Big Ideas Learning

07/24/2024

Congratulations to our friends at the expERIEnce Children's Museum on their Phase II Grand Opening! 🎉

We are thrilled to support the Museum and can’t wait for you all to explore the Rube Goldberg exhibit! ⚙️💙

07/16/2024

What a fantastic first day at CAMT 2024! 🎉

We had a blast connecting with educators, hosting a focus group, and leading an inspiring professional development session. If you're at the conference, make sure to swing by booth #401 to say hello or join us at one of our upcoming speaker sessions. We can't wait to meet more amazing educators!

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07/12/2024

Calling all Texas Educators! 📢

Join us for some inspiring professional development sessions and stop by booth #401 at CAMT 2024! 🍎📚

Big Ideas Learning will host FOUR professional development sessions:
1. Engaging Tasks to Encourage Classroom Discourse from Laurie Boswell - Monday, July 15th, at 1:0pam in CC 381 BC
2. Creating Math Routines Accessible for All Students from Nick Lopez - Tuesday, July 16th, at 10:00am in CC 371 CF
3. Mathematically Meaningful Interactions through NCTM’s Effective Teaching Practices from Courtney Nagle – Tuesday, July 16th, at 10:00am in CC 371 BE
4. For the Love of Geometry from Laurie Boswell – Tuesday, July 16th, at 2:30pm in CC 381 BC

National Geographic Learning

07/04/2024

Happy Birthday, America! 🇺🇸🗽

As we celebrate the birth of our nation, let's embrace the spirit of freedom, curiosity, and innovation. Just as our forefathers sparked a revolution, we strive to ignite a passion for learning and exploration in everyone.

Wishing you a safe and joyful Fourth of July filled with wonder and discovery!

06/19/2024

📚 Celebrating Juneteenth: Honoring Freedom and Educating for the Future ⭐

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865. This is a significant day to recognize the path toward racial freedom that has been forged, and the acknowledgement that there is still more work to be done.

As educators, parents, and administrators, let's integrate the lessons of Juneteenth into our classrooms, inspiring the next generation to build a more inclusive and equitable future.
Join us in commemorating Juneteenth and honoring the resilience and contributions of African Americans.

06/18/2024

Join us for two inspiring speaker sessions! ☀️

Learn how to add fun to your classroom and motivate your students to excel at FCTM - Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Don't miss out on these valuable teaching sessions with Judy Hickman and Andrea Dreaden! 👇

Big Ideas Learning will host TWO speaker sessions:
1. Adding Fun to Your Classroom - Thursday, June 20th, at 11:30am in Boca V
2. Motivating Students - Thursday, June 20th, at 3:15pm in Boca 1

National Geographic Learning

06/13/2024

📸 Call for Hair and Makeup Artists! 📸

We are seeking an experienced hair and makeup artist to join us from July 24-26th for a photoshoot. In this paid position, you will style kid and adult models to be natural and authentic.

To apply, email your resume and portfolio to [email protected]!

✉️ Contact: [email protected]
📆 Shoot Dates: July 24th - 26th
📍 Location: Erie, Pennsylvania

06/12/2024

📸 Call for a Wardrobe Stylist! 📸

We are seeking an experienced wardrobe stylist to join us from July 24-26th for a photoshoot. In this paid position, you will dress kid and adult models to fit the scene.

To apply, email your resume and portfolio to [email protected]!

✉️ Contact: [email protected]
📆 Shoot Dates: July 24th - 26th
📍 Location: Erie, Pennsylvania

06/11/2024

📸 Call for a Social Worker/Teacher 📸

We are seeking a certified social worker and/or teacher to join us from July 24-26th for a photoshoot. In this paid position, you will support and represent kid models throughout the shoot.

To apply, email your resume and portfolio to [email protected]!

✉️ Contact: [email protected]
📆 Shoot Dates: July 24th - 26th
📍 Location: Erie, Pennsylvania

06/10/2024

As the school year comes to a close, let's take a moment to celebrate all the amazing educators who have worked tirelessly to support and inspire their students! 🍎📚

Thank you for all your dedication and hard work. We see you, and we appreciate you! And a big congratulations to the class of 2024!

Tag your favorite teacher below! 👇👇👇

05/30/2024

Calling all math educators! ✏️🍎 Don't miss out on some fun and engaging mathematics review strategies to wrap up the school year!

Check out this National Geographic Learning blog for some fantastic ideas to make math exciting for students until the very end!

Revamp your math review sessions with these fun & creative activities! From escape rooms to student-led mini-lessons, inject excitement into end-of-year reviews. Check out these engaging ideas and make math memorable!

