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The Math Learning Center Blog

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MLC will showcase Bridges Second Edition as well as our growing collection of math apps at NCTM in Denver April 18-20. In addition to exhibiting, we’ll be delivering two product workshop sessions featuring key members of the Bridges development team. We invite you to stop by our booth and hope you will also attend one or more of the presentations by MLC authors, leaders, and staff. Introducing...
Rick Ludeman, Chief Executive Officer
Berrien Springs Public Schools (“Home of the Shamrocks”) in Berrien Springs, Michigan has adopted Bridges Second Edition. A long-time Bridges First Edition site, curriculum team members said they are “true believers” in the program. Photo courtesy of Berrien Springs Public Schools. Rick Ludeman is president of MLC.
Rick Ludeman, Chief Executive Officer
Last year I spoke with Shepherd Elementary principal John Farley who was looking for some new math materials. After our conversation he and his staff decided to start with Number Corner and Pia Hansen, MLC director of professional development, led the workshops in August. She recalls, "They were a very motivated group, focused on addressing the standards with fidelity and meeting their students'...
Rick Ludeman, Chief Executive Officer
After using Bridges in Mathematics K-5 for a number of years, The Hamlin School of San Francisco, California decided to transition to Bridges Second Edition . Recently I visited this independent K-8 school for girls founded in 1863. Photo courtesy of The Hamlin School. My host Marisa Bellingrath, assistant head of school, provided a tour as well as an opportunity to visit several classrooms. I was...
Rick Ludeman, Chief Executive Officer
Alcoa Elementary triples advanced, proficient students Excerpts from an article by Matthew Stewart of the Daily Times Alcoa Elementary School is producing academic gains, tripling last school year’s number of students who scored proficient and advanced on state tests. Fifty Alcoa elementary-schoolers scored proficient and advanced on the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP)...
Rick Ludeman, Chief Executive Officer