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Students at an elementary school make their way to the cafeteria past reminders of the education and subjects they are receiving on March 8, 2024, in Chicago.
Students at a Chicago elementary school make their way to the cafeteria past logos showing the core subjects they study on March 8, 2024. The state of Illinois has launched an effort to offer school districts guidance on effective strategies in math.
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Mathematics As States Eye Math Reform, How Prescriptive Should They Be?
Sarah Schwartz, February 27, 2026
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5 min read
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Mathematics Opinion 3 Big Changes My School Is Making to Boost Math Achievement
Mark Miller, February 27, 2026
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5 min read
In 2025, the Texas Legislature mandated professional development for classroom teachers, math coaches, interventionists, and building leaders working with students in grades K-3 in a bid to shore up math teaching in the state. The Texas State Capitol is shown on the first day of a special session on July 8, 2021, in Austin.
The Texas State Capitol on the first day of the 87th Legislature's special session on July 8, 2021 in Austin. In 2025, Texas lawmakers mandated professional development for classroom teachers, math coaches, interventionists, and building leaders working with students in grades K-3.
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Mathematics More States Are Calling for Math Reform. Will It Improve Student Outcomes?
Sarah Schwartz, February 13, 2026
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7 min read
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