Students who use accurate visual representations are six times more likely to correctly solve math problems than students who do not. “Representing” is not just a strategy for learning content knowledge, but also a critical language connection that can help bridge the equity gap.
Articles from Speak Agent with math literacy and science resources, strategies, research, and program updates.
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.
Platform Update | March 2026
This post describes the changes made in Speak Agent release version 3.8.2, which includes a new tool for showcasing student visual representations for the whole class.
Platform Update | February 2026
This post describes the changes made in Speak Agent release version 3.8.1, including a new Screen Reader Mode and new dosage reporting.
Platform Update | December 2025
This post describes the changes made in Speak Agent release version 3.8.0, including redesigns of three student learning activities.
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?
Platform Update | November 2025
This post describes the changes made in Speak Agent release version 3.7.2 and outlines plans for future changes this winter.
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.
A Deep Dive of the Content + Language Framework
If we don’t teach the language of math and science, students will miss one of the pillars of instruction needed to support their success. Learn more about our practical solution for supporting learning in the math and science content areas, the Content + Language Framework.
Welcome to the new speakagent.com
Our new website aims to make it easier for you to keep up to date with the latest changes to our platform and programs, learning sciences research trends, Content + Language strategies and more.
Platform Update | July 2025
This blog post describes the new features and enhancements available with Speak Agent version 3.7.0, released on July 25, 2025.
