Modern Classrooms Project Podcast

Toni Rose is joined by Drea Siford to talk about her approach to teaching 4th grade using the MCP model Show Notes Listen to the full version of this episode here Zearn Eureka Math Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers podcast, and the episode with Kareem: 3 practices to give you more one-on-one time with students Email Drea at amsiford@bcps.k12.md.us Drea's game board Announcements for the Upcoming Week Want to start building your own Modern Classroom? Sign up for our summer Virtual Mentorship Program! From June 23rd - July 27th, work with one of our expert educators to build materials for your own classroom. We have scholarships all over the country so you can enroll for free if you teach in Chicago, Alabama, Oakland, LA, Minnesota, and more. To see if there’s an opportunity for you, check out modernclassrooms.org/apply-now Do you have a student whose voice you'd like to elevate on our podcast? We're looking for student guests, so if you have a student who would like to share their story as a Modern Classrooms learner, please reach out to us at podcast@modernclassrooms.org! Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org Listen to this podcast on Youtube Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to TeachSpecial Guest: Drea Siford.

Listen to the full episode here Toni Rose is joined by Sam Ortiz to talk about her experience implementing the model over four school years, addressing concerns from stakeholders, and engaging with the MCP community Show Notes Screencastify and Screencastify Submit Quizziz MCP Self-Paced Structures resources (including the tracker templates Sam mentioned) MCP Free Course (also linked below in every episode!) Connect with Sam on Instagram @thatteachermomma Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org Listen to this podcast on Youtube Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to TeachSpecial Guest: Samantha Ortiz Whitelaw.

For our first feed drop of the summer, we'd love to share this episode of Teachers Talkin' with you! Teachers Talkin’ is a discussion-based podcast hosted by Dustin Tatroe and Ghazali Abdul-Wahab, focused on elevating conversations in education. Each episode features honest, reflective dialogue with educators from around the world on topics ranging from instructional practices and leadership to school culture and professional growth. The goal is to create a space for inspiration, challenge, and connection—where teachers and education leaders can explore what’s working, what’s not, and how we move forward together. You can find the Teachers Talkin' Podcast on Spotify and Youtube, and you can subscribe in a podcast app here. Follow them on LinkedIn here

TR is joined by Megan Meachum to talk about how the MCP model benefited both herself and her students, and her plans for the coming school year. Read a summary of the original episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Listen to the full version of this episode here Remember, you can now listen to this episode (and all episodes) on Youtube! Email Megan at megan.meachum@modernclassrooms.org Learning Experiences for the Week of June 1st, 2025 Calling all school and district leaders! We are hosting a virtual Summer Summit on June 24th for leaders supporting Modern Classrooms educators. Leaders will learn practical skills from fellow leaders, attend workshops of their choice, and connect with the Modern Classrooms Project Leadership Collaborative community. Modern Classrooms co-founder Robert Barnett is our featured keynote speaker and will share insights from his book Meet Every Learner’s Needs alongside voices of students, educators, and leaders. We invite educators to share the summit with their leaders and invite leaders to register. Learn more and [register here](www.modernclassrooms.org/summit) Want to start building your own Modern Classroom? Sign up for our summer Virtual Mentorship Program! From June 23rd - July 27th, work with one of our expert educators to build materials for your own classroom. We have scholarships all over the country so you can enroll for free if you teach in Chicago, Alabama, Oakland, LA, Minnesota, and more. To see if there’s an opportunity for you, check out modernclassrooms.org/apply-now We are hosting two book clubs this summer! We are reading The Promises and Perils of AI in Education by Ken Shelton and Dee Lanier in June and The Identity-Conscious Educator by Liza Talusan in July. Look out for more details. Stacey Snyder is presenting on Modernizing Instruction with Mastery Learning: Using Google for Education Tools at CREATE! 2025 on June 5 in Maumee, OH. Hui Couch is presenting on Empower Every Learner in Self-Paced, Blended, and Mastery-based Learning MCP Model at JCPS Academic Innovation Summit from June 3-5 in Louisville, KY. Kate Klug is presenting on Self-Pace: Letting Students Drive Their Learning at Dakota State University Teach Camp on June 6 virtually. Toni Rose Deanon will be attending Georgia Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference from June 6-7 in Carrollton, GA. If you’re attending, make sure to check them out and say hi! Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org Listen to this podcast on Youtube Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to TeachSpecial Guest: Megan Meachum.

