This month's issue of #MTLTPK12 includes an article describing a teacher reflection tool designed to help K–5 educators foster equitable participation & a sense of belonging for all students in mathematics discussions. @nctm.org pubs.nctm.org/view/journal... #MTBoS #iteachmath #T2T #math #mathed

Are you looking for ways to celebrate Pi Day with your students? 🥧 Look no further! We have a great collection of 'Problems of the Week' resources you can start using in the classroom today: nctm.link/8wND7 #PiDay #mathteachers #maths #iteachmath

How often do we hear: “These students don’t want to learn.” In this workshop featuring James O'Neal, you will explore how classroom cultures of Praise, Belonging, Competence, and Autonomy can reignite student motivation and participation. 🔒Exclusively for NCTM Members. Sign up: nctm.link/BAbqK

NEWS: We are pleased to announce our partnership with the Technology Student Association (TSA) to co-sponsor the 2027 Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science (TEAMS) competition. Read more: nctm.link/fqX6k

⏰One week left to submit your proposal for the 2026 Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics! Find proposal requirements, session strands, and more here: nctm.link/ncte-nctm2026

How can you extend this pattern? How might you describe the structure? Use this Illuminations lesson for Grades 9-12 to explore recursive and exponential patterns: nctm.link/gyIjB

NEWS: We are pleased to announce a new collaboration with Teachers College Press (TCP) at Teachers College, Columbia University. Read about the collaboration: nctm.link/I2czU

Another special issue! 💛 You shared so many tasks and practices for building a sense of belonging in mathematics and in the math community that we couldn’t fit them all into one issue. Happy reading: nctm.link/sVeIQ

"While high-quality instructional materials can provide structure, alignment, and consistency, they should not replace professional judgment. A preplanned curriculum is a tool—not a script to be performed word for word." Read NCTM President @latrendak.bsky.social's full message: nctm.link/MbEVy

TONIGHT: Join our interactive webinar on strengthening your instruction through AI-Empowered stimulation 👉nctm.link/9OTmm Participants will engage in hands-on practice using a generative AI–simulated instructional interaction designed to support both preservice and in-service educators.

➗ Does the equals sign mean “the answer is”… or “is the same as”? TONIGHT: Join the MTLT Teacher Talk as we explore a legacy article that challenges a common misconception in elementary #mathematics. Free and open to all! Sign up: nctm.link/A2rKA

Looking for a meaningful way to inspire your students? Powerful Mathematicians Who Changed the World From A to Z introduces 26 mathematicians who changed the world through creativity, courage, and determination. 🗺️🌏 Bring these powerful stories into your classroom today: nctm.link/AtoZ

Spark early math thinking with puzzles that help Your PK-2 students spot patterns and make connections! 🧩 Try out this illuminations lesson: nctm.link/oOHDm

Meet the Keynote Speakers for #NCTMNOLA26 🔥 Julia Aguirre and Maria Zavala will introduce Culturally Responsive Mathematics Teaching, sharing stories and examples of doing math that matters for your students, yourself, and your community. Join us: nctm.link/VJwIq

The NCTM 2026 Board of Directors election is now open! If you are eligible to vote, be on the lookout for an email from [email protected] or a postcard to vote! View all candidate information here: nctm.link/vote

What if math felt more like a festival than a lesson? Hope College educators reinvented #math nights with low-floor, high-ceiling tasks & movement-based puzzles. The impact: ✅ 77.9% of students would attend again ✅ Caregivers reported a mindset shift Read more: nctm.link/RmwDj

👀🔎Are you looking for funding to support your work in #math education? Join us for a live webinar where you can chat with the MET Board about available grant opportunities, get insider tips on proposal requirements, and ask questions. Sign up today: nctm.link/C5iaI

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#NCTMINDY26 has officially come to a close 👏 Thank you to our incredible program committee for making this year’s conference such a success! If you joined us, we’d love to hear your biggest takeaway from the experience 👇

Strengthen spatial reasoning with this Illuminations task for middle school students! 🧊 This task invites students to explore polyhedra by comparing 3D block figures from multiple perspectives. Challenge learners to visualize, justify, and connect representations! 👉nctm.link/bAt4h

So proud of @cfless.bsky.social who was chosen to speak at @nctm.org’s Leasership Summit. #rockstar

#NCTMINDY26 attendees exchanging lessons during the Lesson Sharing Lunch! Be on the lookout for this networking activity at future NCTM events!

📢The Call for Proposals for the 2026 Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics is now open! Find proposal requirements, session strands, and more here: nctm.link/ncte-nctm2026

The #NCTMINDY26 Exhibit Hall is open today (9:00 AM-6:00 PM) and tomorrow (9:00 AM-2:00 PM)! Shop the latest publications in NCTM Central, secure the official meeting pin, and much more!

Have you spotted the exclusive #NCTMINDY26 pin? Stop by NCTM Central in the Exhibit Hall to pick one up!

