Math is everywhere, especially during the holidays. And at NTN, we don’t just believe that, we see it play out in classrooms every day. From analyzing real-world data to solving everyday problems, holidays and cultural moments offer powerful opportunities to make math relevant, engaging, and [Continue Reading ...]
Staying current with the latest research, instructional strategies, and innovations in mathematics education is essential for educators, coaches, and school leaders. National and regional conferences offer opportunities to sharpen practice, explore emerging technologies, and connect with colleagues who are shaping the future of teaching and [Continue Reading ...]
Every teacher knows the feeling. You are about to introduce a tricky math concept, and suddenly those old acronyms and shortcuts start swirling around: FOIL, Keep Change Flip, Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally. They are familiar, but they do not help students understand why [Continue Reading ...]
Every school year brings new priorities, challenges, and opportunities. For math educators and school leaders, staying ahead of these trends helps you make smarter decisions for your teachers and students. Here are five education trends as we prepare to go into 2026, and what they [Continue Reading ...]
Every fall, classrooms welcome new faces. Not just students, but teachers too. With so many new hires stepping into math classrooms this year, it is easy to forget how overwhelming those first weeks can feel. New curriculum. New routines. New expectations. And all eyes on [Continue Reading ...]
As students return to school, one of the best gifts we can give them is the feeling that math is not only doable- but actually enjoyable. Fun doesn’t mean fluff, it means engagement, purpose, and energy in the room. Here are six ways math teachers, [Continue Reading ...]
Summer might be in full swing, but at NTN, we’re already looking ahead. Behind the scenes, our team is hard at work planning new ways to support schools, empower teachers, and strengthen student success in math this fall. From exciting updates to our MathKEYmatics assessment [Continue Reading ...]
As the school year winds down, there’s one thing you shouldn’t put off: analyzing your state test data. These results offer more than a retrospective- they’re a roadmap for smarter decisions, stronger instruction, and more targeted support for the year ahead. The question is, are [Continue Reading ...]
As the school year winds down, it’s easy to jump straight into summer planning or prep for the fall. But before we shift gears, there’s real value in pausing to ask: What did we learn this year? For math teams, that reflection can unlock powerful [Continue Reading ...]
Although we’re winding down the school year, hiring for the fall semester is already in full swing. Schools are preparing to welcome a new wave of educators—some stepping into their first-ever classroom, others navigating a new grade level or curriculum. No matter their background, new [Continue Reading ...]
