In search of a math solution

from Capitol Cast: Illinois Hosted by Capitol News Illinois

State education officials are developing a "comprehensive numeracy plan" to improve student math skills. Peter Hancock talks with Illinois State University education professor Beth MacDonald about why Americans seem to have so much difficulty with math. Plus, CNI reporter Maggie Dougherty discusses Illinois' plans to celebrate America's 250th anniversary and new legislation giving Illinois health officials more autonomy in directing vaccine policy.

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