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Make Every Math Skill Count: Insights for Education Leaders
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Presented by Dr. Gene Kerns, Chief Academic Officer, Renaissance; and Michelle Stie, Vice President of Program Design & Innovation, National Math and Science Initiative
Sponsored by Renaissance
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Math is a “ruthlessly cumulative” subject, and missing even a single critical skill can greatly impact students’ future learning. How does the cumulative nature of mathematics impact instruction? And how can leaders help their teams to fully understand the progression of skills across grade levels—and leverage this knowledge in the classroom?
Join this edWebinar for the answers, as experts from Renaissance and the National Math and Science Initiative share resources and strategies that leaders can use in the new school year. You understand how best to help your teachers:
- Build greater math confidence and pedagogical expertise
- Prioritize essential skills and address missing prerequisites this fall
- Make grade-level content more meaningful and engaging to students
- Increase motivation by promoting a culture of belonging in math
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 math directors, instructional coaches, interventionists, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.
About the Presenters
Gene Kerns, Ed.D., is Chief Academic Officer at Renaissance and a nationally acclaimed speaker on assessment, learning progressions, and educational standards. He is a third-generation educator and a former director of curriculum and instruction. He is also co-author of three books: inFormative Assessment, Unlocking Student Talent, and Literacy Reframed.
Michelle Stie is Vice President of Program Design & Innovation for the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI). She leads NMSI’s professional development program for school leaders and teachers, focusing on improving STEM performance and opportunity in NMSI’s partner districts. Michelle joined NMSI in 2011 after 18 years in classroom and leadership positions.
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