Across the country, more students are earning high school diplomas than ever before. However, recent reporting from The 74 highlights a persistent gap between graduation and math proficiency, with many states seeing far fewer students demonstrate grade-level math skills than graduate. This disconnect has lasting implications, as weak math foundations can create barriers to college success, workforce training, and careers that rely on quantitative skills—often with long-term effects on earnings.
Confronting these challenges is not just an educational responsibility but a broader societal imperative. The critical question remains: how are we transforming systems so educators are equipped to succeed, and families can reliably access the support their students need?
The full analysis can be found by visiting The Graduation Gap at The 74.
Pathway2Careers also offers Career-Connected Math (Pre-Algebra, Algebra I and II, Geometry, and Math Bridge Intervention Tool) to all New Mexico schools at no cost. To learn more, contact Shelly Robinson at Shelly.Robinson@p2c.org.