In observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15), the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics invited educator Luis Leyva to write a guest blog post about his recommendations for intersectional justice in mathematics classroom practices.
In the post, Leyva, associate professor of mathematics education and STEM higher education in Vanderbilt University's Peabody College of Education & Human Development, emphasizes the importance of creating inclusive math classrooms that recognize and address the diverse identities of students. He offers strategies to promote equity by understanding how race, gender, class, and other social factors intersect, impacting students' learning experiences. Teachers are encouraged to reflect on their own biases, use culturally responsive teaching practices, and create learning environments that empower all students to succeed. For more details, read the full blog post at nctm.link/tYlMr.
To learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month, visit hispanicheritagemonth.gov.