Modern Classrooms Project Podcast

Zach is joined by Xian Lu to talk about culturally responsive teaching and the importance of prioritizing authentic relationships with students. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes MCP Podcast episode 114: World Language Acquisition (more of a focus on language learning, with Xiaomin Sun) Building a Class Contract for Antiracist Learning (the Nearpod lesson Xian mentions) Learning for Justice Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, by Zaretta Hammond Why Are All the black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria, by Beverly Daniel Tatum You can connect with Xian by email at reninglu@gmail.com and on LinkedIn 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: Xian Lu.

Toni Rose is joined by April Burton, who shares her perspective as both a school leader and the parent of a student in an MCP math class. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes ISTE Connect with April on X (Twitter) @mmeburton and on LinkedIn 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: April Burton.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We'll be back next Sunday Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Are you curious about the impact of your teaching practices? Do you want to delve deeper into student learning and improve your instructional strategies? This webinar is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills to conduct meaningful classroom-based research. Join us on Wednesday, December 4, 6pm ET to learn more. Register here.

Toni Rose is joined by Darius Brown to discuss his approach to teaching high school chemistry and using the model to build lifelong learners and scientific thinkers. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Darius' Youtube Channel Connect with Darius by email at darius.brown@modernclassrooms.org 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, November 25, 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: Darius Brown.

Toni Rose is joined by school leaders Ryan Cordia and Roxane Thomas (plus a surprise guest!) to talk about how they support teachers who are implementing MCP and create a safe space to innovate. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Carnegie Units You can check out Northeast on their website and Instagram @northeastcta, and you can email Ryan directly at cordird@nv.ccsd.net Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week We are wrapping up our book club with ScreenPal and Kami. The community is reading UDL & Blended Learning by Katie Novak and Catlin Tucker and we are on our last session together. Get your must-do reading pages for our fifth and last session on Thursday, November 21, 7pm ET. Register here Join Matthew Hickson, MCP’s Head of Partner Transformation, and Dr. Crystal Deaver, the former principal of the Game Development Design School at Burleson ISD, to talk about the results of a two-year implementation study that led to rapid growth in student achievement at GDDS on Tuesday, November 19, 4 pm ET. Leaders will come away with concrete strategies and impact data that can guide their vision for going schoolwide and making big gains with mastery-based, self-paced, and blended learning strategies. Register here We are hosting a panel with Screencastify on How to leverage digital tools and in-person interactions to cultivate an inclusive community on Thursday, November 21, 4pm ET. Join a panel of school administrators and edtech experts as they dive into the importance of engaging families and community members, particularly in the aftermath of the pandemic. As they tackle issues like absenteeism and family engagement, they’ll also address common misconceptions about digital communication and highlight how it can enhance—not hinder—in-person connections. 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 Guests: Roxane Thomas, Ryan Cordia, and Sophia Bradley.

Toni Rose is joined by Mark Aquino to talk about his approach to teaching ethnic studies. This episode is presented in loving memory of Mark Aquino, who passed away in December 2024, shortly after it aired. We are grateful for the wisdom he shared with our teacher community and the impact he had on education and the lives of his students. He will be deeply missed. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes The Four Agreements, by Miguel Ruiz Email Mark at maquino@menloschool.org Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Have you always wanted a community to read books with? We are hosting a book club with ScreenPal and Kami. The community is reading UDL & Blended Learning by Katie Novak and Catlin Tucker and we are on our fourth session together. Dr. Catlin Tucker will be answering questions. Get your must-do reading pages for our fourth session on Thursday, November 14, 7pm ET. Register here Looking for virtual connection? Join our implementer meetup on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7 pm EST to connect with other Modern Classroom educators! Join Rob’s book series: Meet Every Learner’s Needs on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 8pm ET: Redesigning Instruction.In this session, you will learn to: share Modern Classrooms with your school community, by explaining their benefits for students, families, and administrators, empower your colleagues, by sharing your approach and inviting feedback and support, shape the larger conversation, by advocating for policies you know are best for your students. 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: Mark Aquino.

