180 Days Education

Nubeja Allen is currently the Secondary Math Supervisor in Franklin Township Public Schools in Somerset, New Jersey. Throughout her 26 years in education, Nubeja has a diverse K -12 educational background having been a high school math teacher, a high school math supervisor, a high school vice-principal, an elementary vice-principal, an interim principal, and a K-12 district math supervisor.   Nubeja joins us to share some of the initiatives she has spearheaded in her district around student-centered, math standards-based learning, equitable practices in mathematics instruction, and pedagogical techniques to support questioning techniques and student engagement.   Her focus is on empowering teachers and enhancing their professional practice through professional learning, collaboration, and reflection. She is dedicated to supporting school leaders and teachers in creating school and classroom environments that are inviting to and nurture young adults. Nubeja is currently a doctoral student researching how school leaders can use social justice to advance equity in math education. To learn more about 180 Days, explore more conversations, and for full show notes please visit our website 180day.education.

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Links to Resources Mentioned in this episode:

1. Nubeja Allen
2. Twitter: Nubeja Allen
3. Franklin Township Board of Education
4. CLR - Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching
5. Karim Ani
6. Dear Citizen Math (book)
7. Citizen Math
8. Learning for Justice
9. Jo Boaler
10. Mathematical Mindsets
11. John Hattie
12. Danielson Group
13. Principles to Action
14. IXL
15. Imagine Math
16. Discovering Math Series
17. Interactive Math Program
18. enVision Math
19. 3-Act math Tasks
20. McGraw-Hill

Dr. Chadd McGlone is the cofounder of Mathkind  (formerly Teacher-to-Teacher Global), a non-profit education organization that focuses on building quality math education programs through collaborative partnerships that drive greater social justice.

The goal is to help prepare students for the "real world" through problem-solving and skills that support their own communities. Chadd shares his journey of how Mathkind came about and then talks about the work that has been happening, sharing stories that inspire.

If you are interested in how education is being impacted around the world or even in becoming a volunteer for MathKind, be sure to listen.

To learn more about 180 Days, explore more conversations, and for full show notes please visit our website 180day.education.

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Links to Resources Mentioned in this episode:

1. Chadd McGlone
2. Chadd's Twitter: @cwmcglone
3. Mathkind
4. Twitter: @mathkindglobal
5. Facebook: Mathkind
6. Discovery Mathematics
7. James Garfield’s proof of the Pythagorean Theorem
8. Carol Malloy
9. Global Math Stories
10. Teacher Trips
11. Steve Leinwand
12. Linda Gojack
13. Master Classes
14. Conferences
15. Math4AntiRacism
16. Girls STEM program
17. Mathkind Team of Educators and Leaders
18. Principles to Action
19. Pao Costillo
20. Donate!
21. Berkeley Everett
22. Twitter: @berkelyeverett 
23. TODOS Math for All

Steve Leinwand is a principal researcher at the American Institute for Research and a renowned math education change agent with a contagious enthusiasm for what IS possible in mathematics.

He joins Tim and Karen for an informative and powerful discussion around rethinking the traditional math trajectory in high school mathematics. Steve discusses the focus of his and Eric Milou’s new book, Invigorating High School Math: Practical Guidance for Long Overdue Transformation, which provides a guide for ‘detracking’ math education in order to provide more opportunities and relevant course pathways for all students.

When you finish this episode you will have new insights into why sorting students in mathematics is NOT a good thing and a passion to help change it!

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Tim and Karen are joined by Karim Ani, founder of Citizen Math (formerly known as Mathalicious) and author of, “Dear Citizen Math: How Math Class Can Inspire a More Rational and Respectful Society”.

 

Karim discusses the importance of mathematics in our world, and why we should be helping students become problem-solvers so that they develop the essential critical thinking skills needed to analyze, discuss and solve the issues facing our world.

 

To learn more and for full show notes with links to resources mentioned, please visit https://www.180days.education/post/podcast-season-3-episode-3.

 

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Karen and Tim speak to Dr. Greg Hessee. Greg shares perspectives on the current state of AP courses and the issues around access to AP opportunities for all students, not just a select few. Selection and placement into AP courses has been historically racist, and Greg discusses initiatives and ways to make access to AP courses more equitable and prevalent in schools and how to help schools and districts build a more robust AP program.   He is currently a teacher at the same school as Tim, Colegio Nueva Granada in Bogota, Columbia, where he is also the Advanced Placement (AP) coordinator. Greg is an English teacher as well as the AP coordinator, was formerly the Program Director of the Colorado Legacy Schools Initiative, and has been a teacher and school leader in urban schools throughout the U.S., including New York, Austin, and Denver. 

