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How K-12 Administrators Can Run a 10-Minute ELA Audit

Use this 10-minute ELA curriculum audit to quickly scan your school’s full ELA system for research-aligned literacy indicators, identify gaps, and plan next steps

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Meeting the AI Moment in Education—and How We Get It Right

AI is reshaping education—discover how to harness its potential and ensure we get it right for learners everywhere.

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Henry County Schools’ Strategic Approach to High-Quality Instruction in Every Classroom

See how one school system created a unified approach to instruction—aligning curriculum, professional learning, and feedback into a clear, scalable playbook.

Zoe Del Mar

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5 Things We Can Learn from This Year’s 180 Award Winners

From goal-setting to classroom routines, here are five practices shaping the success of this year’s 180 Award-winning teachers.

Brenda Iasevoli

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Intervention vs. Remediation in Education: How They’re Different & Why That Matters

Compare intervention vs remediation in education, including how they're different, why they're important, and strategies and activities to implement them

Dr. Bonnie Cochran

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Mathematical Rigor and High-Quality Instructional Materials

Mathematical rigor in general and within high-quality instructional materials is defined and explained

Richard Blankman
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Math Articles and Resources for Teachers and Educators

Explore math articles and resources for teachers and other educators looking for support teaching K-12 mathematics

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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More Than a Teacher: Motivating and Mentoring Students with Mr. Ramon Griffin

Discover how Math 180 teacher Mr. Ramon Griffin blends teaching and mentorship to help students build confidence and achieve meaningful academic growth. Learn how his approach at Thurgood Marshall Academy is transforming student outcomes and inspiring long-term success.

Jennifer Corujo
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Math Intervention Activities and Lessons

Try these math intervention activities and lessons to help K-12 students achieve grade-level proficiency in mathematics

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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Lessons From Thurgood Marshall Academy: How Data Drives Purposeful Intervention and Growth

Discover how one school uses data-driven intervention to accelerate learning, close gaps, and boost student confidence.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Math and Writing

Math and writing are compared as instructional practices, with ideas and activities for incorporating writing in math class

Amber Silverman
Shaped Contributor

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Financial Literacy Lesson Plans and Activities for Middle School Students

Use these financial literacy lesson plans and activities for middle school to teach students about topics ranging from salaries to wages to creating a personal budget.

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Math Outcomes Improve with Coherence

Stronger math outcomes start with coherence. Learn how aligned curriculum, professional learning, and AI policy make the difference.

Lindsay Dworkin
Senior Vice President, Policy & Government Affairs

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Scaffolding and Differentiation for ELL Students in Math 

Learn how scaffolding and differentiation for ELL students in math support multilingual learners in accessing grade-level content while strengthening both language development and conceptual understanding.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Understanding Gaps Between Boys and Girls in Math

New research shows math gaps between boys and girls begin in kindergarten and widen over time. Recognizing and addressing this is essential to creating learning environments that support all students.

Lindsay Dworkin
Senior Vice President, Policy & Government Affairs

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Free Math Graphic Organizers

Explore our range of free math graphic organizers you can start using at any time in your classroom.

Alicia Ivory
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Thinking Routines for Math

Learn about thinking routines for math, including what they are, how they work, and strategies for when to use them.

Amber Silverman
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Mathematical Models in Into Math

Discover how Into Math uses research-based mathematical models and representations to deepen student understanding and improve learning outcomes in Grades K–8

Dr. Matthew R. Larson
Past President, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM); Senior Fellow, Math Solutions

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What Leaders Are Saying About Algebra Access

Education leaders weigh in on new NWEA data showing why universal screening and automatic enrollment are key to Algebra access in 8th grade.

Lindsay Dworkin
Senior Vice President, Policy & Government Affairs

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8 Math Engagement Strategies for the K-12 Classroom

Math engagement strategies to help K-12 teachers engage students and optimize their math instruction

Amber Silverman
Shaped Contributor

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Our Math Crisis Is More Than a Confidence Problem—It’s a Systems Problem

Learn how thoughtful language and curiosity-driven teaching can inspire every learner to embrace math with confidence.

Julie Grove
VP of Product Management and Strategy for Mathematics at HMH

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Math 180: Frequently Asked Questions

Find out the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Math 180, an intensive intervention program known for helping to raise student achievement in math by more than two years in one school year.

Robert Hansen
Vice President Product Management, HMH

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7 Strategies for Math Language Routines

Math language routines are defined and described, and strategies for math language routines are listed

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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Finalist, 2021 & 2023, Teachers in America

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