Mathematical Fluency: A Practical Primer

A concise, accessible resource designed to ground educators, leaders, and stakeholders in the essential components of mathematical fluency and why it matters.

Written by Dr. Dia Bryant and Hillary Knudson

Featuring Dr. Jennifer Bay-Williams and Dr. Afi Wiggins

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ICYMI: We hosted a webinar in September 2025 exploring how districts are reducing systemic barriers to advanced math education and improving Algebra 1 readiness and outcomes. Presenters included: Dr. Jennifer Bay-Williams, Mathematics Education Leader and Author, University of Louisville; Dr. Laura Glass, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Education Policy, New York State Education Department; Alanna Mertens, K-5 Mathematics Manager, Chicago Public Schools (IL); and moderator Dr. Dia Bryant, Lead Facilitator, National Math Improvement Project.

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ICYMI: We co-hosted a CGCS Instructional Spotlight in April 2026 on Building Student Fluency in Math and Literacy. Presenters included Dr. Jennifer Bay-Williams, Mathematics Education Leader and Author, University of Louisville; Carey Swanson, Chief Literacy Program Officer, Student Achievement Partners; Dr. Carolyne Quintana, CEO, Teaching Matters; and moderator Hillary Rinaldi, Lead Facilitator, National Math Improvement Project.