HIVE 2026

A humanizing classroom creates space for students to see themselves in the learning, bring their lived experiences into the work, and engage in ways that feel meaningful and affirming. Together, we’ll consider what it takes to build classrooms that center identity, belonging, and deep engagement. Teachers, coaches, and leaders will come away with practical ideas for creating learning experiences where students feel seen, valued, and ready to learn.

When students can see, touch, and model mathematical ideas, abstract concepts become more accessible. In this session, educators will explore how manipulatives can support sensemaking in secondary mathematics and help students engage more deeply with important content. Participants will leave with practical examples for using manipulatives to expand access and support understanding in secondary math classrooms.

You've caught the vision of engaging and meaningful high school mathematics and now you're wondering how to make change happen in your own district, with its own unique challenges and opportunities. In this session, we will be sharing some of the high leverage strategies that have succeeded in making changes in districts around the country. We will discuss the roles of district leadership, school administrators, and teacher leaders in getting change started and making it stick.

How do you get students to share their thinking and talk about mathematics? How do you get them to engage with their peers and participate in meaningful discourse? We will focus on strategies that support meaningful discourse and specific moves teachers can make to empower student participation.