Ever wondered why 19 is a “happy number”? Square its digits: 1² 9²=82 → 8² 2²=68 → 6² 8²=100 → 1² 0² 0²=1! We hit 1, so it’s happy! 🧮✨ Mind blown? Try 7 next! #MathMagic #HappyNumbers

We loved being part of this powerful all-staff session at @APSClevelandAve! 📊📚 Thank you, @apsitjacque , for highlighting how @happynumbers supports math–literacy connections through personalized learning, engagement, and skill growth for every student. We’re excited to partner with educators who are committed to meeting students where they are and helping them thrive. 💙✨

Stephen Hawking asked me where I was from. I didn't expect what came next. ⠀ I was a DPhil (PhD) student in cosmology at the @UniofOxford when I had the privilege of meeting him. We exchanged a few words, and he asked about my background. ⠀ "Armenia," I said. ⠀ His eyes immediately lit up. "My math teacher, Dikran, was Armenian." ⠀ Dikran Tahta (Tahtabrounian) was Hawking's teacher at St Albans School. An Armenian immigrant. The Guardian later called him "one of the outstanding mathematics teachers of his generation." ⠀ Then Hawking did something that stunned me. He modified his lecture that day to include Dikran. ⠀ In front of everyone, he said: "Thanks to Mr. Tahta, I became a professor of mathematics at Cambridge—a position once held by Isaac Newton." ⠀ The greatest physicist of our time credited his path to a math teacher. An immigrant. One of my people. ⠀ This photo is from that day. ⠀ I think about this often. The leverage of a single teacher is infinite. ⠀ It's why we built @happynumbers . We didn't build it to replace that connection. We built it to protect it. ⠀ Happy Numbers saves teachers countless hours—across millions of students—so they can do what Dikran Tahta did: connect and inspire. ⠀ But teachers are the ones who create the next Hawking. ⠀ Today is the last day of school before Christmas. Somewhere, a Dikran Tahta just changed a kid's life. And they might not know it for another 20 years. ⠀ Who was your Dikran Tahta? 👇

All-staff session at @APSClevelandAve focused on math and literacy connections. I shared how @HappyNumbers and @GoogleForEdu Read Along can support skill growth, engagement, and personalized learning for every student! @APSInstructTech @apsitnatasha @apsitjen

Loved planning with Ms. Bervine @APSHeritage yesterday using @HappyNumbers and a data protocol to close learning gaps📊. Today, students jumped right into their personalized pathways, turning data into action! 🎃

As I was working with @APSTAGAcademy 1st graders using @happynumbers, one young mathematician shouted, "I love this app!” 🥰 It’s always exciting to see technology spark learning, joy, & confidence in the classroom! #undeniableimpact @APSInstructTech @apsitnatasha @apsitjen

Day 3 of training @APSWestManor's 5th grade team on Happy Numbers & Prodigy Math/ELA West Manor teachers are diving into digital tools that make learning fun, engaging, and effective! @APSInstructTech @DrLWestManor1 @happynumbers @ProdigyGame

2nd graders @APSHeritage are busy building math muscles with @happynumbers 🙂🔢 Loving how the pathways keep students engaged and moving at their own pace!

At West Manor, learning never stops! Day 2 of Teachers sharpening their skills with Prodigy Math/ELA & Happy Numbers training, and students honor #HispanicHeritageMonth by reading books! @DrLWestManor1 @APSWestManor @happynumbers @ProdigyGame @APSInstructTech @APSMediaServ

Learning today to empower tomorrow!West Manor’s 4th grade team is training with Happy Numbers & Prodigy Math to bring interactive, fun, and effective math learning to our students. @APSInstructTech @APSWestManor @happynumbers @ProdigyGame @DrLWestManor1

Math just got happier! Students & Teachers @APSWestManor are diving into Happy Numbers for fun growth! #UndeniableImpact @happynumbers @DrLWestManor1 @APSInstructTech

From littles to upper grades, today was all about @happynumbers 🎉🔢Loved working with @APSHeritage teachers across grade levels to explore how this tool makes math more meaningful, differentiated, and fun for students. #undeniableimpact

Great initial training and meeting w/ the math coach (Ms.Wells-Heard) @APSFinchEagles on @happynumbers! We are excited about the possibilities! @APSInstructTech

Just left a great informative session @APSCascade w/ Ms. Lewis on best practices using @happynumbers! @APSInstructTech. Excited about the partnership!

Had a great meeting with @happynumbers to discuss data, all the great features and what to expect this year! Elementary schools Check in w/ your Integration Specialist so that we can show you this awesome tool! @APSInstructTech @APSITKrynica

Our students are building strong math foundations with @happynumbers! Engaging, interactive, and personalized learning to boost confidence and skills. @APSBeecher @APSInstructTech

Data Collaboration = Student Growth! Teamed up with an amazing 1st grade teacher to dive into @happynumbers data. Watching how numbers tell a story about student progress is always rewarding! #DataDriven #EdTechInAction

We are STILL happy about @happynumbers @APSDunbar_elem! The third grade scholars are EXCITED about their learning and are enjoying the fun activities as math ROCK STARS. Way to go! @APSInstructTech @apsitnatasha @APSITJAMES @apsitjen @apsupdate @ahrosser

I had a quick data talk with Mrs.Butts-Jones unpacking the data from @happynumbers! @APSInstructTech @APSFinchEagles @DrTSpencer

Ms. Waddelle’s 3rd grade scholars @APSDunbar_elem are happy about @happynumbers! They are using this resource to practice their math skills in class and at home. Keep up the great and “happy” work! @APSInstructTech @apsitnatasha @apsitjen @apsupdate @ahrosser