Modern Classrooms Project Podcast

Episode 107: Updates and Q&A

September 25th, 2022  |  47 mins 23 secs

Toni Rose and Zach have some MCP updates for you, after which we tackle some great listener questions! Remember you can email us questions at podcast@modernclassrooms.org

Episode 106: Routines, Procedures, and Scaffolding with Kindergarteners

September 18th, 2022  |  1 hr 1 min

Toni Rose is joined by Olivia Hotchkin to talk about how she implements MCP in her Kindergarten (and now 1st grade) classes, diving deep on the routines and procedures she uses to model and scaffold for students.

Episode 105: Implementing in AP Physics

September 11th, 2022  |  44 mins 42 secs

Toni Rose is joined by Becca Shea to talk about using implementing the model in an AP (Advanced Placement) setting.

Episode 104: Routines and Procedures with Catlin Tucker

September 4th, 2022  |  48 mins 56 secs

Kareem is joined by Catlin Tucker to talk about classroom routines and procedures.

Episode 103: Ditch That Textbook, with Matt Miller

August 28th, 2022  |  1 hr 2 mins

Toni Rose is joined by Matt Miller of Ditch That Textbook, who shares some tips for teachers as well as his insight on teaching creatively, LMS organization, and building relationships with students.

Episode 102: Elementary Science

August 21st, 2022  |  48 mins 51 secs

Zach is joined by Hilary Stover to talk about how she implements the model in her elementary science class, including how she transitions into the science block, how she has students conduct experiments, and how she incorporates science demonstrations.

Episode 101: Planning and Implementing with a Teaching Team

August 14th, 2022  |  56 mins 45 secs

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Toni Rose is joined by Theresa Benedetto, Laurie Gustafson, and Stephanie Peel, to talk about planning and implementing the model side-by-side as a team.

Episode 100 with Catlin Tucker

August 7th, 2022  |  44 mins 21 secs

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In the kickoff episode for Season Two, Kareem is joined by Catlin Tucker to talk about addressing issues and innovating in the world of education.

Episode 99: Black Girls Teach

July 31st, 2022  |  59 mins 2 secs

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Toni Rose is joined by Deidra Fogarty about the experiences that led her to found the Black Girls Teach, and how those experiences inform the professional development her organization provides.

Episode 98: From the Archive - Episode 66: Partnership Feature - Lynn Public Schools

July 24th, 2022  |  45 mins 53 secs

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Toni Rose is joined by Michael Molnar, of Lynn Public Schools, to talk about how the district's partnership with MCP came to be, how it's implemented, and what may be to come.

Episode 97: Supporting Modern Classrooms Teachers

July 17th, 2022  |  42 mins 43 secs

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Toni Rose is joined by Matt Hickson, Modern Classrooms' Director of Partner Transformation and former principal, to talk about how administrators and district leaders can support teachers who are implementing Modern Classrooms.

We're taking the week off!

July 10th, 2022  |  1 min 42 secs

We're taking the week off! Check back next week for a brand new episode, and make sure to check out our episodes in the coming weeks as we launch Season Two of the Modern Classrooms Project Podcast.

Episode 96: From the Archive - Episode 35: Coaching Teachers in Modern Classrooms

July 3rd, 2022  |  45 mins 35 secs

In this episode, we hear from Lisa Doty and Jamie Forshey, two educators who coach and support teachers in their school districts who are implementing the Modern Classroom instructional model.

Episode 95: From the Archive - Episode 10: Planning for Full-Group Collaborative Activities

June 26th, 2022  |  46 mins 44 secs

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In episode 10, we begin a two-episode series on collaboration; this week's episode focuses on pre-planned full group activities like labs and seminars, and we discuss ways teachers can manage these collaborative activities in a self-paced, mastery based class.

Episode 94: From the Archive - Episode 9 (Planning and Teaching in a Modern Classroom)

June 19th, 2022  |  51 mins

Kareem is joined by Nora Barnett and Lisa Doty to discuss in detail how they plan and implement their modern classrooms, from planning and recording instructional videos, to implementing self-paced structures and mastery checks.

Episode 93: Whole-Class Novels with MCP

June 12th, 2022  |  49 mins 5 secs

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Toni Rose is joined by Brittney Cairns to talk about teaching whole-class novels using MCP.