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@drkysr.bsky.social keynote and smaller session really had me thinking about my future goals for a sabbatical from #iteachmath. The last few days of conversations with teachers around the city has really reinvigorated me. Definitely have more to tinker with to make it happen. Details forthcoming.

Full thread worth a read.

OTD [19 Jan 2018]: I learned about the 31 page PDF, for Black History Month, to be released as a part of the Feb issue of Notices of the AMS

Even as instability has reared its head in various ways during these 8 years, the *link* itself is still stable!
➡️ www.ams.org/journals/not...

#iTeachMath ♾️

Thanks for this diversion!

Cover of Scientific American special edition for fall/winter 2025. Cover title reads “Ultimate Math”.

My favorite holiday surprise! The title on the cover challenges me in a new way thanks to recent discussions with @dyong.bsky.social through @mathforamerica.bsky.social!

Thank you to all the amazing teachers and Math for America staff who helped make tonight’s event to connect new MfA Master Teachers to the greater MfA community! The rooms were filled with laughter, learning and excitement. What an exciting way to start my latest fellowship. #MfAProud #iteachmath

Getting ready for year 15 in NYC. #ITeachMath

I feel like the questioncan translate to many courses unifying mathematics with the humanities and the sciences.

Well I finally read this one. It’s a relief when someone strings together words that describe many things one has always believed. It’s also something that I have to actively reflect on to improve my own practice (as human + teacher). Hope you are well!

I just lost mine that my one year old very easily took apart, so I would like one of these more difficult ones!

I’m finally getting around to reading some additional works by @dreugeniacheng.bsky.social! Whenever I read something she’s written it lifts me professionally as someone who teaches math.

Exploring Teachers' Lived Experiences with Social Media You are invited to participate in a research project by Danielle Ruehl from Miami University. This study aims to examine how educators engage with social media, focusing on its impact on morale, job s...

Someone I know is doing research on the impact of social media and teaching (she is a teacher, too). So, if you have the time #ITeachMath, please let her know! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

My colleagues’ issues are primarily with the ability of students to self-distract via other websites. I was talking about how I enjoy using Desmos and building my own activities, but grouping students on one device so as to encourage discourse. However, there are some challenges to group work, too.

@eluberoff.bsky.social @desmos.com I am working with some teachers who use the Desmos curriculum and is it possible to make it so that kids cannot navigate elsewhere during a lesson? Or does that require technology on our ends? Also, can you make group work a little better?

Ok, but can we just take care of business? The ‘90s Knicks have left me with some deep anxiety.

I cannot stress enough how much of a Def Con 1 moment this is. Federal judges fear that the President of the United States will stand down security for judges in retaliation for adverse decisions.

This is such a huge story.

All the best pope math jokes ready for tomorrow! #iteachmath

Random Thought: I don’t write fan mail, but occasionally, I think to myself oh so-and-so is a great author, or this person has really inspired me! I just want to send a note. I know I can slide into people’s DMs, or use their website contact form. It’s just not the same as writing a letter though.

Homeland Security Email Tells a US Citizen to 'Immediately' Self-Deport An email sent by the Department of Homeland Security instructs people in the US on a temporary legal status to leave the country. But who the email actually applies to—and who actually received it—is ...

NEW: I confirmed w/ CBP that the email @nicolemicheroni.bsky.social receive telling her to self-deport is real, not a scam. It's also is very weird and likely causing fear and chaos. I spoke w/ Micheroni—a US citizen and immigration attorney—about her experience. www.wired.com/story/homela...

When will people understand that personnel redundancy isn’t inefficiency? It means that when a person needs to be out for any reason, business can continue as usual. Multiple pathways to success if you will. The best #NCAAW teams understand this. Businesses and people need to, too. #MarchMadnesss

Once a year, I am guaranteed to reach out to all my old teammates and reminisce and complain about all things basketball. It last for a whole month and culminates in this weekend. #MarchMadness

This tweet popping up on the screen for the #BirdTaurasi show got me. Want them to commentate every WBB game ever. #FinalFour #MarchMadness #WNBA

I was a little concerned first quarter when they were scoreless and then I watched her hit the first shot. My first thought was the game is over. She’s not going to let them lose.

TIL Kareem Abdul Jabbar collects rugs and made 15837 field goals during his NBA career. #KAJ #basketball also I love the Capital One commercial that he made with Magic and company.

Geno is SICK of the powers that be! #NCAAW #NCAAWBB

Their structure is different, and requires a different approach. In contrast, everything that matches a slope-intercept form or “shape” can be interpreted the same way.

For example, let’s consider y=mx+b a “shape”. Lot’s of equations match this. Like, y=4x-5 or y=⅔ x+7. There are other equations that can make the same line. Like y+5=4x or -2x+3y=21. However, we cannot treat the latter equations the same way to interpret slope and y-intercept.

I’ve started talking about equations and formulas as having different shapes/structures and it feels like something clicked for my Algebra students. #ITeachMath #MathsToday

- I wonder why most people only mentioned numbers, because I feel like math is so much more than just numbers. There’s shapes, lines, and really anything you can think of that connects to math. Math is a part of quite literally anything.

What do you all think? #MathsToday #MTBoS #ITeachMath