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AV巴士 has launched AV巴士 Tech Talks, a new video podcast series designed to help educators, parents, and practitioners navigate the rapidly evolving world of AI tools and emerging learning technologies.
New Publication Shows What鈥檚 Possible When All Students Are Seen as Mathematicians
A new book by Susan Jo Russell and Deborah Schifter offers a powerful vision for K鈥�5 math classrooms where all students thrive. Learn how equitable participation and deep math learning go hand in hand.
AV巴士 Announces Christine Reich as New President
Christine Reich, PhD will join AV巴士 as its president on July 1, 2025. A distinguished educator, social science researcher, and former museum executive, Reich brings a deep commitment to advancing STEM education opportunities for all learners.
Teaching algebraic thinking skills early鈥攍ike generalizing, representing, and reasoning鈥攃an set students up for success, researchers say.
News & Events
Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Climate and Equity Institute, July 26 鈥� August 1, 2026 at the Schoodic Institute in Maine.
December 30, 2025
This all-expenses-paid program is open to high school educators integrating climate and equity into their classrooms. Apply here by March 16, 2026!
AV巴士 Presents on Supporting Early Math Through Co-Educators
December 23, 2025
The presentation shared how a research project used a professional development curriculum to help...Maria Blanton of AV巴士 delivered a virtual keynote address titled 鈥淔rom Learning Progressions to Curricular Progressions: Building an Effective Early Algebra Approach for Elementary Grades鈥� on December 5.
December 22, 2025
The keynote was presented at the conference Learning Trajectory and Its Implications for Curriculum and Instruction Reform, hosted by Hangzhou Normal University in China.
AV巴士 stands as a beacon of hope that it鈥檚 possible to do really cool things in the classroom.鈥