In this special podcast swap episode, we're sharing an episode from the Modern Classrooms Project Podcast—a show hosted by Toni Rose and Zach that explores instructional practice, classroom tech, student advocacy, and more through the lens of the Modern Classrooms instructional model: blended, self-paced, and mastery-based learning. Guests include classroom teachers, MCP mentors, school leaders, and students who’ve experienced the model firsthand.

In this episode, Toni Rose is joined by MCP mentor Cassandra Burdette to dive into the topic of student engagement—especially how to keep students connected and learning even when they’re absent. Cassandra shares thoughtful strategies for maintaining consistency, pacing, and support, regardless of students’ physical presence in the classroom.

We hope you enjoy this conversation and check out more from the Modern Classrooms Project Podcast! Learn more about the Modern Classrooms model at modernclassrooms.org.

We are always looking for passionate members of the education world to join us and talk about tips and strategies to support teachers! You don’t have to be any kind of expert—just someone who is passionate about education and educators. If that’s you, fill out this form to let us know what you’d like to discuss and choose a time to record with us: https://forms.gle/C21egnAUCw25gmZTA