The Modern Classroom Blog
Resources, opportunities, and perspectives from the Modern Classrooms Team.
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Stories from a Baltimore City Educator
In this episode, Toni Rose is joined by Wyatt Oroke to discuss his teaching career in Baltimore City and how that has shaped his approach to teaching and learning.
Building and Supporting Communities
In this episode, Toni Rose is joined by Ashley Kearney to talk about connecting with, building, and supporting school communities.
Providing Effective Feedback
In this episode, Zach Diamond is joined by educators Jerod Brown and Dan Ronchak to explore the art of effective feedback in a Modern Classroom setting.
Universal Design for Learning and the Modern Classrooms Project
In this episode, Zach Diamond is joined by Devin Shrock, an instructional coach and advocate for Universal Design for Learning (UDL), to discuss the seamless integration of UDL principles with the Modern Classroom Project model.
Self-Pacing in an Independent School Environment
In this episode, Zach is joined by Carmen Welton to delve into the complexities of teaching at an independent school and implementing Modern Classroom practices.
How to Lead a Professional Learning Community
In this episode, Toni Rose is joined by educators Whitnei Moore and Andrea Kowalski to share their experiences implementing the Modern Classrooms Project and leading Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) in their school.
Teacher Collaboration
In this episode, Zach is joined by educators Brooke Lee and Rick Smith to share their experiences with implementing the Modern Classroom Project and the positive impact it has had on their teaching and student learning.
Culturally Sensitive and Sustaining Teaching
In this episode, Toni Rose is joined by Liz Kleinrock to talk about the importance of representation, cultural responsiveness, and fostering inclusive learning environments.
Ask MCP: Unit Closure
Ask MCP: Megan Mcgregor, MCP Vice President of Programs and former high school teacher, tackles a question about timing the transition between units.
Ask MCP: Increasing Engagement
Ask MCP: Ask MCP: Matthew Hickson, MCP Director of Partner Transformation and former school leader, tackles the question of how educators can combat fatigue and increase engagement.
Supporting Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Communities
In this episode, Toni Rose is joined by Tiffany Dreher to discuss the unique challenges faced by Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students.
Ask MCP: Lesson Classifications
Ask MCP: Debbie Menard, MCP Director of Virtual Mentorship and former high school science teacher, tackles questions on lesson classifications.
Grading for Equity
In this episode, Toni Rose is joined by high school computer science teacher and grading disruptor, Megan Leich to discuss her philosophy on and approaches to grades, grading, and assessment.
Strategies for Supporting Multilingual Learners with the English Learners Success Forum
In this episode, Toni Rose is joined by Rebecca Castellanos of the English Learners Success Forum to discuss strategies for supporting multilingual learners.
Neurodivergence
In this episode, Toni Rose is joined by Melody Maitland to dive into the pressing issues of inclusive education, supporting learners with diverse needs, and the critical role of collaboration between educators, students, and caregivers.
Goal Setting with Students
In this episode, Zach is joined by Pickerington Local School District’s Instructional Technology Coach, Stephanie Howell to discuss different ways teachers can scaffold goal-setting for students.
Student Feedback on the Modern Classrooms Model
Toni Rose is joined by Grace James’s principal, Ms. Ronda Cosby and five of her 7th-grade GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math and Science), Anasia, Monica, Hailey, Natalie, and Nicole to discuss the impact of blended-learning, self-paced structure, and mastery-based learning in their learning journeys.
Ask MCP: Teacher Time in Class
Ask MCP: Emily Dia, MCP Partnerships Manager and former middle school English teacher, tackles questions about how to use your time in class as a teacher.
Going School-Wide with Modern Classrooms in Middle School
Crystal Deaver shares how her school supported educators in implementing the Modern Classrooms model at scale.
Classroom Setup & Organization
Sarah Krasowski and Jess Bille, two elementary educators, share how classroom systems and set-up can support student learning