Making the Most of Middle School Math

Middle school math skills are directly connected to later success in high school and career, but only 26% of 8th graders are math proficient. New technologies can shift that, however, offering new opportunities to close opportunity gaps – especially for our most vulnerable students. Learn about solutions turning the tide in student performance in a conversation with leaders prioritizing the importance of middle school math.

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Sidney DMello

The University of Colorado at Boulder

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Kumar Garg

Renaissance Philanthropy

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Bryan Richardson

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

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Jamie Sterling

Carnegie Learning

About
Format: Panel
Type: Session
Focus Area: K-12 Education