(Photo: pixdeluxe/Getty Images) Education by Sidnee Michelle Black Students Still Face Barriers To Advanced Mathematics The organization argues that unequal access to rigorous math instruction has contributed to persistent disparities in college readinessBlack students continue to face significant barriers to advanced mathematics education, limiting access to college pathways and high-demand careers, The 74 reports. Researchers said access to advanced math courses plays a key role in that disparity by shaping students’ academic preparation and career options. However, many schools serving large populations of Black students do not offer the course. During the 2021-22 school year, 62% of schools with high Black and Hispanic enrollment offered advanced mathematics courses, compared with 71% of schools with lower enrollments of those students. Black students are more likely to begin college in calculus prerequisite courses, extending the time and cost required to complete STEM degree programs.