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Blog: Transforming Communities Through Math | Just Equations What if the communities furthest from opportunity were equipped with the training, tools, and trust to change the systems around them? This is the question that’s inspiring a transformative wave in ma...

Our latest blog by Shakiyya Bland explores a transformative wave in math education from @calstate.bsky.social to @howard.edu that's helping students apply their mathematical skills as a lever for community impact.

Read the blog: www.justequations.org/blog/hed-tra...

Data Science 4 Everyone’s “State of the Field” report documents the rapidly changing landscape of data science education.

Read the report: insights.datascience4everyone.org/documents/St...

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Promotional graphic for CMC-South panel session, titled "Modernizing High School Math for College Readiness," on Friday, Nov. 7 at 10:30 a.m. PT in Palm Springs, California. Panelists include: Pamela Burdman, Just Equations; Kyndall Brown, California Math Project; Katherine Stevenson, Cal State Northridge; David Weisbart, UC Riverside; and Babette Benken, CSULB.

Tomorrow: Join us at @cmcmath.bsky.social's CMC-South for the "Modernizing High School Math for College Readiness" panel at 10:30 a.m. PT! Panelists include Pamela Burdman, Kyndall Brown, Katherine Stevenson, David Weisbart and Babette Benken.

Learn more & register: www.cmcmath.org/cmc-south-co...

"Mathematics is not just something handed down from above, but something we all have the power to shape, together," writes @justequations.bsky.social Director of Educational Partnerships Shakiyya Bland for @joinmaa.bsky.social. maa.org/math-values/...

Promotional graphic for CMC-South panel session, titled "Modernizing High School Math for College Readiness," on Friday, Nov. 7 at 10:30 a.m. PT in Palm Springs, California. Panelists include: Pamela Burdman, Just Equations; Kyndall Brown, California Math Project; Katherine Stevenson, Cal State Northridge; David Weisbart, UC Riverside; and Babette Benken, CSULB.

Next week: Join us at @cmcmath.bsky.social's CMC-South for the "Modernizing High School Math for College Readiness" panel on Nov. 7 at 10:30 a.m. PT! This session will address equitable access to advanced mathematics and college preparation.

Learn more & register: www.cmcmath.org/cmc-south-co...

Blog: Revisiting the Calculus of College Prerequisites | Just Equations It’s time to push reset on the controversy in California over whether college students should take calculus. For more than a year, the debate has been centered on an enrollment pattern pursued by a…

In our latest blog, @justequations.bsky.social Executive Director @pamelaburdman.bsky.social offers four areas for possible consensus over the often contentious issue of calculus prerequisites.

Read the blog: www.justequations.org/blog/revisit...

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Transfer: What’s Working and Where Further Reform Is Needed Three transfer alumni reflect on what’s working and where further reform is needed.

A must read this National #TransferStudentWeek: Three transfer student alumni reflect on their experiences, highlight progress in California's transfer pathway, and identify three priorities to improve transfer student outcomes. www.insidehighered.com/opinion/colu... via @insidehighered.com

Report: A Complex Equation: Confronting Math Obstacles on the Transfer Path | Just Equations

Read our report, "A Complex Equation: Confronting Math Obstacles on the Transfer Path" ➡️ www.justequations.org/resource/a-c...

Graphic for the Transfer Nation Talks podcast featuring guests Pamela Burdman, Robin Hale, and Jenn BeVard discussing math obstacles on the transfer path.

Pamela Burdman, Robin Hale and Jenn BeVard join Transfer Nation Talks to discuss our report exploring how math anxiety, complex requirements, and scheduling challenges impact transfer students.

▶️ Listen to the full episode: transfernationtalks.buzzsprout.com/1370263/epis...

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Banner image promotes a webinar, titled “Clearing Math Barriers Within California’s Transfer Maze,” on Oct. 22 at 11 a.m. PDT, including the following link to register: bit.ly/california-transfer-maze. Image contains a map of the state of California featuring maze design elements to illustrate the complex and costly maze that California students face along the transfer path to a four-year institution.

Don’t miss tomorrow’s webinar! “Clearing Math Barriers Within California’s Transfer Maze” will explore the complex and costly maze that California community college students face and identify ways to improve the transfer path to a four-year institution.

Register today: bit.ly/california-t...

Blog: Revisiting the Calculus of College Prerequisites | Just Equations It’s time to push reset on the controversy in California over whether college students should take calculus. For more than a year, the debate has been centered on an enrollment pattern pursued by a ti...

In our latest blog, @justequations.bsky.social Executive Director @pamelaburdman.bsky.social reframes the debate over calculus prerequisites, offering an on-ramp to building consensus around issues affecting the majority of students.

Read the blog: www.justequations.org/blog/revisit...

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Graphic promoting a webinar titled “Clearing Math Barriers Within California’s Transfer Maze” on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 11 a.m. PDT for National Transfer Student Week. Graphic includes the following link to register for the webinar: bit.ly/california-transfer-maze

Join us next week for a special #transferstudentweek webinar where we’ll unpack the issues facing California community college students seeking to transfer and offer research and policy recommendations aimed at improving the pathway to a four-year degree.

Register now: bit.ly/california-t...

Banner image promotes a webinar, titled “Clearing Math Barriers Within California’s Transfer Maze,” on Oct. 22 at 11 a.m. PDT, including the following link to register: bit.ly/california-transfer-maze. Image contains a map of the state of California featuring maze design elements to illustrate the complex and costly maze that California students face along the transfer path to a four-year institution.

Only 16% of California community college students earn a bachelor’s degree at a California public university within 8 years. Math is one big reason why.

Join us on Oct. 22 as we explore this issue and identify ways to improve the pathway to a four-year degree.

Register now: bit.ly/california-t...

