Los Angeles Unified School District Math Engagement Program

Los Angeles Unified School District Math Engagement Program

Overview: 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)

Program Components:

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