TR is joined by Starr Sackstein to talk about how teachers can authentically innovate and disrupt in the realm of assessment. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Starr Sackstein Starr's book, Hacking Assessment Starr and Alexandra Laing's new book, Solving School Challenges: The Everything Guide to Transformative Change Starr's TED Talk Starr's podcast, Learner Centered Spaces Connect with Starr on LinkedIn Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Calling all school and district leaders! We are hosting a virtual Summer Summit on June 24th for leaders supporting Modern Classrooms educators. Leaders will learn practical skills from fellow leaders, attend workshops of their choice, and connect with the Modern Classrooms Project Leadership Collaborative community. Modern Classrooms co-founder Robert Barnett is our featured keynote speaker and will share insights from his book Meet Every Learner’s Needs alongside voices of students, educators, and leaders. We invite educators to share the summit with their leaders and invite leaders to register. Learn more and register here Want to start building your own Modern Classroom? Sign up for our summer Virtual Mentorship Program! From June 23rd - July 27th, work with one of our expert educators to build materials for your own classroom. We have scholarships all over the country so you can enroll for free if you teach in Chicago, Alabama, Oakland, LA, Minnesota, and more. To see if there’s an opportunity for you, check out modernclassrooms.org/apply-now We are hosting two book clubs this summer! We are reading The Promises and Perils of AI in Education by Ken Shelton and Dee Lanier in June and The Identity-Conscious Educator by Liza Talusan in July. Look out for more details. Want to connect with other educators of color who are creating a more student-centered learning environment? Join our monthly Shades of Excellence meetup on Tuesday, May 27, 7pm ET. Register here Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org Listen to this podcast on Youtube Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to TeachSpecial Guest: Starr Sackstein.

Guest host Aimee Yocom is joined by Dana Kravchick to talk about the Wavio Pulse tracker, developed specifically for MCP. They discuss how Wavio came to be, how it can be used in the classroom, and what the future holds for the platform. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Wavio and The Wavio Pulse Tracker Khan Lab School Zach's tracker Connect with Dana: Email at dana@mywavio.com Book a chat Linkedin Facebook Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Calling all school and district leaders! We are hosting a virtual Summer Summit on June 24th for leaders supporting Modern Classrooms educators. Leaders will learn practical skills from fellow leaders, attend workshops of their choice, and connect with the Modern Classrooms Project Leadership Collaborative community. Modern Classrooms co-founder Robert Barnett is our featured keynote speaker and will share insights from his book Meet Every Learner’s Needs alongside voices of students, educators, and leaders. We invite educators to share the summit with their leaders and invite leaders to register. Learn more and register here Want to start building your own Modern Classroom? Sign up for our summer Virtual Mentorship Program! From June 23rd - July 27th, work with one of our expert educators to build materials for your own classroom. We have scholarships all over the country so you can enroll for free if you teach in LA, Oakland, Chicago, Minnesota, Alabama, and more. To see if there’s an opportunity for you, check out modernclassrooms.org/apply-now We are hosting two book clubs this summer! We are reading The Promises and Perils of AI in Education by Ken Shelton and Dee Lanier in June and The Identity-Conscious Educator by Liza Talusan in July. Look out for more details. Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org Listen to this podcast on Youtube Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to TeachSpecial Guests: Aimee Yocom and Dana Kravchick.

TR is joined by Jocelyn Hieatzman to talk about how high achieving students can learn from discomfort as they thrive in a Modern Classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes MCP Podcast Episode 56: Veteran Teachers (Jocelyn's first appearance on the podcast) Canvas LMS Jocelyn's Unit 2 Lesson 2 exemplar Jocelyn's Canvas tutorial Connect with Jocelyn by email at jocelyn_hieatzman@hcpss.org Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Calling all school and district leaders! We are hosting a virtual Summer Summit on June 24th for leaders supporting Modern Classrooms educators. Leaders will learn practical skills from fellow leaders, attend workshops of their choice, and connect with the Modern Classrooms Project Leadership Collaborative community. Modern Classrooms co-founder Robert Barnett is our featured keynote speaker and will share insights from his book Meet Every Learner’s Needs alongside voices of students, educators, and leaders. We invite educators to share the summit with their leaders and invite leaders to register. Learn more and register here Want to start building your own Modern Classroom? Sign up for our summer Virtual Mentorship Program! From either May 19th - June 22nd or June 23rd - July 27th, work with one of our expert educators to build materials for your own classroom. We have scholarships all over the country so you can enroll for free if you teach in LA, Oakland, Chicago, Minnesota, Alabama, and more. To see if there’s an opportunity for you, check out [modernclassrooms.org/apply-now](modernclassrooms.org/apply-now) Looking for virtual connection? Join our implementer meetup on Wednesday, May 14, at 7 pm EST to connect with other Modern Classroom educators! [Register here](​https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QZYO9KSNT1mxFRDi4xC98g) Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org Listen to this podcast on Youtube Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to TeachSpecial Guest: Jocelyn Hieatzman.

