Modern Classrooms Project Podcast

Zach is joined by Rob Barnett, MCP Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder, to talk about his new book, "Meet Every Learner's Needs," which comes out on February 5th, 2025. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Rob's upcoming book, "Meet Every Learner's Needs: Redesigning Instruction so ALL Students can Succeed" (and on Amazon) Click here for a chance to win a copy of "Meet Every Learner's Needs" MCP Podcast Episode 12 - Modern Classrooms Founder's Chat (Rob's first time on the podcast) Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week The January session for our Virtual Mentorship Program launches on January 27th and we have scholarship opportunities available for educators in the U.S. and abroad. Many of the opportunities even include a cash stipend and state PD credits upon completion. Apply now to work with a personal mentor and learn how to apply blended, self-paced, and mastery based practices to your classroom. 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: Robert Barnett.

Zach is joined by Leslie Pittman to talk about her approach to using MCP as an elementary special education teacher. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Connect with Leslie on Instagram @leslie_jaybird 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: Leslie Pittman.

Zach is joined by Marlene Tapia Garcia and three of her first grade students, Olivia, Arya, and Ethan, to talk about their experience in a Modern Classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes MCP Podcast episode 138: La Revisión y las Pruebas de Dominio (Marlene's previous episode, entirely in Spanish with an English blog recap) Two-Way Language Programs Spring Math 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: Marlene Tapia-Garcia.

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.