Today we recognize Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when news of emancipation finally reached the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It’s a day to reflect on the long journey toward freedom and equality in our nation’s

Introducing Elevation—a bold evolution of what began as Summer Elevation. What started as a seasonal support tool has expanded into a comprehensive, year-round resource for increasing student conceptual understanding in mathematics. Why Elevation stands out: ✅ Complete

Oh number line, how I love thee. 💖 You’ve been there for my students from the very start—cheering them on as they count forward and backward, serving as a visual when comparing numbers, and guiding them through computation with every little hop. As students grow, so do

How often do you look in the mirror? Daily? Once a week? And for what purpose? Are you checking to verify that your lunch isn’t stuck in your teeth? Or maybe your eye is irritated, and you want to take a closer look to see what might be causing the issue? Now imagine the

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Ever heard of Stonehenge and thought, “Cool... but what does that have to do with math?” Turns out—quite a lot. Stonehenge isn’t just a bunch of giant rocks in a circle. It’s actually a carefully designed structure that lines up with the sun during the summer and winter

The term “summer slide” is often used to describe the disruption in learning that can happen over break. As we think ahead to the upcoming school year, we can plan to address summer slide by: ✔️ Rebuilding math confidence with low-floor, high-ceiling tasks ✔️ Revisiting math

𝜏 vs. 𝜋 Tau vs. Pi 6.28 vs. 3.14 Today, these two mathematical constants face off in the ultimate nerdy showdown. For decades, Pi Day has reigned supreme—celebrated with pies, puns, and prestige. But today—June 28—tau steps into the ring. And it’s not just here to play. It’s

We’re excited to be heading back to the CTE Summer Conference in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in two weeks! We can’t wait to talk with CTE and math leaders and teachers about ways to help connect their math lessons to careers. #CTESC25 #CTEforNC #CTEWorks #EdLeadership

July marks the celebration of Disability Pride Month, which began with the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990 by George H.W. Bush. This act legally protects Americans with disabilities from discrimination in many areas of public life, including the

Most people like to know the “why” behind what they're doing—usually before doing it! So why do we seem to forget this when it comes to teaching math? Let’s show students the “why” and make learning engaging, thought-provoking, and most importantly—make it tie into real-world

The Revolutionary War. The War for American Independence. It couldn’t have happened without math literacy. Stay with us now. If the colonists in America had not been able to see the unfair tax practices being imposed by the British—and calculate the economic impact for

🎆 BOOM! Did you know fireworks are powered by MATH? 🎆 From ancient China to modern-day sky shows, math has always been part of the magic. Fireworks were first invented in China over 1,000 years ago—early experimenters discovered that packing saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal

Carpenters, cobblers, blacksmiths, farmers, weavers, seamstresses, coopers, midwives. These were all common trades and skilled professions during Colonial America around the time of the Revolution. Guess what all these paid professions have in common. Hint: it's actually two

Wouldn’t it be nice if hamburgers and buns were packaged in the same quantities? 🍔 How to avoid those leftovers? Invite some friends over to help! If burgers come in packs of 4 and buns come in packs of 6, how many of each do you need to purchase so you have the same number of

Ever wondered how that package you just ordered arrives at your doorstep? A peek behind the scenes might reveal the work of a pick-and-place robot. One of the many jobs these versatile robots do involves retrieving products from automated storage systems and relocating them so

Summer Jobs = Big Opportunities for Teen Growth! Teenagers stepping into summer jobs are gaining more than just a paycheck—they're building real-world skills that set the foundation for future success. But what does it take to excel? Key Skills for Summer Job Success: ✔️ Time

What’s the history of summer break? It’s so kids can go back to their families and help with the farm, right? We were more agrarian in the past, so that seems reasonable. But wait—aren’t you supposed to plant in the spring and harvest in the fall? So why two months off in

It’s the middle of Shark Week! Let’s test your shark knowledge and your geometry knowledge: What's the best angle (going clockwise) to swim at if you see a shark coming straight toward you? A. 60 degrees 🦈 B. 90 degrees 🦈 C. 120 degrees 🦈 D. Don’t move, and maintain eye

Ever look out at your students and wonder if they’re getting it? You’re not alone! Exit tickets are a quick, simple way to assess whether students are “getting it” and determine next steps. In the Elevation Station game Candy Match, students practice matching decimals to