Free math and science PD + activities
Celebrate STEM Week 2025!
March 17-20

STEM Week is coming and we want to help you celebrate with a week of free professional learning for you and free activities for your students!
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To honor the national theme of Exploration for All, we’ve curated daily webinars for March 17–20, featuring topics that will help you reach and engage all students in math and science. Hear from educators and experts as we dive into ways to elevate student agency, differentiate learning, and unlock the joy of STEM for students with learning differences.
Upcoming webinars
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Math Is Power Not Punishment
Monday, March 17, 2025, at 4 p.m. ET
We often offer students shortcuts, strategies, and skills before students understand their origin, their value, and the millions of hours of work they’ve saved mathematicians throughout history. We’ll look at techniques for putting students in a position to need these challenging skills so they feel like power, not punishment.

Dan Meyer, Ph.D.
Going Beyond the UDL: Supporting Students with Learning Differences
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 4 p.m. ET
Students with learning differences can bring unique perspectives and skill sets to the classroom, which can help create a more well-rounded educational experience for all. Join us as we go beyond the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and explore ways to create optimal learning environments for all learners.

Gregory Trieste
Science for All: Classroom & Curriculum Strategies to Reach All Students
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 4 p.m. ET
Every student is different, yet we are often charged with using the same curriculum for each one. And too often educators are stretched for time and strapped for resources when it comes to science class. Explore key characteristics to look for in a science curriculum and specific strategies to ensure you are connecting to all students in science class.

Jaylyn Williams

Isaac Stauffer
Tales from the Classroom: Making Time for Science
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. ET
Shifting to three-dimensional teaching and learning is difficult when teachers are already struggling to find time for science in the classroom. Learn practical, creative strategies for delivering dynamic learning experiences that inspire students and encourage cross-disciplinary skills.

Eric Cross
Giving Every Student a Voice in Math Class
Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 4 p.m. ET
Join Kristin Gray as she walks through engaging activities and practical strategies that help build a collaborative math community where every learner has a voice.

Kristin Gray
Agenda
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Time | Session |
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12 p.m. ET |
Welcome Susan Lambert and Dan Meyer, Ph.D. |
12:15 p.m. ET |
The Mississippi Miracle: Key Factors for Successful Transformation in Literacy and Math Kymyona Burk, Ed.D., senior policy fellow at ExcelinEd |
Breakout sessions |
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1 p.m. ET (Literacy track) |
Leadership Lessons Learned in Baltimore City Schools That Impact Change Everywhere Janise Lane, VP of customer transformation at Amplify, former executive director of teaching & learning at Baltimore City Schools |
1 p.m. ET (Math track) |
Making Math People: Key Shifts in How We Think of Math Assessment Patrick Callahan, Ph.D., educator and founder of Math ANEX |
2 p.m. ET |
Real-Life Results Along the Stages of Transformation: 1, 3, 5 Years in Educator panel. Two educator panels hosted by Ana Torres (literacy track) and Kristin Gray (math track) |
3 p.m. ET |
Psychological Safety for Educators in Times of Change Ricky Robertson, educator, author, and consultant |
3:45 p.m. ET |
Closing Susan Lambert and Dan Meyer, Ph.D. |
This virtual event will be recorded and available for on-demand access. Live attendees will receive a certificate of attendance.