February 12, 2016

Eureka Writers' Exercise Is a Silent Dialogue
We recently had a "Silent Conversation" in New Orleans where writers of Eureka Math opened up about their thoughts on Eureka's real value.
 
 
Lynne Munson
President and Executive Director, Great Minds
Eureka Writers Have Collaborative "Conversation"
At a recent retreat, the Eureka Math team was asked, "What distinguishes Eureka from other math curricula?" Instead of responding aloud, Director of Mathematics Jill Diniz asked our teacher-writers to write their ideas on chart paper throughout the room. They wrote: it is consistent and coherent; it was written as a collaboration between teachers and mathematicians; it maintains a balance of rigor; it is intentional and deliberate. This "Silent Conversation" was designed ensure an equality of voice among our diverse team of PK-12 educators. Find out what they wrote and discussed, and make your own comments, by clicking here.
Come Say Hello at AASA Today and Tomorrow!
If you're in Phoenix attending AASA National Conference on Education today and tomorrow, be sure to stop by the Great Minds booth #529.  We'd love to see you!
Be Mine, Math Valentine
Valentine's Day can be more than just a chance to exchange cards and candy. For some of our Eureka Math teacher-writers, it's yet another way to make math fun for their students. They have created a collection of Valentine's Day-themed math resources for teachers to use with their students. Click here to see what they created. 
Don't Miss Upcoming PD in Illinois
On March 15, the Eureka Math PD team will hold K-8 Module Study Sessions in Skokie, IL. These sessions offer participants the opportunity to closely examine the development of mathematical concepts, instructional strategies, and assessment within a particular module at a selected grade level. This is your chance to deepen your content knowledge and ask questions about implementation. Sign up today.
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