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In partnership with Buffalo State University, this year Sweet Home joined the Buffalo Math Collaborative. The BMC is an extension of the NYS Master Teacher Program, and allows teachers across WNY to design learning experiences for students and put them into practice in real classrooms. Led by Dr. Kara Imm, a K-12 STEM teacher educator from NYC, this on-site professional development program empowers our students through cognitively demanding tasks and routines that feature equitable access and foster student agency, ownership, and identity. It shifts students’ thinking and helps them enjoy and excel in the work of mathematics, all while providing hands-on training for teachers. It’s a win-win!

In January, Sweet Home Middle School and Willow Ridge Elementary are hosting this great group of educators. We want to thank Dr. Imm, Buffalo State University, our Sweet Home faculty, and our student leaders for their enthusiastic participation in this innovative program. #WeAreSweetHome #SPGoal1 #SPGoal2

What's a WIG, you ask? Well, it's a Wildly Important Goal in the world of Leader in Me, and Maplemere Elementary just met their stretch goal of 95% attendance by the end of December. The prize? Principal Ryan dressed up as the Panther for the morning and welcomed our students to school! #WeAreSweetHome #SPGoal3