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Learning to teach better with Dr. Jen Wolfe, Associate Professor of Mathematics at the University of Arizona and co‑host of the Teaching Math Teaching podcast.

In this episode — part one of a two‑part series — we talk about two chapters we co‑authored for the newest AMTE Professional Book Series, Building Community to Center Equity and Justice in Mathematics Teacher Education, edited by Dr. Eva Thanheiser and Dr. Courtney Koestler.

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Learning to teach better with Dr. Jenay Willis at the University of Mississippi School of Education, as we talk about her award-winning dissertation, We Gotta Think About Our Community as a Collective”: A Youth Participatory Action Research Study to Address Rural Black Students’ College-Going Culture Experiences. Plus, the Album of the Episode, Hard Love by NEEDTOBREATHE.

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Learning to teach better with Dr. Claire Fearn, who recently defended her dissertation, Working with Parents/Guardians to Provide Support and Knowledge for Structured Literacy Spelling Instruction at Home. In the episode we discuss the origin of her study, share what she did using Improvement Science, what she found, and why it matters to promote kids learning to read through spelling and families supporting that effort. Plus the a...

Learning to teach better with Dr. Jeff Rozelle, President and CEO of the Knowles Teacher Initiative, and Dr. Jen Mossgrove, Director of the Teaching Fellows Program. In this episode, we discuss the thoughtful redesign of the Knowles Teaching Fellows Program and the insights gained through this process. Listen as we discuss what it means to truly support early career mathematics and science teachers for both the teachers and those w...

Listen in as Joel Amidon and Dr. John Staley reflect on four years of collaborative work aimed at transforming students' mathematical experiences during the transition years. Hear the behind-the-scenes story of how professional organizations came together to amplify voices, build a lasting network, and create real change. From grassroots conversations to state-level influence, John emphasizes the importance of shared leadership, ac...

Learning to teach better through reflection and catching up with Lisa Hennessey, former high school mathematics teacher, past - president of the Wisconsin Math Council, currently teaching faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Candidate for the Board of Directors for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Plus the Album of the Episode, Thickfreakness by The Black Keys.

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Learning to teach better with Dr. Ayanna Perry, Director, Outreach and Dissemination for the Knowles Teacher Initiative, and Fred Dillon, national mathematics curriculum and learning consultant, as we discuss their book, Five to Thrive Answers to your Biggest Questions about Teaching Secondary Math. Plus, the Album of the Episode, The Wildest! by the Louis Prima.

Show notes for this episode can be found at amidonplanet.com/episode1...

Learning to teach better with Dr. Ty McNamee, Assistant Professor of Higher Education at the University of Mississippi School of Education, as we talk about his dissertation work that was awarded the 2023-2024 Dissertation of the Year by the American Educational Research Association, Division J. The work is titled, The Cultural Transition Into and Navigation of Higher Education for Rural Students from Poor and Working-class Backgro...

Learning to teach better by celebrating the return of 60 Songs That Explain the 90’s. Rob Harvilla, Senior Staff Writer for The Ringer, is back to talk about songs from The 2000's? It is all very confusing but listen anyway for 5 lessons for teaching better in this reboot of my favorite podcast. Plus, the Album of the Episode, Metamodern Sounds in Country Music by Sturgill Simpson.

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Learning to teach better with Dr. Bethany LaValley, Coordinator of Professional Development at the Center for Mathematics and Science Education at the University of Mississippi, and Dr. Alice Steimle, Director of the Center for Mathematics and Science Education, as we discuss their new article in School Science and Mathematics, From co‐teaching to co‐mentoring: Transforming special education and mathematics instructional partnershi...