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198: You’re Probably Closer Than You Think
When teachers hear the phrase project-based learning, I think it’s easy to imagine everything that would have to change. A new curriculum. Completely redesigned units.

197: Stop Planning Lessons. Start Designing Learning Experiences
I used to think lesson planning was pretty straightforward. Figure out what students needed to learn. Find an activity. Gather the materials. Make the slides.

196: So… What Is a Modern Math Teacher?
Five beliefs that have completely changed the way I teach mathematics. When you hear the phrase Modern Math Teacher, what comes to mind? Maybe technology.

195: Your Curriculum Isn’t the Problem
Have you ever looked at a lesson in your curriculum and thought, My students are never going to connect with this. Or maybe you’ve found

194: Stop Trying to Be the Pinterest Teacher
There was a time when I thought being a great teacher meant constantly impressing people. Not my principal. Not my coworkers. Honestly, mostly myself. Every

193: The Biggest Lie We’ve Been Told About Rigor
For a long time, I thought I knew what rigorous math instruction looked like. Harder problems. More steps. More complicated numbers. More practice. If students