The cognitive flexibility that comes from being multilingual can give students a boost in math—if teachers know how to build on English learners’ strengths. Seventy-seven percent of 8th-grade ...

Failing remedial classes no longer means Cal State freshmen will be dropped from the rolls. Students who don't pass newly revised math classes their first year are now given a second chance.

To the editor: Yes, removing remedial English and math from the California State University curriculum may boost graduation rates, but is it really preparing students for the more difficult ...