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2026

From fractions to family budgets, expert warns of real-world cost of lowered math standards

From fractions to family budgets, expert warns of real-world cost of lowered math standards

Growing concerns over academic standards in higher education are reaching a boiling point in California, where a professor is sounding the alarm over a collapse in student math readiness.

Chris Woodward

Aug 21, 2026

Even 'sworn enemies' agree with Abbott's latest push for more traditional learning

Posted Aug 20, 2026

Even 'sworn enemies' agree with Abbott's latest push for more traditional learning

State senator who pushed phonics says Miss. earned No. 1 ranking

Posted Aug 19, 2026

State senator who pushed phonics says Miss. earned No. 1 ranking

Shocked professor pleads for return of standardized tests at Berkeley

Posted Aug 18, 2026

Shocked professor pleads for return of standardized tests at Berkeley

Activist agrees with Abbott: Abusive educators should face serious consequences

Posted Aug 18, 2026

Activist agrees with Abbott: Abusive educators should face serious consequences

Policy analyst: Colleges are required to enforce law equally, no preferential treatment

Posted Aug 17, 2026

Policy analyst: Colleges are required to enforce law equally, no preferential treatment

University of Michigan removes grades in effort to reduce student stress

Posted Aug 13, 2026

University of Michigan removes grades in effort to reduce student stress

Ten Commandments law prevails in Texas

Posted Aug 11, 2026

Ten Commandments law prevails in Texas

Taxpayer-funded DEI faces new scrutiny in red South Carolina

Posted Aug 10, 2026

Taxpayer-funded DEI faces new scrutiny in red South Carolina

DEI and AI on collision course that will intersect in classrooms

Posted Aug 07, 2026

DEI and AI on collision course that will intersect in classrooms

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