Spear Center for Excellence in Teaching

08/27/2025

“Questions are synonymous with inquiry. They are the very thing that help us co-design the learning with our students.” – Jessica Vance

At Crafting Inquiry 2025, Jessica Vance and Trevor MacKenzie will guide us in designing classrooms where curiosity and questioning drive meaningful learning.

📅 October 17 | 📍 Portland, OR

Early bird registration closes August 31 — don’t miss it!

🔗 https://spearcenter.intlschool.org/general-information-and-registration/

12/31/2024

Happy New Year!!

What a year it's been at the Spear Center and the International School of Portland. Check this out to see what we've been up to and what professional development opportunities are coming up in 2025!

https://spearcenter.intlschool.org/events/

Thanks to our amazing presenters in 2024!
Stacy Stephens
Rachel French
Emily Jaskowiak
Center for Responsive Schools
Dr Jo Boaler
Cathy Williams
Andy Vasily

12/31/2024

Join us in Portland this March for an inspiring weekend with Rachel French!

10/08/2024

Get excited! Crafting Inquiry is next week!

Join us in Portland for a transformative workshop with Dr Jo Boaler and Cathy Williams as we explore conceptual and equitable approaches to transforming the math classroom.

Registration closes Oct 10, so get your ticket today! Don't forget to add on the pre-conference reception to meet Jo and Cathy!



https://spearcenter.intlschool.org/general-information-and-registration/

10/08/2024

There are only 3 days left to register for !

Join Jo Boaler and Cathy Williams, founders of youcubed.org, for an engaging and hands-on professional learning experience in Portland next week! Participants will explore the power of rich mathematical tasks and learn effective methods to turn mistakes into learning opportunities. Discover how to create an inclusive learning environment where all students, regardless of background, can excel and find joy in mathematics.

Use the discount code welovemath to get 10% off your ticket. There's still time to snag your ticket for the pre-conference reception at Departure rooftop restaurant as well at a special price!



https://spearcenter.intlschool.org/general-information-and-registration/

10/07/2024

What are the best practices for promoting conceptual understanding over rote memorization? How can we leverage mistakes as opportunities for deeper learning?

Dive into this and more with Jo Boaler and at Crafting Inquiry on October 18!

Registration closes on October 10, so get your ticket now! Don't forget to add on a ticket for the pre-conference reception at Departure rooftop restaurant, now at a special price!

10/01/2024

Only 10 days left to register!

Get your ticket for Crafting Inquiry today!

Want to meet Jo Boaler and Cathy Williams? Add on the pre-conference reception, held at the beautiful Departure rooftop bar and restaurant. See you in Portland!

https://spearcenter.intlschool.org/general-information-and-registration/

"We should embrace or even seek out opportunities to do work that pushes us to the edge of our understandings, as it is on that edge where the greatest knowledge can be discovered; it is where creativity is found and important discoveries can be made." - Jo Boaler, Math-ish

This quote is a powerful reminder to step outside our comfort zones and embrace the challenges that help us grow. Whether in learning, work, or life, it's on the edge of our knowledge where innovation happens. Let's stay curious and keep pushing boundaries! 🚀📚✨

Want to learn from Jo Boaler in person? Join us in Portland on October 18! Use discount code welovemath to get 10% off.

https://spearcenter.intlschool.org/general-information-and-registration/

10/01/2024

09/12/2024

"We should embrace or even seek out opportunities to do work that pushes us to the edge of our understandings, as it is on that edge where the greatest knowledge can be discovered; it is where creativity is found and important discoveries can be made." - Jo Boaler, Math-ish

This quote is a powerful reminder to step outside our comfort zones and embrace the challenges that help us grow. Whether in learning, work, or life, it's on the edge of our knowledge where innovation happens. Let's stay curious and keep pushing boundaries! 🚀📚✨

Want to learn from Jo Boaler in person? Join us in Portland on October 18! Use discount code welovemath to get 10% off.

https://spearcenter.intlschool.org/general-information-and-registration/