More than 600 University of California faculty members are advocating for the reinstatement of standardized testing for STEM applicants, citing significant math preparation gaps among incoming students. Since the suspension of SAT and ACT requirements in 2020, professors report needing to teach middle school math concepts, hindering college-level instruction. Data indicates a notable percentage of first-semester calculus students exhibit deficits, making basic mathematical fluency essential for STEM success. This movement comes as UC leadership considers potential changes to admissions policies, with a system-wide admissions board set to discuss readiness and admissions process improvements.
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Man, oh man. When I stumbled upon the news about the GOP Chairwoman, Kandiss Taylor, claiming that Satan is using Taylor Swift to re-elect Joe Biden, I couldn’t help but shake my head in disbelief. Can we please stop electing people who are dumb enough to think Satan is real? Honestly, it’s mind-boggling how religious conservatives can be so ignorant.
Now, Taylor’s latest attack on Taylor Swift was triggered by the Kansas City Chiefs winning their conference final matchup, and Swift’s presence at the games in support of her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. But Taylor goes even further, suggesting that Swift is working with Satan to destroy what’s left of America by electing Joe Biden.… Continue reading
The After School Satan Club is making its return to Jane Addams Elementary School, much to the chagrin of some Christians. This club, offered as a nonreligious alternative to other religious clubs, is a testament to the importance of religious freedom in our society. It is a direct response to attempts by Christians to establish their clubs in elementary schools, proving that either religion should be kept out of schools altogether or all religions should have the opportunity to be represented.
It’s funny how the mention of the After School Satan Club elicits a childish response from many people. But let’s remember, we were all once children too, and we probably would have found humor in the name.… Continue reading
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