From algebra to calculus (or stats!): Connecting the math pipeline

As outlined in a new EdResearch for Action brief that summarizes the research and history of Algebra I, auto-enrollment policies mark a meaningful shift from past practices. Historically, access to early Algebra I often relied on parent advocacy or teacher discretion, two mechanisms that often underidentified capable students from underrepresented and low-income backgrounds. By using objective criteria, automatic enrollment expands access to rigorous coursework while also avoiding the pitfalls o