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“A majority of students who come into community colleges are still stuck at high school level or remedial math. And when they take it in college, they still don't pass it. So the Carnegie Foundation got together and created two accelerated courses that focus on real-world applications of numbers like for health, for civics, for personal finance - concepts that you and I use every single day.”

Quote by Anya Kamenetz

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Anya Kamenetz is an American writer known for her insightful perspectives on education, technology, and the future of work. Her work often delves into how technology is changing the way we learn and live. Born on September 15, 1980, Kamenetz graduated from Columbia University with a Master's degree in journalism. more

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