Associate Professor Paul Hernandez-Martinez from Swinburne University of Technology in Australia is excited to announce this year’s international Mathstory Competition. 

The competition invites all undergraduate students, from any discipline, and school students in their final two years of pre-university education (senior secondary school, or high school), anywhere in the world, to create a short (3-4 min) digital story that connects a mathematical idea to the real world. It invites students to be creative, develop their curiosity and have fun with mathematics. Creating a story that is relevant to the real world helps develop their ability to communicate mathematical ideas in engaging ways, fosters storytelling and digital literacy, and gives them a chance to showcase their work internationally and be part of a global community. 

All details about the competition can be found in our website: https://mathstory.org The deadline for submissions this year is Sunday, November 23rd, 2025. 

The Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE) recently released a new joint position statement on Evidence-Based Math Instruction. Some of its key messages include: 

• Evidence-based math instruction requires more than procedural drills. 

• Teaching math is fundamentally different from teaching reading. 

• Explicit instruction has value, but it is only one tool among many that effective teachers use.  

The joint position is in collaboration with the Association of State Supervisors of Mathematics (ASSM), The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM), UT Austin Dana Center, and The National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).  

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The American Institutes of Research (AIR) is partnering with the Modern Classrooms Project (MCP) to study an innovative program designed to improve math outcomes through curriculum-embedded, competency-based instruction.

They are looking for district partners that use Illustrative Mathematics® or Eureka Math-Squared® in grades 4-8 .

The free program includes:

• 20 hours of virtual synchronous summer training, curricular-aligned resources, six coaching calls, and two site visits during school year 2026 – 2027
• The project will also provide six optional district workshops.
• Ongoing coaching to support use of the materials and instructional approach during the year.

If you would like to learn more, contact the team at mcmp@air.org.

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We’re thrilled to partner with the team behind Counted Out—a powerful new film about math as a language for reason, a foundation for truth, and a tool for democracy.

Math isn’t just a subject—it’s how we make sense of the world.
It shapes our choices, our futures, and our ability to fully participate in society. But for too long, too many have been left out of the equation.

We’re changing that—and you’re invited to be part of the movement.

Virtual Screening: Thursday, August 14 | 5 PM PT
Tickets: $15
👉RSVP and watch the trailer here

Counted Out has already sparked critical conversations in 600+ communities worldwide—from SXSW EDU to the Black Archives in Miami.

Now, we’re building on that momentum as a new school year begins and key elections approach nationwide. Whether you’re an educator, parent, or advocate, this is your chance to get inspired and consider bringing the film to your community this fall.

Join us from your living room, backyard, or wherever you gather best—with family, popcorn, or a few friends who love a good conversation. Let’s make it a night that counts!

Save the Date!

The 4th Annual Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) Conference will take place in New Haven, CT, on June 29–30, 2026.

Hosted by Partners for Educational Leadership, this conference will bring together educators to collaborate, learn, and share strategies for fostering deeper thinking in classrooms.

Stay up to date on all conference details by joining the mailing list.

FREE REC Robotics and Drone Educator Summer Institute – July 7–11, 2025!

Join us for a FREE, hands-on training week at Masuk High School in Monroe, CT!
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM daily
🥪 Food provided (light breakfast & lunch)
💸 Stipends available for active coaches & mentors

Designed for K–12 educators and volunteers involved in VEX IQ, VEX V5, and Aerial Drone Competitions, this institute offers:
✅ Practical training in coding, building & engineering notebooks
✅ Event hosting experience & competition teardown
✅ Workshops on fundraising, curriculum integration & more
✅ Networking with robotics leaders across Connecticut

Link to registration: https://cteea.org/event-6169862

Hello Math Educators,

We are excited to announce the new schedule for this upcoming spring. Attached below is a flyer with dates and sessions. Our first session is Counted Out: Algorithms and Biases hosted by MTC4SJ. Here is a link to Register. It will take place virtually on Tuesday, March 11th, 6:30-8:00pm. (Link is provided after registration.)

Hartford Athletic – CT’s professional men’s soccer team – will be, for the first time ever, offering their STEM & Soccer Education Day on two dates in 2025: Tues May 6 & Tues May 20! STEM & Soccer Education Day is an engaging field trip opportunity at Trinity Health Stadium in Hartford, running from 9:30am – 1:00pm on each date. The event features student projects and displays from corporate & community partners, and a Hartford Athletic Exhibition Match for students to enjoy! All students and educators in attendance receive a STEM & Soccer Education Day Workbook which highlights STEM in Soccer via data, questions & interviews. More information can be found here and information on logistics can be found here. Interested in attending? Fill out the STEM Day Expressions of Interest Form by February 28, 2025! If you have any questions, feel free to email or call Jessie Oram: joram@hartfordathletic.com / 860-945-4207.