05/27/2024

"This nation will remain the land of the free only as long as it is home of the brave." – Elmer Davis

On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸

05/21/2024

Feeling the end of year stress as an educator? 😅 Don't worry, you're not alone! Teaching can be tough, but we've got your back. Check out our latest blog for some tips on how to tackle those end of year stressors and finish the school year strong! 💪🍎☀️

Closing Out the School Year: Big Ideas for a Seamless Transition to Summer

Big Ideas Learning offers resources to make these last few weeks seamlessly melt into summer. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you close out the school year.

05/09/2024

To all the incredible educators out there, thank you for your dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to shaping the minds of the future generation. Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed, and your impact is immeasurable. From inspiring lessons to endless support, you truly make a difference every single day. Here's to celebrating YOU and all that you do! 📚👩‍🏫👨‍🏫

04/08/2024

04/08/2024

We are just hours away from a true wonder of the universe! Big Ideas Learning is in one of the few areas of the country to experience the solar eclipse in its path of totality! What exactly is the path of totality?

The path of totality is the narrow track on the Earth's surface where a total solar eclipse can be observed, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the moment when the moon completely obscures the sun.

Predicting this astronomical mathematical coincidence requires precise models that consider the motions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun, as well as factors like the tilt of the Earth's axis and the eccentricity of the Moon's orbit.

02/12/2024

This Black History Month, we honor the innovators and leaders.
From the classroom to boardrooms to laboratories, from stages to studios.
Join us as we honor traditions, explore resources, and engage in conversations recognizing the impact of Black History on our nation.

12/24/2023

✨Wishing you a season filled with joy, laughter, and the magic of learning. ✨
May your holidays be as bright as our passion for math education.
Happy Holidays from all of us at Big Ideas Learning, A Larson Text Company.
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11/02/2023

Southern California educators! Attending CMC - California Mathematics Council ? Join author India White for a special KEYNOTE SESSION on GRIT! Learn new ways students can gain a greater sense of belonging and math identity while also improving academic achievement.

11/02/2023

What an amazing end to a special week in Washington, DC! It was a pleasure meeting with all the spectacular educators and supervisors during our time at ! And we can't wait to do it all over again next year in the Windy City!

10/30/2023

Day one at was a HUGE SUCCESS! Thanks to all the educators who paid us a visit or attended some of our sessions! There's much more planned for day two, so be sure to stop by the Big Ideas Learning booth and say hello!

10/29/2023

Big Ideas Learning is introducing a brand-new math program built for YOU! Math & YOU is the latest K-12 math curriculum from Dr. Ron Larson featuring a unique focus on connecting mathematics to the real world. Visit Big Ideas Learning located at Booth 301 to learn more!

10/28/2023

is officially a wrap! Thanks to all the educators who stopped by our booth, spoke with members of our talented authorship team, or attended one of our many sessions!

It's your attendance, participation, passion, and commitment to student success in the math classroom that makes it all worthwhile! Thanks again for ALL YOU DO!

10/27/2023

Our first full day at the NCTM - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics conference is officially in the books! Thanks to all the educators who stopped by to meet with our amazing authorship team, attended a session, and learned more about our brand-new K-12 program, Math & YOU!

10/26/2023

It was a great opening night in Washington, DC at ! We can't wait to see what the next two days have in store! Stop by booth 613 for a special look at our brand-new K-12 program, Math & YOU and meet with our authorship team!

10/19/2023

10/12/2023

It's official!
Big Ideas Learning is now part of the Golden Apple Award for exceptional teachers.
This long-standing program honors teachers who are making a difference in the classroom.
This year, we decided to take it a step further and award each winning teacher $250 to help with classroom expenses.
Congratulations to the first winner Jonathan Sitler, an 8th grade teacher at Beaty Warren Middle School.

09/01/2023

Congrats to our friends and colleagues at Miami-Dade County Public Schools on this tremendous achievement!

Four Miami-Dade County Public Schools Among America’s 100 Best as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
https://news.dadeschools.net/cmnc/new/33831

08/16/2023

Congratulations to Dan Bruce, celebrating 30 amazing years with Larson Texts/Big Ideas Learning.
Thank you for adding to our success and making math come to life.
Here’s to more years of counting on your expertise!

06/21/2023

Join us in celebrating the Grand Opening of the expERIEnce Children’s Museum expansion! 🎈🎉

It's an honor for us to be a part of their journey, and we’re excited to witness the incredible impact this expansion will have on the community.
From science and technology to art and culture, this expansion will ignite curiosity and inspire the next generation of thinkers, dreamers, and creators.