How struggle leads to growth w/ Robert Kaplinsky
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Think of this week's episode as a kind of reverse palate cleanser ... Vanessa and today's guest Robert Kaplinsky more than make up for the lack of swearing last week! What got them fired up? Oh, just the systemic barriers to educational reform and the la…
Teaching Like Ted Lasso Episode 6 Extra (part 3)
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John and Dave discuss the final 6 episodes of Ted Lasso, season 3, and how they apply to teaching and learning. We try to connect our Teaching Like Ted Lasso themes (play, curiosity, teamwork, vulnerability, discourse, and social and emotional learning) to some of the story arcs address…
Making Sense of Mathematics
In this episode of Room to Grow, our hosts discuss ways to support student sense-making in teaching and learning mathematics. Building out on the ideas shared in Episode 3 of Room to Grow, Curtis and Joanie dive more deeply into what it means for students to “make sense of mathematics.” They discus…
Identifying Quality Maths Resources
In this episode of MathsTalk, Host, Leanne McMahon speaks with Cass Lowry, a PhD candidate researching the identification of high-quality mathematics resources. Cass shares her experiences at major conferences and discusses the need for a framework to help teachers discern effective math resources …
Grouping Practices That Promote Efficacy & Knowledge Transfer with Dr. Peter Liljedahl
ROUNDING UP: Grouping Practices That Promote Efficacy & Knowledge Transfer with Dr. Peter Liljedahl We know from research that student collaboration can have a powerful impact on learning. That said, how we group students for collaboration matters — a lot. Today we're talking with Dr. Peter Liljeda…
From Reluctant to Engaged Problem Solvers with Robert Kaplinsky
Problem-solving is one of the most important skills we teach in math classrooms. But even though we know just how valuable it is, developing students' problem-solving skills can be challenging! I sat down with Robert Kaplinsky, co-founder of the Open Middle website and author of Open Middle Math: P…
How to find the "why" in math class w/ Mike Flynn
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When Mike Flynn started teaching, math was just one of many subjects he had to guide his students through. The problem was, the way he was taught math made him hate it!
But when a new career opportunity gave him the chance at a much deeper understanding…
Debate 49 - Is Math Ed Broken?
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Math has often been seen as the universal language — a foundation of science, technology, and problem-solving. But it’s also often a source of struggle, frustration, and even fear for thousands of students. So what’s going on? Is there a problem with how we teach math? Or is …
Fast Break #2 - What is the Best Manipulative for Fractions?
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In this quick follow-up to last week’s episode, we invited each of our guests to model a short, fun classroom debate. In just a few minutes, you can hear a sample debate that captures the spirit of productive mathematical argumentation—thoughful, curious, and includes reasoni…
070 | The Future of Math Education: Adapting Standards for a Changing World with Robert Kaplinsky | May 6, 2026
In this engaging interview, Robert Kaplinsky shares his journey into math education, the power of open middle problems, and the importance of evolving teaching standards to match the rapid changes in society and technology. Discover insights on professional development, student engagement, and how …
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