Making Math Matter: Exploring the NYS Numeracy Briefs

About this episode

Lindsay Simpson and Tessa Levitt discuss the New York State Numeracy Briefs and their implications for K-12 math instruction.

In this episode, Lindsay Simpson and Tessa Levitt unpack the New York State Numeracy Briefs released in May 2025. They explore how these resources support K–12 educators in reflecting on math instruction, promoting equity, and embedding best practices. From early numeracy to high school algebra, the conversation highlights practical examples, reflective questions, and ways districts can use the briefs to guide professional learning and curriculum decisions. Thank you to today's hosts! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Lindsay Simpson⁠⁠⁠ - Curriculum Coordinator/Professional Development Tessa Levitt - Curriculum Coordinator/Professional Development Resources From Today's Episode K-12 Math Instructional Website Contains Numeracy Briefs, Math Practices, and strategies for the most asked areas surrounding math best practices First In Math NYSED Website Interested in rostering your district? Contact Nan Ronis Join us! View our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠registration page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to view upcoming CABOCES regional workshop opportunities and have your district representative, responsible for registration, sign you up! Don't Forget To Connect! Subscribe and review wherever you like to listen! Connect with today's hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

People in this episode

Hosts: Lindsay Simpson, Tessa Levitt

Topics covered

• math instruction
• equity in education
• K-12 education
• numeracy resources
• professional development
• curriculum decisions

Keywords

• NYS Numeracy Briefs
• math instruction
• equity
• best practices
• professional learning
• curriculum
• K-12 education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New York State, K-12 Math Instructional Website, First In Math, NYSED, CABOCES, catodayedu@gmail.com

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