Student tells Southern Lehigh board: 'Math is boring' and asks for faster-paced classes

Feb 10, 2026

A first-grade student spoke at public comment saying math is too easy for him, asked the board for a class that moves faster or an enrichment track, and the board said the EdTech committee will review math curriculum options.

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Alan, who identified himself at the lectern as a student, told the board that math in his class is too easy and that he would like to move at a faster pace or be placed in enrichment work. "I'm really good at math... I even get over a 100% because I get extra credit," he said, and asked the board to "please pick one that let me be in a math class that moves faster."

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