NCTM’s Statement on Using Mathematics for Divisiveness

On April 19, 2022, NCTM published the
following 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, focuses on understanding, and builds on students' strengths, is and will remain a critical goal for high-quality mathematics teaching and learning and the supporting curricula. NCTM will always stay the course for equity for all students and work collaboratively with our affiliates to advocate against anything that disproportionately distracts from this goal or hurts the most vulnerable populations within our schools. https://www.nctm.org/News-and-Calendar/News/NCTM-News-Releases/Statement-on-Using- Mathematics-for-Divisiveness/

A Message from NCTM’s president, Trena Wilkerson

In her recent President’s message, NCTM President, Trena Wilkerson, discussed the importance of bringing joy to the teaching and learning of mathematics, along with the benefits and why it is important. See the President’s Message at https://www.nctm.org/News-and-Calendar/Messages- from-the-President/Archive/Trena-Wilkerson/Bringing-Joy-to-Teaching-and-Learning- Mathematics/

Conference information

NCTM’s annual meeting & exposition is September 28 – October 1, 2022, in Los Angeles. Registration is opened. Th hotel headquarters for the meeting is JW Marriott LA Live Hotel. The meeting will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Early bird registration ends August 17, 2022, for $362, afterwards, the cost goes to $404 and onsite is $450 for Premium NCTM Member registration. The conference strands are Broaden the Purposes of Learning Mathematics, Create Equitable and Anti-racist Structures in Schools and Systems, Develop Deep Mathematical Understanding, Implement Equitable Mathematics Instruction, Position Assessment to Promote Equitable Practices and Support Student Learning, Reimagine the Role of Technology in Mathematics Education, and Teach Equity-Centered Mathematics by Attending to Social- Emotional Learning. Proposal submission has closed.  

https://www.nctm.org/losangeles2022/

Future Annual Meetings

       a.  Washington, DC on October 25 – 28, 2023.  Proposal submission opens in July 2022.

       b.  Chicago, Illinois on September 25 – 28, 2024

NCTM’s research conference 2022 in Los Angeles from September 28 – 29. Cost is $234 for members who pay by August 17, 2022, and $254 after this date. There is a discount rate if you bundle the research conference and annual meeting. Proposal submissions for the Research conference is now opened until May 15^th.  https://www.nctm.org/research2022/

Other conferences

If you can’t attend the annual meeting, here are some other wonderful professional development opportunities:

a.  Regional Conference & Exposition in Baltimore is Nov. 30 – Dec. 2, 2022.   Proposal submission has ended.

b.  2023 NCTM Virtual Conference will be March 29 – April 1, 2023.   Proposal submission is open.