Education leaders recognize the value of high-quality instructional materials, but many struggle to define or identify them, according to a recent Gallup poll. Additionally, Four out of five teachers say their current materials don’t adequately support multilingual learners.

District leaders face a complex process to adopt materials that truly support teachers in meeting the needs of all students, including multilingual learners. The choices made around materials adoption are the most direct lever districts have to drive equity, raise achievement, and fulfill a vision where every student, regardless of language background, can access rigorous, meaningful math in English and their home language.

That’s why ELSF has identified the Math Must-Haves: three non-negotiable features every math curriculum must include to truly serve all students, especially multilingual learners (MLLs).

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