I’d like to see the citations on the importance of 8th grade Algebra as critical predictor of future success.
Also, since you’re professionally aware of the ins and outs of US education systems, can you give us some general advice for contacting local school/school board officials or the like—how we should go about getting involved in ameliorating such issues in our communities?
I’d be interested; could you please post those so they can be added to the top post?