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I've contributed an article to @justequations.bsky.social new essay series #VoicesonMathReadiness.

I dig into why more testing won’t improve math preparation and why 100 years of more tests has failed as education policy.

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Also we'll discuss it next week!
August 20, 2026 at 12:43 AM
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Have you registered for next week's #VoicesonMathReadiness webinar?

Join us on Monday, Sept. 28, at noon PDT as we explore instructional and course-design innovations that are showing promising results for college math preparation.

Register now: www.justequations.org/event/rethin...

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September 24, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Next week: Join us on Monday, Sept. 28 at noon PDT for our #VoicesonMathReadiness webinar, "Rethinking Course Sequences To Improve Student Learning."

Register now: justequations.org/event/rethinking-course-sequences-to-improve-student-learning

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September 21, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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“My message to students is that math does not have to be a barrier—math can be liberating, and math can open doors,” Roberto Rubalcaba writes for our #VoicesonMathReadiness series.

Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/is-...

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Graphic highlighting the following quote from Roberto Rubalcaba's commentary for Just Equations' "Voices on Math Readiness" series: "My message to students is that math does not have to be a barrier—math can be liberating, and math can open doors."
September 23, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Roberto Rubalcaba closes out our #VoicesonMathReadiness series, sharing how he empowers students to open up possibilities well beyond numbers or course completion.

Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/is-...

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Title card: Roberto Rubalcaba's commentary, "Is the Math Classroom Ready for Students?," for Just Equations' Voices on Math Readiness series.
September 22, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Federick Ngo contributes to #VoicesonMathReadiness, explaining how to keep students from falling into math traps.

Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/how...

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Graphic highlighting the following quote from Federick Ngo's commentary for Just Equations' "Voices on Math Readiness" series: "Higher education policies such as those in California, Florida, and Nevada have helped to address the problem of math misalignment by allowing more students to move forward in math, and tens of thousands of students have benefited. Yet my experience as a teacher reminds me that there is more work that can be done at the classroom and local levels to reduce math misalignment."
August 21, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Don't miss our virtual conversation with authors of the #VoicesonMathReadiness series on Aug. 26 at 1 p.m. PDT, moderated by @pamelaburdman.bsky.social.

Register now: www.justequations.org/event/decons...

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August 24, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Federick Ngo explores why cross-sector math alignment is critical to solving the readiness issue.

Read the #VoicesonMathReadiness commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/how...

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Title card: Federick Ngo’s commentary, “How To Keep Students From Falling Into ‘Math Traps’,” for Just Equations' Voices on Math Readiness series.
August 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Akil Bello leads off @justequations.bsky.social's #VoicesonMathReadiness series, noting why standardized testing won’t solve underlying issues of student math preparation.

Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/adm...

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Title card: Akil Bello's commentary, "More Testing Won't Improve Math Preparation," for Just Equations' Voices on Math Readiness series.
August 18, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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Tomorrow at 1 p.m. PDT: Join us for the first #VoicesonMathReadiness webinar featuring @akilbello.bsky.social and Federick Ngo, moderated by @pamelaburdman.bsky.social.

Register now: www.justequations.org/event/decons...

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Promotional graphic for Just Equations’ “Voices on Math Readiness: Deconstructing Gatekeepers & Math Traps” virtual event on August 26, featuring Akil Bello, Federick Ngo, and Pamela Burdman.
August 25, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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Student can guide their own math placement. In new #VoicesonMathReadiness commentary, Jesús Oliver and Sagar Shah share how Cal State East Bay redesigned calculus and equalized outcomes for students of color.

Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/stu...

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Graphic highlighting the following quote from Jesús Oliver and Sagar Shah's commentary for Just Equations' "Voices on Math Readiness" series: "Students are uniquely positioned to reflect on what they remember, when they need additional review, how long it has been since they studied particular topics, and the level of challenge in which they are most likely to succeed."
September 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Join us on August 26 for a virtual conversation with authors of the #VoicesonMathReadiness series, answering the question: What is college math readiness?

Register now: www.justequations.org/event/decons...

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Promotional graphic for Just Equations’ “Voices on Math Readiness: Deconstructing Gatekeepers & Math Traps” virtual event on August 26, featuring Akil Bello, Federick Ngo, and Pamela Burdman.
August 19, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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Must read: @akilbello.bsky.social contributes to #VoicesonMathReadiness, examining why more testing won’t improve math preparation.

Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/adm...

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Graphic highlighting the following quote from Akil Bello’s commentary for Just Equations' "Voices on Math Readiness" series: “There has been a recurring pattern in American education for more than 100 years: When a concern is raised about student achievement and learning, there’s typically one go-to solution—more testing. This flawed approach not only masks core problems—it keeps us from finding the true solutions to help improve outcomes for our students.”
August 20, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Jorge Torres contributes to #VoicesonMathReadiness, highlighting how Compton Unified School District used college readiness to mount a historic turnaround.

Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/how...

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Graphic highlighting the following quote from Jorge Torres' commentary for Just Equations' "Voices on Math Readiness" series: “We can no longer afford to treat college and career readiness as an ancillary function rather than a core component of a student's educational experience. When districts invest in knowledgeable leadership, coherent systems, and sustained support, they create opportunities that fundamentally change students' lives and strengthen the future of their communities."
August 27, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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Sept. 28: Join us for a virtual conversation with #VoicesonMathReadiness series authors, exploring how college math can be designed to unlock student opportunity.

Register now: justequations.org/event/rethinking-course-sequences-to-improve-student-learning

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Promotional graphic for Just Equations’ “Voices on Math Readiness: Rethinking Course Sequences To Improve Student Learning” virtual event on Sept. 28 featuring Tammi Marshall, Jesús Oliver, and Roberto Rubalcaba.
September 17, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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Our latest #VoicesonMathReadiness commentary by Sherrie Reed and Michal Kurlaender explores the untapped potential of dual-enrollment math to support college readiness.

Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/the...

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Graphic highlighting the following quote from Michal Kurlaender and Sherrie Reed's commentary for Just Equations' "Voices on Math Readiness" series: "Part of the promise of dual enrollment is that the path into college-level mathematics does not have to look the same for every student.”
September 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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New #VoicesonMathReadiness commentary: Sherrie Reed and Michal Kurlaender explain what we know from the research on dual enrollment about its potential for making math outcomes more equitable.

Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/the...

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Title card: Michal Kurlaender and Sherrie Reed's commentary, "The Untapped Potential of Dual-Enrollment Math To Support College Readiness," for Just Equations' Voices on Math Readiness series.
September 15, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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Jesús Oliver and Sagar Shah contribute to #VoicesonMathReadiness, focusing on how Cal State East Bay redesigned #calculus in collaboration with students and equalized outcomes for students of color.

Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/stu...

#EDUSky #MathEducation #CollegeSuccess
Title card: Jesús Oliver and Sagar Shah's commentary, "Students Can Guide Their Own Math Placement," for Just Equations' Voices on Math Readiness series.
September 15, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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New #VoicesonMathReadiness commentary: Tammi Marshall showcases Cuyamaca College’s success with corequisite calculus and the impact on students—in their own words.

Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/how...

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Title card: Tammi Marshall's commentary, "How We Redesigned Math Courses To Integrate Just-in-Time Support," for Just Equations' Voices on Math Readiness series.
September 1, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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New #VoicesonMathReadiness commentary: Babette M. Benken and Kagba N. Suaray explore how Cal State Long Beach is reimagining math curriculum and community outreach for the AI generation.

Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/mod...

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Graphic highlighting the following quote from Babette M. Benken and Kagba N. Suaray’s commentary for Just Equations' "Voices on Math Readiness" series: “We can transform traditional academic classrooms—both physical and virtual—into collaborative, inquiry-driven spaces where mathematics is used as an invaluable tool to aid discovery and thus unlock possibilities that once seemed impossible.”
August 27, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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Babette M. Benken and Kagba N. Suaray contribute to #VoicesonMathReadiness, exploring how CSULB cultivated communitywide partnerships to increase student engagement and improve math preparation.

Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/mod...

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Title card: Babette M. Benken & Kagba N. Suaray's commentary, "Modernizing Math Curriculum and Outreach for the AI Generation," for Just Equations' Voices on Math Readiness series.
August 25, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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New #VoicesonMathReadiness commentary: Jorge Torres highlights how Compton expanded college math readiness through A–G courses, four years of HS math, dual enrollment, and more.

Read the commentary: www.justequations.org/resource/how...

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Title card: Jorge Torres' commentary, "How Compton Unified School District Used College Readiness To Mount A Historic Turnaround," for Just Equations' Voices on Math Readiness series.
August 25, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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College readiness is a problem worth solving, and @justequations.bsky.social is committed to elevating solutions and the people behind them, writes @pamelaburdman.bsky.social in our latest blog introducing #VoicesonMathReadiness.

Read the blog: www.justequations.org/blog/widenin...

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Blog: Widening the Aperture Through ‘Voices on Math Readiness’ | Just Equations
Having worked for years to advance policies that expand math opportunity, I was troubled by the media’s myopic focus on a tiny portion of high school graduates entering a single highly selective unive...
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August 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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College math readiness is a problem worth solving. @justequations.bsky.social Executive Director @pamelaburdman.bsky.social introduces #VoicesonMathReadiness.

Read the series introduction: www.justequations.org/resources/ex...

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August 18, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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Introducing #VoicesonMathReadiness: A commentary series exploring the issue of college-level math preparation and how some educators are solving for readiness.

Bookmark the series: justequations.org/resources/voices-on-math-readiness

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August 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM