Together Juntos Math is a 4-year project designed to develop and research innovative mathematical partnerships that engage teachers, parents, and multilingual 3rd through 5th-grade children in mathematical experiences. We aim to advance equity in mathematics education by integrating positioning theory and funds of knowledge.

This research will take place at three sites across the U.S., in Arizona, Maryland, and Missouri, reflecting diverse geographic, cultural, and linguistic contexts. The researchers will study a model that merges professional learning and parental engagement with a focus on multilingual learners. 

 The goal of our partnership is to: 

1. Reorganize spaces and roles to transform school-home power differentials around mathematics learning;

2. Leverage children’s and families’ knowledge and expertise as a resource in teaching and learning mathematics with a focus on problem-solving; and 

3. Build teacher and parent understanding of the role of positioning in supporting mathematics learning.

As of March 2022, we have partnered with 1 elementary school in Arizona, 1 elementary school in Maryland, and 2 elementary schools in Missouri. If you are interested in becoming a partner school, please contact us.