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Everything you need to know about the new COVID-19 vaccines from a leading scientist

This month, MƒA hosted renowned vaccinologist Dr. Florian Krammer for a virtual lecture about the latest in COVID-19 vaccine development.

In the News

Teaching Challenges and Teaching Support

MƒA President John Ewing joined host Steven Miletto on the Teaching Learning Leading K-12 podcast to talk about MƒA, the challenges teachers and students are facing with hybrid learning, as well as so

In the News

What Educators Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine

The news of a safe, effective vaccine has been a rare bright spot during the yearlong fight against the coronavirus, but plenty of questions remain.

In the News

Where Do Teachers Fall on the Priority List to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine?

The 74 spoke with MƒA Chief Operating Officer Michael Driskill to hear his thoughts about a potential COVID-19 vaccine and where teachers might fall on the priority list to receive it.

Workshop Spotlight

The Social Biology of Ants

Ants are a compelling species of study for learning about eusocial behavior. Their accessibility makes them a model organism for researchers to collect, observe, and study from home.

In the News

Student Test Scores Drop in Math Since Covid-19 Pandemic

Wall Street Journal reporters write that student test scores have dropped in math since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent report. But MƒA President John Ewing believes that Americans focus

In the News

Teaching In The Era Of Remote Learning

MƒA Chief Operating Officer Michael Driskill joined host Drew Perkins on the TeachThought podcast to talk about the complexities of teaching in the era of remote learning.

Workshop Spotlight

MƒA Tech Night

Over 70 MƒA teachers participated in MƒA’s Tech Night, an MƒA teacher-led Zoom event that gave our community the opportunity to explore digital tools that support remote and in-person learning. 

Teacher Voices

Facing the Challenges Ahead

What happens when an already established math teacher suddenly loses her confidence? What happens when the expert is doubting herself?

Workshop Spotlight

Wednesdays at MƒA

This summer, we launched Wednesdays at MƒA – a virtual workshop series offered each Wednesday throughout July and August – with the goal of bringing community to our teachers during this time of socia