Toni Rose is joined by Drea Siford to talk about her approach to teaching 4th grade using the MCP model. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes 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 Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Have you always wanted a community to read books with? We are hosting a book club with ScreenPal and Kami. The community is reading UDL & Blended Learning by Katie Novak and Catlin Tucker and we are on our fourth session together. Dr. Catlin Tucker will be answering questions. Get your must-do reading pages for our fourth session on Thursday, November 7, 7pm ET. Register here.  We’re attending GaETC in Atlanta, GA from November 6-8. Toni Rose will be leading two sessions on Finding Your Rhythm: Building Authentic Relationships through Self-Pacing on Nov. 6 at 4:30 pm and Rock the Remix: Making Blended Learning Inclusive & Dispelling the Fiction on Nov. 7 at 3:15pm. Hope to see some of you there! 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.

Zach is joined by Alyshahn Kara Virani to talk about Goosechase, the interactive experience platform, and how it can be utilized in a modern classroom and beyond. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Goosechase Blackberry MCP Podcast episode 177 on Gamification Bloom's Taxonomy Connect with Alyshahn on LinkedIn or by email at alyshahn@goosechase.com 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, October 28, 7pm ET. Register here  Join Rob’s book series: Meet Every Learner’s Needs: Redesigning Courses. The real magic of a Modern Classroom lies in self-pacing. In a self-paced course, every student can be appropriately challenged every day. Meanwhile, you can spend your time where it’s most needed, giving every student the support and encouragement they need. This is on Wednesday, October 30, 6 pm ET. Register here Ever wondered how standards - new and old - can guide your  students' learning experiences? If you are curious about how to craft a personalized educational path, Nicole Conjuangco is sharing the best practices from their computer science classroom, and how they approached receiving new standards at the beginning of the school year. Join us on Thursday, October 31, 3pm 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: Alyshahn Kara-Virani.

Toni Rose is joined by Sara Bennis to talk about how she uses and adapts MCP as the principal of a rural elementary school. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes The Energy Bus, by Jon Gordon Connect with Sara by email at sbennis@maquoketaschools.org, and check out her district and its Socials at [maquoketaschools.org](maquoketaschools.org) Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Did you know that our co-founder, Rob Barnett, wrote a book? It’s called Meet Every Learner’s Needs: Redesigning Instruction So All Students Can Succeed. It’ll be published in February 2025, and Rob is doing a series on his process of writing. Are you an educator in Alabama, Baltimore, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Chicago, DC, LA, Minnesota, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, NYC, Oakland, St. Louis, or Tulsa County? Then you’re eligible to apply for one of our scholarships to work with a personal mentor and learn the MCP Model through our self-paced Virtual Mentorship Program. Applications are open for our October and January sessions and scholarship recipients receive a fully-funded seat in the VMP and eligibility to earn a $500 stipend when you finish the course. The deadline for the October session is fast-approaching and seats are limited across all locations. Head to www.modernclassrooms.org/apply-now to learn more and submit your application. 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: Sara Bennis.

Toni Rose is joined by Sabrina Monserate-Lindsay for a deep dive into her approach to using the MCP model in her high school math class. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship 2024 Connect with Sabrina on Instagram @puzzle_bites Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week We’re attending MassCUE in Foxborough, MA from Oct. 15-17. We have four of our teacher leaders presenting on this model. Come find us!  Have you always wanted a community to read books with? We are hosting a book club with ScreenPal and Kami. The community has chosen to read UDL & Blended Learning by Katie Novak and Catlin Tucker. Join us in this 10-week community of practice to learn with and from educators across the country, receive Premium access to both ScreenPal and Kami, and deepen your understanding of UDL and blended learning. Get your must-do reading pages for our third session on Thursday, October 24, 7pm ET. Register here Are you an educator in Alabama, Baltimore, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Chicago, DC, LA, Minnesota, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, NYC, Oakland, St. Louis, or Tulsa County? Then you’re eligible to apply for one of our scholarships to work with a personal mentor and learn the MCP Model through our self-paced Virtual Mentorship Program. Applications are open for our October and January sessions and scholarship recipients receive a fully-funded seat in the VMP and eligibility to earn a $500 stipend when you finish the course. The deadline for the October session is fast-approaching and seats are limited across all locations. Head to www.modernclassrooms.org/apply-now to learn more and submit your application. 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: Sabrina Monserate-Lindsay.