About This Episode

Season 6. Episode 12.

This week on Education Insight, we sit down with Latrenda Knighten, President of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and a longtime advocate for helping students see themselves as “math people.” With more than 30 years of experience in elementary math instruction and teacher development, President Knighten offers a clear and thoughtful look at where math education stands today.

In our conversation, she reflects on how students across the country are recovering academically after the pandemic, what the latest national data reveals about math performance, and how schools can make math feel more accessible and relevant to everyday life. She also shares her perspective on what the U.S. can learn from top-performing countries and what kinds of reforms—like California’s updated Mathematics Framework—may help move us forward.

Finally, President Knighten discusses the one change she believes would make the biggest impact on how math is taught in America.

If you’re interested in the future of math learning, equity in education, or inspiring student confidence, this episode offers meaningful insight and plenty to think about.

Featured Guest

Latrenda Knighten

President of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)