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Every Student Has a Place: Belonging in Mathematics

Adding It All Up

Adding It All Up
Every Student Has a Place: Belonging in Mathematics
Jan 13, 2026 Season 3 Episode 1
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)

Salandra Grice-Johnson and Alexis Lien join the podcast to shine a spotlight on mathematical belonging, the feeling that every student has a valued place in the math classroom. 

Through stories, insights, and research from the recent issue of the MTLT journal, they unpack how fostering a sense of belonging can strengthen students’ confidence, support their math identity, and transform their relationship with the subject.