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SAN ANTONIO — In a state that has passed anti-diversity laws and tried to squelch instruction on systemic racism, a new law could open doors for Latino and Black children long shut out of advanced ...

In Tennessee, seventh graders who exceed expectations on this year’s state math test will be placed in Algebra I in 2027–2028. Similar laws aimed at providing advanced course pathways for strong math ...

Sixth graders Zoe and Amoni, right, work together during Kelly Woodfin’s advanced math class in Union Public Schools. The Tulsa-area school district for about a decade has tried to increase enrollment ...