Forbes:
As recently as 2018, a quarter of U.S. high schools with the highest percentage of Black and Latinx students did not offer Algebra II, a prerequisite for many higher-level STEM courses and the key barrier to college graduation for most Americans, and a third of these schools did not offer chemistry. Black and Latinx students are often denied access to limited seats in advanced courses, particularly in racially diverse schools where they are not the majority. STEM curricula and materials prioritize the stories of STEM contributions made by white men, and minimize, omit, or perpetuate harmful stereotypes about the knowledge and history of STEM leaders of color. More than half of U.S. school districts, and more than 90 percent of districts primarily serving Black and Latinx students, reported difficulties recruiting and retaining certified, knowledgeable STEM teachers.
