Knowledgehook

We made the news 📰 🏒 BP Sports covered the morning Canadian Olympian 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘆 surprised the kids at 𝗦𝘁. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆'𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 in Welland with their Mathalon medals. 14 years in the NHL, 5 of them as Captain - and he spent the whole morning telling a gym full of kids that the traits behind his career are the same ones they train in the Mathalon: show up, try again, don't quit when it gets hard. A room full of kids excited about maths. I still can't quite believe I get to write that sentence. Building the thing I wish I had as a kid, and actually getting to stand in the room to see it land is the magic of this job. What a gift to get to do this! Grateful to Travis Ratnam for the opportunity. Thank you, Pat! And huge thanks to Bill Potrecz for telling the story (link below) 👇 Knowledgehook #Mathalon #AthletesHelpingMathletes https://lnkd.in/evtWaBKv

The conversation around educational technology is changing. The question is no longer: “Should we use technology in math instruction?” Instead It’s: “Where does it intentionally belong within the learning sequence?” ✅ In this French interview with Milaine, now available with English subtitles, one reflection stood out deeply: the importance of using Knowledgehook not as a replacement activity or “filler,” but as an intentional instructional check-in within the learning process. The conversation explores how educators can use Knowledgehook to: surface student thinking, strengthen conceptual understanding, support instructional decision-making, and remain aligned to curriculum expectations. What was especially powerful was hearing how leaders connect this work not only to student learning, but also to teacher learning. When used intentionally, technology can strengthen pedagogical practice and support conceptual understanding for everyone in the room. That’s where the real impact begins. 📈 Milaine Bazinet Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE) Nya Njeuga

Huge day in Niagara! 🏅 Former Olympian and NHL Captain Pat Flatley surprised students at St. Mary's this morning, handing out Knowledgehook Mathalon medals to over 120 students. The kids had no clue he was coming, their reactions were priceless! The grit to play 14 NHL seasons is the same grit a student needs to try a math problem again after getting it wrong. Thank you to Pat, to the Principal (Paolo Sirianni), teachers, and students of St. Mary's, and to everyone who believes that the kids who keep trying are the ones who change everything. Niagara Catholic District School Board #AthletesHelpingMathletes

At Knowledgehook’s first-ever Leadership Summit, Michael Fullan shared a perspective that captures the moment education is currently navigating. He reflected on how the last decade in education changed “while we were sleeping,”  as AI, technology, and society rapidly reshaped the landscape around us. And now, as education enters what he calls “The Wonderment Decade,” school systems are being challenged to rethink where the true center of gravity in learning belongs. Not in programs alone. Not in technology alone. But in the collective power of students, teachers, school leaders, families, and communities learning together. One statement from the conversation especially resonated with our team: “Two years from now… Knowledgehook will be known not for its breakthrough in math, but for its breakthrough in pedagogy.” 📈 For us, that reflects an important belief: technology should strengthen great teaching,  not replace it. As AI continues to evolve, the future of education will depend on tools that help educators better understand student thinking, respond to misconceptions in real time, and create more meaningful learning experiences. That’s the future we’re committed to building alongside educators and school systems around the world. 🌎

Leadership in Action Interview Series - Episode 1, Part 2 of 4: “You don’t have to be the math expert to be the math champion.” 🥇 At Knowledgehook’s Leadership Summit, Director of Education Camillo Cipriano shared a powerful reflection on the role principals played in Niagara Catholic’s success in mathematics. Not every school leader comes from a math background. Not every principal feels like a math expert. But leadership in education isn’t about having every answer. It’s about creating the conditions where great teaching and learning can thrive. As Camillo shared, principals became champions for mathematics by supporting educators, encouraging innovation, and ensuring that math learning remained a visible priority across their schools. Because sustainable change doesn’t happen through programs alone. It happens when leadership builds belief, momentum, and collective commitment. 🎥 Episode 01, Part 2 of 4 below ↓

We would never put a brand-new pilot in the middle of a severe storm and say, “Good luck.” ✈️ So why do we do that to teachers? In a recent fireside chat, Pedro Noguera shared a powerful reminder: New teachers aren’t the problem, the conditions we place them in are. Too often, we hand them the most complex classrooms, the highest needs, and the least support… and expect them to soar. But great teaching isn’t about surviving the storm. It’s about learning how to navigate it, with the right tools, guidance, and feedback along the way. That’s where thoughtful support systems matter. At Knowledgehook, we believe in building that support into the day-to-day flow of teaching: - Real-time insights that highlight where students are struggling - Built-in guidance on why those misconceptions happen - Actionable next steps to support instruction in the moment Because when teachers are supported, they don’t just manage the storm, they lead students through it with confidence.

Grateful for moments to pause, align, and move forward together. At our recent Quarterly Assembly, the focus was clear: supporting teachers through meaningful, data-informed learning and driving stronger math outcomes in classrooms. A fitting setting—looking ahead, together. Excited for what’s ahead. 🙌

Leadership in Action Interview Series - Episode 1: Where Change Starts What does real system change look like? 👉 For Camillo Cipriano, it began with a clear focus: “We started with our sphere of influence… our principals.” Rather than trying to change every classroom at once, they invested in leadership—building shared language, using data, and focusing on short learning cycles. Over time, the impact showed up where it matters most: in classrooms. 📈 🎥 Episode 01, Part 1 of 4 below ↓ Camillo Cipriano Niagara Catholic District School Board

What does real progress in math education actually look like? 📈 Over two days at our Leaders Network Summit, district leaders, educators, and partners came together around one question: how do we unlock student potential in math at scale? Through workshops, school visits, and conversations with leaders like Pedro Noguera and Michael Fullan, the theme kept coming back to the same place: building systems that generate talent and ability from every community, and give people a real sense of hope. Math leadership is hard. Resources are stretched, expectations are rising, and the work of improving outcomes for every student doesn't pause for any of it. What stood out across these two days was the commitment to doing that work: adopting research-backed practices and finding ways to sustain them across a system, with leadership supporting and empowering teachers to do this important work for and with their students. Travis Ratnam Camillo Cipriano Pedro A. Noguera Michael Fullan Catherine Montreuil Jennifer Adams Frances Gipson Niagara Catholic District School Board