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This presentation will explore how Mindset Math, a global nonprofit with over 100 members, is redefining math education through innovative programs that integrate interdisciplinary studies and creative teaching strategies. Founded in November 2023, Mindset Math now reaches diverse student groups across Mexico, Asia, and other underserved communities.

I will share insights from three core programs designed to engage students in unique learning experiences:

Mindful Mathletes: Combines psychology with math tasks to foster a growth mindset and deepen mathematical thinking. STEM & Stitches: Blends math, crochet, and science to raise climate change awareness, support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and promote the importance of interdisciplinary studies. Around the World in 80 Math Problems: In partnership with the National Math Foundation, this program incorporates movement mats and kinesthetic learning to teach real-world math applications. Participants will gain insights from my teaching experiences at Woodward Academy’s Lower and Middle Schools, Horizons summer camp, and virtual classes, along with evaluations of program outcomes. I will also provide practical strategies for incorporating these methods into traditional classrooms, fostering creative STEM education practices.

The session will conclude with key takeaways on launching a student-driven nonprofit, project development, and creating engaging STEM curricula. Sample presentations and hands-on resources will be shared to support classroom implementation.

Attendees will leave with actionable ideas for enhancing STEM education and promoting interdisciplinary learning.

Discover how schools and teachers across the country—whether working with students who excel or those who struggle— are using practical, research-backed grading improvements to enhance learning, strengthen the integrity of report cards and transcripts, reduce student stress, and even boost teacher satisfaction. How are these common sense grading practices more accurate, fair, and motivational than our century-old way of grading students, as demonstrated by academic research as well as classroom-based evidence? Explore both incremental and transformative upgrades to grading that build on what educators already do and believe. Learn effective strategies to address skepticism and misconceptions, ensuring that all stakeholders understand how equitable grading fosters higher expectations, deeper learning, and greater success for every student.