California Approves Math Curriculum Promoting ‘Social Justice’ Over Standard Skills

California Approves Math Curriculum Promoting ‘Social Justice’ Over Standard Skills
Instructor Arthur Weimholt helps a student perform a math assignment at Mathnasium, in Laguna Niguel, Calif., on May 12, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
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The California State Board of Education approved a new math framework on July 12 that has generated controversy. Critics argue that the framework promotes teaching political activism to children instead of focusing on math skills and standards.

The framework, outlined in a 1,000-page guidance document, underwent four years of revision and three drafts based on public feedback.

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