The U.S. school system needs one million more teachers of color to close gaping diversity gaps between students and classroom educators.

ESSER's looming expiration prompts a crucial question: Should we revert to outdated, inequitable practices with uniform class sizes and rote learning, or should we embrace engaging and accelerated learning that can kindle the spark in every student?

By building educational spaces dedicated to AR and VR learning, schools can offer a higher quality, more adaptable education that better prepares students of all learning styles for successful careers in an ever-changing world.

We can motivate students to have a more positive mindset about the goals and purpose of math through community buy-in, professional learning and the right resources.