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Student math scores are abysmal. A new California law requires early testing for skill

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. All kindergartners, first- and second-graders in California will take a basic math skills test under a law signed last ...
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Early testing for math skills

All kindergartners, first- and second-graders in California will take a basic math skills test under a law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The new law, Senate Bill 1067, is an effort to reverse the state ...
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California Math Scores Are Far Below Grade Level. This Screener Will Test Students’ Skills Early

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California schools will test all kindergartners, first- and second-graders in basic math skills and provide them ...
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California bill sponsored by Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson looks to build math skills

California schools will test all kindergartners, first- and second-graders in basic math skills and provide them tutoring if they need it, under a bill on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. The legislation, ...

California education candidate tells college professors to teach students basic math, rejects SAT requirement

Richard Barrera told UC professors it's their job to teach students who arrive without basic math skills, drawing sharp criticism from California superintendent opponent Sonja Shaw.