Toni Rose is joined by Jorge Valenzuela to talk about lifelong learning, project-based learning, and staying authentic as an educator. Show Notes Lifelong Learning Defined, and the Lifelong Learning Defined Podcast Project Based Learning Jorge's book, Project-Based Learning+: Enhancing Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Raising Equity Through…

Guest host Avery Balasbas is joined by a panel of his previous students who are now in college to discuss their MCP experience and how it prepared them for learning beyond high school Show Notes Avery's previous MCP Podcast episodes: Episode 139: Teacher and Learner Reflection Practices Episode 200: Celebrating 200 Episodes Subway Surfers Ochem Tut…

Toni Rose is joined by Don Allen to talk about his journey from the classroom into school and district leadership positions, and the philosophy and approaches to education that guided him along the way. Show Notes The Pygmalion Effect "Grading for Equity" by Joe Feldman Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Building Thinking Classrooms Universal Design for L…

Toni Rose is joined by Cassandra Burdette to talk about how she engages and supports students who are absent from school Show Notes Brené Brown - Clear is Kind Connect with Cassandra by email at cassandra.burdette@modernclassrooms.org and follow her district on Instagram @fort_wayne_community_schools Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Our B…

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 l…

Toni Rose is joined by Ken Shelton to talk about ways we can critique and disrupt the status quo in the world of education. Show Notes You can find Ken's blog, social media links, contact form, and newsletter signup (and lots more!) at his website, kennethshelton.net Ken's Edutopia artical, Building Authentic Community During Meetings Ken's book (w…

Toni Rose is joined by Sean Aker to talk about how aligning and streamlining systems while centering relationships within schools materially benefits students and teachers. Show Notes Remember, you can now engage with this podcast on Youtube! Elena Aguilar: Bright Morning and the Bright Morning Podcast Parent Teacher Home Visit Project Ways of Bein…

Toni Rose 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. Show Notes Remember, you can now listen to this episode (and all episodes) on Youtube! Email Megan at megan.meachum@modernclassrooms.org Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Looking for virtua…

Toni Rose and Zach are joined by a live audience and a variety of special guests to celebrate our 200th podcast episode! Click here for the video recording of this live episode Show Notes Zearn Cheryl's charts Ditch That Textbook MCP Podcast Episode 171 with Kendal MCP Episode 139 with Avery Avery's Chart (from the MCP Research Toolkit) MCP Podcast…

Zach is joined by Steve Schlarman to discuss the challenges of teaching multiple different courses simultaneously and some of the solutions Steve has discovered to ease them. Link to the original episode Show Notes Project Lead the Way Project Based Learning (PBL) Episode of MCP Podcast with Wesley McCammon Ungrading) and the episode of the MCP Pod…

Join us for a live recording of our 200th episode! The show will take place on Tuesday, July 30th, at 7:00 PM Eastern. Register here Toni Rose is joined by Kendra Jergovic and Nick LeDoux to talk about how they use the MCP model to work with very young (1st grade) learners. Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedba…

Link to the full episode here Zach is joined by Chad Collins to discuss the gamified materials he's designed and how he approaches gamified teaching in general. Show Notes Check out Chad's gamified coursework here (along with some other resources he's provided) MCP Podcast Episode 172 with Cat from Genially Quizbowl Blooket Gimkit Quizlet Adam Wats…

Toni Rose is joined by Kendal Giacomini to talk about resetting a modern classroom mid-year (after a long break) and her new role at MCP. Show Notes You can email Kendal at MCP Implementation Support at implementation.support@modernclassrooms.org, or directly at kendal.giacomini@modernclassrooms.org Learn more about becoming a Distinguished Modern …

Zach is joined by Dacia Guffey and Paul O'Donaghue to talk about the distinction between tracking progress and assigning grades and how teachers can help students and other stakeholders shift their mindsets around learning and displaying progress data. Show Notes More info on MCP Webinars and Scholarships Check out MCP's new podcast, Catalyzing Cla…

Zach is joined by Kate McGillicuddy to discuss mindsets around grades and grading, and in particular Kate's use of standards-based grading to address some of the problems inherent in traditional grading systems. Show Notes More info on the Fall Virtual Mentorship Program cohort On your Mark, by Thomas Guskey Ungrading, by Susan D. Blum Standards-Ba…

