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At Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, our CEO Matthew Totzke delivered an inspiring commencement address, sharing a simple but powerful formula: “Opportunity + Courage = Impact.” As a proud Behrend?alumnus,?Matthew’s journey from student to CEO is a testament to the power of lifelong learning and bold decision-making – values that?we?champion every day at Big Ideas Learning. How have opportunities and courage impacted your journey? Share your thoughts in the comments! #leadership #opportunityandcourage #commencement2024 #lifelonglearning

?? Exciting news! ?? Join Nicholas Lopez, one of the brilliant authors behind Big Ideas Learning's California Math & YOU series, as he shares his expertise on CMC Central's Math on the Rocks podcast ???. This session, titled: "Inspiring Math Minds", going live TODAY, March 20th, at 4 PM PST. ? ? It’s not too late to register! ? Check out the comments section for the registration link ??. Don’t miss this chance to gain insights from one of the leading minds shaping California math education! ?? #CaliforniaMath #InspiringMathMinds #MathOnTheRocks #NatGeoLearning #BigIdeasLearning

Happy #PiDay from National Geographic Learning and Big Ideas Learning! Learn more about our core math programs from our partners at Big Ideas Learning. https://bit.ly/4i0uHRt

Happy Pi Day! Newton & Descartes are celebrating 3.14 with a song that’s as endless as π itself! These two math-loving adventurers are here to make learning fun—especially on a day all about circles and the mathematical constant, π, that is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. #PiDay #NewtonAndDescartes #MathMusicals #MathFun #STEM #Education

Happy Pi Day! Newton & Descartes are celebrating 3.14 with a song that’s as endless as π itself! These two math-loving adventurers are here to make learning fun—especially on a day all about circles and the mathematical constant, π, that is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. #PiDay #NewtonAndDescartes #MathMusicals #MathFun #STEM #Education

As Pi Day approaches, it’s time to dust off our protractors, sharpen our pencils, and get ready to celebrate the most irrational of numbers in the most rational of ways! Discover the different ways you can incorporate creative #PiDay celebrations into your classroom this school year. https://bit.ly/3P7Msly #Math #BigIdeasLearning #ClassroomActivities

Connecting Research & Practice in Math Education Too often, research-based instructional strategies don’t make it into classrooms—not because teachers don’t value them, but because real-world classroom dynamics make implementation challenging. Courtney Nagle, Vice President of Teaching & Research at Big Ideas Learning, has spent her career addressing this disconnect. In her latest blog, she explores how instructional materials like Math & YOU can bridge the gap, making rigorous and relevant math instruction both accessible and impactful for all students. Dr. Nagle’s insights are a must-read for anyone passionate about research-driven math education! What strategies have helped you connect theory and practice in your teaching? Let’s discuss in the comments! #MathEducation #EdResearch #BigIdeasLearning #InstructionalDesign #K12Learning

Celebrating Women in STEM this Women’s History Month! Did you know that many of the brilliant minds behind today’s most groundbreaking mathematical discoveries were women? From Emmy Noether to Katherine Johnson, their contributions inspire the next generation of problem-solvers. Big Ideas Learning Math & YOU program takes inspiration from these trailblazers by showcasing real-world applications of math in Career-Themed Chapters. These chapters empower students to explore their potential and discover how math connects to a variety of STEM careers. Learn more about Math & YOU: https://bit.ly/4gQFmww #STEM #Math #Careers

Innovation thrives when it’s intentional. At Big Ideas Learning, we don’t chase change for the sake of it—we innovate with purpose, curiosity, and impact. Amber Dillaman, Director of Research & Innovation, recently shared our Innovation Key Principles for 2025—a framework that empowers our team to explore, investigate, and create solutions that truly make a difference. By embedding these principles into our daily work, we continue to develop research-based instructional resources that support teachers and engage students in deeper mathematical learning. How do you apply innovation in your work? Read Amber's full post below for more details.

Our National Geographic Learning and Big Ideas Learning teams just wrapped up three exciting days at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics - NCTM Spring Conference in Kansas City. The conference, centered around the theme "Championship Playbook: Empowering Our Students to Experience the World Through a Mathematical Lens," aimed to equip educators with innovative approaches to make mathematics relevant, useful and engaging for all students. We are thrilled with the success of the event, as our brand-new booth allowed us to connect with over 2,000 math educators from across the country. In addition, the sessions conducted by authors Laurie Boswell and Richard Sgroi drew a crowd of nearly 100 educators. Check out photos from the event below. #secondaryeducation #k12education #NCTMKC25