TEA Updates The following math teachers were recognized as 2019 Texas PAEMST State Finalists: Amy Edmondson Tomball ISD Bridget Matamoros Denton ISD Brent Voorhees Dallas ISD Since the PAEMST awards began in 1983, more than 4,400 teachers across the nation have been recognized for their contributions to mathematics and science education. Presidential Awardees receive a citation signed by the president of the United States, a trip to Washington, D.C. to attend a series of recognition events and professional development opportunities, and a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation. The following math teachers were recognized as Texas PAEMST national awardees: Jean Streepey Highland Park ISD 2017 Secondary Math Awardee Angelica Niño San Antonio ISD 2018 Elementary Math Awardee Announcing the new NCTM journal, Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12 (MTLT). If you are a member of NCTM can access the digital version at www.nctm.org when you log in. It is excellent with lots of new features! 36 | Spring/Summer 2020 Texas Mathematics Teacherhttp://www.nctm.org