TR is joined by a fifth grade teaching team to talk about how they work together to use the MCP model in their different classes. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Connect with Abby, Amy, and Madeline by email Abby: abby.munn@tempeschools.org Amy: amy.wisehart@tempeschools.org Madeline: madeline.cole@tempeschools.org Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Calling all school and district leaders! We are hosting a virtual Summer Summit on June 24th for leaders supporting Modern Classrooms educators. Leaders will learn practical skills from fellow leaders, attend workshops of their choice, and connect with the Modern Classrooms Project Leadership Collaborative community. Modern Classrooms co-founder Robert Barnett is our featured keynote speaker and will share insights from his book Meet Every Learner’s Needs alongside voices of students, educators, and leaders. We invite educators to share the summit with their leaders and invite leaders to register. Learn more and register [here](www.modernclassrooms.org/summit) Tired of tangled cords and tech-time chaos? This upbeat edWebinar is packed with real-world tips to help you bring technology into your early elementary classroom—without the stress. Whether you’re a teacher or school leader, you’ll walk away with easy-to-use strategies for setting routines, managing devices, and making technology purposeful for young learners. From headphone hacks to smooth sign-ins, we’ll tackle the common tech blockers that come with working with our littlest students. Come ready to get practical, get organized, and get inspired! This edWebinar will be of interest to K–2 teachers, librarians, school leaders, and education technology leaders. Register here Want to start building your own Modern Classroom? Sign up for our summer Virtual Mentorship Program! From either May 19th - June 22nd or June 23rd - July 27th, work with one of our expert educators to build materials for your own classroom. We have scholarships all over the country so you can enroll for free if you teach in LA, Oakland, Chicago, Minnesota, Alabama, and more. To see if there’s an opportunity for you, check out [modernclassrooms.org/apply-now](modernclassrooms.org/apply-now) Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org Listen to this podcast on Youtube Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to TeachSpecial Guests: Abby Munn, Amy Wisehart, and Madeline Cole.

TR is joined by Alex Clough to talk about gifted learners and how to help them thrive in a Modern Classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Differentiation Doesn't Work, by James Delisle Differentiation Does, in Fact, Work, by Carol Tomlinson NAGC and the NAGC Annual Convention SENG: Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted and the SENG Annual Community Conference and Retreat William and Mary Center for Gifted Education Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the upcoming CEC 2026 Convention and Expo CEC-TAG Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Want to connect with other educators of color who are creating a more student-centered learning environment? Join our monthly Shades of Excellence meetup on Monday, April 28, 7pm ET. Register Here: https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6EV2CvlnTiaZ2TMiRXIOdw   Calling all school and district leaders! We are hosting a virtual Summer Summit on June 24th for leaders supporting Modern Classrooms educators. Leaders will learn practical skills from fellow leaders, attend workshops of their choice, and connect with the Modern Classrooms Project Leadership Collaborative community. Modern Classrooms co-founder Robert Barnett is our featured keynote speaker and will share insights from his book Meet Every Learner’s Needs alongside voices of students, educators, and leaders. We invite educators to share the summit with their leaders and invite leaders to register. Learn more and register here: www.modernclassrooms.org/summit  Want to learn more about Modern Classrooms and how you can get started with your own? Join us at our next info session on Thursday, April 29th at 6pm ET. Even if you can’t make it - you can still register to get an on-demand recording afterwards! Register here: modernclassrooms.org/webinars.  Want to start building your own Modern Classroom? Sign up for our summer Virtual Mentorship Program! From either May 19th - June 22nd or June 23rd - July 27th, work with one of our expert educators to build materials for your own classroom. We have scholarships all over the country so you can enroll for free in places such as LA, Oakland, Chicago, Minnesota, Alabama, and more. To see if there’s an opportunity for you, check out modernclassrooms.org/apply-now Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org Listen to this podcast on Youtube Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to TeachSpecial Guest: Alexandra Clough.

TR is joined by Carlos Canela to talk about how educators can use AI responsibly and the importance of connection, even in an AI-forward classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Carlos' Padlet with AI resources for teachers MCP's Instagram Black Male Educators Convening (BMEC) conference Knowlej Padlet Canva Magic School Diffit TextFX Large Language Models discussed in this episode: Google Gemini ChatGPT Llama Claude Dave Grohl autographing a toy drum set Hip Hop in Education Conference ISTE SXSW EDU Born to Teach Connect with Carlos on Instagram and TikTok @techymrc and by email at carlos.canela@ltsconsult.com Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Join educator and implementer, Joanna Schindel,  for a live webinar where she’ll share her expertise in transforming your ELL classroominto a dynamic, personalized learning environment on Tuesday, April 22 at 7pm ET. Register here: https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_08tkT49zQDuBWj6Z_x2AUg We have partnered with Wavio to design a unique progress tracker just for you! Get hands-on experience setting up your Wavio tracker and organizing your course effectively. Learn best practices from ELA teachers already using Wavio and get all your questions answered in this interactive session on Wednesday, April 23 at 7pm ET. Register here: https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_umqjei9RRwGSUjQJVP9cgQ Lindsay Armbruster, MCP implementers and DMCE, is presenting at NERIC Model Schools 2025 on April 22, 2025. If you’re attending, make sure to check her out and say hi! Want to start building your own Modern Classroom? Sign up for our summer Virtual Mentorship Program! From either May 19th - June 22nd or June 23rd - July 27th, work with one of our expert educators to build materials for your own classroom. We have scholarships all over the country so you can enroll for free in places such as LA, Oakland, Chicago, Minnesota, Alabama, and more. See if there’s an opportunity for you at modernclassrooms.org/apply-now Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org Listen to this podcast on Youtube Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to TeachSpecial Guest: Carlos Canela.