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From the TODOS President

I was able to attend the NCTM Regional Conference in Seattle in early February. TODOS, along with a sponsor, Texas Instruments, hosted a Student Awards ceremony on Thursday February 8. It was a beautiful time to meet five amazing youth, their families, and their teachers. One of the youth, a high school senior who identified as Latina shared a powerful story of the way that she experienced racism in her high school. The youth was the only visible human that did not present as white in the classroom. The explicit experience was about taking a test and the results of that test. The youth was … Go to the full message.

TODOS Managing Director Announcement

In Fall 2023, you may recall seeing the Call for Expressions of Interest for the position of Managing Director with TODOS. I am happy to announce that Vivian Rodríguez has accepted TODOS' invitation to serve as inaugural Managing Director effective February 1, 2024. Vivian has written an introductory message for this Enews [see the cell to the right]. ... The Managing Director is one of the steps that TODOS is taking to focus the resources of the organization on systemic change. TODOS has been completely volunteer-based in the first 20 years! This is a bold and courageous move for ... Go to the full message.

A Warm Welcome From Your New Managing Director

I am truly honored and thrilled to take this opportunity to introduce myself as your new Managing Director. My name is Vivian Rodríguez, and I am both humbled and excited to step into this role within our remarkable organization. First and foremost, I want to express my deep gratitude to the entire TODOS family - staff, volunteers, donors, and supporters. Your dedication and passion for our mission have already left a profound impression on me, and I look forward to working closely with each and every one of you as we continue our journey of positive impact. … Go to the full message.

TODOS Video Project

TODOS Live! and the 2021 TODOS Virtual Conference have produced many sessions that members can access. The TODOS Video Project (TVP) has worked, and continues to work, with these sessions in various ways to make them useful for educators. This TVP link will take you to the TVP section of the TODOS website. You'll need to login as a member. Once in the TVP section, you will find information on the showcases that are set up on the TODOS Vimeo Channel. Contact TVP with questions or comments.

Have You Voted Yet in the TODOS Elections? 

The deadline to vote for TODOS Vice President and TODOS Director is midnight, February 29. The candidate for TODOS Vice President is Trevor Warburton, and the candidates for TODOS Director are Rosa Chavez and Heather Lindfors Navarro. You should have received an email ballot on February 1. For any questions or a missing ballot, contact the Chair of the Nominations and Elections Committee. Remember to vote! The election results will be announced on March 15, 2024.

Newest TEEM Now Published on OJS

TEEM Vol. 15, No. 1 is the first complete TEEM to go through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) process. TEEM has joined the growing family of journals that use OJS, and it has improved communication with authors and reviewers, streamlined the submission and reviewing process, and made the journal accessible to a wider audience. You can download individual articles in addition to downloading entire issues. Check out the TEEM OJS website!

Student Awards in Seattle

Five middle and high school mathematicians were honored at the 2024 NCTM Regional Conference in Seattle, WA on February 8 at the TODOS Student Awards Ceremony. Congratulations to the awardees Jacqueline B., Aurora B-D, Janluca A-M, Natalie M-H and Alexia C. and to all of their nominating teachers from the Seattle Public Schools! Go to the TODOS President’s message for additional information about the impact of one student's essay. Thanks to Texas Instruments for providing graphing calculators to the awardees!

PD Committee Features TODOS Blog

This coming month, the PD Committee will feature TODOS Resources related to Elevating Historically Marginalized Voices. Today we highlight a TODOS Blog titled, "Latinidad in the US, Latinx, Latina/o, or Hispanic?" The goal is to promote conversations rather than imposing solutions. We describe the relevance of naming an identity and a brief historical account of the naming in the U.S, then contrast different perspectives or claims that acknowledge this controversy, and finally, we ask for your opinion.

Calling MTEs Using TODOS Resources

Are you a mathematics teacher educator that has used TODOS resources in your university courses or in professional learning with PreK-12 teachers? The Professional Development committee is interested in hearing from you and your experiences! We are interested to learn how you are using or adapting the TODOS resources, how they are received, and any outcomes, and potentially planning a TODOS Live! together. Please reach out to Luz Maldonado Rodríguez for more information.

AMS-Simons Enhancement Grants for PUI Faculty

This program fosters and supports research collaboration by mathematicians at primarily undergraduate institutions. Applicants must have earned a PhD degree at least five years before the start of the grant. Each year for three years, awardees will receive $3,000 to support research-related activities. Go to the website for more information and to apply. Deadline is March 18, 2024.

AMS-Simons Travel Grants

This program promotes research interaction and collaboration in mathematics. Eligible applicants are early-career mathematicians who are located in the United States (or be U.S. citizens employed outside the United States). Each grant will provide an early-career mathematician with $3,000 per year for two years to be used for research-related travel. Go to the website for more information and to apply. Deadline is March 31, 2024.

Erikson Early Math Collaborative

Join us at the First National Meeting of Racial Justice in Early Math Education (RJEM): An Inquiry-Based Approach to Problems of Practice, taking place at the Erikson Institute (Chicago) on June 27 & 28, 2024. This in-person event will bring together educators, administrators, researchers, and community members who share a commitment to antiracist math education for young learners.

Your TODOS Membership

Hi . Your Membership in TODOS expires on . TODOS values your support of TODOS and commitment to all students. If you are interested in becoming more active in TODOS by serving on a committee or sharing your expertise, contact the editor and indicate your interests and areas of expertise. TODOS welcomes your support! 

Do You Have Items for the TODOS Enews?

Do you have information on personal accomplishments, why you joined TODOS, mathematics education or professional events, news articles, or new books aligned with the Mission and Goals of TODOS? Share them with the TODOS Community by sending the information to the editor no later than Friday, March 15 for the March 2024 Enews.

2023-2024 TODOS Board

Executive Team: Florence Glanfield, Marian Dingle, Sylvia Celedón-Pattichis, and Nora Ramirez
Members: Ma Bernadette Andres-Salgarino, Diana Ceja, Theodore Chao, Bernard Frost, Monica Gonzalez, Susie W. Håkansson, Ji Yeong I, Lisa Jilk, Nichole Lindgren, Aly Martinez, Jon Oaks, Luz Maldonado Rodríguez, Erin Sylves, B Waid, and Trevor Warburton