web01.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:51:23 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Modern Classrooms Project Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Thought Leadership” https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/tags/thought%20leadership Sun, 25 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Your hosts discuss the model and its implications for the future of education, along with guests including MCP implementors such as mentors, teachers, and administrators. en-us episodic Discussions on education, teaching, and learning from the perspective of the Modern Classrooms Project The Modern Classrooms Project Your hosts discuss the model and its implications for the future of education, along with guests including MCP implementors such as mentors, teachers, and administrators. no blended instruction, self-paced learning, mastery-based grading, differentiated instruction The Modern Classrooms Project zach.diamond@modernclassrooms.org Episode 203: Troubling the Narrative with Ken Shelton https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/203 c8a5c112-019d-454b-9e77-3edfdbbc50f5 Sun, 25 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Toni Rose is joined by Ken Shelton to talk about ways we can critique and disrupt the status quo in the world of education. 1:16:29 no Toni Rose is joined by Ken Shelton to talk about ways we can critique and disrupt the status quo in the world of education. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/troubling-the-narrative-with-ken-shelton). Show Notes You can find Ken's blog, social media links, contact form, and newsletter signup (and lots more!) at his website, kennethshelton.net (https://www.kennethshelton.net) Ken's Edutopia artical, Building Authentic Community During Meetings (https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-start-meetings-right-school) Ken's book (with Dee Lanier), The Promises and Perils of AI in Education: Ethics and Equity Have Entered the Chat (https://www.amazon.com/Promises-Perils-AI-Education-Entered/dp/B0D6KD47C4) Ken and Dee's podcast, The Liberated Educator (https://www.theliberatededucatorpodcast.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, August 26, 7pm ET. Register here (https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Pyi6MjipQUGJ6KejC4NPCA).  Looking for ways to make your learning more interactive? We’re partnering with Goosechase to talk more about creating scavenger hunts and more on Wednesday, August 28, 6pm ET. Register here (https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qWH0hswrT0-e-doz9ZVGMw). Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org) Listen to this podcast on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1SQEZ54ptj1ZQ3bV5tEcULSyPttnifZV) Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj (https://twitter.com/modernclassproj) on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 (https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23) on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex (https://twitter.com/classroomflex) on Twitter and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en) The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://learn.modernclassrooms.org) 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 (https://twitter.com/zpdiamond) on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/) Special Guest: Ken Shelton. Toni Rose is joined by Ken Shelton to talk about ways we can critique and disrupt the status quo in the world of education.

Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.

Show Notes

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, August 26, 7pm ET. Register here. 

  • Looking for ways to make your learning more interactive? We’re partnering with Goosechase to talk more about creating scavenger hunts and more on Wednesday, August 28, 6pm ET. Register here.

Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:

The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

Special Guest: Ken Shelton.

]]> Toni Rose is joined by Ken Shelton to talk about ways we can critique and disrupt the status quo in the world of education.

Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.

Show Notes

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, August 26, 7pm ET. Register here. 

  • Looking for ways to make your learning more interactive? We’re partnering with Goosechase to talk more about creating scavenger hunts and more on Wednesday, August 28, 6pm ET. Register here.

Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:

The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

Special Guest: Ken Shelton.

]]> Episode 202: System Alignment https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/202 811d6f1b-5e75-42ae-bc78-b5871071bb7a Sun, 18 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project 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. 1:17:33 no 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. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/discussing-systems-alignment). Show Notes Remember, you can now engage with this podcast on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1SQEZ54ptj1ZQ3bV5tEcULSyPttnifZV)! Elena Aguilar: Bright Morning and the Bright Morning Podcast (https://www.brightmorningteam.com) Parent Teacher Home Visit Project (https://pthvp.org/) Ways of Being - A Social and Emotional Learning Model (https://blog-youth-development-insight.extension.umn.edu/2015/02/ways-of-being-social-and-emotional_4.html) The Checklist Manifesto (https://atulgawande.com/book/the-checklist-manifesto) Atul Gawande's TED Talks (https://www.ted.com/speakers/atul_gawande_1) Connect with Sean on Strava (https://strava.app.link/kD7GcVaoMKb), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aker-418bb851), or at 3E Solutions (https://sites.google.com/view/3e-aker/home?authuser=0) Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org) Listen to this podcast on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1SQEZ54ptj1ZQ3bV5tEcULSyPttnifZV) Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj (https://twitter.com/modernclassproj) on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 (https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23) on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex (https://twitter.com/classroomflex) on Twitter and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en) The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://learn.modernclassrooms.org) 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 (https://twitter.com/zpdiamond) on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/) Special Guest: Sean Aker. 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.

Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.

Show Notes

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The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

Special Guest: Sean Aker.

]]> 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.

Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.

Show Notes

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The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

Special Guest: Sean Aker.

