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Lessons in Transitions: Student-Centered Learning in Math
Elmira City Public Schools set out to rethink math instruction by building a system that could better meet the needs of every student. And leadership in charge really meant every student.
Inside a 4th Grade Math Modern Classroom
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.
From One-Size-Fits-All to Responsive Instruction: Leading Differentiation at Scale
Mayflower teachers are moving toward responsive education in the hopes of truly meeting the needs of every learner while maintaining rigor.
Inside Miguel Melchor’s Classroom at Clinton Elementary
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.
MCP + Snorkl partner to support efficient mastery-based learning
Modern Classrooms Project’s research-based instructional model and Snorkl’s AI-powered assessment tool empower every student to master math at their own pace.
Inside a Modern Classroom with Michelle Gross, 2026 Kentucky Teacher of the Year
Meet Michelle Gross, 2026 Kentucky Teacher of the Year and Modern Classroom educator.
Advancing Student-Centered Math Instruction in North Carolina with Modern Classrooms Project and The Innovation Project
Modern Classrooms Project is proud to announce a new two-year partnership with The Innovation Project, an elite group of North Carolina superintendents.
How Spencer County Schools Embraces Change Through Mastery-Based Math
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.
Adding Inquiry to My Modern Classroom Through Building Thinking Classrooms
Joseph Lombardi shares how he combines a Modern Classroom with Building Thinking Classrooms.
Parallel Perspectives from Elementary Special Education
In this episode, Zach Diamond is joined by Leslie Pittman, a special educator from Baltimore City Schools to discuss her sixth year in education and her role in teaching math to grades three through five.
Successfully Implementing in High School Math
In this episode, Toni Rose Deanon is joined by Sabrina Monserate-Lindsay, a high school math teacher who has successfully implemented the Modern Classrooms Project model in her classroom in the early years of her teaching.
Mastery-Based Teaching in Math
In this episode, Toni Rose Deanon is joined by Ylaiza Perez, a math educator implementing mastery-based teaching and learning strategies, to discuss teaching authentically and promoting true mastery.
Podcast Recap: Tips for a Modern Elementary Classroom
Tips for gamification and fun in elementary classrooms