Cole, Scott, and Duane discuss a recently published article by Michael Kirst (former president of the California State Board of Education) that lists the seven steps to improve mathematics instruction in California. The list is reasonable and attainable. Every district should consider implementing these steps TODAY.
Drawing from 35 high-quality studies conducted over three decades, the research highlights seven core features that consistently lead to improved teaching and learning outcomes:
Focus on curriculum standards and content
Incorporation of active learning
Support for teacher collaboration
Use of models of effective teaching practice
Access to coaching and expert support
Opportunities for feedback and reflection
Sustained duration over time
RESOURCES…
✚ ARTICLE: A new state role for experienced teacher improvement
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/a-new-state-role-for-experienced-teacher-improvement/
✚ ARTICLE: This is who Michael Kirst is
https://cepa.stanford.edu/michael-kirst
✚ ARTICLE: Looking Back to Look Forward
https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/standards-based-education-reforms-report
✚ Here is the flyer for our long-awaited P2 Conference!!
https://tinyurl.com/P2ConferenceFlyer
✚ Read about the CMC Leadership Summit here
https://www.cmcmath.org/june-2025-presidents-message
REGISTER FOR OUR CONFERENCES:
✚ Register for CMC Central P-2 Conference on August 2, 2025. It is for day care teachers through grade 2:
[COMING SOON!!...Probably in June, 2025]
✚ CMC-South Annual Conference - November 7-8, 2025 https://www.cmcmath.org/cmc-south-conference
✚ CMC-North Annual Conference - December 5-7, 2025 https://www.cmcmath.org/asilomar
✚ CMC-Central Annual Symposium - March 13-14, 2026 https://www.cmcmath.org/cmc-central-symposium
LEARN with the California Mathematics Council…
✚ Who is the California Mathematics Council? (A one-pager) https://tinyurl.com/CMC-One-Pager
✚ Join us in our monthly webinars and get on our mailing list to be notified:
https://www.cmcmath.org/cmc-central/virtual-learning-series
✚ Visit the California Math Council website:
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https://camc.memberclicks.net/member-info-join-renew
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✚ Apple Podcast (audio only):
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/math-on-the-rocks/id1728772089
