Research
by Cliff Freeman
Dissertation Defense: Cliff Freeman, Ph.D.
posted on 2026

On April 2, 2026, Cliff Freeman, PhD candidate in Mathematics & Science Education defended his dissertation: "Radical Solutions: To Be Young, Gifted in Teaching Mathematics" at Boston University's Earl Center for Learning and Innovation.
Chair
Dr. Beth Warren
Committee
Dr. Eli Tucker-Raymond
Dr. Gregory Benoit
Dr. Katherine Frankel
Video Time Stamps
1:33 Introduction
2:33 Paper #1
Lurch Forward, A Diagnostic Review of Caste in American Classrooms
14:28 Paper #2
A Radical Solution, We’re Young, Gifted in Teaching Mathematics, and Black
39:50 Paper #3
Math Literacy Worker Fundi Tablet, How The Young People Pass Math Skills From One Generation to the Next
Presented at Boston University