Maricopa Unified School District Partners with Big Ideas Learning to Launch Comprehensive K-12 Math and You Program
Driving College and Career Readiness with Innovative Math Curriculum
Erie, PA – (July 2, 2024) – Big Ideas Learning is thrilled to announce that Maricopa Unified School District (MUSD) has chosen to partner with Big Ideas Learning to implement Math and You as its total math solution across K-12, including Advanced Placement (AP) Math. This strategic decision aligns with MUSD’s commitment to college and career readiness and innovation in education, marking a significant milestone in the district's efforts to enhance student achievement and engagement in mathematics.
The Math and You program, developed by Big Ideas Learning, offers a comprehensive, student-centered curriculum designed to foster conceptual understanding, critical thinking, and real-world application of mathematics. The program integrates career exploration components that resonate with students, preparing them for future academic and professional success.
Building a Partnership
Big Ideas Learning, a leader in instructional mathematics curriculum and professional development, is actively engaging with Arizona math teachers this summer. In collaboration with National Geographic Learning/Cengage, Big Ideas Learning launched its educator partnership campaign for the 2024-25 academic year at Arizona Association of Teachers of Mathematics’ (AATM) high-profile math workshop series Thinking Building Classrooms event on July 1-2.
Matthew Totzke, CEO of Big Ideas Learning, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership with Maricopa Unified School District. “We are honored that Maricopa Unified School District has selected Math and You as their comprehensive K-12 math solution,” said Totzke. “This partnership underscores our commitment to providing innovative, research-based math programs that prepare students for success in college and in their careers. We are excited to support Maricopa USD in their mission to foster academic excellence and lifelong learning through mathematics.”
About Big Ideas Learning, a Larson Texts Company
Big Ideas Learning, founded in 2008 by Dr. Ron Larson—an award-winning and influential math textbook author—has been at the forefront of educational publishing. Building on Dr. Larson’s legacy, which began with his first edition of Calculus in 1972, Big Ideas Learning publishes rigorous, relevant, and conceptually K-Higher Ed mathematics programs. With over 35 million copies of Larson’s titles sold in the U.S., his impact on math education is profound. Our vision is to shape a future where education transcends boundaries, where curiosity is nurtured, and individuals are inspired to dig deeper.