New Partnership Boosts Math Learning in Schools Nationwide

Students across America are getting better at math thanks to a new partnership that gives their teachers smarter tools to help every learner succeed.

Imagine Learning joined forces with the Modern Classrooms Project to strengthen how teachers use Imagine IM, a problem-based math curriculum for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The partnership focuses on helping districts that have already started using the curriculum go deeper with differentiation and small-group instruction.

The results matter because districts sticking with consistent teaching methods while supporting their teachers are seeing measurable improvements. Students are solving harder problems, explaining their thinking more clearly, and scoring higher on proficiency tests.

"When teachers have the right support, students make real gains," said Krysia Lazarewicz, Vice President of Professional Learning at Imagine Learning. The partnership gives teachers practical systems to manage classrooms where students learn at different speeds without anyone falling behind.

In classrooms where the approach works best, students tackle meaningful math problems together and share how they solved them. Teachers guide the conversations and help students connect ideas, keeping the focus on student reasoning instead of just memorizing formulas.

The Modern Classrooms Project brings specific tools that make this happen. Teachers get blended instruction methods that create time for working with small groups who need extra help. Students can move ahead when they show they understand concepts, rather than waiting for the whole class.

Built-in checks let teachers see exactly what each student needs next. Ready-made materials align with the curriculum, saving teachers prep time. Year-long mentorship keeps teachers confident as they learn new strategies.

One teacher described the impact clearly: "This training equips teachers with valuable tools and strategies to increase student engagement and success, and the ongoing mentorship ensures that teachers feel supported throughout the process."

The Ripple Effect

The partnership creates wins that spread beyond individual classrooms. When teachers feel supported and equipped with clear systems, they can focus energy on connecting with students instead of scrambling to manage different learning needs.

Students gain confidence when they can work at their own pace and get targeted help exactly when they need it. That confidence builds momentum, turning students who once struggled with math into problem solvers who can explain their thinking.

Districts investing in this combined approach are building something that lasts. Strong curriculum plus strong teaching systems equals sustained growth, not just quick fixes that fade after a year.

"Effective math instruction requires both strong materials and strong systems," said Kareem Farah, Co-founder of Modern Classrooms Project. The partnership gives districts a clear path from choosing good curriculum to seeing real student achievement gains over time.

Imagine Learning already supports students in more than half of U.S. school districts, and this partnership strengthens their reach by making good teaching more sustainable and effective for the long haul.