Topic: Humans Who Teach

How do stories create space for mathematical thinking? Today on the podcast we’re joined by Sue O’Connell, lead author of the Math by the Book series, and two of her co-authors Danielle Moore, and TJ Jemison.

Jennifer Serravallo and Rachael Gabriel discuss the process of research as systematic inquiry and how interpretations impact our practice as responsive teachers.

Is high school math failing students? The way math is taught today hasn’t changed much over the years.

How do you approach essay, poetry, book clubs, and digital composition? If we reimagine our approach we can open the door to more engaged and challenging learning.

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Lorena and Towanda talk about teaching that goes beyond just student centered, and is both student driven and community centered.

Irene, Gay, and Cornelius discuss their vision and values around literacy instruction in this excerpt from ForwardED.

Jen and Wiley have a conversation about the complex nature of education, reading and phonics instruction, and the pitfalls of all-or-nothing thinking.

What is a math pathway? Why didn’t we learn financial literacy in high school? And does everyone need to learn calculus?

Lorena shares her framework for creating a classroom environment that is highly rigorous and engaging, and that reflects the core traits of Textured Teaching.

Sue O'Connell, Marcy Myers, and Georgina Rivera discuss the value of integrating literature into the math classroom.

Bob, Cornelius, and Kass discuss the recent slew of so-called anti-CRT legislation, and how educators can remain dedicated to students and equity.

Kristi and David discuss the complex infrastructure of learning, and how to make nuanced instructional decisions.

Sara and Chad talk about the pitfalls of either/or thinking, the importance of bringing our full selves to our students, and their reflections on what impact that last year and a half has had on education.

En Comunidad provides guidance on centering the voices and experiences of bilingual Latinx students.

Jen Munson details what a math conference is, and how to make conferring with your math students even more effective.

180 Days represents the collaboration of two master teachers—Kelly Gallagher and Penny Kittle—over an entire school year.

Ever wonder how to get students genuinely engaged in your curriculum? Or wish you could let them explore the amazing questions they ask?