Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) has gained widespread adoption in mathematics education. However, uncritical implementation can harm students TODOS seeks to serve, particularly marginalized populations, such as disabled and English Language learners. This session addresses TODOS's mission to advance equitable, high-quality mathematics education by examining how instructional practices associated with BTC can inadvertently marginalize students.
Associate Professor, Secondary Education, Utah Valley University
Trevor Warburton is an Associate Professor in Secondary Education at Utah Valley University. Formerly a mathematics coach for special education teachers and a high school mathematics teacher for emergent multilingual students. Trevor is a proponent of equity and antiracism in education... Read More →
The University of Arizona and City University of New York
Alison Mirin recently completed her postdoctoral researcher position in the mathematics department at the University of Arizona and is now a researcher at the City University of New York. She earned her PhD in Mathematics Education from Arizona State University and holds an MA in... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am PDT Terrace AB
