73 episodes

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.

More Math for More People CPM Podcast

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    • 5.0 • 7 Ratings

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.

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

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

    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 learning environments. Imagine steering a ship with over a thousand decisions to make daily – that's the life of a teacher in the classroom ocean! They discuss how the staggering 1500+  choices faced by educators weave the tapestry of student experience. They peel back the layers of these choices, highlighting the subtle messages they send and the transformative power of reflective practices. If you'd like to join a conversation with other educators on this topic, check out the Site-Based Leadership Program at https://cpm.org/sbl/

    Then another installment of Join Them on Their Journey with Grahame and Maggie. 
    The More Math for More People Podcast is produced by CPM Educational Program.
    Learn more at CPM.org
    Twitter: @cpmmath
    Facebook: CPMEducationalProgram
    Email: cpmpodcast@cpm.org

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

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

    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 have another installment of Join Them on Their Journey from Maggie and Grahame. 
    The More Math for More People Podcast is produced by CPM Educational Program.
    Learn more at CPM.org
    Twitter: @cpmmath
    Facebook: CPMEducationalProgram
    Email: cpmpodcast@cpm.org

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

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

    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 Coordinator for the Southwest Region, stops in to talk about the National Teacher Institute that will run from June 24-28 in Salt Lake City Utah. You can find more information and links to register at cpm.org/nti.

    And you'll delight in another update from Maggie, Grahame, and Mike on Join Them on Their Journey.
    The More Math for More People Podcast is produced by CPM Educational Program.
    Learn more at CPM.org
    Twitter: @cpmmath
    Facebook: CPMEducationalProgram
    Email: cpmpodcast@cpm.org

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

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

    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 Inquiry. She has a Research Fellowship for CPM's Black Feminist Mathematics Pedagogy Curricular Analysis of Inspiring Connections and will be presenting a facet of her research work at the 2024 CPM Teacher Conference. 

    Then another update from Maggie and Grahame on Join Them on Their Journey!
    The More Math for More People Podcast is produced by CPM Educational Program.
    Learn more at CPM.org
    Twitter: @cpmmath
    Facebook: CPMEducationalProgram
    Email: cpmpodcast@cpm.org

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

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

    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 Dissertation Award recipient to talk about her research on sharing math authority. 
    You can find Amanda at Twitter: @Huffmanda or Instagram: @huffmanda28. 

    Finally, we have another installment of Join Them on Their Journey from Maggie and Grahame. 
    The More Math for More People Podcast is produced by CPM Educational Program.
    Learn more at CPM.org
    Twitter: @cpmmath
    Facebook: CPMEducationalProgram
    Email: cpmpodcast@cpm.org

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

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

    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 years of teaching CPM. 

    Lastly, it's the beginning of 2024 and the approximate midpoint of the school year. How are you taking care of yourself? The PL team chimes in with some good ideas for balance and mindfulness. 
    The More Math for More People Podcast is produced by CPM Educational Program.
    Learn more at CPM.org
    Twitter: @cpmmath
    Facebook: CPMEducationalProgram
    Email: cpmpodcast@cpm.org

    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
7 Ratings

7 Ratings

Jenny HG ,

Thank you!

I really appreciate your podcast. I am a CC1, CC1/2 (compacted) and CCA teacher in a very small district. Listening to you gives me a lifeline for my teaching practice. Keep those new episodes coming!! This week’s episode about CPM research and math talks was inspiring. Many thanks!

MrsBloom21 ,

Informative and fun

I have enjoyed every episode of the More Math for More People podcast. I love learning more about CPM and hearing great tips for my classroom. Highly recommend!

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