Show overview
Modern Classrooms Project Podcast has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 295 episodes. That works out to roughly 230 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 42 min and 56 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 18 episodes already out so far this year. Published by The Modern Classrooms Project.
From the publisher
Your hosts discuss the model and its implications for the future of education, along with guests including MCP implementors such as mentors, teachers, and administrators.
Latest Episodes
View all 295 episodesEpisode 278: Joyful Trouble
Episode 277: AI Guidelines
Episode 276: mission.io
Episode 275: Kentucky Teacher of the Year
Episode 274: Microschools
Episode 273: You Live in a World You Create
Episode 272: Advocacy via Social Media
TR is joined by Elizabeth Diaz-Duncans to talk about how the MCP model helped her address challenges in her classroom and how she has used social media to connect with other educators Show Notes Wavio and The Wavio Pulse Tracker Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram @ediazdunc4109 Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Listen to this podcast on Youtube Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to TeachSpecial Guest: Elizabeth Diaz-Duncans.
Episode 271: Building Confidence with The Math Lady
TR is joined by Veronica Hebard to talk about how working with MCP builds both student and teacher confidence Show Notes MCP's short video profiling Veronica's teacher Allison MCP Math Curriculum Resources Veronica's questions that impact student learning John Hattie and Collective Teacher Efficacy Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Listen to this podcast on Youtube Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to TeachSpecial Guest: Veronica Hebard.
Episode 270: The Model Gave Me Permission
TR is joined by Tony Napoletano to talk about implementing a modern classroom in a Montessori school and the significant overlap between the two approaches to teaching and learning Show Notes The Montessori Model Maria Montessori Eureka Math Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Listen to this podcast on Youtube Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to TeachSpecial Guest: Tony Napoletano.
Episode 269: Will AI Take My Job?
TR is joined by Abi Donovan and Byron Dover to talk about responsible uses of AI, and the indispensable roles that teachers have in classrooms and schools Show Notes MCP Resource Hub The Wavio Pulse Tracker for MCP Rob's auto-updating progress tracker template MCP + Snorkl Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Listen to this podcast on Youtube Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to TeachSpecial Guests: Abi Donovan and Byron Dover.
Episode 268: Separating Compliance from Academic Evidence
TR is joined by Dr. Shantha Smith to talk about grading and the critical importance of assessing learning and mastery Show Notes Crescendo Education group Grading for Equity, by Joe Feldman Junk Journaling Beyond the Grade Connect with Dr. Smith on LinkedIn Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Listen to this podcast on Youtube Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to TeachSpecial Guest: Shantha Smith.
Episode 267: Take Time To See Where You're Going
Zach is joined by Kaitie Pait and Kendal Giacomini to talk about the supportive community in the MCP facebook group, and how Kaitie asked for and received some help with unit pacing in a post there Show Notes MCP Podcast episode 171: Resetting MCP (Kendal's previous appearance on the MCP Podcast) Kaitie's post in the Facebook group Soundtrap Connect with Kaitie by email at [email protected] Connect with Kendal on Goodreads and by email at [email protected] Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Listen to this podcast on Youtube Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to TeachSpecial Guests: Kaitie Pait and Kendal Giacomini.
Episode 266: Building the Concept from Scratch
TR is joined by Joseph Lombardi to talk about the Building Thinking Classrooms framework and how it can benefit students in math classes as well as other subjects Show Notes Explain Everything Building Thinking Classrooms Joey's blog post for MCP: "Adding Inquiry to My Modern Classroom Through Building Thinking Classrooms" The Five-E Model Jean Piaget Lev Vygotsky Joey's resource Connect with Joey: [His website](sites.google.com/view/joeylombardi/home) [Follow him on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/authwall?trk=bf&trkInfo=AQHF4oax2ihHUgAAAZsS5iPYbFfaoC6wX_nmvYAzF0tgys4OjOeQBzWSNR8pzrAsEchKVQhBI5HdnhiSLIm357FLBkiuAARLC6imai2Br3Dedu9rIdtP88JznvLFY92ToFqBbrM=&original_referer=&sessionRedirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fjoseph-chaves-lombardi-55260b239) Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Listen to this podcast on Youtube Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: Learning to TeachSpecial Guest: Joey Lombardi.
Episode 265: They Have People In the Building
Toni Rose is joined by Beth Pallister to talk about leadership in a supportive school environment Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Listen to this podcast on Youtube Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: Learning to TeachSpecial Guest: Beth Pallister.
Episode 264: Let The Students Tell You
Zach is joined by Althea Carter, who shares some feedback and reflections she has received from her students since implementing her modern classroom Show Notes Wicked Check out Althea's amazing Wicked shirt Althea (The Grateful Dead) Althea Gibson The Wavio Pulse Tracker and our podcast episode with Dana Kravchick and Aimee Yocom on its development Althea's punchcard incentive system Connect with Althea by email at [email protected] Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Listen to this podcast on Youtube Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: Learning to TeachSpecial Guest: Althea Carter.
Episode 263: Lone Wolves and Trendsetters
TR is joined by a team of MCP staff to debrief after visits with over 40 NYC schools to talk about the incredible work that's happening in modern classrooms throughout the city Show Notes MCP Podcast Episode 156: Progress Vs. Grades (Paul's previous appearance on the podcast; here's a shortcast version) Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Listen to this podcast on Youtube Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: Learning to TeachSpecial Guests: Kimberly Nichols, Lauren Lutz-Coleman, Paul O'Donoghue, and Tony Xiao.
Episode 262: Hot Take: Math and AI
Toni Rose is joined by Dr. Ifeoma Uzoka and Tre'Nee Uzoka to talk about how they use AI to plan more efficiently and push students' thinking Show Notes GaETC Desmos ChatGPT Ifeoma and Tre'Nee's Padlet, "Revolutionizing the K-12 Math Class With AI" Mathfest Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Listen to this podcast on Youtube Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: Learning to TeachSpecial Guests: Dr. Ifeoma Uzoka and Tre'Nee Uzoka.
Episode 261: Optimizing for the Right Kind of change
Toni Rose is joined by Kareem and Rob, co-founders of the Modern Classrooms Project, to talk about what's coming for the organization in 2026 and beyond Show Notes Illustrative Mathematics Eureka Math Squared Rob's TED talk "Why American's Hate Math" Get in touch with Modern Classrooms by email at [email protected] Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Listen to this podcast on Youtube Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to TeachSpecial Guests: Kareem Farah and Robert Barnett.
Episode 260: "Sharp That Eleven, Bob"
Zach is joined by Eric Jao and Bob Habersat to talk about digital music teaching and making music education accessible to all students Show Notes Mix Major Electronic Music Elements The Shed Eric's Youtube channel Soundtrap Project based learning Kodaly and Orff approaches to music education The History of Calculus Electronic Music Elements PD Penny Ur Connect with Eric on LinkedIn, and connect with Bob by email at [email protected] and using the links above Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Listen to this podcast on Youtube Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach
Episode 259: Everybody's a Teacher, Everybody's a Learner
TR is joined by Cindy Wilkins to talk about how she has used the model in her work with preservice teachers in the higher education setting Show Notes Belhaven University Khan Academy The Shift to Student Led, by Catlin Tucker and Katie Novak Bloom's Taxonomy Connect with Cindy by email at [email protected] Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Listen to this podcast on Youtube Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to TeachSpecial Guest: Cynthia Wilkins.