Phenomenal Teaching with PEBC

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Explore the PEBC's Phenomenal Teaching Framework. Each episode will take a closer look how the strands of the framework come to life in classrooms and schools. Join us as we unpack Planning, Community, Workshop, Thinking Strategies, Discourse & Assessment.

  1. MAR 31

    Cultivating Capable Mathematicians with Math Workshop

    In what ways might Math Workshop foster a joyful scuffle and a thinking rally that develops capable and agentic mathematicians? Join Wendy Ward Hoffer as she sits down with Michelle Morris Jones on PEBC’s Phenomenal Teaching Podcast to discuss her newest book, All Minds on Mathematics, and the intricacies of Math Workshop. In this episode, Wendy and Michelle explore how problem solving, number sense, conceptual understanding, and productive dispositions form the foundation of capable mathematicians. But the conversation goes beyond the “what” to dive into the “how.” Wendy shares her perspectives on how Math Workshop provides the time and space for learners to grapple with new ideas, tackle challenging problems, and discuss their mathematical thinking. She also unpacks each component of a Math Workshop, offering practical ideas for planning, developing worthy tasks, scaffolding up, and conferring. Wendy offers both practical insight and opportunities for deep reflection. All Minds on Mathematics is more than a professional resource, it’s a companion and steady whisper of encouragement for every math teacher striving to reach all learners. About Wendy Ward Hoffer Wendy Ward Hoffer is the author of the forthcoming All Minds on Mathematics, as well as Phenomenal Teaching, Cultivating STEM Identities, Minds on Mathematics, and Science as Thinking, all published by Heinemann. She is also the author of Developing Literate Mathematicians, published by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Wendy serves as Senior Director of Content Development and Publications for the Denver-based Public Education & Business Coalition (PEBC) and travels nationally to provide professional learning for teachers at all levels. She is passionate about promoting rich thinking across content areas—especially in math and science. About the Podcast The Phenomenal Teaching Podcast is brought to you by the Public Education & Business Coalition (PEBC) and is designed to elevate the strands of the PEBC Teaching Framework, as illustrated in Phenomenal Teaching. Thank you for joining us as we share the stories of educators who are making classrooms and schools more phenomenal than ever by intentionally cultivating community, purposeful planning, workshop structures, thinking strategies, rich discourse, and assessment practices that promote agency and deep understanding.

    33 min

  2. MAR 17

    Every Child a Mathematician: Cultivating Numeracy in Early Learning

    How might we cultivate a joyful numerate community in our early childhood and primary classrooms? Join Michelle Morris Jones on the Phenomenal Teaching Podcast as she chats with Carrie Halbasch and Kirsten Myers-Blake about practical, concrete strategies for developing early number sense, fostering positive math identities, and weaving mathematical thinking into everyday routines. Carrie and Kirsten share their deeply held belief: all children are capable mathematicians, and numeracy (just like literacy) is a civil right. Numeracy begins when a child stacks their first block tower and continues as they line up for their first day of school. By seeing these everyday moments with fresh eyes, teachers can intentionally build number sense, mathematical identity, language, and community. In this episode, Carrie and Kirsten explain what it means to be numerate and how Early Childhood and Primary Educators can cultivate joyful, inquisitive, numerate communities through daily rituals and routines ~ from attendance and morning meetings to transitions and movement breaks.  About Carrie & Kirsten Carrie Halbasch brings 34 years of early childhood teaching experience to her work as a PEBC Staff Developer. A lifelong advocate of math through exploration and discovery, she guides teachers in using the Workshop Model to create collaborative classrooms where young students problem-solve, share their thinking, and discover who they are as mathematicians. Kirsten Myers-Blake has spent 25 years teaching students and educators across Colorado, the Carolinas, New York, California, South Dakota, and Kentucky. As a PEBC Staff Developer and advocate for both literacy and numeracy, she helps adults deepen their own learning so that students can follow their lead with excitement. Kirsten is passionate about building trusting, joyful communities where identity and thinking flourish. Learn with Carrie & Kirsten Carrie and Kirsten lead the PEBC Foundations of Numeracy Institute in Denver and across the country. Learn more here: ⁠ PEBC Institutes⁠ About the Podcast The Phenomenal Teaching Podcast, brought to you by the Public Education & Business Coalition (PEBC), showcases educators who are making classrooms and schools more phenomenal than ever ~ through intentional community, purposeful planning, workshop structures, thinking strategies, rich discourse, and assessment practices that promote student agency and deep understanding.

