from middle school because it seemed to be exacerbating racial inequities.
But when math test scores didn’t improve for the district’s Black and Brown students, the board reconsidered its decision.
For two years SFUSD has been trying to figure out how to bring Algebra 1 back to eighth grade. And it seems like they’ve found a solution:
In the fall, 8th graders with lower test scores can take Algebra 1 as an elective alongside their required math class. Students with higher test scores are automatically enrolled in both classes and won’t have to give up an elective.
Not everyone is happy with this plan. Some parents are worried that their children won’t be able to take other classes, like art or music.
On Tuesday, the board will vote on whether or not this is the best way forward.
Full story: https://thefrisc.com/sfusd-has-an-8th-grade-algebra-solution-but-itll-test-yet-another-option/
