Wealthy Zohran Mamdani supports the nationwide ‘woke math’ initiative.
Billionaire’s Push for “Awakening Mathematics” in Schools A billionaire heir is making headlines after donating $250,000 to a super PAC that supports Zohran Mamdani’s campaign for NYC mayor. Alongside this, she’s financing a national initiative aimed at integrating “awakening mathematics” into public school curricula. Liz Simons, daughter of the late hedge fund magnate Jim Simons, […]
Math professor in California launched tear gas at ICE agents, according to prosecutors.
California Professor Charged in Tear Gas Incident at Cannabis Farm Jonathan Caravello, a 37-year-old mathematics professor at California State University Channel Islands, has been charged for allegedly throwing tear gas canisters at federal agents during a confrontation at a marijuana farm in July. This incident is part of a larger crackdown that led to the […]
Oregon middle school math teacher alleged to have neglected and mistreated his 6-week-old twins.
A middle school math teacher from Salem, Oregon, has been arrested for allegedly abusing and starving his six-week-old twins. Reese Sorenson, 28, a teacher at Parrish Middle School and a captain in the US Army Reserve, was taken into custody on August 13. The infants were discovered to be suffering from severe malnutrition and injuries. […]
Bronx charter students perform well on New York math and reading tests, outpacing public school students by 25%
The Bronx is showing improvement, at least in charter schools. Recent data indicates that students in charter schools located in some of the borough’s most impoverished areas, including the South Bronx, are achieving pass rates of over 90% in certain classrooms for state reading and math exams. These results are significantly better than those of […]
NYS made it easier for certain students to pass the 2025 reading and math exams.
Changes in NYC Standardized Testing Scores Raise Questions City officials have reported financial gains from the 2025 reading and math exams, yet the state has lowered passing standards for some students. The exams, administered to public school students in New York City from third to eighth grade, showed a passing rate of just 57% for […]
The Impact of a Recent Math Advancement on Economics
The Economic Implications of Silent Deception In February, a California high school student, Hannah Kylo, accomplished something a leading mathematician couldn’t achieve in over four decades. Mizohata has successfully disproven Takeuchi’s theory. This significant breakthrough was shared in a 14-page preprint, extending its relevance beyond pure mathematics. Economists, policymakers, and risk managers would do well […]
Students in NYC show improvement in standardized tests, but 40% still did not pass reading and math
Standardized Test Results for NYC Students This year’s standardized mathematics and reading tests in New York City revealed that over 40% of students at grammar schools did not pass. However, officials highlighted some positives from the results released on Monday. Many municipal schools from grades 3-8 showed improvement in proficiency testing for English and mathematics […]
Stephen Colbert, who is not a fan of math, is puzzled by the cancellation of his show that lost money.
Stephen Colbert Discusses Show’s Financial Issues Stephen Colbert, known for benefiting from affirmative action, revealed that he was compensated between $120,000 and $15 million annually, while his late-night show incurred losses ranging from $40 million to $50 million each year. During a recent episode, Colbert expressed his confusion over the decision to cancel the show, […]
32-year-old married math teacher in Florida faces allegations of sexual activity with a student in the classroom
Florida Teacher Arrested for Alleged Sexual Relationship with Student A Florida teacher, age 32, has been accused of engaging in sexual activities with a student during lunch hours in a classroom. Sarajakas is a math teacher at Corner Lake Middle School, which is part of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) in the Orlando area. […]
Parents in NYC spend $2,000 on tutors to compensate for math classes that leave their children uninterested.
Parents in New York City’s largest school district are expressing frustration over what they describe as a tedious math curriculum, where students often spend time reading novels instead of engaging in math. They feel compelled to invest thousands of dollars in tutoring or search for more academically rigorous programs elsewhere. Families in District 2, which […]