Susan Russell’s middle school science class in Shelby County Public Schools uses a combination of routines and structures to build classroom community while self-pacing.

In Heather Fellers’s high school class in Portland School District, she supports English Language Learners as they move from the newcomer class to mainstream education. The structure of her class is set up to support students in developing the language skills and academic strategies that will help them be successful in her class and beyond.

Explore Toni-Ann Young’s 4th grade math classroom in Durham Public Schools and learn how she structures student groups to support learning, collaboration, and leadership.

Mayflower teachers are moving toward responsive education in the hopes of truly meeting the needs of every learner while maintaining rigor.

Explore Amy Bracher’s high school science class and learn how her setup allows her to correct misunderstandings in real time.

What happens when a district prioritizes personalized learning and school leadership support educator collaboration? You get a 6th grade team that works together to build out the necessary supports to meet the needs of every student.

Meet Michelle Gross, 2026 Kentucky Teacher of the Year and Modern Classroom educator.

Located in the state of Kentucky, Spencer County Schools is a people-first organization centering on the care and support provided to students, staff, and families. Here’s what Spencer County is doing that can inspire math teachers everywhere.