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Illustrative Mathematics® Welcomes MathTalk as a New IM Certified® Partner to Expand Early Math Learning Beyond the Classroom
Supporting mathematical growth involves more than what happens during class time. Students build deeper understanding when they connect the mathematics they learn in school to the world around them. That’s why Illustrative Mathematics is proud to welcome MathTalk as a new IM Certified partner.
Illustrative Mathematics Appoints Sally Mayes as Chief of Staff
Illustrative Mathematics today announced the appointment of Sally Mayes as Chief of Staff, a new executive leadership role at IM that will help strengthen cross-functional alignment across the organization.
IM® 9–12 Math v.360 from Illustrative Mathematics® Earns All-Green EdReports Ratings, Completing IM® Math v.360’s All-Green Record Across K–12
With green ratings across all three gateways in EdReports’ 2026 high school review, IM Math v.360 now holds all-green EdReports results across every grade band from kindergarten through Algebra 2.
K–4 STEAM Night draws hundreds for hands-on learning
More than 250 students and 200 family members explored hands-on learning at Wakefield Public Schools’ annual STEAM Night.
“Classroom teachers hosted lively math games from the district’s Illustrative Mathematics curriculum, encouraging students to think strategically and solve problems collaboratively.”
Illustrative Mathematics® Announces TalkingPoints as Newest IM Certified® Partner
Illustrative Mathematics (IM) today announced TalkingPoints as its newest IM Certified partner, expanding support for families of students learning with IM Math in K–12 classrooms. The partnership will strengthen connections between classroom instruction and learning at home by helping families better understand and reinforce key math concepts and skills.
Illustrative Mathematics® Welcomes Coteach as a New IM Certified® Partner
New partnership expands Illustrative Mathematics’ professional learning ecosystem with curriculum-aligned, AI-powered planning tool that helps educators scaffold lessons and support students using IM® v.360.
Bank Street Works to Advance Grade-Level Mathematics Through NYC Solves
In September, the Bank Street Education Center began the second year of a partnership with New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) through NYC Solves, a citywide initiative focused on strengthening mathematics instruction and expanding access to grade-level learning for all students, particularly Black and Latinx students. The work reflects a shared commitment to improving classroom practice while building lasting instructional capacity across schools and districts.
Third-grade math scores are up. PPS says improving attendance is the next big step
Pittsburgh school leaders say maintaining strides in third-grade math proficiency will require increased monitoring of classroom lessons and a greater emphasis on school attendance.
Region 14 Schools Lauds District-Wide Accomplishments
BETHLEHEM-WOODBURY – At the December 8, 2025, Region 14 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Brian Murphy celebrated the district’s accomplishments, citing improvements across all schools in many areas, including math, science, and ELA.
After a $45 million math curriculum overhaul, Philadelphia sees results
Philadelphia students’ average scores on state math tests have reached their highest rate in nine years, marking a significant recovery from pandemic-era learning loss.