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April 15–16: Join us for #TMO26 to hear how we’re meeting the moment and ensuring that #matheducation becomes a gateway to opportunity for all students.

Register now: bit.ly/tmo-2026-register
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Opinion | About That UCSD Math Report

Declining math skills are a real problem nationally, but UC San Diego is an unusual case—and other California colleges offer a range of promising models for rethinking calculus requirements. https://bit.ly/4bUPyp1

#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
Mathematical functions are written on a green chalkboard.
January 28, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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"There is no question that declining math preparation is a real concern nationally, but UCSD’s situation provides a myopic perspective at best," write @pamelaburdman.bsky.social and Marcelo Almora Rios for @insidehighered.com.

Read the op-ed: www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...

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The Bigger Picture Beyond the UCSD Math Report (opinion)
Declining math skills are a real problem nationally, but UC San Diego is an unusual case—and other California colleges offer a range of promising models for rethinking calculus requirements.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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In our latest blog, @justequations.bsky.social Executive Director @pamelaburdman.bsky.social places UCSD's math preparation issue in context.

Read the blog: www.justequations.org/blog/beyond-...
Blog: Beyond the Numbers: Placing Math Preparation in Context | Just Equations
Statistics are powerful, but context is crucial. Without it, numbers can be meaningless at best, misleading at worst. Unfortunately, the latter has prevailed when it comes to recent media coverage abo...
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January 28, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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April 15–16: Join us for #TMO26 to hear how we’re meeting the moment and ensuring that #matheducation becomes a gateway to opportunity for all students.

Register now: bit.ly/tmo-2026-register
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January 27, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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Our new report, “Aligned by Design,” highlights five states and their strategies for improving math pathways from high school to college and beyond.

Read the report: bit.ly/aligned-by-d...
Infographic from Just Equations' report, Aligned by Design, highlighting five states at the forefront of math system redesign. States include: Tennessee (Readiness courses); California (Transparent expectations); Georgia (Course co-design); Utah (Dual enrollment); and Oregon (Aligned admissions).
December 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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In a new op-ed for @edsource.org, @justequations.bsky.social Executive Director @pamelaburdman.bsky.social puts the recent UC San Diego report in context and calls on California to ensure that its education systems collectively improve quantitative literacy. edsource.org/2025/san-die...
COMMENTARY: San Diego math decline reveals need for statewide strategy
When math expectations are not transparent and aligned across a state’s schools, colleges and universities, students’ paths through mathematics become much harder.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Mark your calendars: The Mathematics of Opportunity will be held on April 15-16, 2026.

Our eighth annual conference will explore the transformative forces and voices behind the movement to redesign math education.

Learn more: bit.ly/TMO-2026
Promotional graphic announcing Just Equations' annual conference, "The Mathematics of Opportunity," on April 15-16, 2026. The conference theme will be "Meeting the Moment."
December 16, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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"When education systems talk to one another, students have stronger preparation and a clearer path from high school to college," write Shakiyya Bland and @pamelaburdman.bsky.social about @justequations.bsky.social new report on cross-system math alignment. www.justequations.org/blog/when-sy...
Blog: When Systems Talk, Students Thrive | Just Equations
Too many students arrive at college only to find themselves repeating high school math or enrolling in courses that are not relevant to their college and career interests. Fortunately, education leade...
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December 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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A new report from @justequations.bsky.social examines key challenges and opportunities related to aligning math policies across educational systems, offering five promising strategies to improve student pathways from high school to college.

Read the report: bit.ly/aligned-by-d...
Cover of new report from Just Equations, titled "Aligned by Design: How Cross-System Math Alignment Can Improve Students' Pathways From High School to College," co-authored by Shakiyya Bland and Pamela Burdman
December 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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TOMORROW: @justequations.bsky.social will be releasing a new report that examines how to align math policies across educational systems to improve students’ transitions from high school to college.

Sign up for our newsletter and receive the report directly to your inbox: www.justequations.org
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December 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Watch: @justequations.bsky.social National Policy Director Andrea McChristian joins @equityavengers.bsky.social #EquityChat 2.0 to discuss the role of math in education and equity. www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2Du...

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Equity Chat 2.0: Andrea McChristian on Breaking Down Barriers in Math Education
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December 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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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...
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...
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November 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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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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November 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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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...
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.
November 7, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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"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/...
November 4, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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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...
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.
October 31, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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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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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…
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October 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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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
Transfer: What’s Working and Where Further Reform Is Needed
Three transfer alumni reflect on what’s working and where further reform is needed.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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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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Graphic for the Transfer Nation Talks podcast featuring guests Pamela Burdman, Robin Hale, and Jenn BeVard discussing math obstacles on the transfer path.
October 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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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...
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.
October 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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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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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...
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October 21, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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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...
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October 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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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...
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.
October 8, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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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
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.
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October 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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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
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.
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October 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM