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  • Creating Communities and Cultivating Change

    Creating Communities and Cultivating Change

    By Matt Larson, NCTM President
    September 8, 2016

    Save the date and join more than 9,000 of your mathematics education peers at the premier math education community event of the year. The NCTM 2017 Annual Meeting and Exposition will take place April 5–8, 2017 in San Antonio.

    Here are 10 reasons why you should be excited to make your way to Alamo City.

    1. 650+ sessions, workshops, and bursts from experts in mathematics education.

    2. An inspiring IGNITE session exclusively featuring a classroom teacher lineup.

    3. ShadowCon is back!

    4. For the first time, wi-fi will be available for technology-focused presentations.

    5. Attend a presentation that models teaching effectively in a multilingual classroom.

    6. Really get to know your favorite speakers and authors at scheduled Reflection Cove and NCTM Central events.

    7. An A-list speaker lineup including Jordan Ellenberg, Simon Singh, Ed Burger, Jo Boaler, Xiaodong Lin, and more!

    8. Iris M. Carl Equity Address by Marta Civil.

    9. Spend time with your colleagues, meet your virtual peers in person, and make new friends.

    10. Be part of the biggest event in math education in 2017!

    I hope to see you there! Early-bird registration is available through February 24, 2017. Take advantage of this lower rate and register today!


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    Johnny Lott - 9/13/2016 8:59:25 PM

    Margery, in San Antonio or even before then, go to NCTM's website and search for the Mathematics Education Trust.  There are monies available for grants and research. The next deadline is in early November.   

    Zalman Usiskin - 9/8/2016 4:34:07 PM

    I would add that a major reason some people go to the annual meeting is to visit the exhibits - I think the largest in the world in mathematics education - to see what new is available - in technology, in textbooks, in teaching aids, etc.

    A person does not need to go to the Reflection Cove or NCTM Central events to meet speakers.  Almost every speaker is available after the session.

    I would also add that there is the opportunity to interact with NCTM staff and committee members on issues related to NCTM publications and positions.

    Matthew Larson - 9/9/2016 4:15:29 PM

    Thanks Zal for adding to the list of reasons to attend the Annual Conference! You are absolutely correct. The Annual Meeting is an opportunity to see one of the largest collections of what is new in mathematics education instructional materials. The opportunity to interact with NCTM staff and committee members adds to the sense of community and is a chance to have your voice heard.

    I encourage other members to add to the list and share your favorite reasons for attending the NCTM Annual Meeting and EXPOSITION.