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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Cotsen Foundation’s Art of Teaching Conference: Colleen Cruz, Dr. Angela Turrou, Vanessa Vakharia. Thank you for the special time to connect with you and your amazing teachers and support network! @suzannehuerta.bsky.social @cotsenaot.bsky.social @angelaturrou.bsky.social @themathguru.bsky.social

Dr. Angela Chan Turrou with Counting Collections and connections to big ideas

The Math Guru’s teacher receipt of positive math accomplishments

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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Right now: House Democrat’s Hearing: Defending the Right to Vote “We are the ones we’ve been waiting for,” Maya Wiley, “this is work we do together.” “We’re at a ‘hair-on-fire moment’ right now,” Robert Weiner. “Our elections are safe, reliable, and democratic, and we need to keep them that way.”

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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Eco-Education Summit in the Hi-Desert of Joshua Tree, CA. Thank you to Janet Johnson, the Harrison House, and the Morongo Basin Conservation Association (MBCA) for the first step in relationship building across disciplines.

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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

The California Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science Partnership (CAL-MSCS) is a statewide initiative focused on building a lasting, collaborative system of professional learning for educators across CA. What’s next? @talknumber2me.bsky.social @serratore4.bsky.social @joboaler.bsky.social

LACOE’s Christina Lincoln-Moore and Yolanda Beckles join Dr. Jo Boaler for a chat over breakfast.

Conference room shot of Day 1 of statewide convening at Town and Country in San Diego.

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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

#AERA26 LA pre-conference seminar on Retooling AI and Justice. Thank you @talknumber2me.bsky.social for the great organization and delicious snacks and dinner to kick off the learning. It’s all about relationships!

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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Los Angeles County Office of Education: Dr. Pamela Seda and Dr. Kendall Brown, authors of “Choosing to See,” stretch educators on Unearthing Math Brilliance Summitt 2026. @pamseda1.bsky.social @talknumber2me.bsky.social @serratore4.bsky.social

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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Last night, @talknumber2me.bsky.social and the Los Angeles County Office of Education hosted a family night screening of the math documentary, “Counted Out,” with a panel discussion including @serratore4.bsky.social and @suzannehuerta.bsky.social. Great first person stories! So fun to share!

Christina Lincoln Moore at the podium to introduce the panel discussion at the Los Angeles County Office of Education screening of the math documentary “Counted Out”.

CA Teacher of the Year, Suzanne Huerta, answers a question posed by Christina Lincoln Moore on addressing what works in her special ed classroom.

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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

ATLAS Launch! Educator-designed performance tasks for K-12 NGSS, thank you to Deb Atwell and her team at Los Angeles County Office of Education! www.ngss-atlas.com

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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

California Mathematics Council-South, Celebrating Curiosity and Creativity in Mathematics. Thank you, @serratore4.bsky.social and @talknumber2me.bsky.social for a fun day of crocheting in the Hub! And Stef Mathewson, UCLA Math Project, on being authentically curious about student thinking.

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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

CAL-MSCS convening in Monterey, School-based Professional Learning, why this model? challenges/barriers, how to overcome? @talknumber2me.bsky.social @fawnnguyen.substack.com

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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Enjoying the statewide convening with Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) and CAL-MSCS as we share what works and what doesn’t in the professional learning worlds of Math, Science, and Computer Science in Monterey, CA.

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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Cotsen Conference 2025 Dr. Elham Kazemi, Orienting Students to Each Other New book coming out this year: “Intentional Talk and Listening,” with talking and listening moves

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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Cotsen Conference 2025 with @pamseda1.bsky.social, “Practice standards are the goal, the content standards get us there,” Dr. Pamela Seda, “and we have twelve years to do it.” @suzannehuerta.bsky.social

The problem solvers show their poster of multiple solutions.

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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Challenge: post your last photo taken in DC to show what a hell-hole it is

Washington National Cathedral, view from the bell tower

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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Just visited the Capitol steps as Hakeem Jeffries was breaking the record, and no one was there, except the press.

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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Thank you, UCLA Math Project for hosting the 2025 Regional CGI (cognitively guided instruction) Conference in El Segundo, CA

Friday Keynote talk with Dr. Angela Chan Turrou and Janene Ward introducing UCLA Math Project’s Dr. Megan Franke.

Raymond Little and Dr. Lisa Ward celebrate their talk on Cognitive Coaching, Making Space for Teacher Thinking, under a balloon arch.

Dr. Megan Franke’s Saturday keynote on Data.

Data collection: image of Southern California map, with stickers representing favorite hikes, restaurants, and “firsts.”

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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Today’s town hall meeting in Yucca Valley, CA. “No one is talking about reducing benefits to the people who depend on them,” says Congressman Jay Obernolte of California. “Liar!” chants the crowd. Obernolte continues, “…the cuts are incredibly modest…” Unbelievable talking points.

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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

The Social Security Fairness Act was just signed by President Biden. Thank you!

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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 10/11/2024

Thank you to the California Math Council-South for bringing joy and hope into the math world this week, it’s just what I needed! @mathematize4all.bsky.social

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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 02/10/2024

Thank you to Dr. Rachel Lambert and CAL-MSCS for inspiring “teachers as designers” and activists to unite in “murmurizing” for equity in mathematics instruction. A good day in Sacramento! @mathematize4all.bsky.social

Dr. Rachel Lambert addresses CAL-MSCS crowd in Sacramento.

Active engagement in personally relevant rich tasks and a continuum of progress.

Leadership team of CAL-MSCS on stage for recognition.

Graphic of the three goals of CAL-MSCS, with today’s focus on engagement.

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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 20/09/2024

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, “When I’m in the deep end of a situation, I swim!” (Alt text: Justice Ketanji Bown Jackson and Angela Bassett at the Ebell Theater)

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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 30/05/2024

Columbus ES first grade teachers try out fair share problems with fractional amounts, “I didn’t think they could do it!”

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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 30/05/2024

Columbus ES primary teachers rehearse counting collections. CGI in action.

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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 10/04/2024

Counting Collections at Columbus ES. Organization, collaboration and recording. LAUSD-UCLA Mathematics Project CGI Partnership

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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 10/04/2024

True-False number sentences open up student discourse at Columbus ES primary classrooms. LAUSD-UCLA Mathematics Project CGI Partnership

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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 10/04/2024

Why count by 10s when you can count by 11s, and it's so much more fun! CGI Coaching Day at Columbus ES, LAUSD-UCLA Mathematics Project CGI Partnership

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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 22/03/2024

Michelle Obama ES third graders show what they know. Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) with UCLA Mathematics Project

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MathLisa2016.bsky.social @mathlisa2016.bsky.social · 15/03/2024

When all things old are new again. Columbus ES TK students try counting collections with recording and problem solving for the first time as they celebrate the 125th day of school. First and second grade teachers give CGI advice on Crazy Hat Day, too.

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