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ICYMI: Letter from NYCPS Leadership Pledges New Support for Teachers Using Illustrative Mathematics
NYCPS introduced Illustrative Mathematics in 2024 as part of its NYC Solves initiative. IM Math is a research-based, standards-aligned approach to math instruction that has helped students across the country outperform national proficiency trends.
Illustrative Mathematics Promotes Ebony Jones to Vice President of Employee Success
Illustrative Mathematics (IM), a nonprofit dedicated to creating high-quality K–12 math core curricula and professional learning services, has announced the promotion of Ebony Jones to vice president of employee success.
Illustrative Mathematics celebrates a year of substantial growth and innovation
Illustrative Mathematics (IM) marks a strong year as more districts turn to the nonprofit to enable equitable access to problem-based, standards-aligned mathematics curricula at their schools. In 2024, Illustrative Math expanded in California, New York, Pennsylvania, and beyond, reaching more than 2.6 million students.
Students see progress in math testing, but struggle with college readiness
Middle school students engage with math through their “Illustrative Math” problem-based curriculum, which aims to develop their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. In high school, Illustrative Math is applied in courses like algebra, geometry and other advanced mathematics subjects.
Wilton schools upgrade math program into ‘success’ story that prepares students for high school
WILTON — School leaders say they’ve made upgrades to the district’s math program that have helped prepare students for high school.
School of the Week: Students thrive at Thomas Mifflin School
The success of the Thomas Mifflin School does not just rely on the students’ academic excellence and personal growth. The teachers, parents and staff also play a pivotal role by providing students with endless opportunities they might not receive anywhere else.
IM® v.360 Curriculum by Illustrative Mathematics is Now Available for 24-25 Academic Year
Illustrative Mathematics (IM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where all learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics, today releases IM® v.360, the most extensive upgrade to date for its K–12 math curriculum.
Illustrative Mathematics’ Inaugural Annual Report Highlights Major Company Accomplishments
Illustrative Mathematics (IM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where all learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics, announces its inaugural annual report highlighting major company accomplishments in 2023. The report includes information on IM’s strategic vision, its culture of inclusivity and sustainability, and its commitment to adding value, through mathematics, to all learners.
Illustrative Mathematics and Kiddom Form Curriculum Partnership
(IM), a nonprofit dedicated to creating a world where all learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics, announces the organization is partnering with Kiddom, an educational platform promoting student equity by uniting high-quality instructional materials with dynamic digital learning technology, as a premium digital curriculum partner.
Illustrative Mathematics and Imagine Learning Expand Partnership to Empower More Students in Mathematics
We are thrilled to be working with Imagine Learning on the next edition of IM’s curriculum. As a premium partner, they embrace the rigor and coherence of the IM curriculum with a keen focus on effective classroom implementation. Imagine IM is the next step in achieving our mission of giving all students equitable access to grade-level mathematics.