Ever had your toe stabbed by a mischievous cat? Join Joel and Misty as they share entertaining tales of their feline friends in celebration of National Cat Day. From childhood memories with beloved furballs like Perkins and Figaro to the hilariously challenging role of being a cat "manager," Joel and Misty navigate the whimsical world of cats. Whether you're a cat lover or merely cat-curious, this episode honors the quirky charm and unique quandaries of having a furry companion.

Switching gears, they dive back into their conversation with Christopher Danielson and the curious world of mathematics and the less-than-exciting methods of traditional schooling. Reflecting on their own journeys—both as students and educators—they explore how to make math a joyful adventure rather than a barrier. 

You can connect with Christopher at:
https://talkingmathwithkids.com/
https://www.public-math.org/
https://christopherdanielson.wordpress.com/

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Have you ever wondered about the origin of cheese curds or how they became such a beloved snack? Join Joel and Misty as they kick off National Cheese Curd Day with some mouth-watering stories and a sprinkle of history. Get ready to celebrate in style with tips on how to enjoy this day, whether by crafting your own batch at home or setting out on a delicious road trip to Wisconsin.

Our episode takes an exciting turn as we spotlight Christopher Danielson, a trailblazer in transforming math education into a joyful adventure. Christopher shares his inspiring journey from teaching in St. Paul to spearheading innovative math play initiatives at the Math Happens Foundation. Discover how he encourages a playful exploration of math by challenging traditional educational boundaries, captivating communities with his imaginative approach.

You can connect with Christopher at:
https://talkingmathwithkids.com/
https://www.public-math.org/
https://christopherdanielson.wordpress.com/

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Join us at the CPM 2025 Teacher Conference in sunny San Diego, featuring an inspiring keynote by Dr. Tyrone Howard. With sessions led by CPM authors, professional learning team members, and experienced teachers, this conference promises to equip you with practical classroom strategies and activities. Plus, don’t miss the pre-conference day with seven diverse options covering leadership, coaching, inclusion, and more.

Then Joel and Misty celebrate National Homemade Cookie Day, indulge in some light-hearted fun with us as we reminisce about our favorite cookie recipes. 

And Part 2 of their conversation with Dr. Jenny Bay-Williams about math fluency. If you missed part 1 of the conversation, head back to Episode 4.10 (Sept 17, 2024) to give it a listen. 

You can connect with Dr Bay-Williams on X: @JBayWilliams

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Ever wondered what makes a Monte Cristo sandwich so special? Join us on the More Math for More People podcast as we celebrate National Monte Cristo Day with a fun-filled exploration of this delectable sandwich and its (supposed) ties to Omaha (spoiler alert - not true). We reminisce about our own encounters with the Monte Cristo, including the sad demise of a local favorite, and even indulge in some playful speculation about its connection to Alexandre Dumas' "The Count of Monte Cristo." 

Next, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Jenny Bay-Williams, a distinguished professor from the University of Louisville, who joins us to unravel mathematical fluency. Jenny shares her wealth of experience in math education, emphasizing that fluency is much more than speed or automaticity—it’s about reasoning, making smart choices, and choosing efficient strategies for problem-solving. Through  examples of fraction addition, she demonstrates how true mathematical fluency involves navigating multiple approaches to find the best solution. This is part 1 of our conversation with her. 

You can connect with Dr Bay-Williams on X: @JBayWilliams 

To wrap up, we introduce CPM Educational Program's "Instructional Coaching Toolkit," a must-have resource for instructional coaches and leaders. You can purchase your own at shop.cpm.org!!

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Ever struggled to find the perfect bowling ball or wondered how handicaps actually make the game fairer? Join Joel and Misty for some light-hearted fun as they share personal tales of bowling triumphs and mishaps, from dropping balls on toes to their goals for "no gutter balls!"

