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Math Identity and Growth Mindset in Middle School
Thursday, February 26, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST
Presented by Dr. Steven Shadel, Former Educator, Current Senior Director, Senior National Content Specialist, Great Minds
Sponsored by Great Minds
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How students see themselves as mathematicians directly impacts their engagement and achievements in their math classrooms.
In this edWebinar, we explore:
- The concept of math identity—what it is, why it is important, and how to promote a positive math identity for middle school students
- How students view mathematical contexts, and how those perceptions influence participation and engagement
- Actionable strategies for fostering a growth mindset, empowering students to take risks, embrace productive struggle, and build confidence in mathematics
Educators are able to take action and apply their learning to their classrooms to strengthen students’ math identities and create more inclusive, motivating math classrooms. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle school teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.
About the Presenter
Dr. Steven Shadel is the Senior National Content Specialist at Great Minds. He formerly served as Chief Knowledge Officer for Mathematics and Director of the Great Minds Schools initiative, partnering with districts to transform instructional practice and establish model schools. His leadership in curriculum design, implementation strategy, and educator support has helped position Great Minds as a national thought leader in mathematics instruction. Dr. Shadel serves on the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Board and previously chaired the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics. He holds a doctorate in educational leadership from Concordia University and brings nearly two decades of experience—as a classroom teacher, school leader, and district executive—dedicated to advancing equitable, high‑quality math learning in classrooms across the country.
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Great Minds PBC is a public benefit corporation founded on the belief that education should be rich in knowledge and accessible to every child. In literacy, Great Minds® has developed Arts & Letters® and Wit & Wisdom®, core English language arts programs anchored by award-winning books and authentic texts that build knowledge on engaging topics in grade levels K–8. Great Minds also has developed Geodes® books for emerging and developing readers in grade levels K–3. Geodes are published by Great Minds PBC and can be used with any reading foundations program. Geodes was originally created in association with Wilson Language Training. Great Minds also is the publisher of Eureka Math®, Eureka Math2®, and PhD Science®.
