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Weekly reflections on mathematics instruction, instructional leadership, and the future of education.
Joy Through Challenge: A Case for Mathletes
A random Facebook notification from 13 years ago reminded me how coaching Mathletes completely changed my approach to teaching. Adding challenge to your math class adds joy to your math class.
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Stop Giving First Period the Rough Draft Lesson
A 15-minute pre-lesson rehearsal with teachers can transform instruction quality and give students hundreds of additional minutes of practice time throughout the year.
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Accumulating Meaningful Math Moments
I'm excited to use this space as a way to talk about math, instruction, mindsets, joy, and everything around it that I think has been lost for many people right now.
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The Third-Grade Argument That Shaped My Life
When I was in third grade, I got into an argument with a student. Her name was Ashley. We were in a deep debate: What mattered most—knowing how to read or knowing how to do math?
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