Steven Yoder, The Hechinger Report

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Steven Yoder is a freelance journalist who covers education, criminal justice, business, and more. He is based in Woodstock, New York. His work has appeared in The American Prospect, Salon, Reason, VICE and The Washington Post, as well as in The Hechinger Report.

From the Author
Success Stories
These school districts are bucking the national math slump
By investing in teacher coaches, data and more math time, two Tennessee districts are seeing students do better than before COVID-19 hit.
Teacher Jamie Gallimore uses a few new tactics in her seventh grade math classroom at Martin Middle School after working with district math coach Ed Baker. Credit: Andrea Morales for The Hechinger Report
Policy and Legislation
One state tried algebra for all eighth graders. It hasn’t gone well
Some places are moving to universal early algebra. Minnesota has required it for years — with less-than-promising results
Algebra teacher Rick Riccio demonstrates scientific notation during a class at Braham Area High School in Minnesota. Credit: Patience Zalanga for The Hechinger Report
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