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Mahalo from the HCTM Executive Board to Travis and Katrina of Chaminade, everyone involved in planning, organizing, setting up, presenting, and attending our first joint Math and Science Conference! To the Hawai'i Science Teachers Association, Chaminade University of Honolulu, and all our sponsors!
September 29, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Scenes from our great breakout sessions!
September 28, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Scenes from our great breakout sessions!
September 28, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Scenes from our great breakout sessions!
September 28, 2025 at 2:35 AM
2024 Hawai'i State Teacher of the Year Jackie Freitas of Leileihua High School gave a great and emotional keynote.
September 28, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Off to a great start for our joint Math and Science conference!
September 27, 2025 at 11:37 PM
More details about our joint conference with HaSTA, and two new Executive Board members are posted on our website HCTM.org.
September 18, 2025 at 4:54 AM
On September 27, 2025, 8 AM-2 PM, the Hawai‘i Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the Hawai‘i Science Teaching Association are joining forces to host the very first joint Math and Science Conference.

Register today at HCTM.org. Your registration also includes a complimentary HCTM membership.
September 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Here is our 2025-2026 membership fee structure. Go to the Membership page on our website (HCTM.org) to register. Mahalo for supporting us to help math educators!
August 13, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Save the date!
*Saturday, September 27
*Chaminade University
*Details and registration information are forthcoming.
July 22, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Our position statement on Changing the Professional Culture of Teaching Mathematics is out now: nctm.link/9hLtx
June 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Hear directly from the authors of the article, "The Area Model: Building Mathematical Connections," Alyson Lischka and Christopher Stephens.

They discuss their inspiration behind the writing and future perspectives to consider. Read the full article here: nctm.link/oIIGU
July 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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"We know that math is more than numbers and equations, and children should experience math in places other than the classroom. We also know how important it is that students see math as relevant and make connections to real-world experiences."

Read @latrendak.bsky.social's message: nctm.link/XwsMi
July 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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🎨📏 Learning ordinal numbers has never been so colorful!

From pasta prep to cube trains and pattern play, our students are mastering math with creativity and collaboration. Test it out with your PK-2 students: nctm.link/iWW50
July 9, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Get to know NCTM President-Elect Dewey Gottlieb in our upcoming webinar!

Dewey will share strategies and ideas for your mathematics classroom that foster confidence, build community, and develop habits of mind to set a positive and lasting tone for learning.

Sign up here: nctm.link/J0E1h
July 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Our new logo! Visit our website (link in bio) to learn who designed it and its meaning.
July 5, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Congratulations to our new Executive Board members for 2025-2026!
Visit HCTM.org.
May 31, 2025 at 9:19 PM
"The Power of STEM: Operations & Observations"
Visit our website (HCTM.org) for a link to submit a speaker proposal for our Fall 2025 Conference together with the Hawaii Science Teaching Association. Proposals are due by Friday, August 8, 2025. The conference is on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
May 31, 2025 at 2:08 AM
We appreciate all the teachers all the time!
May 8, 2025 at 2:57 AM
HPU Online Economics Course

This summer Hawaii Pacific University will be offering a free online economics PD course for teachers, educational officers, and educational assistants.

View all details on our website HCTM.org (other events).
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May 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
“21st century mathematics”

Participants will have a chance to engage with recent math discoveries through reading, problem solving, and discussions, as well as Q&A sessions with mathematicians. The program is free and online and participation over the course of the month is very flexible. HCTM.org
April 24, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Nominations for 2025-2026 HCTM Executive Board positions are now open from April 17 through April 30 at 4:00 PM HST. Go to our website (HCTM.org) for the link or scan the QR code.

Voting will take place from May 1 through May 7 at 4:00 PM HST by HCTM members.
April 17, 2025 at 5:55 AM
'Aina Momona: A symposium on place-based math education

May 30-31, 2025
UH West Oahu

Register at bit.ly/AinaMomonaMath
April 11, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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"Ongoing professional learning helps teachers keep up to date on the latest strategies, technologies, and best practices, which enhances their ability to meet the diverse needs of students."

Read @latrendak.bsky.social's full message this month: nctm.link/myS8D
April 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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ICYMI: Join our next Classroom Conversations episode to discover five creative ways to use Notice & Wonder plushies in your elementary or middle school classroom. 🐌🦉

Open to all—register now: nctm.link/22Ii8
April 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM