Collaborative for Student Success

April 15–16: Join @JUST_Equations for #TMO26 to hear how they're meeting the moment and ensuring that #matheducation becomes a gateway to opportunity for all students. Register now: bit.ly/tmo-2026-regis…

High school graduation rates are rising. Math proficiency is falling. @Chad_Aldeman breaks down the "graduation gap" in Massachusetts — and why states that look like success stories may be quietly failing students. bostonglobe.com/2026/03/16/opi…

State tests often report far more students as “proficient” than NAEP shows. The new @BPC_Bipartisan workforce blueprint urges states to close that “honesty gap.”

Call it a “scorecard” if you want. The real issue is the honesty gap between state tests and NAEP.

Illinois has a math crisis hiding in plain sight — and a 144-page plan that presents good intentions without the urgency students need. @chadaldeman digs into the state's new draft numeracy plan on #WeAreAllSolvers: weareallsolvers.org/illinois-compr…

I am constantly asked how we prepare students for a world of powerful AI. I don’t know the answer, but one starting point is to think about foundational skills that build curious, adaptive, and technically-astute learners. One starting point is how we teach k-12 science.

My latest for #WaiverHQ: Louisiana wants flexibility on funding, not a retreat from testing. Laissez les bons tests rouler! 🎯📊

“The orgs that thrive with AI won’t just have the best tech — they’ll have employees who can think scientifically.” — Jim Short of @RenPhilanthropy and @OpenSciEd. Science is still treated as optional in many schools. In @Forbes, why that must change: forbes.com/sites/jimcowen…

"Could be bad. Test results back in 6 months" We wouldn't accept this from medicine. We shouldn't accept it in education either -->

In The Martian, science saves the day. In real life, strong science education shapes innovation, workforce readiness, and our ability to solve global challenges. But too many students still lack access. Read more: forbes.com/sites/jimcowen…

Idaho’s assessment waiver proposal seems reasonable, but without clear, comparable data for all students, transparency and accountability suffer. My latest for #WaiverHQ:

@Freedom_in_Ed @SBAENetwork This is the most indefensible aspect of the honesty gap in public education. @StudentSuccess @laurawaters njedreport.com/dishonesty-hid…

Engage with our regional partnership series called 'Math That Works' because math helps power Greater Washington's future growth! The 'Math That Works' series is in partnership between the Board of Trade, @WTOP, and the Collaborative for Student Success (@StudentSuccess), and examines what’s working, what’s next, and how classroom skills power real-world growth. Hear from regional leaders, educators, and business voices on how to build tomorrow's workforce in the region. Watch and listen here: maththatworks.bot.org #GreaterWashington #WashingtonDC #MathThatWorks #Education #MathSkills #Classroom #Mathematics #MathThatWorks

Math feels abstract to too many students. In @The74, former math teacher Heidi Bruhn shows how the Olympics make concepts like speed, ratios, and data real. “Relevance supports rigor.” Worth the read. 🏒🧠 the74million.org/article/split-…

A lesser-known provision in #Mississippi’s HB 2 would require the state to apply for a waiver to eliminate grades 3–8 assessments and consolidate federal funding streams. @Dale_Chu breaks down the potential implications on accountability on AHQ: assessmenthq.org/waiverhq-missi…

What do novice teachers need to succeed with modern math instruction? A new Q&A on #CurriculumHQ explores instructional materials, professional learning, and the role of coaching in NJ classrooms. curriculumhq.org/curriculumabc-…

Timely assessment data matters for schools, families, and policymakers. Vermont's ongoing delay in releasing statewide test results raises serious concerns about transparency and improvement efforts, writes @Dale_Chu. Read more: assessmenthq.org/still-in-the-b…

Tick-tock, Vermont… the state still hasn’t posted final 2025 results. In my latest for #Testing123blog, I break down why this delay is hard to defend.

One of the most important career decision points happens in grades 5–7. Keeping math pathways open can shape students’ futures for decades. Learn more from the Math That Works series from @WTOP, @GWBoardofTrade, and @StudentSuccess: maththatworks.bot.org

Battle Born Kids Matter is thrilled to be joining the @FiftyCAN network! We're looking forward to strong partnerships, collaboration and impact, in service of stronger outcomes for every single Nevada student.