A dispute over the length of remedial classes for English and math has sharply divided City College of San Francisco after a trustee proposed shortening the classes.

Resist the temptation to de-emphasize language in math class, especially for English-learners and those who have language-related disabilities. De-emphasis is probably a disservice. Consider how ...

A technology institute in Kirkland is trying a new method of college placement that allows students to decide what math or English they should be taking. The program is called “guided self ...

Math is not a “universal” language as some may suggest; the language for math is just as challenging for English-learners as any other content class.

Beginning fall 2018, all current and new CR students can enroll in college-level English and math without having to take any placement tests and without having to complete any remedial courses first.

AB 705 says students should begin in classes where they have the best chance of completing transferable math and English requirements. Statewide research shows that all students do worse when they ...