We invite you to explore strategies for improving mathematics education with WestEd.
Our new series of briefs offers research-based strategies to address today’s most pressing challenges in mathematics teaching and learning. Discover how we are supporting states in tailoring best practices to address local needs for your schools and districts.
A Strong Early Math Foundation Helps Students’ Later Academic Achievement
How is your state supporting mathematics learning in your early childhood programs? This brief underscores the vital role mathematics plays from kindergarten readiness onward and offers strategies to improve early mathematics instruction.
Coherent Approaches to Early Algebra Advance Students’ High School Course-Taking Opportunities
How can you design for early algebra learning in your state or district? This brief provides guidance on which initiatives may help or hurt efforts to support more students’ successful completion of algebra before high school.
Redesign High School Math to Prepare Students for a Fast-Changing World
How are math course pathways and placement policies preparing students in your state for the future? This brief offers strategies for redesigning math courses and pathways to help expand opportunities for students.
Strengthen Dual Enrollment Math to Increase Postsecondary Access and Success
How can your state implement a mathematics dual enrollment strategy to improve outcomes in high school and college? This brief offers approaches to realize the promise of dual enrollment mathematics through effective and scalable strategies.
How We Help
Tailor Support for Improved Teaching and Learning in Mathematics
We provide in-person and virtual professional learning services that are customized to local needs.
Design and Support Systemic Efforts for Improved Mathematics Outcomes
We codesign and implement systemic mathematics improvement initiatives—providing new solutions or input on existing approaches with a focus on using practical measures to drive improvement.
Generate Insights From Research and Data to Improve Policy and Practice
We analyze data that states use to measure the implementation and impact of their math policies, programs, and other initiatives. Our summaries of key findings are written in actionable, clear language to resonate with policymakers and practitioners.
Work With WestEd
No matter your organization size or needs, our experts can help.
Featured Experts
Our team of developers, providers, and researchers, including many former mathematics teachers, is dedicated to helping educators and policymakers tailor and apply evidence-based practices to improve outcomes for all students, from early childhood through adulthood.