    48 min

  3. FEB 24

    ALL Minds on Math with Wendy Ward Hoffer

    In what ways can Math Workshop meet every learner’s need for safety, purpose, inspiration, challenge, support, and growth? Join Wendy Ward Hoffer as she sits down with Michelle Morris Jones on PEBC’s Phenomenal Teaching Podcast to discuss her newest book, All Minds on Mathematics: Math Workshop for Every Learner. In this episode, Wendy reflects on how her thinking about Math Workshop has evolved since the publication of Minds on Mathematics (2012) and shares her current beliefs about designing and facilitating math lessons that make learning accessible, joyful, and transformative for every student. In addition, she outlines the ways in which mathematics is unique in its liberatory possibilities for all learners.  Wendy offers both practical insight and deep reflection. All Minds on Mathematics is more than a professional resource ~ it’s a companion and a steady whisper of encouragement for every math teacher striving to reach every learner. Extra Credit How many two-digit numbers have a cube root? And how many three-digit numbers have a cube root? About Wendy Wendy Ward Hoffer is the author of the forthcoming All Minds on Mathematics, as well as Phenomenal Teaching, Cultivating STEM Identities, Minds on Mathematics, and Science as Thinking, all published by Heinemann. She is also the author of Developing Literate Mathematicians, published by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Wendy serves as Senior Director of Content Development and Publications for the Denver-based Public Education & Business Coalition (PEBC) and travels nationally to provide professional learning for teachers at all levels. She is passionate about promoting rich thinking across content areas—especially in math and science. About the Podcast The Phenomenal Teaching Podcast is brought to you by the Public Education & Business Coalition (PEBC) and is designed to elevate the strands of the PEBC Teaching Framework, as illustrated in Phenomenal Teaching. Thank you for joining us as we share the stories of educators who are making classrooms and schools more phenomenal than ever—by intentionally cultivating community, purposeful planning, workshop structures, thinking strategies, rich discourse, and assessment practices that promote agency and deep understanding.

    24 min

  4. 01/10/2025

    Building Collaborative and Equitable Classrooms with the "The Magnitude of Us" author Dr. Marlee Bunch

    Listen in as Dr. Marlee Bunch and pre-service teacher Chrissy Kim join Michelle Morris Jones on the PEBC Phenomenal Teaching Podcast to discuss Dr. Marlee Bunch's book, The Magnitude of Us: An Educator's Guide to Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms. In her new book Marlee provides an accessible blueprint for utilizing histories, culturally responsive teaching, and community responsive pedagogy to build collaborative and equitable classrooms. Inspired by research steeped in oral histories, Marlee brings forth lessons from educators, merged with voices of students, to share impactful classroom practices. This text is intentionally crafted to resonate with our most seasoned colleagues and to support our pre-service teachers as it provides concrete instructional strategies and resources as well as opportunities for deeper reflection and revision. A highlight of the conversation is a deep dive into Marlee's chapter on the importance of listening which she co-wrote with her undergraduate pre-service teachers. This chapter in the book elevates the ways a simple concept can have a huge impact on students. In addition, Chrissy Kim (pre-service teacher and contributor to the book) joins the conversation to share the ways in which this text has supported her during a time of uncertainty by serving as a touchstone and entry point into a community of creative and passionate educators. Chrissy Kim is a rising senior at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. She's double majoring in English and History with a minor in Spanish. After graduation, she plans on continuing her education with a Masters in Secondary Education. Dr. Marlee Bunch Marlee is an educator with over 17 years of teaching experience. She holds two graduate degrees, and recently completed her doctoral degree from the University of Illinois. Her research illustrates the impact of the long history of segregation, Brown v. Board of Education, and desegregation efforts had on the teaching experiences of Black, female educators particularly between the years 1950-1970. She is the author of The Magnitude of Us: An Educator’s Guide to Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms and a forthcoming publication titled Un-Hushing Us: Unearthing and Celebrating Oral Histories of Black Female Educators. The “Phenomenal Teaching Podcast” is brought to you by Public Education & Business Coalition (PEBC) and is intended to elevate the strands of the PEBC Teaching Framework illustrated in Wendy Ward Hoffer’s book, Phenomenal Teaching. Those strands include community, planning, workshop, thinking strategies, discourse, and assessment. In addition we dive into the PEBC Leadership Framework and PEBC’s Equity at School booklet. Thank you for joining us this season as we strive to share the stories of educators and leaders who are dedicated to developing classrooms and schools where agency, equity and understanding can flourish.

