Math
6 Books Math Educators Should Read in 2024
I asked several math teachers to share some of their favorite math education books they read over the past year. They provided many great book selections, and I highly recommend them for educators...
educational equity
Embrace “Uncomfortability” in Support of Marginalized Students
It can be overwhelming to keep track of the seemingly daily acts of injustice that affect our education system, and it’s just as hard to know how to address these issues. Banned book lists populate...
Math
It Is Not Taboo to Use Calculators in Math Class
As I continue to investigate what it truly means to be a “math person,” I’m reflecting on my experiences with math. I’m not alone in growing up during a time when mental math was the gold standard...
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy
The Key to Academic Success: Culturally Affirming Classrooms
My family and I visited the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum in Accra during my recent trip to Ghana. At the Mausoleum, I came across the outdoor Black Star exhibit that displays one of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s...
Teaching
Beyond the Basics: 3 Key Yet Uncommon Tasks for Back-to-School Prep
Preparing for a brand new school year is exciting and stressful for teachers! So many tasks to complete in such a limited amount of time. From attending back-to-school professional development...
Math
5 Math Enrichment Games to Use in Your Classroom This Year
A new school year is quickly approaching, which means that many math teachers are brainstorming innovative ways to enhance the learning experience for their math learners this coming school year....