--- title: MIND’s Education Blog Earns National Honors description: Telling stories about blended learning, STEM education, CGI, game-based learning and ST Math. image: https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/sipawards2-307892-edited.jpg --- [![](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MIND-logo-2018.jpg?width=1701&height=623&name=MIND-logo-2018.jpg)](http://www.mindresearch.org/) [![mind logo](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/graphics/logos/MIND-logos-color2.svg)](https://www.mindeducation.org/) [![mind white logo](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/graphics/logos/MIND-logos-white2.svg)](https://www.mindeducation.org/) - [Our Approach](https://2024.mindresearch.org/our-approach) - [Why MIND?](https://2024.mindresearch.org/why-math-education) - [Our Research](https://2024.mindresearch.org/our-research) - [Our Patents](https://2024.mindresearch.org/patents) - [Our Impact](https://2024.mindresearch.org/impact) - [Our Partners](https://2024.mindresearch.org/partners) - [Partner Stories](https://2024.mindresearch.org/partner-stories) - Our Programs - [ST Math](http://www.stmath.com/) - [InsightMath](http://www.insightmath.com/) - [MathMINDs](https://www.mindresearch.org/mathminds) - [Life at MIND](https://2024.mindresearch.org/careers) - Resources - [Blog](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog) - [Math Discourse](https://2024.mindresearch.org/puzzletalks) - [Podcast](https://2024.mindresearch.org/edtech-podcast) - [News](https://2024.mindresearch.org/news) - [Activities](https://2024.mindresearch.org/stem-resources) - [Donate](https://store.mindresearch.org/pages/donate) **Student privacy****:** learn more about our commitment to keeping students safe [Read More](https://www.mindresearch.org/privacy-policy) ![MIND-on-Math_Blog-Header-5](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/graphics/headers/_blog-headers/MIND-on-Math_Blog-Header-5.png?width=2000&height=667&name=MIND-on-Math_Blog-Header-5.png "MIND-on-Math_Blog-Header-5") Category Community Teaching & Learning Technology & Games Research & Outcomes Neuroscience Celebrations & Successes [![Subscribe](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/237516/a35fb57d-2960-4554-a0f3-e7bb5946fc70.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/237516/a35fb57d-2960-4554-a0f3-e7bb5946fc70) [Community](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/topic/community) # MIND’s Education Blog Earns National Honors By [Christine Byrd](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/author/christine-byrd) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=MIND’s%20Education%20Blog%20Earns%20National%20Honors&body=MIND’s%20Education%20Blog%20Earns%20National%20Honors%20https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/minds-education-blog-earns-national-honors](mailto:?subject=MIND’s%20Education%20Blog%20Earns%20National%20Honors&body=MIND’s%20Education%20Blog%20Earns%20National%20Honors%20https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/minds-education-blog-earns-national-honors) - This month, MIND Research Institute received two[SIPAwards](http://www.mindresearch.org/press/2015-06/SIPAwards-2015) for this blog. More than 200 entries in 23 categories were judged for their excellence in editorial content. Sums & Solutions took home 3rd place honors for “Best Blog or Commentary” and for “Best Instructional Reporting.” MIND’s entry in the “**Best Blog or Commentary**” category featured - [“A Latina’s Perspective: Preparing the Next Generation of STEM Latino Leaders”](http://blog.mindresearch.org/blog/bid/397899/A-Latina-s-Perspective-Preparing-the-Next-Generation-of-STEM-Latino-Leaders) - [“IX Reasons Why STEM Needs Title IX: Lessons from Center Court”](http://blog.mindresearch.org/blog/bid/394590/IX-Reasons-STEM-Needs-Title-IX-Lessons-from-Center-Court) - [“Building a Foundation for Success for Black Boys and Men: Start Early, Start Strong.”](http://blog.mindresearch.org/blog/building-a-foundation-for-success-for-black-boys-and-men-start-early-start-strong) The series of blogs submitted for “**Best Instructional Reporting**” were - [“Perfect Pair: Cognitively Guided Instruction and ST Math”](http://blog.mindresearch.org/blog/bid/388007/Perfect-Pair-Cognitively-Guided-Instruction-and-ST-Math) - [“Teachers: Your Students Know More Than You Think”](http://blog.mindresearch.org/blog/teachers-your-students-know-more-than-you-think) - [“Using ST Math for a Class Lesson: 8 Easy Steps”](http://blog.mindresearch.org/blog/using-st-math-for-a-class-lesson-8-easy-steps) - [“Tips to Parents About Online Learning”](http://blog.mindresearch.org/blog/bid/396106/Tips-to-Parents-About-Online-Learning) - [“Homework Without Tears: 12 Homework Tips for Parents”](http://blog.mindresearch.org/blog/bid/396559/Homework-Without-Tears-12-Tips-Tricks) - [“Parent’s Guide to ST Math at Home”](http://blog.mindresearch.org/blog/bid/397057/Parent-s-Guide-to-ST-Math-at-Home) “We’re honored that the MIND Research Institute blog has been recognized by our peers for excellence,” said Karin Wu, Vice President of Engagement for MIND Research Institute. “These awards reflect a true group effort, encompassing thoughtful blog contributions from our many colleagues, philanthropic partners and educational leaders who share our mission to transform math education.” Thank you for reading. 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