    32 min

  5. 11/04/2024

    Strategies For Moving From Polarization to Progress with Dr. Katy Anthes

    Listen in as Dr. Katy Anthes (former Colorado Commissioner of Education) joins Michelle Morris Jones on PEBC's Phenomenal Teaching podcast to share strategies for managing healthy conflict and avoiding extreme polarization. Dr. Anthes is leading PEBC's latest initiative "Forward: From Polarization to Progress" and is supporting commissioners, superintendents, educational leaders and teachers. In this episode Dr. Anthes shares insights into her Forward Framework and the ways in which curiosity, human connection, listening, complicating an issue, and pausing can support systems, teams, and individuals in solving issues while valuing multiple perspectives. PEBC's Forward Initiative, Forward – From Polarization to Progress strives to improve the education environment by equipping educators and leaders with skills in positive conflict resolution, including curiosity, respect, and bridge-building. It seeks to counteract polarization and drive positive change in education and decision-making. “Because we are all different, disagreement is natural, and exposure to and understanding of multiple, diverse perspectives often leads to better problem solving, Dr. Anthes said.  “We need people, organizations, and partners who are focused on getting our education politics and collective decision-making skills back on track.” The “Phenomenal Teaching Podcast” is brought to you by Public Education & Business Coalition (PEBC) and is intended to elevate the strands of the PEBC Teaching Framework illustrated in Wendy Ward Hoffer’s book, Phenomenal Teaching. Those strands include community, planning, workshop, thinking strategies, discourse, and assessment. In addition we dive into the PEBC Leadership Framework and PEBC's Equity at School booklet. Thank you for joining us this season as we strive to share the stories of educators and leaders who are dedicated to developing classrooms and schools where agency, equity and understanding can flourish.

    32 min

  6. 02/23/2023

    Reading & Writing Connections in the Literacy Studio with Ellin O. Keene & Dan Feigelson

    How might we integrate whole class lessons, small group work, and individual conferences to support students’ growth as readers and writers?  Listen in as literacy leaders, Ellin O. Keene and Dan Feigelson join the Phenomenal Teaching Podcast to discuss ways to enhance student engagement and agency by integrating reading and writing. When teachers make these connections apparent, students comprehend more deeply, write more meaningfully, and develop individual identities as readers and writers in the world. This episode connects to the Planning, Workshop and Assessment strands of the PEBC Teaching Framework.  On June 14th & 15th, PEBC is proud to host Ellin and Dan for our summer institute, "Reading & Writing Connections in the Literacy Workshop." They  will offer classroom-ready strategies teachers can use tomorrow and throughout the year and share videos of integrated classrooms that highlight key practices from their new books; Radical Listening: Reading and Writing Conferences to Reach All Students by Dan Feigelson and The Literacy Studio: Redesigning the Workshop by Ellin Keene. Ellin Oliver Keene has been a classroom teacher, staff developer, non-profit director and adjunct professor of reading and writing.  For sixteen years she directed staff development initiatives at the Denver-based Public Education & Business Coalition.  She served as Deputy Director and Director of Literacy and Staff Development for the Cornerstone Project at the University of Pennsylvania for 4 years. Ellin works with schools and districts throughout the country and abroad supporting schools and districts with long-term, school-based professional development and strategic planning for literacy learning. Ellin recently published The Literacy Studio: Redesigning the Workshop for Readers and Writers which is focused on an up-to-date conceptualization of Readers/Writers’ workshop.  Dan Feigelson has worked extensively in New York City schools as a teacher, staff developer, curriculum writer, principal, and local superintendent. An early member of the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, he has led institutes, workshops and lab-sites around the world on the teaching of reading and writing and is a regular presenter at national conferences. His latest book Radical Listening: Reading and Writing Conferences to Reach All Students,  refocuses reading and writing conferences to help all students reach their full potential. His practical approach centers on active listening―an equitable way to listen to, learn from, and guide students. He lives in Harlem and Columbia County, New York.   The “Phenomenal Teaching Podcast” is brought to you by Public Education & Business Coalition (PEBC) and is intended to elevate the strands of the PEBC Teaching Framework illustrated in Wendy Ward Hoffer’s book, Phenomenal Teaching. Those strands include community, planning, workshop, thinking strategies, discourse, and assessment. Thank you for joining us this season as we strive to share the stories of educators who are creating scaffolds for each and every student to ensure that classrooms and schools are places where agency, equity, and understanding can flourish.