]]> Episode 128: Culturally Sensitive and Sustaining Teaching https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/128 959f2112-04d5-42a8-ae23-698a450e5194 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Toni Rose is joined by Liz Kleinrock to speak about her work in the area of Anti-Bias and Anti-Racist teaching. 44:17 no Toni Rose is joined by Liz Kleinrock to speak about her work in the area of Anti-Bias and Anti-Racist teaching. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/culturally-sensitive-and-sustaining-teaching). Show Notes More info on MCP Webinars (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/webinars) and Scholarships (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/scholarships) Teach and Transform (https://www.teachandtransform.org/) (Liz’s website) Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum (https://www.beverlydanieltatum.com/) and her book “Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together In the Cafeteria?” (https://www.amazon.com/Black-Kids-Sitting-Together-Cafeteria/dp/0465060684/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548277131&sr=8-1&keywords=beverly+daniel+tatum) Liz’s book “Start Here, Start Now: A Guide to Antibias and Antiracist Work in Your School Community” (https://www.heinemann.com/products/e11864.aspx) Connect with Liz on Instagram @teachandtransform (https://www.instagram.com/teachandtransform/?hl=en) The Vigil (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10793644/) M3gan (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8760708/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org) Send us an audio note (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffmqSsaaU7M0MTXowApIOt-wace2tD6LPct73oEQOlaFp4vQ/viewform?usp=sf_link) and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj (https://twitter.com/modernclassproj) on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj) (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 (https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23) on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex (https://twitter.com/classroomflex) on Twitter and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en) The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://learn.modernclassrooms.org) 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 (https://twitter.com/zpdiamond) on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/) education, modern classrooms, abar, culturally sensitive teaching, students, educators, school, identities, community, sustaining, journey Toni Rose is joined by Liz Kleinrock to speak about her work in the area of Anti-Bias and Anti-Racist teaching.

Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.

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Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.

Show Notes

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The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

]]> Episode 126: English Learners Success Forum https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/126 688d3aff-f31b-4c8b-92e1-12adab0f0d8d Sun, 12 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Toni Rose is joined by Rebecca Castellanos of the English Learners Success Forum to talk about strategies and approaches to working with multilingual learners and learners who speak different languages in the classroom. 49:30 no Toni Rose is joined by Rebecca Castellanos of the English Learners Success Form to talk about strategies and approaches to working with multilingual learners and learners who speak different languages in the classroom. Show Notes More info on MCP Webinars (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/webinars) and Scholarships (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/scholarships) Sign-up to the waitlist for the MCP Virtual Mentorship Program (http://modernclassrooms.org/waitlist) English Learner Success Forum (https://www.elsuccessforum.org/) Browse ELSF Resources (https://www.elsuccessforum.org/resources) The Modern Classrooms tutorial on adding subtitles to instructional videos (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/adding-subtitles) Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org) Send us an audio note (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffmqSsaaU7M0MTXowApIOt-wace2tD6LPct73oEQOlaFp4vQ/viewform?usp=sf_link) and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj (https://twitter.com/modernclassproj) on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj) (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 (https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23) on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex (https://twitter.com/classroomflex) on Twitter and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en) The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://learn.modernclassrooms.org) 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 (https://twitter.com/zpdiamond) on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/) education, modern classrooms, english learners success forum, students, multilingual, language learners, curriculum, visuals, belonging Toni Rose is joined by Rebecca Castellanos of the English Learners Success Form to talk about strategies and approaches to working with multilingual learners and learners who speak different languages in the classroom.

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]]> Toni Rose is joined by Rebecca Castellanos of the English Learners Success Form to talk about strategies and approaches to working with multilingual learners and learners who speak different languages in the classroom.

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The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

]]> Episode 125: Neurodivergence https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/125 2d363103-3612-460b-b235-31c1cb5a1a4b Sun, 05 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Toni Rose is joined by Melody Maitland to discuss ways in which she approaches education through the lens of universal design for all learners and acknowledging every student's abilities in their educational journey. 50:59 no Toni Rose is joined by Melody Maitland to discuss ways in which she approaches education through the lens of universal design for all learners and acknowledging every student's abilities in their educational journey. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/neurodivergence). Show Notes More info on MCP Webinars (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/webinars) and Scholarships (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/scholarships) Universal Design for Learning Email Melody at melodymaitland@ccpcs.org (mailto:melodymaitland@ccpcs.org) or melody.maitland@gmail.com (mailto:melody.maitland@gmail.com) Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org) Send us an audio note (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffmqSsaaU7M0MTXowApIOt-wace2tD6LPct73oEQOlaFp4vQ/viewform?usp=sf_link) and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj (https://twitter.com/modernclassproj) on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj) (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 (https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23) on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex (https://twitter.com/classroomflex) on Twitter and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en) The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://learn.modernclassrooms.org) 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 (https://twitter.com/zpdiamond) on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/) education, modern classrooms, neurodivergence, disability, support, special education, differing abilities Toni Rose is joined by Melody Maitland to discuss ways in which she approaches education through the lens of universal design for all learners and acknowledging every student's abilities in their educational journey.

Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.

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]]> Toni Rose is joined by Melody Maitland to discuss ways in which she approaches education through the lens of universal design for all learners and acknowledging every student's abilities in their educational journey.

Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.

Show Notes

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The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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