The Mathematics Educator Appreciation Day Conference (MEAD) is Arizona's largest mathematics education event!

Thank you to those who joined us for the 20th annual MEAD Conference!

MEAD 2024 took place on Saturday, January 27th, with over 150 sessions featuring Keynote Speaker, Steve Leinwand, winner of the NCSM National Leadership and NCTM Lifetime Achievement Awards.

Thanks to a partnership with the Arizona Department of Education, registration was FREE for all Arizona teachers and administrators.

The conference consists of 3 session blocks running 8 AM - 12 PM, followed by the Keynote Luncheon. A professional development certificate will be provided for the sessions attended.

MEAD is a HYBRID event with in-person and virtual options for registration
In-person participants can enjoy breakfast while exploring the Exhibition Hall at Tucson High Magnet School.
The Keynote Address will be live-streamed on the MEAD keynote webpage for those not able to attend the Keynote Luncheon at the UArizona Grand Ballroom.

See conference program here

See Keynote Address video recording and slides here

Teachers

Teachers are the primary speakers at MEAD, engaging colleagues in professional conversations. Effective sessions share great examples of an idea, strategy, or understanding that you are using in your classroom and have found success with.

Hybrid

This year, the MEAD Conference will be HYBRID, with both in-person and online components. This means that participants can attend either in-person or online through Zoom.

History

For 20 years, MEAD has welcomed 1000s of teachers to Arizona's largest mathematics education event. With 100s of sessions, door prizes, and a lovely keynote luncheon, MEAD both engages and appreciates educators.