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Kelly attended EALA's energetic CofA. In an energetic 36-hour “dolphin tank," groups coalesced, created and pitched work to support all learners. An inspirational reminder that people are still dedicated education for all. https://educatingalllearners.org/community-of-action @terc-stem.bsky.social

Session 3 of our Speaker Series is 7-8 EST on 2/4/26. Hear @jennalaib.bsky.social on how data gathered from students can inform responsive instruction that builds on their strengths, addresses their needs & creates meaningful math learning for all. Register: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/HKaippJ

We’re excited to share that Michael Cassidy, TERC Sr Researcher, has been selected as a 2026 EDSAFE AI Catalyst Fellow! He will collaborate with peers to contribute to work that ensures AI technology in education benefits all learners, work that strongly aligns with TERC. tinyurl.com/6rkk5tba

New Zine from TERC—A Perilous Path Through Physics. Creator Sophie Wang illustrates key themes from Dr. Maria Ong’s landmark research in The Double Bind in Physics Education. Metaphor and narrative show the obstacles, supports, and strategies women of color navigate in physics. tinyurl.com/496kr86n

Ep 8 features Marcus Deja, Math Learning Consultant at Kent ISD in Michigan. 🔹 Start broad, then get more precise process 🔹 Why teachers should treat AI as a partner for idea generation 🔹 Better tasks + productive struggle + skilled facilitation = students do the thinking youtu.be/pYsUI5tHvr0

ND in STEM's Kelly Paulson returns to the Educating All Learner's Alliance Community of Action to consider the shared challenges affecting students with disabilities or learning differences. https://educatingalllearners.org/community-of-action/

New blog! Annie Sussman shares examples of how listening to students can inform more responsive instruction. Read the blog to learn more. www.terc.edu/mathequityfo...

TERC is proud to co-sponsor the Boston screening of Harm in the Water. The award-winning documentary examines the devastating impact of industrial water pollution on Black communities along the Mississippi River. 2/5/26 at 6p.m. Modern Theatre, Suffolk University Free! register: tinyurl.com/y5ssmra8

Look what we're watching! Code in Motion by SPARKS is increasing access to computer science education. Community Coaches are learning block coding in Scratch to bring CT to afterschool programs in LA.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnf54iZ-a-w @terc-stem.bsky.social

NEW BLOG: Finding out and "acknowledging what students understand & using that information to provide targeted feedback & responsive instruction not only promotes learning but also sends a powerful message to students that everyone is a math thinker, sense-maker and problem-solver."

"This is why I return again and again to interviews: they help me see growth that scores alone cannot capture, and guide me towards the thinking students are ready to build next."

Don't forget! The Math Forum's first Listening Session is today from 3:00–3:30 PM EST! It's not too late to join in and learn about the Student and Teacher Reflection Tools. www.terc.edu/mathequityfo...

ND in STEM will participate in EALA's Community of Action. https://educatingalllearners.org/community-of-action/ In 2025, EALA funded our team to train afterschool Community Coaches in computational thinking and Scratch. https://www.terc.edu/ndinstem/code-in-motion-by-sparks/ @terc-stem.bsky.social

Looking for adult ed math curricula? The EMPower series is now available for purchase on Amazon! Mix and match to suit your program’s needs. EMPower math is taught conceptually through collaborative activities and real-world applications for adults. Shop now: hubs.la/Q03Zzgjh0

How can PD support co-educators in early math learning? Audrey Martínez-Gudapakkam, Amarily Patrone, and Lillian Pinet, presented "Co-educators: Providing Family Math Support for Student Success at the Learning Forward Conference." Learn about the research ➡️ hubs.la/Q03YZG8r0

One teacher details how she's worked to have "students take charge of their learning...by [helping them] focus on what they already know and develop strategies that make sense to them rather than rushing to find answers and moving ahead with what is next."

Check out our first Guest Blog! www.terc.edu/mathequityfo...

