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Embracing the "Least Dangerous Assumption" in Inclusive Math Education

In the world of education, educators’ assumptions are the invisible architects of a student’s future. When we walk into a classroom, what we believe a student can do often dictates what we allow them to try.

by Ashley Marlow

5 min read

Apr 2, 2026

For Teachers Belonging and Math Identity

Professional Learning and Development Leadership

The Power of “Adjust Your Thinking”: Reclaiming Adaptive Reasoning in Mathematics Classrooms

Question → Answer. Question → Answer. Question → Answer. “My students don’t know how to problem solve. They don’t have any stamina when it comes to solving a complex problem. They can’t think their way out of a cardboard box!”

by Elizabeth Kielty

7 min read

Mar 6, 2026

Teacher & Student

For Administrators For Teachers

About ALN Pedagogy

Shifting the Data Conversation: From Deficits to Assets

Published: February 19, 2026

by Carly Epstein

6 min read

Feb 19, 2026

For Administrators For Teachers

Belonging and Math Identity About ALN Leadership

Models & Manipulatives: Turning Mathematical Ideas Into Concrete Experiences

Published: February 5, 2026

by Sandi Stanhope

7 min read

Feb 5, 2026

For Teachers ALN Lesson Structure

Models Manipulatives

Making Small Group Math Intervention Both Meaningful and Manageable

Published: January 23, 2026

by Ashley Marlow

3 min read

Jan 23, 2026

ALN 101 Math Menu

For Teachers Pedagogy

A Manageable Approach to Math Menu Feedback

CHRIS SINGLETON & ASHLEY MARLOW Published: January 8, 2026

by Multiple Contributors

3 min read

Jan 8, 2026

ALN 101 Math Menu

For Teachers Pedagogy

Meet your New Partner in Math Intervention: The AI Math Coach Intervention Assistant

Published: December 19, 2025

4 min read

Dec 18, 2025

Illustrations depicting an AI. In the middle are three blue star shapes. Around the stars are a set of documents, two documents showing a progression, and a depiction of a pencil connecting a set of dots.

For Teachers Intervention

AI Math Coach All Learners Online

Meet your New Math Coaching Partner: The AI Math Coach Pedagogy Assistant

Published: December 8, 2025

5 min read

Dec 8, 2025

Illustrations depicting an AI. In the middle and three blue star shapes. Around the stars are a stack of printouts, a stack of presentation slides, and a stack of printouts with a download symbol.

For Teachers AI Math Coach

Pedagogy All Learners Online

Using the Revised ALN Windowpanes as Formative Assessment

Published: November 21, 2025

5 min read

Nov 21, 2025

High Leverage Concept Progressions For Teachers

ALN Lesson Structure High Leverage Concept Assessments

Writing Effective Prompts for Your AI Math Coach

Published: October 28, 2025

3 min read

Oct 28, 2025

An illustration of a teacher working at a laptop with a cup of coffee. Behind the scene is an image of the AI Math Coach interface showing a generative conversation. Surrounding the interface at the top of the scene are resources that would have been referenced by the AI.

For Teachers Intervention

AI Math Coach