Then John Hayes and Pam Lindemer join Joel and Misty to talk about the Site-Based Leadership Program. They break down how this comprehensive resource supports principals, classroom teachers, and other educational leaders by focusing on three key priorities: classroom support, teacher collaboration, and leadership capacity building. Get a sneak peek at the upcoming book study on the "Framework for Leadership in Mathematics Education."
You can find more information and a link to register for the Site-Based Leadership Program at https://cpm.org/sbl.

Curious how CPM aligns with the California Mathematics Framework? Join our CA team for a webinar on Sept 11, 2024 at 4pm Pacific time. More details at https://cpm.org/events!

Then advice for Misunderstood in Minneapolis from Dear CPM and your math joke of the podcast!

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It's World Mosquito Day! Oh, geesh! How do these annoying pests get a day to themselves??? 

After Joel and Misty talk about their feelings and share some random facts about mosquitos, they have a conversation with Brandon Pelter, a teacher from Connecticut who recently attended the Academy of Best Practices for New Teachers. Brandon shares his story of becoming a teacher, how he got to ABP, and some of his big takeaways from the event. It's exciting stuff!

Then a math joke from Theresa!

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It's National Root Beer Float Day! Joel has, apparently, already been celebrating... Do you have a favorite way to enjoy a root beer (or other) float?

Then they have a conversation with their co-worker, Ashley Boyd, CPM Professional Learning Specialist, about things to consider as part of your communication with parents as you begin, or prepare to begin, the school year.

If you'd like to engage in the Public Relations On-Demand Module in the Professional Learning Portal, you can find that HERE. You'll need to log in with your CPM Account to enroll and have access.

Plus another letter to and response from Dear CPM and a math joke!

Remember you can reach out to Joel and Misty at any time via [email protected] - send us your Dear CPM letter OR your favorite math joke. Just be sure to include your name and location!  Thanks!

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It's National Sprinkle Day! So, of course, Joel and Misty first discuss how they use sprinkles, different names for sprinkles, and some other interesting facts about them. How will you celebrate? 

Then they have the final part of their conversation about productive struggle in math class with Kevin Dykema, the President of NCTM. If you missed parts one and two, then rewind back to June 25 to start from the beginning. 

To connect with Kevin:
X: @ kdykema
Instagram:  dykemamath
LinkedIn: kevin-dykema

Then, Joel and Misty google some higher level math jokes. Maybe you can explain some of them to us?

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Join Joel and Misty as they celebrate National Sugar Cookie Day. Learn about when sugar cookies first were made and revel in fun facts like Pillsbury's world record for most cookies iced in one hour. 

Next, they continue their thought-provoking conversation with Kevin Dykema, president of NCTM, about promoting productive struggle in math classrooms. They talk about how teachers can balance encouraging perseverance with timely intervention to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They'll also discuss moving beyond procedural knowledge to make math more engaging and relevant, and highlight the importance of teacher collaboration and active listening to enrich students' learning experiences.

To connect with Kevin:
X: @ kdykema
Instagram:  dykemamath
LinkedIn: kevin-dykema

Finally, enjoy a new segment on the podcast, Dear CPM. This letter requesting advice from Misunderstood in Minneapolis in about how to connect with their students. Bri Ruiz, one of the Professional Learning Specialists, answers the question. And you'll enjoy the math joke of the podcast from Tom!

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It's Global Beatles Day! So first of all, Joel and Misty talk about the impact of the Beatles and their memories of them.

Then it's part 1 of a conversation with Kevin Dykema. Kevin is the current President of NCTM and a 25-year middle school teacher from Michigan. He's also the co-author of Productive Math Struggle: A 6-Point Action Plan for Fostering Perseverance. Part 1 includes how to get stakeholders on board with productive struggle in math class.

To connect with Kevin:
X: @ kdykema
Instagram:  dykemamath
LinkedIn: kevin-dykema

Also, Morgan Normand, one of the copy editors for CPM chimes in about her recent experience as a "student" in Inspiring Connections!

And, of course, we have a math joke of the podcast for you!

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