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We couldn't agree more with this advice from our partner in California! This learning series from The Center for Education Market Dynamics (CEMD) is full of practical guidance for district leaders looking to get more high-quality materials into math classrooms: https://hubs.ly/Q02QNqTL0

When exploring futures of math education with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (https://ow.ly/lStV50Rreg2), KnowledgeWorks found that making math education a source of healing and support is a huge need. New resources from WestEd highlight ways of integrating culturally responsive, sustaining education into mathematics. It's great to have these concrete resources for addressing this strategic issue! https://bit.ly/4e6MkNo Regional Comprehensive Centers 2, 13, 15 #FutureOfMath

Mathematics education research students Aubree Folkert, Megan Hayduk, Kathryn Kemp, and their mentor, Gina Kling, have developed a visual approach to teaching multiplication in elementary school classrooms. In May 2024, they brought their research into second-grade classrooms. The results? The second-grade students showed growth in all four aspects of procedural fluency after engaging with the Hope students’ new lessons.

All too often we hear the phrase that only certain students are “good at math.” This is a common misconception that threatens the success of all students - especially those from marginalized communities. Join us for our upcoming Education Week webinar as we discuss how to improve all student’s math skills by strengthening the school’s STEM culture. https://ow.ly/aM3u50Rnf1n

Recent studies have found that high-dosage tutoring is able to assist with closing pandemic learning gaps. We are humbled and honored that Applerouth's partnerships with Fulton County Schools is one such proven program! ⁠ ⁠ Researchers took two separate groups, one that focused on in-classroom instruction only and another that implemented additional in-school tutoring. The study revealed that the students who received the additional in-school tutoring overall performed better on end-of-year test scores. Although reading scores were considered “too noisy” to allow for conclusive results, math scores were strongly positive across the board. ⁠⁠ ⁠ Read more from this study on Fordham Institute: https://lnkd.in/gYH4vmcD 🍎

Make sure you vote to see our session, "How Math Misconceptions are Changing Education & Innovation” at SXSW EDU!

📉 Schools are still grappling with declining test scores, and the lingering effects of pandemic learning loss are potentially setting an entire generation off course. University of Chicago Education Lab advocates for high-dosage tutoring as a solution, noting: “Preliminary findings show that individualized instruction, one tutor to two students, several days a week during school can double, even triple, what students learn in a year." At Littera, we collaborate with districts to identify students most in need and create tailored tutoring programs that fit each school’s unique needs. Our flexible structure allows us to fine-tune the experience, ensuring students progress quickly, opening seats for new learners, and maximizing the impact. Connect with us! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g7UutTNE

Make sure you vote to see our session How Math Misconceptions are Changing Education & Innovation” at SXSW EDU!

Partner Spotlight: Advancing Equity in Middle School Math How can we close equity gaps in middle school math education? Mathematica, featured in the DC Education Research Collaborative's latest Partner Spotlight, is taking a system-level approach to address this critical issue. Their work focuses on identifying barriers and creating actionable strategies to improve math outcomes for all students, particularly those from underserved communities. Learn more about Mathematica’s innovative efforts to advance equity in education: https://lnkd.in/eeTTMyEC Special thanks to Lauren Banks Amos for her contributions to this important work. #EducationEquity #MiddleSchoolMath #ResearchMatters #EdPolicy

Young people deserve an education that is relevant and engaging. A new publication, “Futures Affecting Math Education: Widening the Lens on Change” explores ways we can improve math education in the same way people experience it: linked with the world around it. https://ow.ly/Em5z50Rre6i #FutureOfMath