Kendall Hunt and ASSISTments Announce Strategic Partnership to Meet Demand for Evidence-based Digital Enhancement to the Curriculum

Dubuque, IA, and Worcester, MA – September 24, 2024 – Kendall Hunt and ASSISTments are excited to announce a strategic partnership that unites Kendall Hunt’s industry-leading math curriculum services with ASSISTments’ innovative digital practice and formative assessment platform. This collaboration is set to provide schools and districts with a comprehensive, streamlined solution for instruction, practice, and assessment, particularly for those implementing the Illustrative Mathematics (IM) curriculum using Kendall Hunt's print resources.

Under this partnership, Kendall Hunt and ASSISTments will jointly offer a complete instructional package that integrates Kendall Hunt's high-quality print and consumable Illustrative Mathematics materials with ASSISTments’ robust digital platform. This combination empowers educators to deliver effective, data-driven instruction while providing students with the resources they need to succeed in math.

"By integrating Kendall Hunt's curriculum expertise with ASSISTments' technology, we're offering a seamless experience that supports both teachers and students," said Britt Neuhaus, Co-Executive Director at ASSISTments. "This partnership enables us to further spread the research-proven impacts of ASSISTments and provide educators with the digital tools necessary for data-driven decision-making in the classroom."

Charley Cook, Vice President, Kendall Hunt, added, "This partnership reflects our commitment to providing educators with the best possible resources to support student learning. By combining our proven curriculum materials with ASSISTments’ digital capabilities, we are enabling schools and districts to maximize the impact of their math instruction."

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Benefits to Schools and Districts

The partnership between Kendall Hunt and ASSISTments simplifies the purchasing process for schools and districts, offering a streamlined sales, contract, and support experience. Customers can now engage with both partners through a single point of contact, improving efficiency and reducing administrative burden.

For schools and districts, this partnership means they can now purchase both Kendall Hunt's print and consumable Illustrative Mathematics curriculum and the digital ASSISTments platform. This offering not only simplifies the procurement process but also ensures that educators have access to a powerful suite of tools to monitor curriculum implementation and support student achievement.

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About The ASSISTments Foundation

The ASSISTments Foundation (TAF) is a non-profit organization founded in 2019. TAF is committed to transforming math education through evidence-based innovations, and strives to create equitable learning opportunities that empower students to excel in mathematics. TAF aspires to expand the reach and impact of ASSISTments in classrooms across the nation, driven by the belief that every student deserves to be seen, supported, and successful in math class. Additionally, TAF collaborates with WPI to conduct groundbreaking research in the field of learning sciences. For more information about the ASSISTments Foundation and its innovative digital math practice and assessment platform, please visit www.assistments.org.

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About Kendall Hunt

Kendall Hunt has been providing innovative educational solutions for 80 years. As the publisher of hands-on science, mathematics and gifted curricula for grades K-12, we are also a leading partner in open educational resource offerings. Our award-winning research and standards-based programs are available in both print and digital components fully engaging students, teachers and parents. For more information, visit k12.kendallhunt.com.

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