A note from Sarah Moffett, VP of Elementary School

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Elementary teachers and coaches—the READ Act work has been inspiring and exhausting. I often hear, “When are we getting a Math Act?” While I don’t know the answer to that, I do know this: the MCTM Spring Conference in April is a powerful opportunity for elementary educators.
When I first attended, I worried it would be all secondary teachers and I’d be out of my depth. While many attendees were secondary, a strong community of elementary-focused educators helped me grow my practice and see how my work shapes students’ mathematical futures.


With the 2022 Minnesota math standards ahead, elementary teachers need a deep understanding of what’s changing—especially the eight Mathematical Practices. Friday keynote Anton Treuer will inspire educators to engage with Minnesota Tribal Nations contexts, and Saturday keynote Christopher Danielson (of Math-On-A-Stick fame) shows how joyful and compelling math can be for kids. Add at least 15 PK–5-focused sessions, and you have a conference built to energize your teaching.