Working with Teachers to Develop Fair and Reliable Measures of Effective Teaching

After two days of engaging with students, educators, math product developers, technologists, and researchers, first at the Advancing Innovative Math Solutions (AIMS) convening and then at the Stanford Accelerator for Learning at Stanford University, I’m more convinced than ever that reimagining math education is both necessary and possible. Partnering with students and educators is the key to designing tech-enabled tools that will have a lasting impact on student learning and teacher effectiveness.

The term <em>Pathways</em> is increasingly used to describe many facets of a student’s educational journey. In this month’s newsletter, we take a closer look at what <em>Pathways</em> means to the foundation. This edition focuses on the vital role of the Integrated Framework, which is a structured approach that connects the supports students need across systems to thrive not only at key points in their education, but also throughout their adult lives.

New polling from New America and Gallup shows that most Americans still believe in the value of higher education, even amid headlines about cost and skepticism. While challenges remain—particularly around affordability—interest in enrolling is strong, and recent enrollment gains at community colleges point to growing demand for flexible, career-aligned options after high school.