Sari Factor, the Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer at Imagine Learning, explores the intersection of curriculum, technology, and people.

Imagine Learning today announced that Imagine IM®, its problem-based math curriculum powered by Illustrative Mathematics®, has been approved for Utah’s state adoption list for grades K–8. The program received a “Recommended Primary” designation across K–5 and 6–8, reflecting strong alignment with Utah’s standards for high-quality instructional materials (HQIM).

The Minnesota Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act was passed in July 2023 and requires evidence-based literacy instruction to ensure all students read at grade level. In addition to mandatory supplemental instructor training, the state act also implemented annual screening for kindergarten through third grade students as well as interventions for fourth through 12th graders who may be struggling. Read Act funding totals for the state have been listed as high as $110 million, with Owatonna Public Schools receiving $180,119 before this school year per its 2025-26 preliminary budget.

After 19 years in the classroom, I still feel the same pull I did as a child watching my Aunt Becky teach. I wanted to do what she did and help students believe in themselves. Today, at Spring Hill High School in Hope, I can say with confidence I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.

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 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.

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.

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 (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.

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.