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Cambridge schools don’t need tracking, they need new pathways
In its August 3 editorial, “It’s OK to Track Middle School Math, Cambridge,” The Boston Globe argues that Cambridge should reconsider tracking middle-school math students by ability. The editorial contends that putting all eighth graders in Algebra I has left many students struggling and unable to succeed, while failing to challenge others. It points to Texas […]
Murphy says eighth grade algebra report not correct
During a School Committee meeting Tuesday, Superintendent Dave Murphy denied a report that 60% of rising ninth graders at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School would have to retake algebra. He called that figure false, though he did not provide an updated number, saying the district “will be putting additional data out there in the coming […]