by Jenna Laib | May 3, 2020 | Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12
By Liz Ramirez Which students are experiencing success in today’s “distance learning”? What barriers do other students face? While virtual learning platforms have made it possible for some live instruction to continue during school closures, this type of learning...
by Jenna Laib | Apr 27, 2020 | Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12
By William McCallum One of the consolations in these difficult times has been tweets and Youtube videos of parents discovering just what it takes to be a teacher. Maybe it takes a crisis like this to restore the respect that teachers deserve. There is no doubt that...
by Illustrative Mathematics | Apr 8, 2020 | Grades 6–8
By IM 6–8 Math Team This week, IM is launching a new resource to support students and teachers with distance learning. Each week we will publish an open-ended prompt or image that invites math conversation, and a series of 3–5 questions. The questions are designed so...
by Jenna Laib | Mar 26, 2020 | Grades 3–5, Grades K–2
By Kristin Gray Most importantly, I hope everyone is taking care of themselves, their families, and others as much as they are able to during this time. With schools and districts pushing instruction online with a quick turnaround, everyone is experiencing...
by Illustrative Mathematics | Mar 23, 2020 | Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12
Some schools are sending home printed packets and establishing teacher office hours by phone. Some are conducting their regular class schedule, but online. And lots are doing something in between. We understand that it is very challenging to translate IM curricula to...
