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Every Student Has a Place: Belonging in Mathematics

Adding It All Up·National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)·13 January 2026·26 min

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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. Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12 Volume 118 Issue 11 (2025)