California to drop algebra requirements for community colleges because "students of color" cannot pass (statistics, examples)

[Toyman at Jewel Lake]

Good lord. Algebra is what, 9th grade math? If you couldn't pass in high school like everyone else, and can't even pass a do-over in community college...perhaps "do you want fries with that" should be your career path.

[No_Recess]

I bet the white man invented the FOIL Method.

[1AngryTaxPayer]

I'm ok with it. My kids are competing with these folks. Perfect.

[MPowering1]

Perhaps they should look at the schools whose students are ill-prepared and figure out what the cause is, instead of trying to look for a fix that isn't going to help their students in the long run.

[Freak80]

"Community College is like a disco with books...here's ten dollars; let me get my learn on."
-- Chris Rock

[middle-aged mom]

Michigan dropped the algebra requirement last year.

Many states are considering similar actions, especially for non- STEM majors.

[ELOrocks17]

Originally Posted by NLVgal

Algebra forces the brain to exercise neuropathways, sometimes forging new ones. It literally makes you smarter.

Maybe it shouldn't be required to obtain a credential at a community college, but it does have value.

I wonder if degrees in "African American studies" and "Transgender" studies require any kind of skill?

[prettyvacant]

This is the 6th grade math in other countries, and it's too hard for California community colleges, wow.

[NewbieHere]

It's 6th or 7th grade math here in our city. It's dumb and dumber.

[1AngryTaxPayer]

I have no problem with this. My kids are out front of all this mess. Hilarious.