Presented by Katie Blue-Mense, Transitional Kindergarten Teacher, Germantown Elementary School District #60 (IL)
Presented by Cassie Harrelson, Former Educator, Current Education Consultant, ExploreLearning; and Jenna Mercury, Former Educator, Current Education Consultant, ExploreLearning
Moderated by Tonnie Hibbert, Former Educator, Current Senior Solutions Specialist, ExploreLearning
Presented by Dr. Anna Stokke, Professor, Department of Mathematics & Statistics, University of Winnipeg; and Dr. Benjamin G. Solomon, Associate Professor, Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology, School of Education, University at Albany
Student success in Algebra 1 is a key step towards success in advanced mathematics and future academics, but not all students have opportunities to succeed and grow in math. In the edLeader Panel “Creating Paths to Algebra I Success: From Gatekeeper to Gateway,” experts and education leaders from districts that are part of the National Math Improvement Project discussed ways to ensure that all students have a chance to succeed in Algebra 1 and beyond.
Presented by Angela Eckhoff, Ph.D., Professor of Teaching and Learning, Old Dominion University
Moderated by Stephanie Roselli, Executive Editor, Gryphon House, Inc.
Presented by Mona Toncheff, Former Mathematics Specialist, Current Author and Solution Tree Associate
Presented by Dr. Corey Morrison, Director of Mathematics, Chicago Public Schools (IL); Dr. Frances Baez, Chief Academic Officer, Los Angeles Unified School District (CA); Hillary Knudson, Vice President, Whiteboard Advisors; and Dr. Dia Bryant, NMIP Lead Facilitator, Context Matters Strategy Group
To quote 1990’s Teen Talk Barbie, “Math class is tough!” Students have struggled with math anxiety for years, which, in many cases, has impeded their learning. Fortunately, over the past decade, there has been a huge growth in the tools available to help with that anxiety.
Presented by Chelsea Staton, Former Elementary Math Educator, Current Education Partnerships Manager, MIND Education; and Ki Karou, Senior Director of Product, Content, MIND Education
Presented by Paul Cholmsky, Researcher, Author, and Former VP of R&D, ExploreLearning; Tonnie Hibbert, Former STEM Educator, Current Senior Solutions Specialist, ExploreLearning; and Dr. Faith Peddie, Former Professor, Current Researcher and Developer, ExploreLearning