"The future of mathematics education will not be decided in policy documents or frameworks alone, but in the daily instructional decisions teachers make and the systems that shape those decisions." - @robertqberry.bsky.social 📸: #NCTMINDY26 Opening Session Panel

👀Behind-the-scenes setup at #NCTMINDY26! Are you attending? Drop a 👋 in the comments!

Counting down the days! #iTeachMath

⏰TODAY: Join us for a JRME Talk! Using student grade data, this talk will examine patterns in achievement across the calculus sequence and how those patterns connect to students’ decisions to continue in STEM. 🔗 Free and open to all: nctm.link/iTfPz

"To promote mathematical literacy for all students, we must shift from the mindset of 'Can you do math?' to 'Can you use mathematics to understand, question, and shape the world?'" Read NCTM President @latrendak.bsky.social's full message here: nctm.link/8IaRK

The latest issue of MTLT is out now! 🧩 🔒NCTM Members can access here: nctm.link/q7N45

🧠 What if just 10 minutes could transform how students think about #math? Join TONIGHT's MTLT Teacher Talk on Number Talks: Gateway to Sense Making and explore how brief conversations spark deep understanding. Free and open to all! 👉 nctm.link/kq06T

Over the weekend, our Content and Learning Advisory Committee (CLAC) met. We're excited for fresh new ideas to shape the future of mathematics education!

🏆 ICYMI: We are hosting an interactive webinar on the NCTM Lifetime Achievement Award! If you're curious about the award but not sure where to begin, plan to join us and learn more about the award and nomination process. Free and open to all: nctm.link/0z7qv

Our position statement on preparing math teachers to support students with learning disabilities is out now: nctm.link/iqbri

Introducing the NCTM 2026 Board of Directors election candidates! Voting opens on February 18. To ensure that you are eligible to vote, make sure your email address is up to date and your membership is current as of January 23. View candidate info here: nctm.link/vote

Don’t miss this esteemed panel of experts at the #NCTMINDY26 Opening Session! This dynamic conversation will explore the current landscape of mathematics education and how we can better connect research and practice in the classroom and beyond. Join us: nctm.link/indy26rates

🏆 Curious about the NCTM Lifetime Achievement Award but not sure where to begin? Join us for an interactive webinar on February 9 to learn more about the award and the nomination process! Free and open to all: nctm.link/0z7qv

Can you solve a set of number clues to reveal a hidden picture? 🧠💙 Use this brainteaser to challenge your middle school students’ number sense! Students will color the correct numbers on a hundreds chart and watch a special shape emerge as they sort through the clues: nctm.link/lrn4i

Bring the 'joie de vivre' of New Orleans to your teaching at the NCTM 2026 Spring Conference, March 16–18! ☑️ Meet and collaborate with passionate educators ☑️ Spark new ideas and inspiration ☑️ Discover innovative approaches for student success Register today at nctm.link/nola2026

The latest issue of MTLT is out now! 🩵 🔒Exclusive to NCTM members. Start reading: nctm.link/hryNY

"As we welcome the New Year, themes of gratitude, reflection, and celebration come to mind." This month, NCTM President @latrendak.bsky.social reflects on the last year and looks ahead to 2026: nctm.link/RkgJi

⏰Starting next week! Join us for the new book study on Teaching Mathematics Through Problem Solving! First guest speaker: Mike Flynn Sign up here: nctm.link/fhQ4W

⏰TONIGHT! Join us for the next MTLT Teacher Talk as we dig into a thought-provoking legacy article that challenges how we respond to one of the most common student questions in #math classrooms: “When am I ever going to use this?” Open to all! Sign up here: nctm.link/E7WSj

Start the New Year with a fun #math challenge! 🎉🧊 Break the ice with your students using the 2026 Year Game. How many expressions can you and your students create from the numbers 1 to 100—using only the digits in 2026? Try it now: nctm.link/LvN1e

Join the authors of Math Trajectories for Young Learners as they share video clips of children, show how assessment protocols reveal mathematical strengths, and discuss how these insights guide intentional next steps in instruction. Open to all! Sign up: nctm.link/91sX2

In this month's Front & Center article, authors introduce a powerful Beliefs Q-sort activity that helps teachers surface, examine, and discuss their beliefs about equitable mathematics instruction. 🔒NCTM Members can access here: nctm.link/QglFp

ICYMI: Join us to learn how structured, intentional interventions, grounded in number learning progressions, can help students build the skills they need to thrive with grade-level content. 🔒Exclusive to NCTM members: nctm.link/evkQg

The latest issue of MTLT is out now! 🏞️ Happy reading: nctm.link/Xhfx4

Early-bird pricing for the NCTM 2026 Spring Conference, February 11-13 in Indianapolis ends tonight at 11:59 PM PT! 👉 nctm.link/indy2026 ☑️ Connect with fellow educators and share ideas ☑️ Find fresh inspiration ☑️ Explore innovative ways to support your students