Join us as we explore math - and other things with educators and educational thought leaders. In my 28+ years of teaching, I've learned A LOT about teaching, leading, and learning! In an interesting turn of events, I have found a true love in math education, and I'm excited to share what I know - but more importantly what other educators and leaders know about math...and other things!
The Things We Need to be Talking About Regarding Math Intervention with Kristen Acosta
This is a long overdue recording with Kristen Acosta about thinking about and planning for intervention in our math classrooms. I got the idea to record this episode after the first time we chatted a few years ago, and we finally did. I cannot tell you how many important reflections and ideas there are in this episode regarding how we think about the purpose of intervention, how we assess students, how we plan, and the tools we use. If you are someone thinking deeply about math intervention - and I know there are many out there who are, this is an episode for you. Special thanks to Kristen for being patient as I finally got this episode out. We recorded this past SPRING on a stormy evening in Indiana - the power even went out once during the recording but Kristen stayed on the Zoom and we persevered until we were finished talking. So grab whatever you use to take notes - you’re bound to hear something interesting in the next 54 minutes!
KristenAcosta.com (http://kristenacosta.com)
What Works Clearinghouse - Teacher- Delivered Behavioral Interventions in Grades K-5 (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e_K6sqdvNW7BxRzGdymmHg4LAk_6DMSC/view?usp=sharing)
https://kristenacosta.com/ten-percent-increase-pt-1/ (https://kristenacosta.com/ten-percent-increase-pt-1/)
https://kristenacosta.com/ten-percent-increase-pt-2/ (https://kristenacosta.com/ten-percent-increase-pt-2/)
20 Aug 2026
Our Favorite Tools in Math Class with Ryan Flessner
Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! Ryan Flessner joins me in this episode to talk about our favorite tools for math class. We had no idea what each of us was going to say, so this was a really fun conversation! Links to as many things as we can below - nothing is sponsored and no discounts, but we wanted to show you what’s out there! If you choose to purchase, please find the best and cheapest way to do so! BUT, you may also find, after this episode, that some of the best tools are completely free!
Strengthening Research-informed Decision Making for Mathematics Education (https://mathedleadership.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Position-Paper-2025-Strengthening-Research-informed-Decision-REV12-25.pdf)
Making Sense (1997) Hiebert et al. (https://www.amazon.com/Making-Sense-Teaching-Mathematics-Understanding/dp/0435071327)
Pattern Blocks (EAI Link (https://www.eaieducation.com/math/counting-sorting-patterning/pattern-blocks.html?srsltid=AfmBOophjmwB-Qf_ELLP0t-FJo-P1MF2E1gbIdQJmg3WEpA6IHM59H0K) - not sponsored - BUT WE ARE HERE FOR IT, EAI)
21st Century Pattern Blocks (https://mathforlove.com/games/century/) - Math for Love
Base Ten Blocks (https://www.eaieducation.com/math/place-value/base-ten-blocks.html?srsltid=AfmBOopNns0bflZVPjCJSPSpf9p7ftrGMMjEh12zV3fwXOS4PaGu4tF3) (EAI Link - still not sponsored)
Rekenreks and Bead Strings (https://www.eaieducation.com/math/place-value/base-ten-blocks.html?srsltid=AfmBOopNns0bflZVPjCJSPSpf9p7ftrGMMjEh12zV3fwXOS4PaGu4tF3) (still not sponsored)
4 Jun 2026
Breaking News with Erin Wahler-Cleveland
It’s been a minute, but there are MANY things going on. Good things - but MANY things. I think about episodes and topics for this podcast all the time because there are always good math and other things to talk about!
I also have two episodes I still need to produce, so I’m sorry to my guests that those aren’t out yet. Trust that they’ll be very good! BUT today’s episode is a breaking news episode because of the response my friend Erin Wahler Cleveland received on a post she made on LinkedIn. As SOON as I saw the post and started reading through the comments, I knew we needed to talk about it immediately.
The link to the post is in the show notes, along with a blog post Erin wrote about the topic. I highly recommend checking both out and engaging in the conversation. Erin is a wealth of knowledge, always seeking to learn more, and has been incredibly thoughtful and reflective about this particular topic.
I created this podcast as another avenue for folks to learn and take time to process what they’re learning, and I LOVE this conversation. I also love the conversation happening in the comments of Erin’s post.
Bottom line: these are important conversations for all of us to have so we can continue getting better at the craft of teaching math.
So thank you to Erin for jumping in and helping make this happen quickly, and I hope everyone enjoys our chat and leaves thinking about a little something!
https://www.rootsandwingsmath.com/blog/whatsright (https://www.rootsandwingsmath.com/blog/whatsright)
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/erin-wahler-cleveland-564b3392_my-first-grader-brought-home-a-worksheet-share-7467285534986399745-VghW/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABO-rlwBsfart9wCuNqlZFyQhlfukaymkJQ (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/erin-wahler-cleveland-564b3392_my-first-grader-brought-home-a-worksheet-share-7467285534986399745-VghW/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABO-rlwBsfart9wCuNqlZFyQhlfukaymkJQ)
Roots and Wings Math Educator Newsletter (https://www.rootsandwingsmath.com/educator-newsletter)
Deborah Schifter - What’s Right About Looking at What’s Wrong? (https://www.ascd.org/el/articles/whats-right-about-looking-at-whats-wrong)
Grading for Equity (https://www.corwin.com/books/grading-for-equity-2nd-edition-281503?srsltid=AfmBOopK6ATp0Vx4Z5AfQEkV3ZQwxUv72w91lRjDsFuV-ak6kpGP6aRn) - Joe Feldman
Building Thinking Classrooms (https://www.buildingthinkingclassrooms.com/) - Website
Debate Math Episode 49 - Is Math Ed Broken? (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/debate-49-is-math-ed-broken/id1596735280?i=1000749413932)
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