Inspiring Educators to Transform Math Classrooms in Just 30 Minutes

30-Minute Culturally Responsive Math Webinars

Inspire meaningful change in your math classroom with this ongoing series of quick, focused webinars designed to help you integrate culturally responsive teaching practices. 

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What Teachers Say about the Hope Wheel

— Grace Walsh
Simple yet powerful! A fantastic grabber to use with students and colleagues! I see students wanting to add actions to this Hope Wheel during the year. Thank you for this!

— Ayanna
I had not seen the Hope Wheel...and it's just stunning -- both in its elegance and also its instructional implications.

— Jenna

Workshop Sessions

Oct 15

Immersing Into Human Mathematical Worlds: Exploring Foundations for Impactful Culturally Responsive Teaching Practice
In this session, we will explore the foundational principles of culturally responsive mathematics teaching by immersing ourselves in mathematical worlds that emerge from personal, community, and cultural contexts. We will challenge traditional narratives in teaching high school math, examining how disconnected teaching can leave students feeling alienated. 

Oct 29

Transforming Engagement through Culturally Relevant Tasks and Lesson Structures 
Teachers will explore how to transform everyday math tasks and lessons to be more culturally relevant and engaging. Using real-world examples and a practical rubric, participants will learn strategies to adapt their current tasks and lessons to reflect the diverse backgrounds of their students, promoting deeper understanding and inclusivity.
Dec 10

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.
Dec 17

Refining Critical Math Conversations, Opportunities, and Critical Agency
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.
  Community Meeting and Check In - NOVEMBER 12

This module provides personalized coaching in small groups (pods of 4 teachers), focusing on applying workshop content to classroom practices. The first module will guide teachers through reflections and adaptations based on their unique classroom contexts.
  Community Meeting and Check In - NOVEMBER 19

This module provides personalized coaching in small groups (pods of 4 teachers), focusing on applying workshop content to classroom practices. The first module will guide teachers through reflections and adaptations based on their unique classroom contexts.

Dr. Lou

Dr. Lou Matthews is a visionary leader in mathematics education, dedicated to promoting culturally responsive teaching practices. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Lou has been a passionate advocate for educational equity and excellence. His unique approach blends the best of math reform with deep application of humanizing and culturally focused mathematics practice.  As the founder of the Inspire Institute for Culturally Responsive Mathematics Teaching, Dr. Lou empowers educators to transform their teaching practices and foster inclusive learning environments.
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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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