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Modern Classrooms Project & Credit Recovery

In this episode, Toni Rose Deanon is joined by the St. Paul Public Schools credit recovery team, consisting of Amy, Kara, Renee, and Sierra, to share their innovative approach to alternative education.

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Student Voices from Elementary Modern Classrooms

In this episode, Zach Diamond is joined once more Marlene Tapia-Garcia, this time with three of her 1st grade bilingual Math students to discuss how her students enjoy the variety of learning activities, including math games and videos, and appreciate the flexibility to work at their own pace.

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Xian Lu: On Culturally Responsive Teaching

In this episode, Zach Diamond is joined by Xian Lu, a high school World Language teacher and culturally responsive educator. Xian shares her journey from China to the U.S., emphasizing the impact of her early education experiences on her teaching philosophy.

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Caregiver Perspectives on Modern Classrooms

In this episode, Toni Rose Deanon is joined by April Burton, an instructional technology content leader from the Francis Howell School District, to discuss her journey with the Modern Classrooms Project.

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