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State of Math Pathways 2026

State of Math Pathways 2026 examines how all 50 states and D.C. are building coherent math pathways from high school through college and careers. Drawing on the Launch Years Initiative and a six-state deeper review, it tracks progress on 9 key actions—from course access and placement to educator prep and public reporting. This report also informs the State of Math Pathways website, which includes
Topics:
Implementation,
K-12 and Higher Education Alignment,
Launch Years Initiative,
Math Pathways,
Policy

From Alignment to Impact: A Mathematics Blueprint for a Future-Ready Workforce

The U.S. is undergoing a profound workforce transformation driven by automation, generative AI, and other emerging technologies. “Good jobs” are rapidly shifting toward roles that require education beyond high school, while opportunities for workers with only a high school diploma continue to shrink. At the same time, advances in AI may be reshaping labor market opportunities for college graduates
Topics:
K-12 and Higher Education Alignment,
Math Pathways,
Policy,
Postsecondary Education,
Systems Change,
Workforce

Architecting a Kindergarten to Workforce (K–W) Talent Pipeline

The "skills gap" persists because we misdefine it as one problem. Workforce readiness actually involves three distinct skills—technical, durable, and functional—plus the ability to navigate entering the job market. Treating skills as one category hides real pipeline breakdowns. The Charles A. Dana Center proposes three fixes: partnering to close technical gaps, teaching durable "meta-skills" like
Topics:
Math Pathways,
Postsecondary Education,
Workforce

Emerging Solutions - Calculus 1 Corequisite Support

This report discusses the emerging national trend of offering corequisite support for first-semester calculus courses.

Texas Transfer Inventory Guide (2022-23, Excel)

This tool allows users to view, sort, and compare math course requirements for degrees and majors across public four-year institutions in Texas.

One-Time Corequisite Courses May Not Be Enough: Colleges Explore More Holistic Supports

This report summarizes the research indicating the need for additional supports for students enrolled in corequisite math courses.
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State of Math Pathways 2026

State of Math Pathways 2026 examines how all 50 states and D.C. are building coherent math pathways from high school through college and careers. Drawing on the Launch Years Initiative and a six-state deeper review, it tracks progress on 9 key actions—from course access and placement to educator prep and public reporting. This report also informs the State of Math Pathways website, which includes
Topics:
Implementation,
K-12 and Higher Education Alignment,
Launch Years Initiative,
Math Pathways,
Policy

From Alignment to Impact: A Mathematics Blueprint for a Future-Ready Workforce

The U.S. is undergoing a profound workforce transformation driven by automation, generative AI, and other emerging technologies. “Good jobs” are rapidly shifting toward roles that require education beyond high school, while opportunities for workers with only a high school diploma continue to shrink. At the same time, advances in AI may be reshaping labor market opportunities for college graduates
Topics:
K-12 and Higher Education Alignment,
Math Pathways,
Policy,
Postsecondary Education,
Systems Change,
Workforce

Architecting a Kindergarten to Workforce (K–W) Talent Pipeline

The "skills gap" persists because we misdefine it as one problem. Workforce readiness actually involves three distinct skills—technical, durable, and functional—plus the ability to navigate entering the job market. Treating skills as one category hides real pipeline breakdowns. The Charles A. Dana Center proposes three fixes: partnering to close technical gaps, teaching durable "meta-skills" like
Topics:
Math Pathways,
Postsecondary Education,
Workforce

Emerging Solutions - Calculus 1 Corequisite Support

This report discusses the emerging national trend of offering corequisite support for first-semester calculus courses.

Texas Transfer Inventory Guide (2022-23, Excel)

This tool allows users to view, sort, and compare math course requirements for degrees and majors across public four-year institutions in Texas.

One-Time Corequisite Courses May Not Be Enough: Colleges Explore More Holistic Supports

This report summarizes the research indicating the need for additional supports for students enrolled in corequisite math courses.

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