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Teaching Visual Arts in a Modern Classroom

In this episode, Zach Diamond is joined by Dana Pelzman to talk about teaching visual arts using MCP, as well as some more general discussion on accommodating, flexible mastery checks for creative work.

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Student Reflections on Self-Paced Learning

In this episode, Toni Rose Deanon is joined by sophomore student Sarahya College who talks about the transformative impact of a self-paced learning approach on her learning experience.

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Highlights from our 2023 Annual Impact Report

During a year marked by teacher shortages, educators chose to invest in their skills by pursuing Modern Classrooms Project training. We’ve collected the highlights for you in this blog.

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Lessons from Computer Science

In this episode, Toni Rose Deanon is joined by taMica Gaither-Banks to discuss her journey of integrating Modern Classrooms into her Computer Science classroom.

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A Conversation with Learning for Justice

In this episode, Toni Rose Deanon is joined by D’Aisha Smith, Skyla Hudson, and Jaci Jones to talk about their involvement with Learning for Justice and how teachers can incorporate social justice teaching and learning into their work.

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Joyful Disruption with Marvin Reed

In this episode, Toni Rose Deanon is joined by Marvin Reed to talk about how he disrupts traditional approaches to teaching while prioritizing joy in his classes.

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Self-Pacing in Coaching & Sports

In this episode, Toni Rose Deanon is joined by Tacks Feliciano to discuss integrating the Modern Classrooms Project model into coaching volleyball, robotics, and special education.

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Indigenous Teaching Practices

In this episode, Toni Rose Deanon is joined by Micah Daniels for a conversation on culturally responsive education for indigenous students and communities.

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Resetting MCP in the New Year

In this episode, Toni Rose Deanon is joined by Kendal Giacomini to talk about resetting a modern classroom mid-year (or after a long break) and her new role at MCP.

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