Best Practices for Remote Learning

The world can be an unpredictable place. We’ve all experienced that recently. And one of the hardest adjustments many of us have...


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Tags: distance learning, "remote learning", student confidence

Black History Month Hero: Katherine Johnson

February is recognized across the US as Black History Month. In keeping with this tradition we like to look back on great...


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Tags: science, math, STEM careers

STEMscopes Celebrates the Achievements of Hispanic STEM Pioneers

September 15th through October 15th marks National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time of year where we honor the achievements,...


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Tags: mathematical reasoning, productive struggle, math

Introducing Students to the Future of Coding

The world as we know it is changing every day. With emerging technology shifting more and more toward the digital sphere,...


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Tags: summer break activities, real world connection, coding,

With new innovations emerging daily, technology seems to be evolving at the speed of light, and increasingly jobs require that we...


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Tags: summer break activities, real world connection, equity,

3 Easy Steps to Making Math a Daily Routine at Home

We all know that very familiar adage, practice makes perfect—or as my third-grade teacher liked to say, practice makes permanent....


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Tags: math, distance learning, at-home

Math Chats, Going Beyond the Answer

BRIDGING THE STUDENT GAP BETWEEN THE PROBLEM AND THE SOLUTION 

As teachers, it is easy for us to get caught up in the solution to...


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Tags: math, math chats

5 Fun and Educational Ways to Celebrate Pi Day

Yes, we all know that Pi Day on March 14th is a fun excuse to eat one of the best desserts ever, but it’s also a great time to...


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Tags: math