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California Pushes Kindergarten Math Screening | Orange County News
California lawmakers push forward with Senate Bill 1067, aiming to screen kindergarten students for early math struggles to prevent long-term academic setbacks. With a third of third graders currently failing to meet math standards, the bill seeks to identify gaps in number sense and basic skills before they worsen—mirroring the state’s successful early literacy screenings. While supporters stress the urgency and potential for early intervention, critics question the lack of funding and classroom readiness. Researchers back the initiative, noting early math skills strongly predict future…
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