 

To learn more and for full show notes with links to resources mentioned, please visit https://www.180days.education/post/podcast-season-3-episode-2.

 

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In our first episode for Season 3, we talk with friend, colleague, and former boss of both Tim and Karen from their Key Curriculum days, James Ryan.

 

James has an interesting career trajectory. He started as a math teacher, went into administration, then worked at Apple Computers as an analyst, programmer and lead, then as the VP of Professional Development and Marketing at Key Curriculum (where Tim and Karen worked with him), to STEM Director at San Francisco Unified School District.

 

His current role as Executive Director for OpenSciEd has him using all his vast experiences to build partnerships and revenue streams to support the creation and spread of science materials that align and support the Next Generation Science Standards. In this episode, James talks about OpenSciEd, development of the curriculum, successes and struggles, the mission/vision of getting quality science curriculum and materials into the hands of all students.

 

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Corey is a leader in the mathematics and statistics education communities nationwide. He has consulted and served as a writer on two AP statistics textbooks and written supplemental classroom materials for statistics teachers. Furthermore, Corey has facilitated workshops for mathematics teachers on a variety of topics, including Common Core workshops on modeling with probability and statistics. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Mathematics Council and on committees at the state and national levels.   Corey has been teaching mathematics for more than 20 years. Many of those have been at North High School in Sheboygan, WI but he now teaches at the American School of the Hague. He has taught many grade levels and courses but he believes he would confess he has a soft spot for teaching AP Statistics. Corey shares his journey to becoming an expat and gives some insight into teaching in other countries as well as some tips for those who might be considering a similar career path.   We hear how Corey came to the decision to move to another country to teach, and his different experiences in Qatar and the Netherlands. This includes teaching elementary for the first time, dealing with cultural differences, and different curriculums, resources and expectations. The journey includes trying to find positions for both a music and math teacher at the same time, and how connections and job fairs play such a role in finding international teaching jobs.     Listen and learn more about Corey’s international experiences, as well as Tim’s, and get some good teaching tips and strategies along the way!     To learn more and for full show notes with links to resources mentioned, please visit https://www.180days.education/podcast.

 

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In part 3 of our 3-episode series on professional development and supporting systemic educational change, we talk with Mary Davis and Denise Thornton from Charles A. Dana Center’s Leadership Team at The University of Texas in Austin, TX. Join us for a conversation on systemic change in mathematics and science education at the secondary level.

 

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In part 2 of our 3-episode series on professional development and supporting systemic educational change, we talk with Michael Greenlee and Tracey Ramirez from Charles A. Dana Center’s Leadership Team at The University of Texas in Austin, TX. Join us for a conversation on systemic change in mathematics and science education at the elementary level.

 

Michael Greenlee and Tracey Ramirez are both Professional Learning Facilitators at the K-12 Mathematics and Science, K-12 Services, at the Dana Center. Michael and Tracey work with teachers and school leadership, and collaborate with districts and states to address specific concerns at a system level to foster equity and access for all students, with particular emphasis at the elementary level. They provide professional learning experiences on instructional leadership, high-leverage teaching practices, and relevant student learning practices. 

 

They share about The Charles A. Dana Center’s role in supporting systemic change in mathematics and science teaching at the elementary level. They discuss the work they do with teachers and the challenges of creating systemic education change. They share their own personal experiences as teachers and how that helps in their work as facilitators, and share strategies and experiences that provide insight into how important research-based professional learning is to systemic educational change.

 

To learn more and for full show notes with links to resources mentioned, please visit https://www.180days.education/podcast.

 

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In this first in a 3-episode series on professional development and supporting systemic educational change, we talk with Dr. Shelly LeDoux and Jacqueline LeJeune who join us from The University of Texas at Austin Charles A. Dana Center’s Leadership Team to discuss systemic change in mathematics and science education.

 

The University of Texas at Austin Charles A. Dana Center is a renowned research-based organization that has worked for almost 30 years to develop and deliver math and science curriculum and professional learning that supports educators and students from K-16, to ensure equitable access to excellent education. Dr. Shelly LeDoux is the Interim Manager of K-12 Services for the Dana Center, and Jacqueline Le Jeune is a Professional Learning Facilitator on the K-12 Leadership team at the Dana Center. Shelly and Jacqueline work with teachers and school leadership, and collaborate with districts and states to address specific concerns at a system level to foster equity and access for all students. They provide professional learning experiences on instructional leadership, high-leverage teaching practices, and relevant student learning practices.

 

In this episode, Shelly and Jackie share about The Charles A. Dana Center’s role in supporting systemic change in mathematics and science teaching. They discuss the work they do with educational leaders and the challenges of creating systemic education change. They also share strategies and experiences that provide insight into how important research-based professional learning is to systemic educational change.