Toni Rose and Zach discuss the variety of emotions that can come with implementing an alternative educational model and beginning a new school year. Show Notes MCP Podcast episode 151, Humanizing Teaching Practices with Paul France "The PD Book" by Lori Cohen and Elena Aguilar Links from Toni Rose's Announcements: Using TalkingPoints in Your Modern…

Zach is joined by Paul France to discuss practices that foster personalized learning and make teaching more sustainable. Show Notes Paul's new book, "Make Teaching Sustainable" Paul's previous books, "Reclaiming Personalized Learning" and "[Humanizing Distance Learning](https://us.corwin.com/books/learning-from-a-distance-276703" Annual Visible Lea…

This week's episode is the audio from a webinar Toni Rose hosted called Fostering Inclusivity: Navigating Special Education in Student-Centered Classrooms. They are joined by a fantastic panel of Mark Pederson, Maddie Richer, and Cassie Fontaine. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Fostering Inclusivity:…

Toni Rose is joined by Ylaiza Perez to talk about teaching authentically and promoting true mastery. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Connect with Ylaiza on LinkedIn and Instagram @ylaizaperez_ Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Are you ready to keep learning? It's not too late to get a schola…

Toni Rose is joined by Vishal Shah, CEO of Screencastify, to talk about how teachers, students, and industry professionals use Screencastify's various platforms and tools. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Screencastify Screencastify Submit FERPA COPPA SOC-2 Connect with Vishal on LinkedIn and on Twitt…

Toni Rose is joined by Kendra Jergovic and Nick LeDoux to talk about how they use the MCP model to work with very young (1st grade) learners. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Looking for virtual connection? Join our implementer meetup on Wednesday, May 8 at 7 pm EST to …

Toni Rose is joined by Margie Tiner to talk about how her education journey led her to Kami, as well as discussing some of Kami's incredible features. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Top Golf Kami New customers can try Kami for free for the rest of the school year! Click here to sign up ISTE Kami Cer…

Zach is joined by Megan Kindred to talk about collaboration at all levels - between students, between adults, and even between students and teachers. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Prior episodes of the MCP Podcast on collaboration (this is a saved search on the podcast website - there are a lot of …

Zach is joined by Dana Pelzman to talk about teaching visual arts using MCP, as well as some more general discussion on accommodating, flexible mastery checks for creative work. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Work Life podcast by Adam Grant and the episode "How to Change Your workplace" Edutopia vid…

Toni Rose is joined by Sarahya College, a high school sophomore, who offers incredible insight into the student experience of learning in a modern classroom as well as advice for teachers who are implementing the model. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Join us for our s…

Toni Rose is joined by Marquitta Thomas to talk about how she uses the model at the pre-K level. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Connect with Marquitta by email at marquittathomas09@yahoo.com Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions a…

Toni Rose is joined by high-school and college students Dulce, Aayla, and Breanna to talk about the talk they gave at NCTE and the impact that of a caring educator. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes National Council of Teachers of English Pedagogy of the Oppressed, by Paolo Freire Precious Knowledge Le…

Toni Rose is joined by Katie Caster to discuss her work at Edifying Teachers and the importance of curiosity and reflection for teachers. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Edifying Teachers Teachers College at Columbia University Bank Street College of Education Dr. Django Paris Take My Hand, by Dolen …

Toni Rose is joined by taMica Gaither-Banks for an in-depth discussion of the MCP implementation she uses in her computer science classes. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Zoom (and the MCP tutorial on recording videos using Zoom) Camtasia Code.org Connect with taMica Gaither-Banks on Facebook Learnin…

Toni Rose is joined by D’Aisha Smith, Skyla Hudson, and Jaci Jones to talk about their involvement with Learning for Justice and how teachers can incorporate social justice teaching and learning into their work. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Learning for Justice Abbott Elementary Facing History and…

Zach is joined by Chad Collins to discuss the gamified materials he's designed and how he approaches gamified teaching in general. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Check out Chad's gamified coursework here (along with some other resources he's provided) MCP Podcast Episode 172 with Cat from Genially Q…

Toni Rose is joined by Marvin Reed to talk about how he disrupts traditional approaches to teaching while prioritizing joy in his classes. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Social Justice Standards (Learning for Justice) Playlist with all the songs mentioned on this episode! (still in the works, check …

Toni Rose is joined by Tacks Feliciano to talk about how he adapted the MCP model into an innovative approach to coaching volleyball. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes MCP Edutopia Videos: High School and Elementary School The MCP Free Course (also linked below on all episodes!) GoPro Headstrong, by Br…

