Apple Pi Education
Vol. 1 · Issue 1 · June 2026

Apple Pi Education Newsletter

Building Mathematical Thinkers Across Los Angeles

Feature

Why Mathematical Thinking Matters More Than Memorization

At Apple Pi Education we believe that every student — regardless of zip code — deserves to experience the joy of mathematics as a discipline of reasoning, not just a collection of procedures to memorize. This summer our coaches are working alongside teachers in eight Los Angeles schools to help shift classroom culture: fewer worksheets, more conversations; fewer tricks, more "why."

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By the Numbers

500+Educators served since 2015
95%Positive workshop feedback
8LA schools coached with Catapult

Program Highlights

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Summer PD Cohort Kicks Off

Forty teachers across LAUSD begin a three-week intensive on number sense, discourse, and lesson design.

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New Curriculum Units Available

Standards-aligned algebra and geometry units — built for mathematical thinking, not skill-and-drill.

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HBCU Smart Cities Challenge

Our students presented city-design solutions informed by data analysis at this year's Challenge showcase.

Upcoming Events

Jun 14Math Your Mind Institute — Summer Session 1 begins
Jun 21Family Math Night, Audubon Middle School (5 – 7 pm)
Jul 9Professional Development Workshop — open enrollment
Aug 2Math Makerspace Camp, Session 3

From the Field

"My first year teaching experience was completely transformed thanks to Dr. Turner. The support and guidance I received helped me understand the “why” of my work, which increased my student engagement and boosted their math skills."

First-Year Algebra Teacher · Los Angeles Unified School District

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