Did you know studies show students of color are disproportionality held back to repeat math classes? That’s math inequality. With educational attainment an important social determinant of health, holding students back has lifelong implications. Our County’s Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention Unit has been working with the St. James Community Foundation in moving the needle on the issue all the way up to the state’s education policy. New statewide legislation will require schools to be more transparent in their policies and meet protocols so that education can truly be a way to close the achievement and opportunity gap. Read the full article here.