John Tapper

John Tapper

Founder's Corner

Every other week, our founder and CEO, John Tapper, will share what's on his mind, from his thoughts on math education to what's been inspiring him lately. This is your chance to hear directly from the person who started it all. We believe great ideas are worth sharing, and Founder's Corner is our way of bringing you closer to the heart of All Learners Network (ALN) and the passion that drives everything we do.

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Posts by John Tapper

The Road to Nonna's House: What One First Grader Taught Me About Teaching Math

Every other week, our founder and CEO, John Tapper, shares what's on his mind, from his thoughts on math education to what's been inspiring him lately. This is your chance to hear directly from the person who started it all. We believe great ideas are worth sharing, and Founder's Corner is our way of bringing you closer to the heart of All Learners Network (ALN) and the passion that drives everything we do.

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3 min read
Jun 18, 2026

Meeting Students Where They Are, Before the Lesson Even Starts

Every other week, our founder and CEO, John Tapper, shares what's on his mind, from his thoughts on math education to what's been inspiring him lately. This is your chance to hear directly from the person who started it all. We believe great ideas are worth sharing, and Founder's Corner is our way of bringing you closer to the heart of All Learners Network (ALN) and the passion that drives everything we do.

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3 min read
Jun 4, 2026

Beyond the Right Answer: The Conditions that Lead to Real Understanding

Every other week, our founder and CEO, John Tapper, shares what's on his mind, from his thoughts on math education to what's been inspiring him lately. This is your chance to hear directly from the person who started it all. We believe great ideas are worth sharing, and Founder's Corner is our way of bringing you closer to the heart of All Learners Network (ALN) and the passion that drives everything we do.

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3 min read
May 22, 2026

The Moment That Changes Who Gets to Be a Mathematician

Every other week, our founder and CEO, John Tapper, shares what's on his mind, from his thoughts on math education to what's been inspiring him lately. This is your chance to hear directly from the person who started it all. We believe great ideas are worth sharing, and Founder's Corner is our way of bringing you closer to the heart of All Learners Network (ALN) and the passion that drives everything we do.

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3 min read
May 8, 2026

What It Looks Like When Students Learn Math Differently

Every other week, our founder and CEO, John Tapper, will share what's on his mind, from his thoughts on math education to what's been inspiring him lately. This is your chance to hear directly from the person who started it all. We believe great ideas are worth sharing, and Founder's Corner is our way of bringing you closer to the heart of All Learners Network (ALN) and the passion that drives everything we do.

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4 min read
Apr 23, 2026

The Biggest Mistake We Make in Math Class is Telling Students Too Much

Every other week, our founder and CEO, John Tapper, will share what's on his mind, from his thoughts on math education to what's been inspiring him lately. This is your chance to hear directly from the person who started it all. We believe great ideas are worth sharing, and Founder's Corner is our way of bringing you closer to the heart of All Learners Network (ALN) and the passion that drives everything we do.

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5 min read
Apr 10, 2026
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Nov 29, 2024
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Aug 23, 2024