About this episode
Aris Winger discusses how mathematics can positively impact students' lives and the need for educational reform.
Aris Winger, Math Professor and Executive Director of the National Association of Mathematicians, has experienced first hand how math can save students' lives by uplifting them. Our education system can move beyond workbooks and help students, all students, think crisper and understand what's happening in the world.
People in this episode
Host: Carol Jacoby
Guest: Aris Winger
Topics covered
- mathematics education
- student empowerment
- critical thinking
- educational reform
- uplifting students
Keywords
- math education
- student success
- critical thinking
- National Association of Mathematicians
- educational system
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: National Association of Mathematicians
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