Data Science: A Student’s Tool for Understanding, Advocacy, and Systemic Change Data science education empowers students to explore real-world issues, develop critical thinking, and unlock new pathways for diverse futures.

Great article by math champion Jason Lee Morgan, showcasing the vital role of data science education in providing students with essential analytical and quantitative skills necessary for their college and career success. www.gettingsmart.com/2025/10/02/d... via @gettingsmart.bsky.social

Why critical data literacy belongs in every K–12 classroom Critical data literacy is essential to help students navigate cultural nuance, question assumptions, and collaborate across disciplines.

Evan Shieh, executive director of the Young Data Scientists League, makes the case for why K–12 students need this skill now more than ever. www.eschoolnews.com/innovative-t... via @eschoolnews.bsky.social

How Can We Gear Math Education in DC to Prepare Students for the Future? Summary Math skills are essential not only for academic success but also for real-world problem-solving and opportunity in high-demand careers. Experts urged DC to align graduation requirements wit…

During her testimony before the DC State Board of Education, @justequations.bsky.social National Policy Director Andrea McChristian discussed the importance of providing relevant and rigorous high school math pathways.

Read more: educationindc.com/2025/09/30/h...

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Blog: Math That Meets the Moment: A New Policy Agenda To Reenvision the Role of Math in Ensuring Educational Equity | Just Equations Far too many students see their dreams of future majors and careers dashed by math’s role as a gatekeeper to opportunity. It doesn’t have to be this way.Instead, math education can become a gateway to...

In our latest blog, @justequations.bsky.social National Policy Director Andrea McChristian previews our new policy agenda to realize math’s role as a gateway to opportunity for all students.

Read the blog: www.justequations.org/blog/math-th...

Just how integral is calculus to college readiness? Higher education experts say viewing the math course as a proxy for rigor presents equity-related and pedagogical problems.

Higher Ed Dive reports on the role that calculus plays in college admissions, citing a 2024 report by @justequations.bsky.social and @nacac.bsky.social and quoting National Policy Director Andrea McChristian.

Read the article: www.highereddive.com/news/calculu...

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Darla Cooper is the executive director of The RP Group. She is an educational leader and expert in research and evaluation dedicated to using inquiry, data, and evidence to improve the lives of all community college students. www.justequations.org/speakers/dar...

Dora Lee is the assistant vice president for academic engagement and success at Cal Poly Pomona (CPP). With over 20 years at CPP, Dr. Lee has significantly shaped services that support the academic development of the university's diverse student body. www.justequations.org/speakers/dor...

Alexia Carrillo Villalobos is a policy and research analyst at
Excelencia in Education. Alexia's passion for higher education policy was motivated by her personal background as a first-generation college student. www.justequations.org/speakers/ale...

Jessie Ryan is the president of the Campaign for College Opportunity. She shepherded efforts to simplify the transfer pathway (SB1440), reform remedial education at community colleges (AB 705), and increase funding at the CSU and UC. www.justequations.org/speakers/jes...

Juana Sánchez is the director of Sova's Beyond Transfer initiative. She is a systems thinker skilled at facilitating diverse groups and collaborative processes to increase college attainment and drive inclusive economic growth. www.justequations.org/speakers/jua...

Alexis Robin Hale is a research fellow at Just Equations and a graduate student at UCLA in the Social Sciences and Comparative Education Division. Her current research interests include educational equity efforts involving race, gender, and ethnic studies. www.justequations.org/speakers/ale...

@pamelaburdman.bsky.social is the founder and executive director of Just Equations. She is a thought leader on the role of mathematics in education equity, working at the intersection of research, policy, and practice. www.justequations.org/speakers/pam...

Graphic announces the speaker lineup for a webinar hosted by Just Equations in partnership with The Campaign for College Opportunity and Sova. Headline text reads: "Clearing Math Barriers Within California's Transfer Maze; Webinar; Oct. 22; 11 a.m. PDT" Speaker headshots with names and organizations listed: Pamela Burdman, Just Equations; Alexis Robin Hale, Just Equations; Jessie Ryan, Campaign for College Opportunity; Juana Sánchez, Sova; Alexis Carrillo Villalobos, Excelencia in Education; Dora Lee, Cal Poly Pomona; Darla Cooper, The RP Group. Closing call-to-act that reads "Register now" and includes a link to the webinar registration page (bit.ly/california-transfer-maze)

We’re excited to announce the speaker lineup for our Oct. 22 webinar: Clearing Math Barriers Within California’s Transfer Maze ⬇️

Register now: bit.ly/california-t...

Who gets to decide what mathematics is and why it must be done in a particular way?

Must-read blog by @justequations.bsky.social Director of Educational Partnerships Shakiyya Bland via @joinmaa.bsky.social. maa.org/math-values/...

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Andrea McChristian of @justequations.bsky.social testifying to the DC Board of education about equity in high school math redesign.

Hear from leading experts, including Pamela Burdman, Alexis Robin Hale, Juana Sánchez, Darla Cooper, Alexia Carrillo Villalobos, Jessie Ryan, and Dora Lee, who will offer research and policy recommendations aimed at improving the pathway to a four-year degree.

Graphic with calendar icon marking Oct. 22 as the date of a webinar being hosted by Just Equations in partnership with The Campaign for College Opportunity and Sova. Text reads: "Save the Date! Webinar: Clearing Math Barriers Within California's Transfer Maze" with a "Register now" call-to-action followed by a link to registration (bit.ly/california-transfer-maze)

Mark your calendar: On Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 11 a.m. PDT, @justequations.bsky.social @collegeopp.bsky.social and Sova will host a webinar exploring the complex and costly maze that California students face along the transfer path to a four-year institution.

Register now: bit.ly/california-t...