    1h 6m

  7. 01/12/2023

    Unlearning the HUSH with Dr. Marlee Bunch & Brittany Collins

    Listen in as Dr. Marlee Bunch and Brittany Collins join PEBC’s Phenomenal Teaching Podcast with Michelle Morris Jones to discuss planning for ABAR and SEL pedagogy. Both Marlee and Brittany value the importance of telling and understanding one’s own story as well as the stories of others.  Oftentimes the stories of history and our own students’ stories are “hushed” and not included in classroom curriculum, conversations, and experiences for a variety of reasons. Marlee and Brittany encourage educators to “unlearn the hush” and to more broadly incorporate stories of oppression and loss into the classroom so that all perspectives and lived experiences can be valued. This episode highlights Dr. Marlee Bunch’s “H.U.S.H. Framework” which can be applied to any lesson plan or teaching content at the K-12 or post-secondary level. One can think of this framework as a guide and accountability piece to create inclusive learning content that supports all students. This framework considers both student and educator and requires mindful and consistent engagement from the educator.  Listeners will find that the H.U.S.H. Framework supports the strands of Community and Planning of the PEBC Teaching Framework. The four key concepts of the H.U.S.H. Framework include: The importance of marginalized histories The importance of unlearning and reflection The importance of stories The importance of healing through connection and relationships Brittany Collins brings her expertise in SEL and grief-responsive teaching to the conversation by explaining the ways in which the framework can support students’ social and emotional development and directly support the healing journeys of students who have experienced significant loss or trauma.  Brittany also helps us think about how we mustn't lose sight of the importance of authentic connection and relationships through integrated social emotional learning experiences. Marlee is an educator with over 16 years teaching experience. She holds two graduate degrees, and recently completed her doctoral degree from the University of Illinois. Her study illustrates the impact the long history of segregation, Brown v. Board of Education, and desegregation efforts  had on the teaching experiences of Black, female educators particularly between the years 1954-1971. Brittany’s work explores the impacts of grief, loss, and trauma in the school system, as well as how innovative pedagogies-- from inquiry-based learning to identity development curricula-- can create conditions supportive of all learners. Brittany is the author of Learning from Loss: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Supporting Grieving Students, which was published in 2021 and is now available as an audio book.  The “Phenomenal Teaching Podcast” is brought to you by Public Education & Business Coalition (PEBC) and is intended to elevate the strands of the PEBC Teaching Framework illustrated in Wendy Ward Hoffer’s book, Phenomenal Teaching.  Those strands include community, planning, workshop, thinking strategies, discourse, and assessment. Thank you for joining us this season as we strive to share the stories of educators who are creating scaffolds for each and every student to ensure that classrooms and schools are places where agency, equity, and understanding can flourish.

    50 min

  8. 10/26/2022

    Grow the Good via Asset Based Responses with Julie Wright

    What happens when we focus on assets rather than deficits? Listen in as Julie Wright shares strategies for “growing the good” with Michelle Morris Jones on PEBC's Phenomenal Teaching Podcast.  Identifying and leveraging student and teacher assets allows us to, "Size up what students CAN do and use that to lift their learning."  This episode of the Phenomenal Teaching podcast connects to both the community and assessment strands of the PEBC Teaching Framework as well as the culture strand of the PEBC Leadership Framework.   Julie Wright believes that autonomy and agency thrive for children and adults when responses are efficient, effective and equitable. Julie is a traveling teacher, instructional coach, educational consultant, author, and a short texts-of-all- types enthusiast.  You may know Julie through some of her writing, she is the co-author of What Are You Grouping For?, Grades 3-8: How to Guide Small Groups Based on Readers -- Not the Book and author of What’s Our Response? Creating Systems and Structures to Support ALL Learners and Side-by-Side Instructional Coaching: 10 Asset-Based Habits that Spark Collaboration, Risk-Taking, and Growth.  In her free time, Julie enjoys hiking with her family, tinkering in her garden, and is a wanna-be beekeeper. Click here for more resources.  The “Phenomenal Teaching Podcast” is brought to you by Public Education & Business Coalition (PEBC) and is intended to elevate the strands of the PEBC Teaching Framework illustrated in Wendy Ward Hoffer’s book, Phenomenal Teaching.  Those strands include community, planning, workshop, thinking strategies, discourse, and assessment. Thank you for joining us this season as we strive to share the stories of educators who are creating scaffolds for each and every student to ensure that classrooms and schools are places where agency, equity, and understanding can flourish.

    42 min
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Explore the PEBC's Phenomenal Teaching Framework. Each episode will take a closer look how the strands of the framework come to life in classrooms and schools. Join us as we unpack Planning, Community, Workshop, Thinking Strategies, Discourse & Assessment.

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    PEBC
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    2020 - 2026
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