Social Justice in Mathematics Education: Acknowledgement-Action-Accountability

Abstract

The intent of this paper is to illustrate how the work of the California Mathematics Project
(CMP) supports the position statement Mathematics Education Through the Lens of Social Justice
published by TODOS: Mathematics for ALL and the National Council of Supervisors in Mathematics.
This paper describes how the Core Value Statement of the CMP aligns with the spirit of the position
paper and examines four aspects of social justice related to mathematics education: eliminating deficit
views of mathematics learning; eradicating mathematics as gatekeeper; engaging the sociopolitical turn of
mathematics education; and elevating the professional learning of mathematics teachers and leaders with a
dual focus on mathematics and social justice. This report includes examples of how organizations can
implement the joint position statement through acknowledgement, actions and accountability.