Great Minds, a Virginia-based education nonprofit, has announced a $4.5 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in support of a collaboration with the University of Southern California (USC) and the Riverside Unified School District.

The funds will enable Riverside Unified to introduce Great Minds’ Eureka Math² curriculum across 10 elementary and middle schools starting in the spring of 2025 and operate the program through the 2026-27 school year. USC’s EDPolicy Hub will study implementation of the curriculum; collect data with respect to its effect on professional development, teacher efficacy, and student achievement and engagement; and issue a public report at the conclusion of the initiative.

“This project is a unique opportunity to advance the field of education research by connecting rigorous study with real-world classroom practices,” said EdPolicy Hub co-director Morgan Polikoff. “By collaborating with Great Minds and Riverside Unified, we aim to set a new standard for how research can drive meaningful change in schools.”

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