Naomi Church 5/4/26 Naomi Church 5/4/26

Guest Blog: Foundations of Numeracy Part 2

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Research has given us a clear picture of what students need to develop lasting mathematical proficiency — but knowing the destination isn't enough. In Part 2 of this series, Jillian Mendoza of PowerMyLearning shows principals, instructional coaches, and district leaders how to put the Foundations of Numeracy framework to work where it's needed most: designing intervention that targets root causes rather than surface-level procedures, and building teacher professional learning that actually changes instruction. If your school or district is making intervention and PD decisions without a shared diagnostic lens, this is the read that reframes how you think about both.

Naomi Church 1/12/26 Naomi Church 1/12/26

Why T.R.U.E. Diagnostic Assessments Matter in Math

Not all math assessments labeled “diagnostic” actually diagnose anything. In this post, I unpack what true math diagnostic assessments are, how they fit within MTSS, and why clarity matters when instructional decisions are on the line - plus a practical reference to support teams doing this work well.

Naomi Church 8/1/25 Naomi Church 8/1/25

Productive Disposition: The Secret Ingredient for Math Confidence

Discover how cultivating productive disposition can transform students’ math mindsets, boost confidence, and help them persevere when learning gets tough.