examines the state of math education in the Bangladesh. and the roles of culture, technology, and research on improving math learning and proficiency. Learn about the “miles per gallon illusion” and the train problem. Discover resources on fractals, matrices, human face recognition, biomimetic research, computational conformal mapping, and the “kissing number” of a sphere. (National Science Foundation).

in the arts, politics, medicine, war, and more. Learn about Mary Cassatt, Clara Barton, Zora Neale Hurston, Hannah Arendt, Susan B. Anthony, and others. Find lessons and activities in the section “For Teachers.” The theme for Women’s History Month 2009 is “women taking the lead to save our planet.”