The DisruptED World of Math Education with Phyllis Hillwig at Eurekii

 

The pandemic magnified long-standing challenges in education, particularly in math, where students across the country have fallen behind. Research from McKinsey & Company found that students, on average, were five months behind in math due to COVID-19-related disruptions. However, the crisis also sparked innovation, with tutoring emerging as one of the most effective interventions for accelerating learning. As schools work to bridge the gap, what does it take to re-engage students and make math education more effective?

How can we help students not only catch up but also fall in love with math? That’s the question at the center of today’s episode of DisruptED, where host Ron J. Stefanski speaks with Phyllis Hillwig, the CEO of Eurekii. Hillwig has dedicated her career to reshaping math education, combining rigor, engagement, and measurable impact in her tutoring approach. In this episode, she shares her journey, insights into why students struggle with math, and how her startup is helping bridge the achievement gap.

Key takeaways from the episode…

  • Student engagement is crucial: Eurekii’s approach makes math learning fun and interactive, ensuring that students are excited about the subject rather than intimidated by it.
  • Rigor matters: Challenging students with complex problems fosters deeper learning and builds resilience, a crucial factor in long-term success.
  • Measuring success: Effective tutoring programs require clear, measurable outcomes to demonstrate impact and justify investment in educational interventions.

Phyllis Hillwig is the CEO of Eurekii, where she has spent over five years reshaping math education through engaging, student-first tutoring that emphasizes fun, challenging, and measurable results. With a background spanning educational publishing, business strategy, and K-12 learning, she has led initiatives to enhance student achievement through innovative teaching methods. Previously, she held leadership roles at organizations like BridgeEdU, Wisewire, and Words & Numbers, driving impactful educational programs and strategic growth in the industry.

Article written by MarketScale.

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