What happened
Every Learner Everywhere reports that Project EMBER, an initiative of Transforming Postsecondary Education in Mathematics (TPSE Math), Every Learner Everywhere, and the Association of Public & Land-grant Universities, has released Eliminating Mathematics Barriers Through Evidence-Based Reforms: A Guidebook. The guidebook is aimed at teaching-focused faculty and departments redesigning introductory mathematics programs, with processes for cross-functional teams, practice review, self-assessment, visioning, and action planning aligned to institutional priorities.
Why it matters
The publication says high-enrollment gateway math courses shape student momentum and persistence, while responsibility for running them at many research universities has shifted to teaching-focused faculty. TPSE Math Executive Director Dave Kung says those faculty often lack corresponding institutional support. For educators and designers, the practical message is that course-level tactics may need department-level structures, shared goals, and coordination beyond mathematics.
What to do next
Departments considering the guidebook should use it as a planning aid, not a one-size-fits-all reform. Form teams that include stakeholders named by Kung, such as registrar, IT, programs requiring math, and those involved in teaching loads where relevant. Start with the self-assessment and visioning process, document local evidence, and expect goals to change as current practices become clearer.
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