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 including free workshops, equitable mathematics teaching resources, storybooks to celebrate Latinos Heritage Month, and more!

| OCTOBER 2023 STEM education insights and resources for educators A Newsletter for Educators Dear Friend, Welcome back! If you've been enjoying TERC Talks, why not share it with a friend in the STEM education community? Send them here to sign up for valuable insights, resources, and professional development opportunities. Enjoy! TERC Programs & Materials Highlights Our forward-thinking and groundbreaking research projects often result in insightful and inspiring learning resources, many for free. Forum for Equity in Elementary Mathematics What it is: A place to connect with others who are reflecting, in their own contexts, on elementary students’ equitable participation in mathematics, regardless of their location, student population, or curriculum.  It provides resources, publications, and professional learning opportunities that will broaden and deepen discussions among educators as we seriously and passionately pursue equity in mathematics, with a specific focus on the elementary grades. We invite you to join us in this work and be a part of the conversation. Download the Framework for Reflecting on Equity in the Elementary Mathematics Classroom. Learn more about and register for The Speaker Series and The Professional Learning Network. Sign up to be notified when additional resources become available, additional events are announced, or future blogs are published. LEARN MORE Articles of Interest What we've been reading about STEM education trends, innovations, new studies, and much more.  11 Picture Books Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month PBS Kids Takeaway: 11 vibrant children's books celebrating Latino voices and culture. Celebrate Latinos Heritage Month with TERC: Read Storytelling Math books Lia & Luís: Puzzled! and Again, Essie?. Storytelling Math books celebrate math, diversity, and the power of storytelling. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Fun STEM Fact! Ynes Mexia was a botanist and plant collector whose field expeditions included traveling along the Amazon River. During her career, she collected more than 150,000 plant samples and is credited with discovering more than 500 new species. PD Opportunities Upcoming workshops, webinars, and research study opportunities for continuous growth. Free Workshop October 17, 2023 Family-Focused Engineering: Harnessing Early Childhood Potential Sign up now for this free interactive workshop where you will explore over a decade of NSF-funded research findings, discover ways to support early childhood engineering engagement, and access ready-to-use activities and resources in multiple languages, all while connecting engineering with families' everyday problem solving! Speaker Series November 8, 2023 Math, Diversity and the Power of Story Join speakers Ana Crespo (author), Marlene Kliman (math education researcher), and Alyssa Mito Pusey (publisher) as they take a deep dive into picture books that combine authentic cultural diversity, emotionally resonant stories, and deep mathematical ideas. Learn more and register here. MORE TERC NEWS #TERCTaughtMe We love nothing more than seeing how TERC content positively impacts your learning. Share your #TERCTaughtMe moments for the chance to be featured in our next newsletter and receive some TERC swag! terc.edu  \|  2067 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140 Unsubscribe  \|  Manage preferences terc.edu   \| 2067 Massachusetts Ave    Cambridge  MA   02140    You received this email because you are subscribed to TERC Talks from terc.edu. Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive.  Unsubscribe from all future emails   Web version |
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