Please be alerted that California's Instructional Quality Commissions (IQC) will meet **tomorrow (05/19) **for a public hearing on the Draft 2021 California Mathematics Framework. Following the trend of the controversial Ethnic Studies Model Framework, the new math framework engages a narrow political agenda of dismantling racism and white supremacy in math education, which is masqueraded as equity. In addition to the "equity" component, the draft framework also contains a dangerous anti-merit component, proposing eliminating or phasing out multiple advanced tracks and ability grouping. According to CFER Advisor Dr. Willamson M. Evers, "it writes an obituary for gifted-and-talented programs, which would hobble the rise of many talented children in California." In other words, the new framework particularly threatens opportunities for disadvantaged students to achieve academic excellence!

Please call IQC to voice your concerns on the problematic framework that intends to turn math education from an objective discipline to a political tool! Please follow the instruction below to participate:

• Call (712) 770-4993 (Access code: 5906620) after 10am Pacific Time. You can watch the livestream of the hearing here and properly time your call. 
• Patiently wait in the telephone queue for your turn. When it is your chance to speak, simply state your name, city (if it is in California), your organizational affiliation (if any)/ your profession (if related to education) and a summary of your position. Please feel free to use one of the following talking points.

Suggested Talking Points:

• California's Draft Math Framework is a giant step backwards to unlawful racial discrimination and anti-merit indoctrination. It submerges excellence and opportunities under political activism. 
• Don't subject our deserving and hardworking students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to unscientific and biased math training.
• California students, grades K through 12, deserve balanced, rigorous and objective math education. Don't turn math into an ideological battleground.
• Talented students from poorer backgrounds don't have resources to walk away from public education. But they are entitled to a quality math education that meet their academic needs and match their individual capabilities. 
• Higher math requirements, according to reputable research, lead to better student outcomes. Lowering math standards is irresponsible to our students. especially those from poorer backgrounds.