The 2025 NAEP mathematics scores highlight a disturbing trend: Student math performance at middle grades is not recovering from the pandemic dip. One important clue is that NAEP reading scores at middle grades are also below their historical trend.
Articles from Speak Agent with math literacy and science resources, strategies, research, and program updates.
Are You Ready for Accessibility?
Updating contracts and requiring vendors to submit accessibility reports is only one part of accessibility readiness. This episode examines why school districts need to pay more attention to accessibility right now, what they need to do, and how to integrate accessibility into ongoing practice.
How Speak Agent Aligns with North Carolina’s Math Strategy
This article describes the current North Carolina strategic plan and funding, along with an explanation of how Speak Agent aligns.
How Speak Agent Aligns with Virginia Legislation and Math Grants
This article describes recent Virginia legislation and division math grant awards, along with an explanation of how Speak Agent aligns with each.
How Speak Agent Aligns with Maryland Mathematics Policies and Grants
This article describes recent Maryland math policy statements and LEA grant awards, along with an explanation of how Speak Agent aligns with each.
How AI Changes K-12 Math and Science Instruction
Generative AI is rapidly becoming embedded in K-12 instructional programs and nearly impossible to avoid in Google products. Its growing impact cannot be wished away. When GenAI can instantly spin up an exact solution to virtually any problem, how do we rethink rigor in Math and Science education?
Fidelity of Implementation: The Critical Components You Need
What happens after you evaluate and purchase a new edtech program? This article deep-dives the most important things to put in place in order to make sure the new program is effective.
Seven Ways to Increase Teacher Effectiveness, Not Workload
Learn how Speak Agent increases teacher effectiveness while reducing workload and saving time. We share seven ways we cut down on busywork and headaches!
What Can We Do About Declining Math Scores?
A response to the latest news on NAEP scores and mitigation strategies for district and school leaders to consider.
6 Summer Books for Educators to Read
Summer book recommendations for teachers and other education professions for professional development, self-care, and inspiration from the field.
June Holidays: Celebrating Freedom, Equity, and Empathy
Representation Matters! Celebrating the holidays’ Pride, Juneteenth, and World Refugee Day with inclusive learning resources for teachers and students.
Three Summer Activities to Support Language Development for ELLs
Activities, resources, and a free printable dual-language workbook of educational activities. Support students’ language development over summer break.
