Over the course of this year, our Math Learning Partners (MLPs) have had the incredible opportunity to learn with Dr. Ruth Beatty through a series of sessions focused on deepening mathematical understanding. In a recent session, Dr. Beatty guided us through powerful work on interpreting intersecting trend lines using rich story problems—an approach that invites students to explore math through context, relationships, and narrative. Her work pushes us beyond procedural fluency toward relational understanding, where math becomes a tool for storytelling, comparison, and community connection. This learning has strengthened our MLPs as math leaders and directly informed our system-wide professional learning on algebraic reasoning. Grateful to Dr. Beatty for her continued partnership and generosity. #MathEducation #RuthBeatty #RelationalMathematics #AlgebraicReasoning #ProfessionalLearning #InstructionalLeadership #TDSB #EquityInMath