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As the holiday season invites reflection and celebration, we’re closing the year with fresh momentum built on recent programs. In this newsletter, we invite you to explore highlights of impact in Guatemala and Ecuador. Also, discover a new Global Math Story from Kyrgyzstan featuring the World Nomad Games. Read on to see how these global efforts continue moving our mission forward.

Last month 206 educators from across Guatemala gathered in Antigua for Mathkind’s 10th annual math education conference, themed Matemáticas en acción (“Mathematics in Action”). Opening remarks by Education Advisory Board member Dr. Rick Scott set the stage for four days of professional development and collaboration.

Participants took part in 32 workshops and two panel discussions led by 30 expert facilitators. 

• Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with attendees giving the conference an average rating of 3.96 out of 4. 
• Nearly all participants (99%) reported opportunities to deepen their understanding of mathematical content.
• Another 99% identified specific teaching practices they could implement in their classrooms.

This year was even more special as we celebrated Mathkind’s 10th anniversary. The festivities included birthday cake, singing, and a joyful reflection on a decade of impact. Attendees left inspired and ready to bring new, research-based strategies into their classrooms.

Watch the video below to see their experiences come to life!

November was a busy month, as Mathkind hosted Math Marathon 3.5 just one week after our conference in Guatemala. This hybrid event provided collaborative professional development for teachers and education students across Ecuador. Held in partnership with the National University of Education (UNAE) in Cuenca and the IX Jornadas de escuelas innovadoras (“Conference of Innovative Schools”), it connected teachers across two southern provinces.

Over three days, 11 facilitators from three countries led in-person sessions and Zoom workshops. A total of 355 teachers and university students registered, with more joining the digital course on our Participate social learning platform. They shared ideas, connected with peers, and explored new strategies for teaching mathematics. If you’re interested in checking out the recordings and resources in Spanish, you can find all the details in Part B of this list.

The event strengthened our partnership with UNAE’s education faculty, who participated in keynotes and workshops. Gaining insight into our approach to teaching and learning, they expressed interest in deeper collaboration to connect educators worldwide. This year’s Math Marathon showcased our commitment to accessible and impactful professional development.

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