Illustrative Mathematics® Welcomes MathTalk as a New IM Certified® Partner to Expand Early Math Learning Beyond the Classroom

April 8, 2026 — Supporting mathematical growth involves more than what happens during class time. Students build deeper understanding when they connect the mathematics they learn in school to the world around them. That’s why Illustrative Mathematics is proud to welcome MathTalk as a new IM Certified partner.

MathTalk is an educational initiative and technology platform designed to help children discover math at home as well as in school, parks, libraries, health clinics, and other community spaces. It combines physical installations, games, and digital tools to encourage students to talk about and explore math. Omowale Moses, CEO and founder of MathTalk, said his goal is to “inspire children and the adults that care for them to enjoy math everywhere!”

“When children see math everywhere, it stops being abstract and starts being meaningful,” said Dr. Kristin Umland, CEO and cofounder of Illustrative Mathematics. “We’re excited to partner with MathTalk to help families and communities turn everyday experiences into opportunities for math exploration.”

Some special features of MathTalk include:

• MathTrails: Interactive exploration routes where students and families encounter hands-on math challenges in everyday spaces
• Math! Everywhere! (M!E!): A location-based app that uses AI and augmented reality to transform students’ neighborhoods into personalized, curriculum-aligned, and joyful math learning environments
  • MathGlasses: Uses AI to generate instant, grade-appropriate math prompts from photos taken in the real world, helping learners see math all around them
  • MathJournal: Creates a digital portfolio of students’ real-world math discoveries, building a visible, evolving record of each child’s mathematical identity

The addition of MathTalk reflects Illustrative Mathematics’ ongoing efforts to expand the tools and supports available to schools and communities in the IM ecosystem. These partnerships help create more opportunities for students to engage meaningfully with mathematics and see math as something they use to understand the world around them. Together, we’re helping all learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics.


About Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics® (IM) is the nonprofit organization behind IM® Math, a problem-based TK–12 curriculum built on the belief that all students can succeed in mathematics. IM supports schools and districts through high-quality instructional materials, curriculum-based professional learning, and a carefully vetted IM Certified® partner ecosystem. Today, more than 3.4 million students across all 50 states learn with IM Certified® curricula. Learn more at IllustrativeMathematics.org. 

About MathTalk
MathTalk is a public benefit corporation founded to help young children—particularly those from economically distressed communities—develop math curiosity and confidence by discovering and interacting with math in their daily lives. Learn more at https://math-talk.com.