# Why Teaching Math Is Hard—and Improving Achievement Is Even Harder

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Podcast: [Making Math Moments That Matter](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-math-moments-that-matter-546594)
Published: 2026-08-10T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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