In the News: Districts Turn Algebra from Gatekeeper to Gateway

A recent article in K-12 Dive highlights how three of our NMIP partner districts—Chicago Public Schools, Los Angeles Unified School District, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools—are making meaningful progress in reimagining Algebra I as a gateway to opportunity.

Drawing on data and insights from NMIP’s recent case study, the piece explores how these districts are:

• Expanding access to Algebra I in middle school,

• Investing in high-quality, aligned instructional materials,

• Supporting teacher capacity and student readiness, and

• Offering high-dosage tutoring and summer learning pathways.

These strategies are already making a difference. In Chicago, 100% of 8th graders who passed Algebra I last year are on track in advanced math this year. In Miami-Dade, middle school Algebra proficiency has jumped by 15%. And in Los Angeles, over 92% of middle-grade Algebra students passed the course on average over five years.

👉 Read the full article in K-12 Dive: How 3 districts are turning algebra from ‘gatekeeper’ to ‘gateway’

To explore our full case study and learn more about NMIP’s work, visit mathimprovement.org/resources.