Seize the opportunity to select more effective math curriculum for California students

"I am a daughter of Mexican immigrants, born in the United States. Spanish is my first language. When I entered school, the language barrier was overwhelming. I see my story in the recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) numbers. The report unveiled troubling trends in math performance, especially among English learners, underscoring the urgency of addressing this critical area."

Read this opinion piece by ELSF Director of California Initiatives Dr. Alma Castro about the importance of instructional materials to improve educational outcomes for multilingual learners.