Our History
A Rich History
From the very beginning, our founder Ron Larson was inspired and driven by one unwavering mission:
To create student-focused materials aimed at helping all students deeply learn mathematics.
Our Focus
A Singular Focus
Five decades and approximately 200 million students later, our unique team of passionate educators and experts are still centered around this singular purpose: To develop instructional materials, whether in print or digital form, that open the door to deep math learning for every student. Our team focuses on nothing else. Mathematics is our backbone.
Our Mission
An Evidence-Based Mission
What is our driving force?
Developing relevant, rigorous, and conceptually rich K-12 instructional programs that deepen the mathematical journey for students, educators, and caregivers alike.
We build programs that incorporate research-backed approaches to learning mathematics, with a focus on:
Our Approach
An Intentional Approach
Our Authors
Expert Authorship Team
Ron Larson, Ph.D.
Ron Larson, Ph.D., is a nationally recognized and award-winning math textbook author whose K-12 and Higher Ed programs are known for their clarity, coherence, rigor, and relevance. His balanced approach and research-backed instructional design deepen students’ conceptual understanding and application of mathematics.
Laurie Boswell, Ed.D.
Laurie Boswell, Ed.D., is a nationally recognized math coach, speaker, and author who has over 35 years of experience in teaching mathematics from elementary to college in New Hampshire and Vermont. Since 1992, Laurie has co-authored numerous successful math series with Dr. Larson and has held significant leadership positions in NCTM, NCSM, and CPAM among others.
Paul Battaglia
Paul Battaglia has taught high school mathematics in private and public school settings for nearly 30 years. In addition to teaching, he is a sought-after speaker and educational consultant whose impact is felt on a national and international scale. Paul has co-authored award-winning textbooks in Algebra, Geometry, Precalculus, and Calculus with Dr. Larson. His work involves efforts to inject relevance into the mathematics classroom so teachers can connect and engage more deeply with students. He is passionate about helping teachers improve and advance their practice in socially relevant and inclusive ways.
Nick Lopez
Nick Lopez, M.A.Ed., is a K–8 Mathematics Specialist in Central California, with extensive classroom teaching and math coaching expertise. His inspiration stems from leadership efforts to improve the mathematical experience for all students so that greater opportunities for students’ success in math abound. Nick has served in several leadership roles within the California Mathematics Council on the Section and State Boards, including the Central Section Vice President.
