100PercentFedUp.com By Amber Crawford
On December 7th, USA Today Tweeted out a headline asking “Is math racist?”, prompting significant backlash from the internet. Most responses poked fun at this suggestion, and others questioned if it was a joke.
The full headline reads: “Is math racist? As many students of color struggle with the subject, schools are altering instruction — sometimes amid intense debate.”
In follow-up Tweets, USA Today explained that some new approaches include customizing lessons to the cultural interests of students and helping minority students who have fallen behind in math skills due to the pandemic.
