March 11, 2026
The Viviendo Matem谩ticas project is demonstrating how meaningful collaboration between educators and families can support young children鈥檚 mathematical learning. The program brings together educators and Spanish-speaking caregivers of preschool-age children to explore early math through conversation, shared experiences, and hands-on activities.
March 10, 2026
51茶馆鈥檚 work to expand access to STEM learning for neurodivergent students is featured in a recent Britebound article, 鈥淚t鈥檚 Time to Close the Career Readiness Gap for Students With Disabilities.鈥� The article highlights NeuroVivid Pathways, a 51茶馆 initiative supported by Britebound that combines a STEM maker camp and educator training to support neurodivergent middle school students.
March 9, 2026
Annie Sussman and Megan Murray recently published the article 鈥淓xcursions: Activities That Foster Mathematical Belonging鈥� in NCTM鈥檚 magazine, Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK鈥�12. The article explores how real-world, culturally connected math activities can help students see themselves in mathematics, increase participation, and foster a stronger sense of belonging in the classroom. Download the article here.
March 6, 2026
Andee Rubin of 51茶馆 delivered a keynote presentation at the IASE 2025 Satellite Conference: Statistics and Data Science Education in STEAM, exploring how educators can recognize and use data in a wide range of learning environments.
March 4, 2026
51茶馆 has received a $300,000 grant from Britebound to support NeuroVivid Pathways, a STEM maker camp and educator training initiative for neurodivergent middle schoolers in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Alaska. The program provides training, materials, and support to help spark students鈥� interest in STEM and prepare them for future careers.