What Does Mathematical Discourse Sound Like?
Almost like a great song, top-notch mathematical discourse is something you know when you hear. Yet, to cultivate quality, you and your students...
Shift Your Thinking and Brighten Your Life
By Tracy Wagers, Field Coach, Urban Residency We’re tired. Our to-do lists are long and somehow, getting longer. If you live or work with...
Why Arguments Matter
By Stevi Quate, PEBC Staff Developer, Author, National Consultant As I watched the impeachment proceedings, I heard politicians from both sides of the aisle...
Grateful for Family… and Colleagues
By Senior Staff Developer Nancy Meredith Amidst the wonderful aromas of roasting turkey, dressing, and the ‘family’ scalloped corn (a Midwest favorite), amidst tripping...
Phenomenal Teaching
We are happy to introduce you to Wendy Ward Hoffer’s fifth book, Phenomenal Teaching, forthcoming from Heinemann in 2020. This book details the...
Grab a Book!
By Senior Director of Professional Development Design Michelle Morris Jones When’s the last time you were able to grab a great book, of your...
Student Talk Clarifies Thinking
by Mary Korte and Ana Mettler, Jefferson County Open School Teachers [caption id="attachment_9732" align="alignright" width="300"] The Loch at Andrews Tarn[/caption] This past weekend I stood at the...
Durango Math Institute
“Strong model for metacognition and problem solving in math.” “Great way to encapsulate how to teach math in a very discourse friendly environment.” “Fantastic training....
‘Where the Wild Things Are’ in Practice
By Nancy Meredith, Senior Staff Developer for PEBC Pumpkins landing on front steps morphing from ordinary farm pumpkins to Halloween pumpkins of the...
Workshop as a Vehicle for Agency
By Sathya Wandzek, Director of Field Staff Collaboration When I was a teacher in the classroom, my number one goal was for students to see...