Los Angeles Unified School District Math Engagement Program

A three-year, $968,000 investment to improve math outcomes for young students through family math engagement programs and resources. The initiative was announced on March 14, 2025.

Geographic Scope: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), California. Program targets high-need schools where the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools operates.

Focus Areas:

• Early math literacy and family engagement
• Family math programs and resources
• Bridging math opportunity gaps
• Building strong mathematical foundations for young learners
• Supporting students in transitional kindergarten through second grade

Target Population:

• Approximately 1,000 transitional kindergarten through second grade students
• Attending high-need schools in LAUSD
• Schools supported by Partnership for Los Angeles Schools
• Emphasis on serving students in underrepresented populations

Academic Context:

• California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CASPP) 2023-24 results show only about one-third of California students are proficient or advanced in math
• Rates are lower for: Black students (17%), Hispanic students (23%), and low-income students (23%)
• Early family engagement can significantly boost children's math achievements

Award Details:

• Total: $968,000 over three years
• Announced: March 14, 2025

Program Partners:

• Masons of California (funder)
• California Masonic Foundation (lead philanthropic partner)
• Center for Family Math (curriculum design and professional learning)
• Raising a Reader (family engagement through math-themed books and games)
• PowerMyLearning (technology-based learning activities and Family Playlists®)
• Partnership for Los Angeles Schools (school and district coordination)

Family Engagement Resources

• Math-themed books, games, and multilingual guides
• Play-based math activities
• Virtual parent and educator workshops
• Age-appropriate, math-focused learning materials

Classroom and Teacher Support

• Family Playlists® (play-based "learning by teaching" math activities aligned with classroom curricula)
• High-quality instructional materials (HQIM)
• Professional development and coaching for effective implementation
• Targeted professional learning for teachers

School and District Support

• Campus visits and guest speakers
• "Math talk" in everyday life strategies
• Problem-solving activities
• Resources for 1,000 families

Contact Information:

• California Masonic Foundation
• Grand Lodge of California: (415) 776-7000
• Email: memberservices@freemason.org
• Website: freemason.org