a+b=c: Why Improving Math Scores is Easier Than You Think


Are schools asking the wrong question about how to teach math? A decade of stagnation in math achievement has forced a deeper look into the nationwide debate between advocates of explicit instruction and inquiry-based learning, but the latest research shows that both are important. The right question is “when should each be used?”, not “which is best?”.

This session, originally featured at the 2026 ܲAVƵNational Conference on Education, equips superintendents with the latest insights into how students learn math and how to design scalable interventions that close persistent learning gaps. The session also includes real examples from districts that unlocked progress by asking the right questions. Participants will leave prepared to unite those with differing views on math instruction around a shared vision for accelerating student progress at scale.

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March 11, 2026 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)