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The <\/strong>Forum for Equity in Elementary Mathematics<\/em> is dedicated to taking up equity, access, identity, and agency in the elementary mathematics classroom. Its goal is to open up discussions among mathematics educators as we seriously and passionately pursue equity in mathematics learning for elementary students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Forum grows out of reflection on how elementary students who have been historically marginalized can be supported to be confident and powerful mathematical thinkers. In the literature on equity and mathematics, our team found fewer resources and examples focused explicitly on the elementary grades. The work of the Forum evolved from our interests in developing and sharing resources and connecting with others who are reflecting, in their own contexts, on elementary students\u2019 equitable participation in mathematics, regardless of their location, student population, or curriculum. 

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Founding Team<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Top: Dionne Champion, Cinthia Col\u00f3n, Karen Economopoulos
Middle: Marta Garcia, Lynne Godfrey, Arusha Hollister
Bottom: Megan Murray, Susan Jo Russell (Emeritus), Annie Sussman
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AV°ÍÊ¿<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

AV°ÍÊ¿ is a nonprofit made up of teams of math and science education and research experts dedicated to innovation and creative problem solving. At the frontier of theory and practice, AV°ÍÊ¿\u2019s work encompasses research, content and curriculum development, technology innovation, professional development, and program evaluation. AV°ÍÊ¿ has a passion for social justice and strives to create level playing fields for all learners, reaching millions of learners every year.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more, please visit www.terc.edu<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Site credits<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Select photo credits: Allison Shelley for EDUimages, Lee Kilpatrick, and Amber Duntley.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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