5 Moves to Make Math Happen from Day One

Welcome to a brand-new season and a brand-new name—Make Math Happen! In this first episode of August, we're diving into five strategic moves you can make right now to start the school year with clarity, confidence, and impact.

Inspired by Phase 1 of Get Better Faster, this episode focuses on the pre-teaching moves that lay the foundation for a year of powerful instruction and student growth. From planning and practicing routines to internalizing lessons and standing with purpose, these high-leverage strategies will help you build a classroom where learning is intentional and success is shared.

You'll hear about:

• How to design and roll out routines that empower students
• The power of posture, presence, and purposeful communication
• Why lesson planning—not classroom decorating—deserves your focus
• A planning schedule designed to help teachers work at work and rest at home
• What it means to internalize your plan and define success with students

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You’ve got what it takes to make this year the one that matters most—let’s make math happen.

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