Students who take Algebra 1 in eighth grade and do well enough in the course ... tier universities,” says Terrie Galanti, a former K-12 math teacher who is now an assistant professor in the ...

Right now, only 41% are on grade level in math, and 54% in English Language Arts. The curriculum changes will take effect statewide for the 2025-26 school year; before then, schools will be able ...