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Sari Factor | Imagine Learning
Sari and Jeremy discuss the significant challenges of implementing change in K–12 education, which Sari describes as "people systems" that are inherently difficult to change. The conversation touches on the sobering results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), which showed a widening performance gap in both math and reading. Sari shares her insights from a Forbes piece she wrote in March 2025, where she advocated for rethinking K–12 curricula to improve student outcomes. They also delve into the effectiveness of knowledge-based literacy programs and problem-based math curricula, and the challenges of getting them implemented successfully.