Modern Classrooms Project Secures $12 Million for Free Math Curriculum Development

Washington D.C. – The Modern Classrooms Project, a nonprofit organization, announced it has raised $12 million in a funding round led by the Skeebo Foundation. This capital infusion is earmarked for the development of a complete, Tier 1 math curriculum based on cognitive science, which will be freely accessible to all.

The curriculum's launch is planned in phases: middle school materials are expected in summer 2027, and high school materials in summer 2028. This initiative addresses concerns about declining math performance among U.S. students, with scores having fallen since their peak in 2013.

According to the organization, the new curriculum will draw upon decades of cognitive research into how students learn mathematics. Kareem Farah, CEO and Co-Founder, stated that the goal is to test whether research-based principles can significantly improve math outcomes at scale. "Until a math curriculum is released that anchors on cognitive science and is free to anyone who wants it, we cannot fully test whether that body of research is the missing piece to improve math outcomes at scale," Farah said.

The curriculum will offer two implementation pathways. A base, paper-based version is designed for traditional classroom instruction, including guided practice and immediate skill checks. A second pathway will leverage technology for more flexible pacing and individualized student support, allowing educators to focus on small-group and one-on-one instruction.

Modern Classrooms Project plans to collaborate with educators, schools, and districts to implement and study the curriculum's impact on teacher efficacy and student achievement. The organization is seeking collaborators, including teachers for early prototype testing and research partners.