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InspireMath is a visionary education organization focused on human-centered, culturally relevant, and rigorous math and science learning. At InspireMath, we're building a future where math and science are humanized - centered on joy, hope, belonging, rigor, and justice. We create spaces for students and educators to experience learning as a form of love, empowerment, and world-building
03/19/2025
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09/27/2024
I had the privilege of joining a panel with fellow phenomenal Black male math educators Kristopher J. Childs James E ONeal Jr. and Shane Wiggan at the NCTM - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics in Chicago where we shared our voices about the hopes and aspirations of Black boys in mathematics. One question stood out:
What impactful message can we share on Monday morning to enhance the experiences of Black boys in math?
A few years ago, I observed a group of middle school boys playing marbles, measuring distance with a handspan technique to settle disputes. It reminded me of the need for recognizing mathematical genius outside traditional classrooms.
Here are my lingering thoughts:
1. Math Giftedness Thrives in Safety: Black boys often thrive in environments where they feel safe and accepted—often not in schools.
2. Black Boys Are Always Creating Authentic Worlds for Math Exploration: Their ways of experiencing the world, sometimes peculiar, sometimes unorthodox, problem-solving approaches are often down-played. We must broaden our definitions of valid learning experiences.
3. The Hidden Mathematical Spaces of Black Boys Are Often Overlooked: Mathematical brilliance exists in everyday spaces—like barbershops and neighborhoods—where Black boys feel valued. I see so many examples of problem solving, reasoning, measuring, probabilistic reasoning and the list goes on!
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