In math, Algebra 1 is a make-or-break course. The class is the gateway to high school math, and struggling to complete it can close off those higher-level pathways—and even jeopardize students’ ...

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All current Houston ISD fifth graders will take a new “accelerated math” pathway next year, expanding access to Algebra 1 before high school and more advanced coursework later on. Starting in the 2026 ...