More Math for More People

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CPM Educational Program is a non-profit publisher of math textbooks for grades 6-12. As part of its mission, CPM provides a multitude of professional learning opportunities for math educators. The More Math for More People podcast is part of that outreach and mission. Published biweekly, the hosts, Joel Miller and Misty Nikula, discuss the CPM curriculum, trends in math education and share strategies to shift instructional practices to create a more inclusive and student-centered classroom. They also highlight upcoming CPM professional learning opportunities and have conversations with math educators about how they do what they do. We hope that you find the podcast informative, engaging and fun. Intro music credit: JuliusH from pixabay.com.

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Episode 3.25: Where Joel and Misty discuss orchids and learn about one instructional coach's growth

Apr 16 2024 35 mins  
It's National Orchid Day! So Joel and Misty discuss their favorite types and their valiant, and often failed, efforts to get them to rebloom...They also have a conversation with Nicole Esterling, an instructional coach from Little Chute, WI, about her initial challenges, setbacks, and growth as a coach with her team of elementary teachers. We appreciate her willingness to disc

Episode 3.24: Where Joel and Misty discuss PB&J and learn about the promise and perils of growth mindset promotion

Apr 02 2024 32 mins  
This week on the More Math for More People podcast:Joel and Misty discuss National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. Which do YOU prefer, crunchy or smooth? Raspberry or grape? Jam or Jelly? Make yourself a sandwich (with as many knives as you would like) and come listen!Mike Lolkus and Ernesto Bautista drop in to discuss how the ideas behind a growth mindset can both bolster students a

Episode 3.23: Let's Laugh with Joel and Misty and then think about our discretionary spaces

Mar 19 2024 30 mins  
Get ready for a blend of humor and insight with Joel and Misty on the More Math for More People Podcast as they celebrate "Let's Laugh Day" and Joel's quirky half birthday tradition.Then they delve into the world of discretionary spaces in education. Pam Lindemer and Adam Varnes join them to unpack how these spaces are pivotal to foster inclusive and safe learni

Episode 3.22 - Where Joel and Misty talk about potty dances and everyone reflects on the 2024 CPM Teacher Conference

Mar 05 2024 32 mins  
First, it's National Potty Dance Day! Do you or your child have a potty dance? Or perhaps your doggo?Then Joel and Misty reflect on the 2024 CPM Teacher Conference which just wrapped up in Los Angeles, CA. The PL Team joins them with their reflections and take aways as well. We hope to see you next year presenting or attending in San Diego, CA on February 22-23, 2025!And we ha

Episode 3.21: Where Joel and Misty learn about upcoming CPM opportunities

Feb 20 2024 34 mins  
On this episode of More Math for More People, Joel and Misty first talk about National Hoodie Hoo Day. What is this, you ask? Well, you'll need to listen to find out!Then they have a conversation with Dr. Lara Jasien about the Teacher Research Corps. You can find more information about TRC at cpm.org/trc and apply HERE.Next Sara Thompson, the Regional Professional Learning Coo

Episode 3.20: Where Joel and Misty talk with Marlena Eanes about her research on black girls and math

Feb 06 2024 40 mins  
On this episode of the More Math for More People podcast, Joel and Misty first discuss how they might (or might not) celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day. Then they have an in-depth conversation with Marlena Eanes, a doctoral student at Vanderbilt University under Dr. Nicole Joseph, author of the Black Feminist Mathematics Pedagogy framework published in the journal Curriculum Inqu

Episode 3.19: Where Joel and Misty talk about pie and meet with Amanda Huffman-Hayes to discuss her research on shared math authority

Jan 23 2024 44 mins  
It's National Pie Day! Yes, the desert, not the number... Joel and Misty discuss some pie trivia and their favorite selections. Then Joel has a conversation with Cheryl Tucker about the Academy of Best Practices which will be held in Seattle in late July. Applications are open now!https://cpm.org/abp/Then Joel and Misty are joined by Amanda Huffman-Hayes CPM's Outstanding

Episode 3.18: Where Joel and Misty read poems at work and a reprise of a conversation with Gail Anderson about assessment

Jan 09 2024 32 mins  
It's National Poetry at Work day! Joel creates a haiku on the spot and Misty reads everyone a poem by Langston Hughes. How will you celebrate?Also, they reprise a conversation with Gail Anderson, one of the writers in the Curriculum and Assessment department, about assessments. A lot of excellent reminders about how to deal with assessments, particularly in your first few year

Episode 3.17: Where Joel and Misty discuss ambrosia and hear from a former CPM student, now CPM teacher!

Dec 12 2023 33 mins  
It's National Ambrosia Day! Joel and Misty chat about how they might celebrate.Also, they have a conversation with Andie Peterson-Longmore, a former CPM student and now a CPM teacher and member of the CPM Teacher Research Corps as well. Andie tells them about her experience with CPM as a student, adopting it at her school in WI several years ago, and her TRC project. Also, we

Episode 3.16: Where Joel and Misty learn how one school is flipping their assessment practices!

Nov 28 2023 34 mins  
It's Red Planet Day! Joel and Misty discuss the Red Planet, aka Mars... Remember when they talked about Pluto Day? If not, find it HERE.They also have a in-depth conversation with Jessie Todd and Phil Ero of Astoria High School in Astoria, OR about how they have flipped their assessment model to better align with the CPM Pillar of Mixed, Spaced Practice. You can also read thei