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ConnectED has been awarded two major grants from The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to use the Illustrative Math curriculum to help teachers raise the proficiency in mathematics of both middle school and high school students. One of these grants, in partnership with Oakland Unified School District, focuses on Algebra 1, which is one of the primary gatekeepers for high school completion. If students do not pass Algebra 1, they are much less likely to graduate from high school and even less likely to transition successfully to postsecondary education.
The second grant—in partnership with Colton Unified, San Diego Unified, and West Contra Costa Unified—seeks to build the capacity of middle school math teachers so that students will enter high school better prepared to succeed in algebra and other high school math courses. Both initiatives place special emphasis on increasing proficiency among English Language Learners.
Linked Learning and related approaches to college and career pathways offer the promise of leaving high school ready to succeed in college and career. Without a strategy for addressing proficiency in math, this is an empty promise. We’re honored to have the support of the Gates Foundation, as well as the opportunity to partner with Envision Learning Partners to advance this critical work.
ConnectED Receives Grants from Gates Foundation to Launch Illustrative Math Initiatives
ConnectED has been awarded two major grants from The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to use the Illustrative Math curriculum to help teachers raise the proficiency in mathematics of both middle school and high school students. One of these grants, in partnership with Oakland Unified School District, focuses on Algebra 1, which is one of […]
Your Continued Support
Dear Colleagues and Friends:
#GivingTuesday is here! We know it’s been a tough couple of months but we’re excited to participate in this inspiring day of giving back. We hope that you’ll join in supporting the important work we are doing to prepare youth for success in both college AND career.
Learning from the Field During COVID
As the COVID 19 crisis began to take hold in late March the disruption to our schools was unprecedented.
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ConnectED Links Learning to Career Pathways
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