Mathematics is the backbone of a 21st-century education and is crucial for the development of critical thinking, problem-solving and innovation. CCSSO released in 2024 A Nation of Problem-Solvers: How State Leaders Can Help Every Student Achieve in Math to support state chiefs as they seek effective strategies to enhance mathematics outcomes for all students.

The newly released Improving Math Instruction: A State Tool Kit provides state education agencies with a set of practical tools for putting the six recommendations in A Nation of Problem-Solvers into practice Explore the toolkit here.

CCSSO’s Summit on Math Outcomes

In March 2025, CCSSO hosted Growing a Nation of Problem-Solvers: A Summit on Math Outcomes. During the event, attendees learned from chief state school officers, industry leaders and other experts as they engaged in an exchange of ideas on the state’s role in improving student outcomes in math. Explore the video library from the summit below.