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Rachel Stack

Rachel serves as Great Minds' Chief Academic Officer. She leads a team of teacher–writers who craft coherent, knowledge-rich content. Rachel joined Great Minds in 2015 after serving as vice president, Literacy Content and Instruction, for Scholastic Education. She has more than decade of experience as a teacher. Rachel began her career teaching third and eighth grade in New York City. She then taught high school world and American literature in Pittsburgh. Rachel received a bachelor’s degree in English literature from Vassar College as well as a master’s degree in secondary education from Hunter College, City University of New York.

Rachel Stack

Arts & Letters + Really Great Reading Approved in Utah

Contact: Nancy Zuckerbrod, nancy.zuckerbrod@greatminds.org Phone: 202-499-6796 December 18, 2025 —The Utah State Board of Education has approved a...

Embedded Professional Learning in Eureka Math²: A Practical Path to Better Outcomes

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Building Confidence and Growth: How Meridian School District Is Elevating Math Learning with Eureka Math²

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Response to Intervention with Eureka Math² California

Equitable and engaging math instruction is at the heart of the California Mathematics Framework and Eureka Math2 California. Response to Intervention...

Setting the Pace in California Classrooms

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