Dr. Jo Boaler

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Jo Boaler is the Nomellini-Olivier Professor in the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University. Her work focuses on mathematics education, exploring the impact of teaching approaches on student learning, including promoting a mathematics growth mindset and equitable classrooms. She emphasizes the importance of group work and mathematical discussions in developing understanding, as well as the integration of data science into school curricula. Boaler has received numerous honors for her contributions to the field, including the Walter Denham Mathematics Leadership Award from the California Mathematics Council and the Kay Gilliland Equity Award from the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics. Her research priorities include the learning sciences, collaborative learning, educational policy, and professional development, along with a keen focus on diversity and equity in education. Additionally, she has served as a Marie Curie Professor at the University of Sussex and has been involved in multiple professional roles in mathematics education and assessment in the UK. Her commitment to innovative teaching methods is evidenced through her creation of resources at youcubed.org to support educators and students in developing a positive mathematical mindset.

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