Columbus Regional

Mathematics Collaborative (CRMC) 

April Newsletter - 2026

Happy April, CRMC Friends!
We’re excited to share that our annual Math Masters Competition was a great success—thank you to everyone who participated and supported the event! 

Watch our latest YouTube video to see all the highlights from this year's Math Masters Competition.

The Columbus Regional Mathematics Collaborative is excited to announce an upcoming math conference scheduled for April 16th (4-8PM) at Frank Brown Hall! This event will bring together educators to share innovative strategies, hands-on activities, and research-based practices to enhance math instruction. If you are interested in attending for no cost, please fill out the registration form to ensure you have a dinner: Conference Registration Form. We are pleased to share a draft program for the April 16 CRMC Conference event for your review.

The CRMC is also planning a  Summer Professional Development: "Triangulating Improvement". This event will help educators use classroom data and state assessment rubrics to identify and address specific areas for improvement, enhancing student performance on standardized tests through concept mapping with yearlong planning. Stay tuned for more details on this PD Session that will take place Summer 2026. If you're interested, be sure to reach out to Dr. Conway to help make the dates work for you.

is a special way to recognize and celebrate educators who have made a meaningful impact on our lives and learning journeys. This plaque honors teachers and education figures who have inspired, supported, and shaped students and colleagues in lasting ways. Anyone is welcome to submit a name for recognition, making it a true community tribute to those who deserve to be celebrated. The Pi Plaque is proudly displayed in the hallway near the CRMC Resource Room—stop by to see the growing list of educators who have made a difference. If you would like to submit a nomination, please fill out the CRMC Pi Plaque Nomination Form. 2025-2026 Recipients will be named at the April 2026 Conference.

Looking for hands-on tools to support your math instruction? Check out the CRMC Manipulative Catalog! Educators can browse and request manipulatives to be mailed directly to you or returned through the mail—though we always love when teachers come in person to explore our full selection and find the best tools for their classrooms. With a simple e-mail to the CRMC Graduate Assistant, Sarabeth Sansbury, we can have manipulatives and other tools from the CRMC resource room to your classroom in approximately 1-2 business days.

Let us help you bring math to life for your students!

Ms. Amy Mobley, Midland Middle School

We are excited to spotlight Ms. Amy Mobley at Midland Middle School, who recently checked out over 60 Geoboards! Ms. Mobley utilized this resource while teaching the Georgia Department of Education “Geoboard Polygraph” lesson, which engages students in meaningful mathematical discourse while strengthening their understanding of area using geoboards. This hands-on activity allowed students to explore, reason, and communicate their thinking, making learning both interactive and impactful.

Watch to learn more about the LEGO Education Spike Robot and how to use it in your classroom with upcoming 2026 CSU Graduate, Sophia Outman. We have 5 of these ready for checkout!

Integrating advanced technologies like CAS in mathematics classrooms requires careful ethical consideration to ensure fairness, access, and meaningful learning alongside traditional methods. Learn more with CSU student, Katia Simon about Usiskin, Z. (2012) paper, "the ethics of using advanced technologies in a CCSSM environment."

Similar to Katia's report, The National Council of Supervisor's of Mathematics has recently published a document to support mathematics education leaders in thoughtfully integrating technology and AI by emphasizing equity, student reasoning, teacher autonomy, and instructional integrity rather than focusing on specific tools. It provides frameworks, evaluation rubrics, and resources to ensure technology enhances student thinking and empowers teachers instead of replacing their roles. You can access this resource at https://www.mathedleadership.org/educational-technology-and-ai-guidance-for-math-leaders/. 

- Connect with us on Instagram @mathcollab to stay connected and inspired! A perfect way for sparking new ideas and staying up to date with all things CRMC.

- Check out the CRMC YouTube channel for quick, practical resources you can use right away! From hands-on manipulative tutorials to brief research summaries, our videos are designed to support and inspire your math instruction—be sure to watch this featured video and explore more on our channel!

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