March 18, 2016

We celebrate the start of spring with Pi, and with excitement for what the summer will soon bring. 
 
 
Lynne Munson
President and Executive Director, Great Minds
Eureka Math Summer Institutes
Our Summer Professional Development Institutes are available at locations across the country to support new and continuing implementation of Eureka Math. We already have more than 10 upcoming institutes and are adding new ones every week, including one in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This unique event will offer sessions for bNo oth new and continuing Eureka users.
 
Register today and check back frequently for more dates and locations. Want to know how you can host a Eureka Institute? Contact us here.
Celebrating Pi Day
There's no better day to celebrate Pi than on its numeral namesake of 3.1416, but "the fun of Pi Day must not be limited to only one day a year," writes Eureka Math teacher-writer Beau Bailey. He asked his seventh-graders "what is π?" He explained how the famous mathematical constant isn't just a misspelled tasty dessert, but perhaps "the most famous ratio of all." Understanding the value of Pi opens the door to a greater understanding of three-dimensional geometry, according to Bailey. Read Beau's "Gaining a Profound Understanding of the Value of Pi" here.
Eureka Math Fellows
We were absolutely blown away by the sheer number of people applying to our inaugural fellowship program, as well as by the high quality of applicants. A big thank-you to everyone who took the time to apply. We received 59 applications from 26 states. From this pool of applicants, 40 candidates with Eureka Math classroom and coaching experience were interviewed. A group of 25 semifinalists made the cut and were invited to a special Eureka Math training program scheduled for March 22-23 in New Orleans.
 
We are excited to meet this talented and diverse group of educators who represent every grade level. Our semifinalists include educators who teach multiple-age classrooms, work with ESL and Special Ed students, and use Eureka through centers, among a variety of other talents. The process of picking finalists is ongoing, and we'll be sure to keep you posted on the results.
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