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Crystal May

Crystal spent 25 years working in public schools as an elementary teacher and instructional coach. She now supports districts in the Midwest as an Implementation Leader with Great Minds.

Crystal May

Tips for Sparking Joy, Boosting Engagement in Math Class from Eureka Math Writer and Veteran Teacher
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Tips for Sparking Joy, Boosting Engagement in Math Class from Eureka Math Writer and Veteran Teacher

December 15, 2021
Looking to engage your students in math while ensuring that they have fun at the same time? Grade 2 teacher and senior curriculum developer for...
Why Math Journals are a Tool You Should Use in Your Classroom
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Why Math Journals are a Tool You Should Use in Your Classroom

December 15, 2021
Nell McAnelly has some can’t-miss advice in Edutopia. In a recent blog post, she explains why teachers should empower students to use journals as...
PhD Science Awarded STEAM Excellence Award
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PhD Science Awarded STEAM Excellence Award

December 14, 2021
Great Minds® is pleased to announce that PhD Science® was selected as a winning product of the “Educators Pick Best of STEMTM 2021” STEAM Excellence...
Educators Embrace Knowledge-Building Curricula, from Math Sprints to Playground Conversations
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Educators Embrace Knowledge-Building Curricula, from Math Sprints to Playground Conversations

December 14, 2021
Improved achievement on state tests tell part of the success story at Capitol Collegiate Academy, a K–8 public charter school in Sacramento,...
Educators Embrace Knowledge-Building Curricula, from Playground Conversations to Math Sprints
Student Engagement Professional Development Data Stories

Educators Embrace Knowledge-Building Curricula, from Playground Conversations to Math Sprints

December 14, 2021
Improved achievement on state tests tell part of the success story at Capitol Collegiate Academy, a K–8 public charter school in Sacramento,...
Using Anchor Charts and Models to Drive Student Learning
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Using Anchor Charts and Models to Drive Student Learning

December 13, 2021
As both new and veteran implementers facilitate PhD Science® in their classrooms, the anchor visuals embedded in the curriculum play a pivotal role...

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