A NOTE FROM AIM


Connecting a Growing Network Dear MTC Network,


Our network has been growing in exciting ways over the past few months. In February, we were selected as a new partner in 100Kin10 (www.100kin10.org), a national network focused on training and retain- ing 100,000 excellent STEM teachers by 2021. Being a 100Kin10 partner provides opportunities not only to make new connections and learn from the experi- ence of others working in STEM education, but also to share our work outside our typical sphere. For example, I highly recommend checking out a recent webinar for Educator Innovator, a program of fellow 100Kin10 partner the National Writing Project, in which Chris Bolognese, Fawn Nguyen, Paul Zeitz, and Joshua Zucker discuss “What Makes a Good Problem?” (www.educatorinnovator.org/webinars/ what-makes-a-good-problem).


It was my great pleasure to be part of the launch of the new Montana MTC Network at a workshop in April, along with Angie Hodge, Bob Klein, and a group of dedicated Montana math professionals


Brianna Donaldson, Director of Special Projects


led by David Patterson, Fred Peck, Matt Roscoe, and Ke Wu of the University of Montana. In June, Nathan Borchelt and Sloan Despeaux organized a dual-purpose workshop that inducted new teachers into the Smoky Mountain MTC and also launched new MTCs in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, with the help of mentors Mark Brown and Joshua Zucker. Our mentor- ing program for new MTCs is also in full swing, with new leaders visiting nearby MTCs and experienced leaders visiting new MTCs across the country.


You’ll notice that this issue of the MTCircular contains more math than ever, with write-ups of four intriguing new sessions. I hope many of you try them out with your MTCs this year!


Happy problem solving!


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MTCircular Summer 2016 · American Institute of Mathematics · Summer/Autumn 2016 · American Institute of Mathematics


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