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    Dec 22, 2022
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    It is with sadness that we announce the passing of James W. Wilson, who will be remembered for his significant influence on the mathematics education community, leadership and research nationally and internationally.

    Oct 24, 2022
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    2022 NAEP Math Scores Reinforce Why Systemic Change Is Needed in Mathematics Education. 2022 NAEP Math Scores Reinforce Why Systemic Change Is Needed in Mathematics Education. Reston, Va. - October 24, 2022 - Lower mathematics scores for grades 4 and 8 in the 2020 National Assessment of Educational Progress

    Jun 15, 2022
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    2022 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient The Mathematics Education Trust (MET) has selected Carolyn Maher as the 2022 recipient of the NCTM Lifetime Achievement Award .  The award honors NCTM members who have exhibited a lifetime of achievement in mathematics education at the national level. Maher will

    Apr 19, 2022
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    Statement on Using Mathematics for Divisiveness Statement on Using Mathematics for Divisiveness Students, teachers, and schools lose whenever mathematics is used for political gain and divisiveness. Access to equitable mathematics learning, coupled with rigorous and engaging instruction that is supportive, foc

    Jan 18, 2022

    NCTM Has Partnered with ASSISTments to Solve “Figure This!” Problems NCTM is excited to announce that we have partnered with ASSISTments to offer you NCTM's “ Figure This! ” problems in the ASSISTments platform. What is ASSISTments? ASSISTments is a math practice and assessment system that empowers te

    Nov 29, 2021

    MTLT Mentions Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12 (MTLT) is an NCTM journal with a unique point of view-your view as a practicing teacher of mathematics. MTLT offers readers a plethora of relevant articles and enriching, useful departments that have been enhanced with digital content.

    Aug 17, 2021
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    NCTM Annual Meeting & Exposition in Atlanta Cancelled Due to the growing impact of the Delta variant and our concern for the health and safety of attendees, their families, and students, the 2021 NCTM Annual Meeting & Exposition in Atlanta, September 22-25, has been cancelled. As you can imag

    Jun 4, 2021
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    Congratulations to the 2021 NCTM Lifetime Achievement Award recipients!  The Mathematics Education Trust (MET) has selected Marta Civil, Elizabeth Fennema, and Steven Leinwand as recipients of the NCTM Lifetime Achievement Award.
    Apr 19, 2021
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    Math Educators from Across the Country “Gather” for Nation’s Premier Math Education Event Keynote Speakers Include Robert Moses and Danny Glover Reston, Va. - April 19, 2021 - During an unprecedented year for education, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) will host its annual meeti

    Apr 2, 2021

    NCTM Annual Meeting & Exposition in Atlanta NCTM has been vocal in its condemnation of racism and discrimination in all forms. Recent legislation restricting voting rights in Georgia has compelled NCTM to consider the impact of holding the NCTM Annual Meeting & Exposition in Atlanta. NCTM supports

    Mar 23, 2021
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    We note with sadness the March 19, 2021, passing of Lee V. Stiff, who led the Council, initiated change in our field, and positively and significantly influenced many people.
    Mar 19, 2021
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    We are witnessing violence and threats of violence towards our most vulnerable. This includes the Atlanta-area mass shootings that led to the killing of eight people, including six Asian women. We cannot ignore these threats...

    Mar 12, 2021
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    Meet MTLT's March Authors.
    Feb 1, 2021
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    The new Opening Gates for Prospective Teachers Grant has been created to honor the late James D. Gates.
    Jan 12, 2021
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    NCTM Statement on Events of January 6 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics President Trena Wilkerson, NCTM Past President Robert Q Berry III, and the Board of Directors issued the following statement on the events that took place at the U.S. Capitol building on January 6: We are deeply disturbed a

    Nov 9, 2020
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    NCTM Says “No One Should Be Pleased” with Latest NAEP Scores NCTM Says “No One Should Be Pleased” with Latest NAEP Scores FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Contact: Stacey Finkel, [email protected], (703) 304-1377   Reston, Va. - October 30, 2020 - The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) rea

    Aug 18, 2020
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    NCTM Provides Guidance for Teachers, Administrators and Families Planning for the Fall NCTM Provides Guidance for Teachers, Administrators and Families Planning for the Fall FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Stacey Finkel, 703-304-1377, [email protected] Reston, Va. — July 27, 2020 — As teachers, schoo

    Jun 17, 2020
    School and district leaders have a lot to think about as they plan for fall instruction, in the wake of a spring semester decimated by the coronavirus pandemic. Two professional math-education organizations are urging them to put equity front and center as they plan what their math classrooms will look like in the fall.
    Jun 16, 2020
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    Reston, Va. - June 16, 2020 - In the coming months education leaders will have to address many issues that relate to educating children as we continue to endure the public health crisis caused by COVID-19.

    Jun 15, 2020

    THE Journal

    The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) has issued two extensive publications — one for elementary educators and the other for middle school educators — on how to help all students view themselves as "capable learners and doers" of math. The latest reports are follow-ons to one issued in 2018 covering high school math and are meant to serve as a callout to school and district leaders, teachers and others to "confront inequitable policies and practices" in math education, many of which have become especially evident since the onset of COVID-19.
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