Welcome to Connections, and thank you for reading.

As we celebrate the coming of winter and the ending of another year, enjoy this issue of AMTE Connections. The conference is quickly approaching so check out all the information on the program and events as you plan your visit. And as you prepare for your travels, take time to congratulate our new leadership and learn about data science for elementary students and how to plan engaging activities with the community. May the new year bring you happiness, learning, and growth. We'd love to share your stories in a future issue of AMTE Connections!

Matt Chedister, Connections Editor

 

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! It is an exciting time of meeting new students and new opportunities! This issue of Connections offers numerous ways to enhance your teaching - whether it is learning more about the annual conference, the STaR and ESTEEM programs, or how one state's work has significantly raised NAEP scores. We hope that you enjoy reading about the work being done and will consider sharing some of your own work in a future issue.

Matt Chedister, Connections Editor

 

As we wrap up another school year, it's time to relax, refresh... and start planning for the future. During some uncertain times, we hope you will find guidance in our President's message and the article from our early career award winner, Courtney Baker. We also feature a number of scholarships, awards, and professional development opportunities to help your work in the fall and provide the opportunity to attend the annual conference. Make sure you check these out and share with all your colleagues!   

Matt Chedister, Connections Editor

 

What an amazing conference hosted in Reno this year! We hope that the energy and learning from it has inspired you during this Spring semester. This issue of AMTE Connections looks back on all the work at the conference but also looks forward. Our new president, Farshid Safi, continues the discussion on moving beyond transactional relationships, and STaR Fellows discuss their work around the 5 Practices. And don't forget it's never too early to think about the 2026 conference in Portland. The proposal portal opens in April!

Matt Chedister, Connections Editor