Check out the latest offering from the Forum's Professional Learning Network — Listening Sessions. Hear from teachers who use the Teacher Reflection and Student Reflection tools and learn how the tools shape and inform their instructional practices in the classroom. tinyurl.com/2x4zy4zy

Are you a 3rd-8th grade STEM educator? We'd like to hear more from you about how you address EF challenges and AI use in your classroom. Take a short survey that may help us (and you... wink wink)! https://www.terc.edu/ndinstem/get-involved/ @terc-stem.bsky.social

Sound is everywhere but how does it affect learning? A new MassArt article highlights Sound Travels, a TERC research project by Martha Merson that brings together artists, educators, & researchers to explore sound as a powerful learning tool in informal learning environments. tinyurl.com/tfyv9zzd

Did you miss Session 2? Watch the recording of @mburnsmath.bsky.social's talk about reasoning: www.terc.edu/mathequityfo... Then register for @jennalaib.bsky.social's session which will explore how data gathered from students can inform responsive instruction! lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/HKaippJ

What happens when an AI tool is trained to act like a fifth grader learning fractions? Episode 7 of TERC Tech Talks introduces “Josh,” an AI student who gives preservice teachers a safe way to practice real math conversations. Meet Josh → youtu.be/pL69vNdLaCk

Throwback Thursday! Revisit this TERC Blog: What is computational thinking? https://blog.terc.edu/what-is-computational-thinking #CSEdWeek @terc-stem.bsky.social

It's not too late to sign up for @mburnsmath.bsky.social session tonight at 7pm ET. Marilyn will share one-on-one video interviews with students solving arithmetic problems mentally and explains how they reason. Takeaways connect students’ thinking to classroom instruction. hubs.la/Q03VRLVZ0

Code in Motion by SPARKS is bringing an introduction to computer science to afterschool programs in Los Angeles…but first stop, adults being trained as Community Coaches. Learn more. https://www.terc.edu/ndinstem/code-in-motion-by-sparks/ #CSEdWeek @terc-stem.bsky.social

Session 2 of the @mathequityforum.bsky.social Speaker Series with Marilyn Burns is 12/10 but have you can watched Session 1? Dr. Pamela Seda shared practical ways to design math experiences that build on students’ everyday lives and ways of thinking. youtu.be/lmEW4mATdbE

In Ep 7 of Tech Talks, Elise and Ken are joined by UNC Chapel Hill Prof. Dionne Cross Francis and PhD student Kathryn Habib. Discover the AI tool designed at UNC — two AI "5th grader's" reasoning and personalities help preservice teachers practice eliciting student thinking. youtu.be/pL69vNdLaCk

Want the latest in STEM education research and practice? Discover how teachers are using robotics, how paraeducators are building math confidence, what families say young learners really need, how game design supports systems thinking, and how AI tools show up in classrooms. ➡️ hubs.la/Q03X4tdD0

It’s #CSEdWeek (https://www.csedweek.org/)! TERC’s INFACT curriculum supports computational thinking for emerging computer scientists in grades 3-5 . https://www.terc.edu/ndinstem/resources/infact-materials/ @terc-stem.bsky.social

Drum roll... TERC Tech Talks Part 2 just dropped! ND in STEM's own Jodi Asbell-Clarke is back to explore how Diffit for Teachers and Goblin Tools can be used to strengthen educators' classroom practices and materials! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4alrilUnexk @terc-stem.bsky.social

Marilyn Burns leads Sessions 2 of the Speaker Series! Join Marilyn as she shares one-on-one video interviews with students solving arithmetic problems mentally and explains how they reason. Takeaways connect students’ thinking to classroom instruction. Learn more: hubs.la/Q03VRLVZ0

"When does it make sense to change [cultural] elements? When does it not?" @jennalaib.bsky.social shares 3 examples that explore this question. "It’s interesting to think about how these interact w/ student experiences, as we continue to make complex choices within our professional practice." 1

Curious about how early STEM learning can better serve families? 🌟 Discover how centering family voices and community collaboration leads to more inclusive, effective STEM experiences for young learners. tinyurl.com/4tk5nysh

