The ATMIM newsletter is published every other month throughout the school year to share important information, showcase the work of local educators, and help increase connection among math teachers in Massachusetts.
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What are ATMIM Members Reading? |
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ATMNE Conference Featured Speaker
Julia Aguirre
The Impact of Identity in K–12 Mathematics: Rethinking Equity-Based Practices is a compelling expanded edition of the groundbreaking work focused on grades K–8. Here, the authors delve deeper into the intricate relationship between mathematics education and student identity, extending the conversation to the high school context.
This revised and expanded volume explores how teaching practices influence students’ perceptions of themselves as mathematics learners, emphasizing the need for teachers to engage in critical reflection and embrace equity-based practices. It addresses the challenges and inequities in the current education system, exacerbated by political and social turmoil and calls for a transformative approach to mathematics teaching.
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In this newsletter... - ATMIM 2025 Conference "Breaking Boundaries"
- Message from Bob Knittle ATMIM President
- ATMNE Regional Conference "Mathematics without Limits"
- Presidential Awards
- ATMIM Happenings
- Mini-Grants
- Learning Blade Resources
- Student Scholarship News
- Membership News
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Interested in renewing your membership, subscribing to our emails, or following us on social media? Visit our website to learn more. |
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Save the Date!2025 ATMIM Spring Conference
Thursday, March 20th @ College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
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Call for Volunteers! We have had several people inquire about the need for volunteers. Yes, if you are able to donate some time, and are even interested in joining the Board, please don't hesitate to send an email. We look forward to hearing from you. rdknittle@gmail.com. Thank you!
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A message from ATMIM President Bob Knittle
Hello ATMIM Membership –
We are so excited with the activities available to our members this year. Our Board truly went out of their way to provide math and stem events. We will wrap up our year, with our in-person ATMIM Conference. Please continue to look through out website and participate, share, or be vulnerable.
We have provided a Book Study group (for close to 50 members), a tabling event at the Mass STEM Fair (for over 250 people), a visit to the Christa McAuliffe Center to work on a simulated mission (for close to 20 members), and have just received submissions for our first Teacher Mini Grants (to be awarded soon). Please remind your Senior Math Students, that three scholarships are available and they simply need to complete a Google Survey.
Our Spring ATMIM Conference “Breaking Boundaries; Beyond the Limits of Mathematics”, will have their keynote by Deborah Schifter and Susan Jo Russell. This conference has sold out for the past two years, and we expect the same this year, as we have amazing speakers. Please save March 20, and join us at College of the Holy Cross in Worcester for this outstanding conference. Registration is now open!
Finally, ATMIM is the host for this year’s regional math conference of ATMNE (our six New England affiliates). We will host the ATMNE Conference “Mathematics Without Limits” in Marlborough, MA on October 30-31, 2025. The call for speaker proposals is now out.
All of these events, could not happen without the talented, and tireless work of our Board Members. They work in schools each day and dedicate one evening a month to our Board meetings. We hope you would consider joining our Board, as elections will be held this Spring.
Thank you for making a difference in the lives of your students, and in the lives of the math professionals around you. Please refer to our website and get involved. Hope to see you soon!
Peace,
Bob Knittle
ATMIM President
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ATMNE Conference Mathematics Without Limits |
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Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Congratulations to MAs most recently named mathematics Presidential Awardees!
ATMIM extends a huge congratulations to the Presidential Awardees for Excellence in Math & Science Teaching from the White House Announcement of PAEMST Awardees for 2021, 2022 and 2023! To find out more about this award, or see previous awardees and our 2024 finalists, visit: https://atmim.wildapricot.org/PAEMST/ or https://paemst.nsf.gov/
2021 - Victoria Miles from Middleborough High School
2022 - Alicia Beggs from John J. Ahern Middle School in Foxborough
2023 - Jacqueline Macharia from Luther Burbank Middle School in Lancaster
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Christa McAuliffe Center at FSU |
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Space Mission Simulation January 23, 2025 |
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We had a great meet up at the McAuliffe Center with our ATMIM colleagues!
In-Person Programs at the Christa McAuliffe Center
Space mission simulations in our Challenger Learning Center offer K-12 groups and lifelong learners alike totally immersive, hands-on STEM education experiences that activate teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. During interactive planetarium programs in the Framingham State Planetarium, learners enjoy full-dome films and engage in presentations on a wide range of earth and space science topics. Interested groups can schedule Challenger Learning Center mission simulations and planetarium programs individually, or combine a mission simulation and planetarium program at a discounted rate.
Learn more about in-person programs: https://cm-center.org/inperson
Submit a program request: https://forms.gle/dek82EkmRu3RHGQ89 *
*Program requests will reopen in March for summer 2025 and the 2025-26 school year!
Subscribe to the Christa McAuliffe Center's monthly newsletter for more information about all our programs, such as stargazing events, public planetarium shows, and our annual science festival in April: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/9wRoX3o/subscribe
Subscribe to the MetroWest STEM Education Network's bi-weekly digest for resources, professional development opportunities, and the latest STEM news: http://eepurl.com/dhsAzb
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Teacher Mini Grants
Grants have been reviewed and final notifications will be made soon. |
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Learning Blade Resources Career Connected, Mission Drive Learning for MA Schools
Learning Blade is currently free to all MA educators. Learning Blade is a system of interactive online lessons, hands-on activities, and teacher lesson plans aligned to 5th-9th grade standards.
Here is their flyer and here is a Catalog of Missions.
Request your free account now!
Curiculum Dashboard
DESE MA has a new Curriculum Data Dashboard! You are able to explore by district (to find out what those district near you are using) or by Curriculum (to find out who is using the same curriculum you are).
**The information is only as good as what is reported to DESE, if you find errors, please reach out to your district leaders to find out who updates this information.
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Please check in with your School Counseling offices and Guidance Offices. Senior scholarships will be offered to three deserving seniors (they'll apply through a Google Survey). Link will be coming soon.
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Membership
This winter we have added nearly 30 new members. Thank you! What an amazing opportunity we are continuing to build. Please reach out, and bring a friend. Hope to see you in person soon!
A membership is a great $20 gift to yourself. You will be a member of an entity of Math teacher leaders across the State. Over 400 members are able to share ideas and learn from each other through online Webinars, book groups and our Spring Conference. Remember, building and coach memberships are encouraged as well.
Don't hesitate to register as a building-based team for membership. Also, check out our Coaching prices as well.
Join membership through our ATMIM website.
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