Abstract
Discussing the history of mathematics in classrooms is often recommended as a way to help show that mathematics was not handed down unchanged from God into the students' notebooks but has been changing and growing throughout the centuries. Now that new millenium century is begun, it is appropriate for historians to look back and for teachers to show that mathematics is not only alive and well but in its most productive period ever. This paper is a brief summary that hints at the flavor of recent mathematical developments. Even if the actual content may be difficult, however, the exciting stories of the people, developments, results, and applications deserve coverage. These stories can add life to school mathematics and encourage our students to join in the fun.
