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Math and Science

How should math and science be taught in California? What courses or pathways would best prepare and equip students to succeed in college and careers? And how does California achieve that while facing a shortage of teachers in both math and science. How well students do in each of these major areas of the curriculum have long-range implications for California’s future. Also see our special project on Teaching mathematics in California.

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Credit: Allison Shelley for American Education

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Credit: Allison Shelley for American Education

California’s math problems start early; here's how to fix them

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In California, more students fall behind in math every year they stay in school and the math achievement gap has grown faster than all but seven states. There are solutions to these problems, but California policymakers must act with a sense of urgency.

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Credit: Diana Lambert/EdSource

Highlands charter leaders make the case for keeping school open

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The new leaders of Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools are working to rebuild trust after a state audit found former administrators took ineligible state funds, hired uncredentialed teachers and wasted taxpayer money on costly leases and gifts.

December 4, 2025
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California School Dashboard shows progress and challenges

November 13, 2025

California schools have made incremental gains in graduation rates, chronic absenteeism, academic achievement and college readiness, but many schools are still struggling with high levels of chronic absenteeism, and state test scores are still below pre-pandemic levels.

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Math and Science

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