AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Policy pop quiz: Does Texas - algebra II = success? The state that started a trend by making high school students tackle algebra II is now abandoning the policy in a move praise by school districts for affording more flexibility. But some policy experts are nervous because nearly 20 states have followed Texas' lead in
Trend-Starting Texas Drops Algebra II Mandate
After 20 states followed Texas’ lead in requiring algebra II for high school students, the bellwether state is dumping its requirement.