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Connecting Math & Literacy: Get Students Reading, Writing, & Speaking in Math Class
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST
Presented by Alex Kajitani, National Teacher of the Year Finalist and Best-Selling Author; and Nina Dixon-Mauricia, Senior Director, Digital Implementation, CORE Learning
Moderated by Kristie Shelley, Chief Product Officer, CORE Learning
Sponsored by CORE Learning
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Speaking, reading, and writing have become essential in math class. For Multilingual Learners, these skills help build understanding and keep them engaged with complex concepts. Join Alex Kajitani and Nina Dixon-Mauricia for a hands-on session focused on practical instructional practices that support students in thinking, talking, and writing their way to math success. Together, we explore:
- Making math relevant and personal: Inspire students to discuss math in ways that connect to their lives and communities
- Building confident communicators: Help students use writing and discussion to explain, argue, and justify their mathematical thinking
- Approaching word problems with confidence: Teach perseverance and problem solving in ways that feel approachable and rewarding
- Creating joy in the math classroom: Simple, engaging activities to make math exciting and strengthen teacher-student connections
This session provides you with tools you can use right away to make math meaningful for all learners. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.
This edWebinar is part of Math for Every Learner Week.
About the Presenters
Alex Kajitani is the 2009 California Teacher of the Year and a top-four Finalist for National Teacher of the Year. He is the author of several books, including Owning It, which was named Recommended Reading by the U.S. Department of Education. He also has a new book out for new teachers, titled You’re a Teacher Now! What’s Next? and it’s getting rave reviews. Alex is known around the world as “The Rappin’ Mathematician,” has a popular TED Talk, and was honored at The White House. He was also featured on The CBS Evening News, where Katie Couric exclaimed, “I LOVE that guy!” (and you will too!). For more info, visit AlexKajitani.com.
Nina Dixon-Mauricia is the Senior Director of Digital Implementation at CORE, where she oversees the implementation of professional learning programs that translate research into actionable practices for educators. With over 25 years of experience, including 15 years of classroom teaching in predominantly Title I schools, she has built a reputation for guiding schools and educators toward impactful and sustainable improvements.
Before joining CORE, Nina served as a principal and vice principal in the San Diego Unified School District, where she led transformative initiatives such as overseeing a $10M federal STEAM grant and managing large-scale school modernization projects. Her leadership demonstrates a steadfast commitment to equipping educators with the tools and support they need to drive meaningful and lasting change. In addition to her work at CORE, Nina co-founded The Principals Trust, a podcast and leadership initiative amplifying the voices and experiences of women in education. All of her work centers on empowering educators to build stronger classrooms, schools, and communities.
About the Moderator
As Chief Product Officer, Kristie Shelley leads, develops, and implements the strategic vision for CORE’s digital products, leveraging over two decades of experience in the publishing and edtech sectors. Her expertise centers on seamlessly integrating cutting-edge tools and technology into product development and practical application, ensuring CORE remains at the innovation forefront. Previously, Kristie developed products for Multilingual Learners at Lexia and Lingual Learning, a company she co-founded and later sold to Rosetta Stone. She also held multiple roles at MHE before this entrepreneurial venture.
Kristie’s educational journey began as a third-grade teacher in California, providing her with invaluable firsthand experience and a profound appreciation for transformative learning. Her deep passion for empowering learners and educators motivates her to continuously push boundaries and innovate. She holds a B.A. in education from San Diego State University and a Master of Education in curriculum and instructional design from the University of Phoenix.
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