Preparing for Code in Motion by SPARKS! Community Coaches explored Scratch and other computational thinking activities as they got ready to bring CS to afterschool programs for students in grades 3-5. https://www.terc.edu/ndinstem/code-in-motion-by-sparks/ @terc-stem.bsky.social

What do fractions, a skate shop, and AI tools have in common? In the latest TERC Tech Talks, Elise, Ken, and Dr. Jodi Asbell-Clarke explore Diffit for Teachers and Goblin Tools. Can AI help teachers support diverse learners while keeping relationships at the heart of teaching? tinyurl.com/2th4yyuz

The Speaker Series is at 7-8p EST! Dr. Pamela Seda will be covering practical ways to design math experiences that build on students’ everyday lives and classrooms where every child feels seen, valued, and capable of deep mathematical thinking. It's not too late to register: hubs.la/Q03TM7ty0

Code in Motion by SPARKS is bringing computational thinking and coding to elementary afterschool programs in Los Angeles. Training of Community Coaches started last week! https://www.terc.edu/ndinstem/code-in-motion-by-sparks/ @terc-stem.bsky.social

Join us tomorrow at 7pm EST! Register here: tinyurl.com/3fnxwbtc

Our mission is to expand access to high-quality STEM education for all. #AmericanEducationWeek www.terc.edu

How can qualitative meta-synthesis transform research and practice in informal STEM education? Discover insights from a REVISE Center webinar led by the IMS team. Explore the session’s resources to see how this approach can drive deeper understanding in your work. Dive in here: tinyurl.com/mpj9ph8d

How can InformalScience.org help your research? Join a free REVISE Center webinar and find out Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 3–4pm EST. Learn how to access FREE resources and maximize the potential of your research proposal, ISE project, and evaluation plus more. tinyurl.com/mrxe64b8

Read about Dennis’ path to becoming a programmer in this excerpt from Jodi Asbell-Clarke’s book Reaching and Teaching Neurodivergent Learners: Strategies for Embracing Uniquely Talented Problem Solvers. https://www.terc.edu/ndinstem/terc-projects/dennis-journey-to-programming/ @terc-stem.bsky.social

We've heard similar things from elementary math teachers, about what they've learned from using our Student Reflection Tool over the course of the year! www.terc.edu/mathequityfo...

What happens when you ask ChatGPT to create a fractions unit? Elise & Ken with Dr. Jodi Asbell-Clarke look at what AI can offer as a starting point and where teachers’ knowledge of their students shapes what comes next. Watch Part 1 → hubs.la/Q03R_VhZ0 Part 2 Diffit and Goblin Tools is coming soon.

Educators don't run from challenges. They embrace them. In EdWeekly, Jodi shares how project-based learning can help tackle the challenge of student engagement. @terc-stem.bsky.social  https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-how-these-teachers-are-solving-their-biggest-challenges/2025/10

We think Professor Sharon Edwards of UMass Amherst's College of Education gave the perfect description of Zoombinis logic puzzles. What a way to bring computational thinking skills to all learners! https://www.zoombinis.com #zoombinis #ndinstem #terc @terc-stem.bsky.social  @umasseduc.bsky.social

New TERC Tech Talks! In Pt 1 of Ep 6, Elise and Ken talk with Dr. Jodi Asbell-Clarke about how teachers might use AI as a starting point when differentiating lessons. > AI can spark ideas, but teachers still decide what works. > The student-teacher relationship remains central. youtu.be/M8i6Oh0Kyok

I'm looking forward to being one of the presenters at TERC's Speaker Series and also hearing from the other speakers. www.terc.edu/mathequityfo...

We're excited to share a new publication from TERC’s Gilly Puttick, Debra Bernstein, and Mike Cassidy! Dive into their latest research to see how teachers’ perception of the important role of systems in biology and game design can support students’ systems thinking. tinyurl.com/yc5vbpkmNew