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California recently approved high-quality math instructional materials—but guidance alone won’t drive change. In Forbes.com, Jim Cowen outlines what it will take to translate policy momentum into real classroom impact, and why coordinated action across sectors matters. The next phase of math improvement starts now. 👉 Read the commentary: https://lnkd.in/e3Tr_c9g

When parents and educators see a clearer picture of student learning, everyone wins. Jim Cowen of the Collaborative for Student Success explains how Virginia’s “Honesty Gap” reforms are helping families and teachers make better decisions — and what other states can learn. https://lnkd.in/e4denAK5

When states are transparent about what “proficient” really means, it changes everything — for parents, teachers, and kids alike. In Forbes, Jim Cowen breaks down how Virginia raised the bar for student learning and why more states should follow its lead. Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/e4denAK5

Virginia’s experience offers a powerful reminder: when states are transparent about what “proficient” really means, students benefit. Read Jim Cowen’s take in Forbes — and join the discussion on how honest data can drive honest progress.

What happens when a state raises expectations for student proficiency? Virginia’s decision to close its “Honesty Gap” offers one example of how transparency can drive improvement and opportunity. Collaborative for Student Success Executive Director Jim Cowen with the latest on what this change means for students, families, and educators: https://lnkd.in/e4denAK5

Raising expectations isn’t just a slogan, it’s a strategy. In this Forbes.com piece, Jim Cowen highlights how one state’s move to align its proficiency standards with national benchmarks is reshaping transparency and accountability in education. Read the full story at https://lnkd.in/e4denAK5