Maryland students make math gains, powered by educator professional learning
When educators engage in high-quality professional learning, students thrive.
Student math scores in a set of Maryland classrooms have significantly improved, thanks to a transformative approach to educator professional learning. In a seed program in Montgomery County, students are reaping the benefits of a small team of educators collaborating to refine their approach to the district’s math curriculum. Students in participating classrooms increased their proficiency scores on district tests from an average of 9% to 52% in just one marking period. Report author Elizabeth Foster said the example of Montgomery County "shows the progress that is possible when educators come together in cycles of improvement focused on implementing their curriculum through instruction.”
