by Ashli Black, Director, 5–12 Content You’re wrapping up the day’s lesson, head filled with all the things you saw on student papers and heard as you visited groups. You already have some ideas about what is going smoothly and what you’ll want to spend some extra...
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A Farewell and a Look Ahead
Jul 31, 2025
By Bill McCallum, IM Cofounder Every parent knows what it feels like to bring a being into existence with the hope they will one day stand on their own. It is one of the greatest joys to watch them grow, change, and eventually spread their wings. Nothing quite...
Celebrating Bill McCallum’s Accomplishments as CEO of Illustrative Mathematics®
Jul 24, 2025
Since 2011, Illustrative Mathematics (IM)—which has reached over three million students and educators—has been guided by the vision, expertise, and heart of our CEO and cofounder, Bill McCallum. Today, we are announcing a milestone for IM: At the end of this month,...
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