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Katie is joined by Heather Harlen and Rachel Williams to talk about the great work they're doing at Building 21, including the ways they incorporate Modern Classrooms Show Notes building21 MCP collaboration with Illustrative Math Beacon Learning, building21's LMS The Studio Model (problem based learning) Building21 Competency Framework Rachel's students blog on the Flu Clinic Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Our book club is currently reading Power Up Your Math Community, by Holly Burwell. You can join our recording live and ask the author questions! Keep an eye out for the recording date and links to join, and pick up your copy of the book 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 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:Learning to Teach
For our second MCP Podcast Book Club episode, Zach is joined by Rob Barnett, author of Meet Every Learner's Needs, as well as Katie Collins and Cecelia Gillam, to discuss Rob's book and its implications for classrooms and schools Show Notes Meet Every Learner's Needs, by Robert Barnett MCP Podcast episode 221: Meet Every Learner's Needs Little Tikes table and chairs Upcoming Learning Experiences For our next book club episode, we'll be reading Power Up Your Math Community, by Holly Burwell. Pick up a copy, read along, and join us live! 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 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: Learning to TeachSpecial Guests: Cecelia Gillam, Katie Collins, and Robert Barnett.
Samantha is joined by Jon Easley to talk about how he approaches his virtual middle school math class using MCP and how he supports students in an alternative learning environment Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week This month, the MCP Podcast Bookclub is reading Meet Every Learner's Needs, by MCP's own Robert Barnett. You can read along and listen in when the episode publishes on November 1st, 2026, and you can join us live when we record and livestream the discussion on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern 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 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: Learning to Teach
Katie is joined by Kyair Butts, the 2019 Teacher of the Year for Baltimore City Public Schools, for a wonderful conversation about their origin stories, their approaches to teaching and building relationships, and some classroom ideas Show Notes Maryland Book Bank The Book Thing Whalefall Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week This month, the MCP Podcast Bookclub is reading Meet Every Learner's Needs, by MCP's own Robert Barnett. You can read along and listen in when the episode publishes on November 1st, 2026, and you can join us live when we record and livestream the discussion on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern 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 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: Learning to Teach
Katie is joined by Angie Poulton to discuss the benefits of the model for students as well as in professional development for teachers Show Notes WIDA English Language Proficiency Assessment Angie's syllabus Project-Based Learning (PBL) Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week For the MCP Podcast Book Club, this month we're reading Meet Every Learner's Needs, by Robert Barnett. Read along, and join us for our livestreamed podcast episode with the author on October 28th, 2026 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 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: Learning to TeachSpecial Guest: Angie Poulton.
In the inaugural episode of the MCP Podcast Book Club, Samantha du Preez is joined by author Ash Brandin, and educators Sophia Bradley and Kyair Butts to discuss Ash’s book, Power On: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family Show Notes Power On: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family Minecraft Promethian Board Papers, Please The Republia Times Lucas Pope Bury Me, My Love For our next Book Club: Meet Every Learner's Needs, by Robert Barnett 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 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: Learning to TeachSpecial Guests: Ash Brandin, Kyair Butts, Sophia Bradley, and Sophia Bradley.
Join Katie on a journey into the classroom of Dr. Pamela Hamilton - Katie and Dr. Hamilton chat about MCP and teaching students in a self-paced classroom, and Katie spoke with several of Dr. Hamilton's students about their experiences learning independently, in groups, and with their teacher Show Notes Reminder that next week's episode is our inaugural installment of the MCP Podcast Book Club! This month, we're reading Power On: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family, by Ash Brandin Presidential Award for Math and Science Teaching The Butterfly Circus Watch here Color Inventory - True Colors Personality Test 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 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: Learning to Teach
Samantha du Preez is joined by Kelli Hopfinger and Tom Marlowe to discuss their work in the world of standards, and how educators can simplify and decode standards themselves Show Notes edWeb webinar with Samantha, Kelli, and Tom 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: Learning to Teach
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