Progress Monitoring Meeting - May 12, 2026

The Pittsburgh Public Schools Education Committee held a progress monitoring meeting on May 12, 2026, focusing on the district's third grade mathematics goal. The meeting featured a detailed update from Superintendent Dr. Wayne Walters and the executive director of K-12 STEAM, Lindsay Smith, on student proficiency and growth in mathematics. They discussed ongoing strategies including professional learning for teachers, leadership support, family engagement through a dedicated math website and events, and the use of tech-enhanced assessments to drive instructional improvements. Challenges noted included persistent achievement gaps among student subgroups, variability in instructional pacing, vendor limitations with assessment reporting, and capacity constraints among coaching staff. While no specific procurement actions such as contract awards or vendor selections were announced, the district is actively working with the vendor Imagine Learning to improve platform functionality, indicating ongoing vendor engagement. The meeting emphasized sustained investment in curriculum implementation, data-driven instruction, and family partnerships to improve math outcomes.