Why millions are failing college math — and how to fix it

College Algebra is a major barrier to degree completion, but redesigning math experiences to focus on real-world applications ...
The Hechinger Report

PROOF POINTS: Rural American students shift away from math and science during high school, study finds

Lawrence County, Tennessee, where its three high schools recently joined a college access effort that is closing the rural-nonrural education gap. Credit: Laura Pappano for The Hechinger Report The ...
Science Daily

Study shows how math, science identity in students affects college, career outcomes

Two researchers have published a study that asked students if they see themselves as a math or science person, then followed up with them several times in following years. Results showed those who ...
WKRG

Alabama School of Math and Science now offers college-level engineering, medical sciences courses

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Alabama high schoolers can get a head-start in their careers for free through a new interdisciplinary program at the Alabama School of Mathematics and Science. According to a ...
Los Angeles Times

Senate OKs bill to boost science and math skills

WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats and Republicans have found something they agree on -- boosting U.S. technological prowess by improving science and mathematics instruction from kindergarten ...
The Chronicle of Higher Education

Texas Offers a Model for Training Math and Science Teachers

Many high-school chemistry students would probably love a teacher like Robert A. Gonzales. During a class at James Bowie High School here last month, he asked his students to figure out the alignment ...