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“When teachers are silently battling math anxiety, it shapes how students experience math, too.”

This quote from our latest #IMxBlog series sums up why we’ve devoted an #IMxBlog series to exploring and overcoming teacher anxiety. Part 1 is available now.

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May 4, 2026 at 3:36 PM
“Achievement is wonderful, but often fleeting. Confidence can last a lifetime.”

Our latest #IMxBlog post explores why confidence, belonging, and joyful math experiences matter for students’ mathematical identities. 👨🏾‍🎓

👉 Check it out today: knowim.org/blog

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June 4, 2026 at 7:51 PM
🤯 Districts have more choices than ever for curriculum and implementation support. The challenge is building a coherent math program.

Learn how the IM Certified® ecosystem helps districts combine flexible solutions w/o sacrificing coherence.

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July 15, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Do teachers have to choose between supporting struggling students and moving learning forward?

Not necessarily.

👉 Read “Pacing with Purpose in IM® Math”: knowim.org/blog

Discover how targeted support and grade-level learning can happen at the same time.

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June 14, 2026 at 11:50 PM
“I’m just not a math person.”

🌟 Our latest #IMxBlog explores how joyful, creative math experiences help students build confidence and mathematical identity, and why sometimes becoming “a math person” starts with something as simple as painting a rock. 🫟

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June 5, 2026 at 4:32 PM
🔍 From Classrooms → Systemwide Impact

At Linden Tree & Castle Hill, NYC Public Schools District 11 shows:
long-term commitment + aligned classrooms = students confident, engaged, & belonging in math 💜

🔗 Learn more in our latest #IMxBlog post: knowim.org/nyc-classrooms
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Inside Two NYCPS District 11 Schools Where IM® Math Is Helping Drive Meaningful Gains - IM CERTIFIED® BLOG
By the Illustrative Mathematics team When members of the Illustrative Mathematics team recently spent a day inside two co-located schools in District 11 of New York City Public Schools (NYCPS), we expected to see solid instruction. What we experienced went further than that. We saw classrooms where students were actively making sense of mathematics, teachers […]
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January 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM
At PS 121, we got to see IM® Math in action: students reasoning deeply, teachers facilitating thoughtful discussions, and classrooms where every student’s thinking mattered.

Take a look inside this NYC Public Schools in our latest #IMxBlog post: knowim.org/ps121
Staying Grounded in Classrooms: A School Visit to PS 121 in the Bronx - IM CERTIFIED® BLOG
By the Illustrative Mathematics team In February, a group of Illustrative Mathematics (IM) leaders spent a day at PS 121, an elementary school in NYC Public Schools District 11 located in the Bronx. The purpose of the visit was straightforward but meaningful. We wanted to see IM® Math in action and learn directly from the […]
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March 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
“The earliest math experiences shape how students see themselves. We have an opportunity—and a responsibility—to get those experiences right.”

In her latest #IMxBlog post, IM CEO Dr. Kristin Umland explores how early math creates lifelong success → knowim.org/earlymath
Too Many Students Believe They’re Not “Math People.” Early Math Can Change That. - IM CERTIFIED® BLOG
By: Dr. Kristin Umland, IM CEO and Cofounder A recent RAND survey found that the students who are the most likely to maintain interest in math are those who understand and enjoy it, feel supported, and see themselves as “math people.” It also found that nearly a third of high school students have never identified […]
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February 5, 2026 at 10:01 PM
👀 Not every product built from IM® Math is IM Certified®.

Only products and services with the IM Certified designation have been reviewed by Illustrative Mathematics for alignment with IM’s instructional model!

🔗 Learn more in our latest #IMxBlog post: knowim.org/blog
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July 20, 2026 at 4:48 PM
“Students are capable of rigorous mathematics when the systems around them are designed to support their success.” – #IMxBlog

A new @LeanlabEd analysis reinforces that belief. When districts invest in HQIM, PL, and coaching, students benefit. 👏

Full story: knowim.org/blog
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July 7, 2026 at 7:46 PM
🔊 “Adopting high-quality instructional materials is only the beginning.”

A new @LeanlabEd analysis shows that lasting improvement depends on how well HQIM is supported through PL, coaching, and instructional lea
dership.

📖 Get the full story: knowim.org/blog

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July 6, 2026 at 4:54 PM
🏫 If your school or district is considering how to strengthen mathematics outcomes, a new analysis conducted by @LeanlabEd offers practical insights into the role that coherent implementation can play.

🔗 Learn more on the IM Certified Blog: knowim.org/blog

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July 1, 2026 at 3:46 PM
When tools aren’t aligned, learning fragments—and students experience math as disconnected pieces instead of a coherent body of ideas.

Curriculum, practice tools, AI, and assessments all shape instruction. Does coherence matter?

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June 29, 2026 at 7:46 PM
💡 How do we create more opportunities for every student to contribute and feel a sense of belonging?

Read how one Massachusetts school used IM’s IMplementation Reflection Tool to help students step into learning.

Visit and bookmark knowim.org/blog today.

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June 20, 2026 at 12:45 AM
What does classroom participation look like?

Our new #IMxBlog post explores how one school used IM’s IMplementation Reflection Tool to rethink participation, belonging, and student voice across classrooms.

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June 18, 2026 at 7:36 PM
📌 ICYMI: Strong pacing isn’t about getting through everything.

Our latest #IMxBlog post explores practical strategies for making thoughtful pacing decisions while preserving mathematical integrity.

👉 Read “Pacing with Purpose in IM® Math”: knowim.org/blog
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June 15, 2026 at 3:48 PM
A field day. An assembly. A lesson that needs more time.

Teachers are left asking:
Rush the lesson? Skip activities? Cut discussion short?

In our newest #IMxBlog post, we use real classroom scenarios to explore what it means to pace with purpose in IM® Math.

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June 10, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Meaningful math experiences don’t have to look like silent seatwork or polished solutions on a whiteboard.

📣 Our latest #IMxBlog post reflects on @nycschools.bsky.social District 7’s Math Showdown and what happens when students feel they belong in math spaces.

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June 8, 2026 at 7:47 PM
What does it mean to believe: “I’m a math person”?

📰 Our newest blog post reflects on the joy, creativity, and confidence on display at a @NYC Public Schools Math Showdown.

👉 A heartfelt read about math identity, belonging, and community: knowim.org/blog

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June 3, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Learning looks different when movement is part of the lesson.

But not all movement has to be highly structured to be valuable. Simple shifts can make a difference.

ICYMI: Our newest #IMxBlog post shares easy ways to bring movement into math instruction.

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June 1, 2026 at 4:44 PM
“Turn math into a full-body experience.”

When students move, model ideas, and engage hands-on with concepts, math becomes more concrete and more memorable.

🎉 Our newest #IMxBlog post explores creative ways to bring movement into math class.

Don’t miss it: knowim.org/blog
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May 29, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Math classrooms come alive when students get up and actively engage with learning.

Our newest #IMxBlog post shares 10 easy ways to bring purposeful movement into math class. Research shows that movement improves concentration and increases retention! 🧠

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May 28, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Math class doesn’t have to mean sitting still. 🚶‍♀️

From human number lines to gallery walks, movement helps students engage more deeply with math.

✨ Our newest #IMxBlog post shares 10 easy ways to get students up and moving in math class.

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May 27, 2026 at 10:19 PM
What happened when @NYCSchools District 7 committed to a shared vision for math instruction?

📈 Math proficiency nearly doubled in just 3 years!

Explore a new @CPRL4ed case study on how D7 built the conditions for lasting change.

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May 22, 2026 at 9:39 PM