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Culturally 
Responsive  Mathematics Teaching

an extraordinary community-affirming platform for practice, coaching and leadership!

Transforming Practice for Culturally Responsive Mathematics Teaching  and Leadership Series

  
Immersing into Mathematical Worlds with Culture and Curriculum: Aligning Intentions and Planning
Educators explore their own mathematical worlds and the worlds of community. Participants consider key notions for culturally responsive math teaching and learning and ways to generate  aligned curriculum goals for curriculum impact.
  
Adapting, Building and Refining Culturally Relevant Tasks and Lessons
This workshop will help educators enhance culturally responsive mathematics teaching by transforming tasks and lesson structures to be contextually relevant and culturally connected.
  
Building Student Mathematical Thinking through Cultural and Community Inquiry
Focusing on optimizing teaching curriculum, this workshop will emphasize building mathematical understanding with cultural competency and student agency. Attendees will learn about The 4 We's model and teacher moves to support student engagement through cultural and mathematical inquiry.
  
Refining Critical Math Conversations, Opportunities, and Critical Agency
In the focus on culturally responsive teaching, educators will adapt teaching based on student and community needs. Fostering critical agency involves a three-prong approach: reflect, respond, and reach, enabling students to address community issues through math learning.

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Who We Are

Empowered Learning,
Inspiring Practices,
Thriving Communities

A premier learning platform dedicated to empowering mathematics educators with culturally responsive teaching practices!

Vision

We aspire to be the premier learning platform for teachers, coaches, and leaders, implementing culturally responsive mathematics teaching to impact student engagement and success.

Mission

We provide high-quality online education for  professionals practicing culturally responsive teaching around the world

Team

We are growing a team with extensive experience in mathematics and culturally responsive teaching, research, leadership and coaching. 
Our Community

We are growing a transformative learning community

As a learner, you’ll benefit from our online courses training

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Change the way curriculum impacts and engages math teaching and learning!

With practical insights, real-world examples, and hands-on experience, this series is perfect for anyone who wants to take their skills to the next level. Seats are limited, so register your seat today!

Join Dr. Lou Matthews for this workshop series, and explore how to transform your teaching practices to create meaningful, culturally responsive learning experiences. Teachers and coaches welcome!
  September 12
Immersing and Aligning Curriculum Intentions with Culturally Responsive Teaching Principles and the Hope Wheel
  September 19
Transforming Math Engagement through Culturally Relevant Tasks and Lesson Structures 
  October 3
Building Student Mathematical Thinking through Cultural and Community Inquiry
  October 17
Refining Critical Math Conversations, Opportunities, and Critical Agency

Lou Matthews

Founder at InspireMath | Math + AI | Authentic strategy, tools, teaching and community | White House 2024 'YOU Belong in STEM' Speaker | 💥Hope Wheel ©
About The Organizer
A thought leader in culturally responsive mathematics education, dedicated to transforming teaching practices to be more inclusive and impactful. With years of experience advocating for educational equity, Dr. Matthews brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to every workshop, ensuring that educators leave empowered to make a difference in their classrooms.
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Why This Series Matters

Educators deserve time and support to create powerful learning experiences where students and their communities play a central role in math learning. This series offers you the tools and insights to make that potential a reality. In each workshop of this course series, you’ll not only have a deeper understanding of culturally responsive teaching practices, but you’ll also be equipped with actionable strategies to transform your classroom into a space of powerful, culturally connected learning.
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Don't just take our word for it! Our previous attendees have transformed their businesses and created successful online courses after attending our webinar.
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