January 6, 2026 8:00 am
Targeted rollout to deliver MCCRS-aligned, IM-certified® curriculum starting back-to-school 2026.
Tempe, Arizona — January 6, 2026 — Imagine Learning, a leading provider of core curriculum solutions in the U.S., today announced its targeted development and rollout of a Maryland-specific version of its Imagine IM core math curriculum. Aligned to the state’s Revised Maryland College and Career Ready Standards (MCCRS) and powered by Illustrative Mathematics®, Imagine IM Maryland will support Maryland districts as they prepare to implement the new standards over the next 3 years.
MCCRS-aligned K–8 content will be available for back-to-school 2026, with Integrated Algebra 1 and Integrated Algebra 2 following, in accordance with the state’s rollout schedule.
“Imagine Learning is honored to have supported Maryland educators for many years – including key partners such as Montgomery, Dorchester, and Cecil counties — and we remain fully committed to supporting them throughout this transition,” said Kinsey Rawe, Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer at Imagine Learning. “Together with Maryland educators and Illustrative Mathematics, we’re shaping a strong path forward — anchored in a curriculum teachers know and trust, and supported by a dedicated team of professional learning experts.
Imagine IM Maryland maintains the core tenets of Illustrative Mathematics’ research-backed, problem-based approach while incorporating practical enhancements based on years of classroom insight. The solution will be delivered to fit local preferences and will include Imagine Learning’s professional learning pathways to support strong implementation from day one.
“Maryland’s revised standards call for coherent, engaging mathematics instruction,” said Kristin Umland, CEO and cofounder of Illustrative Mathematics. “Imagine IM Maryland is designed to support teachers with high-quality, problem-based materials aligned to MCCRS, helping them focus on what matters most: supporting students as mathematical thinkers and doers.”
“This curriculum has helped us build a shared language around problem-solving — across grade levels, buildings, and student groups. It’s not just about what’s in the materials, but how it brings our teachers together around what great math instruction looks like,” said Dr. Jessie Kubek, Instructional Coordinator for Professional Development, Elementary Mathematics, at Cecil County Public Schools.
Imagine Learning currently supports more than half the districts in the U.S., serving over 18 million students. Its partnership with Illustrative Mathematics spans multiple national and state-specific implementations of IM® v.360 — including New York City, where grades 3–8 math proficiency rose by 3.5 points in one year; Los Angeles, where schools with strong Imagine IM implementations moved 8 points closer to standard on the Smarter Balanced Assessment; and Philadelphia, where third-grade math scores jumped 13 percentage points on the PSSA. In Maryland, Imagine Learning is already working with nearly 250 schools — providing local insight and a strong foundation for what’s next.
Districts interested in learning more or previewing draft alignment materials can contact Imagine Learning at imaginelearning.com/contact.
About Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics (IM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where all learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics. IM provides high-quality instructional materials, professional learning, and a community to support all students’ mathematical growth. Learn more at IllustrativeMathematics.org.
Imagine Learning is the largest provider of digital-first PreK–12 solutions in the United States, serving more than 18 million students in more than half the districts nationwide. Through its core, supplemental, assessment, and professional services offerings, Imagine Learning delivers flexible, data-informed instruction that meets each student’s unique learning path.
