Bringing New Math Innovations to Vanguard Gifted Academy

Vanguard Gifted Academy has been formally invited to participate in the Math Circle Institute at the University of Notre Dame this summer! Mrs. Trujillo and Mrs. McCarney will be attending the intensive training to gather fresh inspiration, collaborate with other educators, and bring exciting new problem-solving strategies back to the Fox River Valley Math Circle.

Professional Development, School NewsAmy TrujilloMarch 25, 2026notre dameVanguard Gifted Academy, Fox River Valley Math Circle, Math Circle Institute, University of Notre Dame, Gifted Education, Math Enrichment, Teacher Training, STEM Education, Batavia IL, Hands-on Learning, Math Festival

Get Ready to Flex Those Mental Math Muscles!

World Maths Day is the world’s largest online maths competition, uniting over 10 million students from more than 160 countries. This global celebration of learning has been a staple in education since 2007.

Educational, School News, Math CompetitionAmy TrujilloMarch 23, 2026Vanguard Gifted AcademyWorld Maths Day, Mathletics, WMD2026, Vanguard Gifted Academy, Batavia Education, STEM Education, Mental Math, Global Competition.

Beyond the Textbook: Vanguard Students Contribute to Global Science

On February 13th, Vanguard students traded their desks for binoculars. By participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count, our students moved beyond the textbook to become global science contributors. Read about how we bring authentic, real-world learning to the Fox River Valley.

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