Zach is joined by Steve Schlarman to discuss the challenges of teaching multiple different courses simultaneously and some of the solutions Steve has discovered to ease them. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Project Lead the Way Project Based Learning (PBL) Episode of MCP Podcast with Wesley McCammon …

Toni Rose is joined by Micah Daniels for a conversation on culturally responsive education for indigenous students and communities. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Learn more about MCP at FETC [Helen Thomas](https://www.edsurge.com/writers/helen-thomas The Inconvenient Indian, by Thomas King An Indig…

Zach is joined by Cat Spencer of Genially to discuss the platform and how it can be used to enhance blended materials in a modern classroom and beyond. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Genially Genially Templates Genially on Youtube Genially Academy Becky Keene Escape Games Follow Cat on Twitter/X @ca…

Toni Rose is joined by Kendal Giacomini to talk about resetting a modern classroom mid-year (after a long break) and her new role at MCP. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes You can email Kendal at MCP Implementation Support at implementation.support@modernclassrooms.org, or directly at kendal.giacomini@…

Toni Rose is joined by Cassie Johnson to discuss the role of the school psychologist. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes More info on becoming a Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator Whole Child Theory Growth Mindset (from Carol Dweck's Mindset worksfrom Carol Dweck's Mindset Works) UNO Jenga Email C…

Toni Rose is joined by B.A. List to talk about the importance of creating physically accessible learning environments. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes More info on becoming a Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator Switch Adapted Devices Eye Gaze Devices Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:…

Toni Rose is joined by Elena Aguilar to talk about her human-first approach to coaching. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes More info on becoming a Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator The Bright Morning Podcast Learn with Bright Morning The Art of Coaching and more books by Elena Identifying Core V…

Toni Rose is joined by Perla Lujan and Mary Thomas to talk about the importance of critical thinking in the learning process, as well as innovative approaches to building the skill of critical thought in the time of social media and generative AI. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes More info on the Dist…

Toni rose is joined by Betsy Potash to talk about how teachers can incorporate creativity and non-traditional approaches to increase student engagement and learning. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Spark Creativity Spark Creativity One-Pagers Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast Spark Creativity on Insta…

Toni Rose is joined by Cecelia to talk about the benefits of attending conferences, writing proposals, and Cecelia's journey into becoming a frequent conference presenter. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes More info on MCP Webinars and Scholarships Screencastify ISTE LACUE Peardeck NASBE ISTE Certifica…

Toni Rose is joined by Desirae Núñez to talk about shifting mindsets around teacher workloads and ways to find balance by holding ourselves to a 40-hour work week Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes MCP on the Cult of Pedagogy Podcast: Everything You Need To Know About Building A Great Screencast Video H…

Toni Rose is joined by Joyce Pereira to discuss how AI can be used ethically and efficiently in a Modern Classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes More info on MCP Webinars and Scholarships Ghostwrite ChatGPT Canva CodeHS Lesbians who Tech Sustainable Development Goals Webinar: Using GoGoguardian in…

Toni Rose is joined by Eddie Santiago to discuss National Board certification for teachers and some of the programs the organization offers, as well as the process for obtaining certification, and the benefits of having being a National Board Certified Teacher Show Notes More info on MCP Webinars and Scholarships Leader Series Session 4 - Beyond Ab…

Toni Rose is joined by Livia Matteucci and Pauline Salgado to discuss their roles and their approach to their work as school counselors. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Roadtrip Nation Pauline’s LinkedIn Asian Counseling and Referral Service Livia’s LinkedIn Eastside Catholic College Counseling Tips …

Since we have been focusing on social emotional learning these past couple of episodes, we’re taking a break this week as a way of self-care. We hope that you are finding ways to rest and celebrate your being every single day. Show Notes Leader Series - Register here Writing in a Modern Classroom - Register here Q&A - Register here Contact us, foll…

Monte is joined by Maddie Richer to discuss the importance of addressing students' social and emotional wellbeing and ways to implement SEL in a Modern Classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog Show Notes More info on MCP Webinars and Scholarships SEL - Social Emotional Learning Building Community with Restorat…

Toni Rose is joined by Maya Stewart and James Edmond to discuss how school leaders can work to prioritize teacher wellness. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes More info on MCP Webinars and Scholarships Maya's LinkedIn James' LinkedIn Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and f…