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May 19, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SB 1067 Receives Unanimous Senate Approval

SB 1067, authored by Senator Akilah Weber Pierson, M.D., with 21 bipartisan coauthors, would require K-2 universal math screening statewide, building on the momentum of California's landmark early literacy screening policy.

May 15, 2026

Statement from CEO Marshall Tuck on Governor Newsom’s 2026 State Budget May Revision

Statement from Marshall Tuck, CEO of EdVoice, on Investments in Education in Governor Newsom’s 2026-2027 State Budget May Revision SACRAMENTO, CA (May 15, 2026) – Today, EdVoice CEO Marshall Tuck…

May 14, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CA Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Early Math Screening Bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2026 California Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Early Math Screening Bill to Identify and Support Struggling Students Sooner SB 1067, authored by Senator Akilah Weber Pierson,…

May 13, 2026 EdSource

California needs to double down on attention to math, researchers say

Marshall Tuck, a leader of the state’s literacy reforms as CEO of the nonprofit EdVoice, agreed. EdVoice is now co-sponsoring legislation to require an early-grade math screener to identify students struggling with math. “We need a comprehensive strategy for math,” he said.

May 12, 2026 CalMatters

California voters are about to elect a new state superintendent. It’s barely on the radar

Most schools – regardless of their governance structure – are facing teacher shortages, floundering reading and math scores and lackluster student engagement since the pandemic ended. “Now that we’ve removed the charter vitriol, we can focus on bigger issues,” said Tuck, who is now chief executive at EdVoice, a policy advocacy organization. “The core issues are the same everywhere.”

April 30, 2026 CalMatters

California’s math scores are abysmal. Is it time to screen kindergartners for basic math skills?

A new bill, SB 1067, would require schools to screen all kindergartners, first- and second-graders for basic math skills. The idea is to help those children catch up to their peers who might have had much more exposure to math before starting school.

April 24, 2026 CalMatters

California’s candidates for governor must prioritize schools’ education deficits

CalMatters columnist Dan Walters rightfully criticizes the lack of focus on education in CA governor race, while praising the Legislature for starting to prioritize big education policy changes like evidence-based reading instruction. He's now calling on CA leaders, including the future governor, to focus on math and support SB 1067.

April 22, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: California Senate Education Committee Advances Early Math Screening Bill

Today, the California Senate Education Committee heard and unanimously advanced Senate Bill 1067, legislation that would establish a statewide early math screening system for students in kindergarten through second grade, ensuring that students who are struggling with foundational math skills are identified and supported early.

April 12, 2026 San Francisco Chronicle

Over 60% of California kids can’t do math at their grade level. Here’s how we change that.

Op-Ed by EdVoice CEO Marshall Tuck on the importance of foundational math skills in early grades to prepare students for success in school, career, and life.

April 4, 2026 Mercury News

Literacy, good teachers key to California education, says EdVoice CEO

Marshall Tuck, chief executive officer of EdVoice, spoke with Mercury News about some of the biggest issues in California's education system, the upcoming SSPI race, and his mission to improve opportunities for California students.

April 3, 2026 EdSource

Don’t make California’s young readers wait

Timing is central to the value of screening. Delaying screening by weeks or months means delaying the identification and support that SB 114 was designed to deliver.

March 26, 2026 The Observer

Sen. Weber Pierson Bill Takes Aim at Early Math Gaps in California Classrooms

The bill would require school districts to adopt screening instruments by June 30, 2028, with assessments beginning no later than the 2028–29 school year. Results could not be used for high-stakes purposes such as teacher evaluations, grade retention or gifted identification. Parents would retain the right to opt their children out.

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