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This year's ATMNE Conference will now be in a virtual format. Additional details will be released soon!

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Math Teachers' Circles

Math Teachers' Circle for Social Justice is a professional development group that was established to support math teaching for social justice in Connecticut. MTC4SJ is part of the national Math Teachers' Circle network. The goal is to provide a platform for math teachers to engage in problem solving that displays the power of mathematics in promoting critical conversations.

If you or your colleagues are interested, please visit the MTC4SJ website and fill out

the registration and interest form.

UPCOMING ONLINE MTC4SJ WORKSHOP #1:

Date/Time: Tuesday, September 21; 6:30-8:00pm EST

Location: via Zoom, link sent morning of workshop if registered

REGISTRATION LINK

Presenters: Kaitlyn Seeto, Toby Way, Megan Staples; UConn

Description: Did you know that Connecticut distributes $2 billion annually towards Connecticut schools? They use a formula for distribution called the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) Formula. As with any use of resources that gives different amounts to different constituents, a key question math can help us think about is: Is this fair? There are multiple factors accounted for in the formula. Are there more factors that should be considered? Are different weights appropriate? Such questions help us explore CT’s current policies and reflect on school funding.

*MTC 4 Social Justice Leadership Team*

Kyle Evans, Trinity College

Scott Kapralos, CREC

Gina Rivera, Bristol Public Schools

Megan Staples, UConn

Grants are available for teachers

We are accepting applications for $500 teaching grants and $250 professional development grants to be awarded during the 2021-2022 school year.

YOU could be a recipient to help your class and contribute to the math community!

Follow the GRANTS link above to find out about these exciting opportunities.

WE WANT TO SUPPORT YOU - SIMPLY APPLY FOR A GRANT!

TEACHING GRANTS PD GRANTS

Schooling from Home Resources

With the COVID-19 pandemic and schooling from home requirements, there are MANY resources available. Here are some sites for finding additional tools for your online adventure:

Connecticut State Department of Education Resources

Connecticut Core Standards Math Resources

Companies Offering FREE Resources/Subscriptions during School Closings

Google for Education Resources

NCTM: Free Resources for Teaching Math Online

NCTM's 100 Days of Professional Learning (Webinars)

News

STEM Student Opportunity

09/24/2021 10:16 AM • Anonymous

Lots of Opportunities

09/13/2021 9:42 AM • Anonymous

Planning Student-Centered Math Lessons

09/13/2021 9:42 AM • Anonymous

Announcing 2021-22 Schedule and Workshop

09/09/2021 11:38 AM • Anonymous

Social and Emotional Learning and Math

08/16/2021 6:29 PM • Anonymous

PAEMST

Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest honor bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12 mathematics and science (including computer science) teaching. Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education.

Anyone - principals, teachers, parents, students, or members of the general public - may nominate exceptional mathematics or science teachers, who are teaching in grades K-6 for the current school year. Teachers may also apply directly at paemst.org. This site has more information about when nominations are open, and which grade levels are included for the current school year. For 2021-2022, the nomination/application period begins August 1, 2021, and applications must be completed by February 6, 2022.

For additional information, please contact Sue Palma and Stacie Broden, the State PAEMST State Co-Coordinators, at atomicmathpaemst@gmail.com.

Congratulations

2017 – 7-12 Awardee – Peter Shanazu – Fairfield Warde High School – Fairfield

2018 – K – 6 Awardee – Kimberly Moran – Rogers Park Middle School – Danbury

2019 – 7 -12 Awardee – Stephanie Quarato – Jared Elliot Middle School – Clinton

The 2020 K-6 Awardee has not yet been announced, but the state finalists are:

Mallory Gorry – Peck Place School, Orange

Katherine Mauro – Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown

The 2021 grades 7-12 Awardee has not yet been announced, but the state finalists are:

Barbara Budaj – Capital Prep Magnet School, Hartford

Christopher Kerr – Newington High School, Newington

Merryl Polak – Scotts Ridge Middle School, Ridgefield

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Mathematics Homepage

Use this link to access updated resources, forms, and contact information from the State Department of Education.

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and we are here to support students and teachers in our state!

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We are an affiliate of NCSM, the premiere mathematics education leadership organization.

The ATOMIC Mission is to ensure that every Connecticut student receives world-class education in mathematics by providing vision, leadership and support to the K-16 mathematics community and by providing every teacher of mathematics the opportunity to grow professionally.