More dropouts due to Algebra II?
The Westchester Parents blog has an interesting post about the impact of LAUSD's decision to require Algebra II for a diploma starting with the Class of 2016. Former President Jose Huizar got it passed in 2006. Students have enough trouble getting through the first level of the subject:
Algebra I is a stumbling block for most of the students that eventually forces them to assess their chances at graduation and for many, that means to drop out.
The Algebra I requirement was a result of a late 1990’s change in California’s curriculum that dramatically shifted the focus of educating students from professional careers to instead meeting college requirements.