Guiding you in planning, implementing, assessing, and showcasing social justice mathematics lessons and helping children apply their learning beyond the classroom, this book: Encourages self-reflection on the “why” of your teaching and examines your own mindset about mathematics Provides a step-by-step action plan for creating equitable and socially just mathematics classrooms that focus on rich and collaborative mathematics learning Incorporates interactive reflection prompts, self-assessments, and activities throughout the journey Describes culturally responsive teaching practices to better respond to the instructional needs of the diverse individuals in your classroom Offers activities to identify what current events and social issues are important to children and their families Inspires you to remain steadfast in their journey of growth toward becoming a social justice mathematics educator

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Introduction -- Part 1: A social justice mathematics teaching framework -- Teaching mathematics for social justice: What is it and why does it matter -- Mirrors: Understanding yourself -- Windows: Understanding your children -- Part 2: The mathematics experience -- Envisioning the ideal mathematical environment for TMSJ -- Engaging children in the TMSJ classroom -- Part 3: Bringing social justice issues into your classroom -- Planning a TMSJ experience -- Implementing TMSJ in the classroom -- Taking action beyond the classroom -- Part 4: Supporting and growing your practice -- Building a community of collaborators -- Leaving your legacy