Media and Administrative Coordinator
Ben Austin joined the Early Math Collaborative team in 2012. He assists in editing videos and producing content for the website.
B.A. in Modern Languages, DePaul University.
It’s finally autumn, and here in Chicago that means there’s a feeling of foreboding in the air about when winter’s going to hit. A small comfort in the changing weather is that it offers some opportunities for winter math activities, specifically those that are relevant to students’ personal experiences. Perhaps as a part of a…
Tuesday, June 23, 2015 marked the date of the last day of learning for the Innovations program, which concluded after four years of intensive math professional development. Teachers from the seven schools involved in the program came together to think deeply about early math concepts in a final learning lab, the last of over 15 throughout the program's duration.…
From recognizing octagonal stop signs to remembering where the cookies are stored, children encounter geometry early and often. Regularly engaging children with some of the names, rules, and applications involved in geometry will allow them to make the most of their natural skills in this area. There are plenty of children's books that kids love…