Khan Academy in 7th Grade Math Classes: A Case Study
This report describes how Khan Academy is used in real time by 7th grade mathematics students in classroom settings, and it presents recommendations for further study.
Math in Common #15: Balancing Site Autonomy and District Priorities for Sustained Mathematics Progress
This report focuses on two districts facing significant internal and external forces that challenge coherent and sustained districtwide focus on mathematics improvement and explores how these forces impact educators at three different school sites in those districts.
Math in Common #16: Building Capacity for Improving California Mathematics Teaching and Learning
This brief summarizes WestEd’s learning from the Math in Common initiative on the successes and challenges that districts encountered while drawing on support.
Illustrating Improvement: Noteworthy Practices to Inform California’s Math and Science Standards Implementation
This report shares insights from the California Partnership for Math and Science Education, a statewide initiative designed to increase access to high-quality math and science teaching and learning.
Rural STEM Education: Promising Strategies from Several California Counties
This brief provides information on rural education concerns that are found across the state of California and presents examples of rural California counties' strategies for supporting math and science standards implementation.
Adoption of, Enrollment in, and Teacher Workload for the Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum in California High Schools
School systems throughout the country are developing new courses and supports to prepare students to succeed in college. One example is the Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum.