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Welcome to Learner-Centered Spaces podcast produced by Mastery Portfolio. Our hosts are Starr Sackstein and Crystal Frommert. We are educators sharing our experiences of being the lone wolves of de-emphasizing grades in a traditional grades school. Starting the shift toward standards-based grading is no easy task when the community (colleagues, parents, students, and admin) is expecting a number grade on assignments and report cards. 

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    • May 4, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 67 EPISODES


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    Todd Bloomer says assessment is a flashlight, not a hammer.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 27:03


    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-bloomer-2bb167168/Website: https://www.toddmbloomer.com/Twitterhttps://roadtoawesome.net/Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Joshua Stamper helps educators #teachbetter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 25:20


    Twitter: https://x.com/Joshua__Stamper/status/1856845829254124032 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/joshuastamper.bsky.socialLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper/Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Justin Orschlen & Ronnie Lathrop say small shifts can change the dynamic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 26:17


    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thinkpairswear.bsky.socialPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-pair-swear/id1694928236YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkPairSwearMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Jessica Lander invites students' voices to the space

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 29:43


    https://www.jessicalander.com/BooksInstagramLinkedInMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Mary Beth Hertz asks "are you a content consumer or creator?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 17:17


    ThreadsLinkedInhttps://walkabout.org/https://www.instagram.com/mbteach/?hl=enMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    creator consumer mary beth hertz
    Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic on how teaching with graphs is practical

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 22:35


    www.daphnedrawsdata.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DaphneDrawsDatahttps://www.youtube.com/@DaphneDrawsDataMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Al Lewis says education is a sandbox.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 15:29


    FacebookWebsiteLinkedInTwitterMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Angela Watson says staying regulated is the priority

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 21:13


    https://www.facebook.com/71659544187/https://www.instagram.com/angela.watson/https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelaswatson/Website: https://truthforteachers.com/Podcast: https://truthforteachers.com/podcast/Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Erik Francis says kids remember experiences, not stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 23:51


    https://www.linkedin.com/in/maverikeducation/https://x.com/Maverikedu12https://maverikeducation.com/Recommend a guest hereMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Dr. Matt Panozzo says teachers are life-long learners

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 23:53


    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-panozzo/Website: https://www.drpreads.com/Recommend a guest hereMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Allen Schagene says AI is a literacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 23:44


    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aschagene/email: allen.schagene@gmail.comRecommend a guest hereMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Johnny Chu says assessment can be authentic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 25:00


    Shout out to colleagues at St. Andrew's School in Austin, TX Kama Bruce (Caitlin Gable) Alexandra Baird (SAS LS Curriculum Coordinator) Geoff Harrison (The Compass School)Recommend a guest hereMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Mandy Jansen makes connections in math

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 22:53


    https://www.udel.edu/udaily/2024/march/faculty-excellence-awards-engagement-scholarship/ https://twitter.com/MandyMathEd/ https://jansenamanda.wixsite.com/professionalhttps://www.cehd.udel.edu/faculty-bio/amanda-jansen/Book: https://www.routledge.com/Rough-Draft-Math-Revising-to-Learn/Jansen/p/book/9781625312068Shout out to: Frances Harper:https://tpte.utk.edu/people/frances-harper-phd/(She is actually an associate professor now.)Peg Smith:https://www.nctm.org/Grants-and-Awards/Lifetime-Achievement-Award/Peg-Smith/https://www.lrdc.pitt.edu/people/researcher-detail.cshtml?id=55Recommend a guest hereMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Ingrid Skousgard says assessment is a living organic thing.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 20:38


    www.aspiresavannah.com Shout puts to Annemarie Roeper, Joseph Renzulli, George Betts (Autonomous Learner Model), Katie Novak, Catlin TuckerRecommend a guest hereMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Sarah Zerwin says to let the students drive their learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 27:08


    Upcoming book: https://www.routledge.com/Step-Aside-Strategies-for-Student-Driven-Learning-with-Secondary-Readers-and-Writers/Zerwin/p/book/9781625316554Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-zerwin-78719956/Shout outs: Cornelius Minor, Tricia Ebarvia, Felicia Rose Chavez, Zaretta Hammond, Katie Wood RayRecommend a guest here Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Skip Tyler wants to #changethestory

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 17:01


    Website: www.CTLGconsulting.com X: @SkipTylerMath IG: @SkipTylerMath LinkedIn: SkipTylerShout out to Jennifer Lempp, Peter Lilijedahl, Mandy JansenRecommend a guest here Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Monte Syrie says grades get in the way

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 19:56


    Twitter: @MonteSyrieInstagram: @montesyrieRecommend a guest hereMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Silvia Aldana brings math to the community

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 21:31


    Webpage: www.math2thepoint.com, Instagram: @math2thepoint Facebook: math2thepoint Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/saldanamath2thepoint/Shout out to: https://mathcirclesofhouston.org/Recommend a guest hereMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Dr. John Spencer says to assess learning, not the product

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 25:14


    InstagramFacebookTwitter - https://x.com/spencerideasYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRmWJULBr4CIP5xUucVgOvwhttps://spencerauthor.com/https://www.instagram.com/spencereducation/?hl=enShout outs to: Nick ProvenzanoRoss CooperTrevor MuirMike KaecheleMatinga RagatzMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Paul Emerich France says teaching can be sustainable

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 29:05


    @sustainteachingwww.maketeachingsustainable.orgpaul@maketeachingsustainable.orgMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Cory Hafer says to have conversations with students about assessment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 25:09


    Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/cory_haferEmail: cory.hafer@appo.k12.de.usInstagram: cory.hafer_2024_de_stoyMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Ann Klotz says education is not only practical, but also deeply idealistic

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 29:44


    www.annvklotz.comhttps://x.com/AnnKlotzhttps://www.instagram.com/AVKcle/Shout outs to -Laurel School faculty and dept. chairs led by director of teaching and learning , Megan Weiskopf-the good work on One School house - Online school for girls-Well SchooledRecommend a guest here Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Ari-Gerzon Kessler shares how to engage families in schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 21:26


    Ari Gerzon-Kessler is author of On The Same Team: Bringing Educators & Underrepresented Families Together, which won the Independent Publishers Book Awards 2024 IPPY Gold Medal for outstanding education book. He is a speaker, trainer, and coach working with schools and districts committed to forging stronger school-family partnerships. Ari also leads the Family Partnerships department for the Boulder Valley School District (CO).Ari has been an educator since 2000, having served as a principal and bilingual teacher. His leadership efforts to strengthen partnerships with underrepresented families and dismantle unjust practices was featured in Education Week in 2015. Ari regularly presents at national and international conferences on Families and Educators Together (FET) teams and other innovative family partnership best practices. He received his bachelor's in African American Studies from Wesleyan University and a master's in instruction and curriculum from the University of Colorado.Link to book, webpage;LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/arigerzon-kesslerEmail: arigerzon@gmail.comAdditional resources; school-family partnership resources Additional episodes on Parent Engagement: https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/special-episode-crystal-discusses-her-book-when-calling/id1680573123?i=1000640735822;Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Nelle Andrews discusses the many uses of formative assessment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 28:38


    LinkedInMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Melody McAllister says to give students opportunities they want to participate in

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 24:59


    https://twitter.com/MelodyMcAllist7Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Special episode: a student's perspective with Logan Miller and Kenley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 23:05


    https://www.twitch.tv/millershevitzhttps://www.youtube.com/@MillershevitzMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Melissa Dean says to base assessment on assets.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 29:17


    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dean_of_mathBlog: https://deanofmath.wordpress.com/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YntP8sxBArVYZ8PtK4f7zBook: https://a.co/d/fHUFxwCMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Punam Saxena says parents are advocates for their children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 26:46


    https://linktr.ee/punamvsaxenaLink to book Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Katie Martin says to let students defend their learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 23:15


    Find Katie at https://twitter.com/katiemartineduMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Jacob Moore says power can flow back to the learner

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 20:02


    https://www.instagram.com/jmoore_bayoucity/Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Bonnie Nieves says a learner-centered teacher is in the mix.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 22:30


    Amazon Author pageWebsite: www.educateonpurpose.comLinked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-nieves-b07881101/Facebook - @biologynievesTwitter - @biologygoddessInstagram - @educateonpurposeSpecifications Gradinghttps://wakelet.com/Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Vanessa Vakharia says to be yourself and do math at the same time

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 21:59


    https://www.themathguru.ca/Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Debbie Tannenbaum uses tech tools to offer choice and agency

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 20:27


    Debbie Tannenbaum is an ASCD Emerging Leader, ISTE Certified Educator, ISTE Community Leader, author, blogger, and featured speaker. She offers schools and districts a wealth of expertise. With over 20 years of experience, she advocates starting with pedagogy first and then transforming learning experience by using technology tools. Debbie empowers educators with practical strategies, innovative ideas, and insightful guidance for leveraging technology to amplify student success. Connect with Debbie at TannenbaumTech.com or on Facebook, Twitter (X), Instagram, and LinkedIn at @Tannenbaum Tech.Facebook -@TannenbaumTechTwitter - @TannenbaumTechInstagram - @TannenbaumTechLinked In - @TannenbaumTechWebsite: https://www.tannenbaumtech.com/Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Natalie Vardabasso says learner-centered spaces are healing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 20:54


    https://www.linkedin.com/in/nvardabasso/https://www.instagram.com/natabasso/Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Dr. Katie Harrison says to always ask questions.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 18:24


    Twitter - www.twitter.com/2KSHarrisonLinked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmharrison210115Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Dr. Matthew Rhoads says formative assessment informs personalized learning.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 25:12


    Twitter -https://twitter.com/mattrhoads1990Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drrhoadsedu/?hl=enLinked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-rhoads-ed-d-95772120/Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0976J8SX6?ingress=0&visitId=1d7404e9-77c2-4821-8829-6a8c6094cf1e&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdrWebsite: www.matthewrhoads.comMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Special Episode: Starr discusses her new book "Student-Led Assessment"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 22:31


    Link to book: https://amzn.to/4aHYACYMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Tim Needles says assessment is based on individual growth.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 20:02


    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TimNeedlesArt/Twitter - https://twitter.com/timneedlesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/timneedles/Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timneedlesAmazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Tim-Needles/author/Website: https://www.timneedles.comMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Batsheva Frankel says gives students a voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 23:00


    Twitter @batshevafrankelLinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/batsheva-frankelnewlensedAmazon author page: http://tinyurl.com/BatshevaonAmazonWebsite: https://batshevafrankel.comMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Chelsea Rachiele says to teach students to reflect on their understanding

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 17:30


    Chelsea Rachiele 7th grade math teacher, The Collegiate School of Memphis in Memphis, TN. Originally from Florida, got my undergrad in Actuarial Science but all the while knew I had a stronger passion for teaching. After getting married in 2017, my husband and I moved to Memphis where I was accepted into the Memphis Teacher Residency program - a 1 year residency program where you teach in a classroom 4 days a week and go to grad school 2 days a week. By the end of the year I had earned my Master's degree in Urban Education. Since then I've been teaching in Memphis - I taught 11th grade math for 2 years and the past 3.5 years I've been teaching 7th grade math.Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Dr. Chris Jochum says to just do one thing to make a big change

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 24:52


    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070137108784Twitter - https://twitter.com/jochumcjLinked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-jochum-55733320/Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09JR366Z6/aboutWebsite: https://cjleadership.com/

    Dr. Matthew Woods says to plan backwards from clarity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 26:29


    Link to bookhttps://twitter.com/woodfromawoodsMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Jamie Brown says student voice is amplified through leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 25:52


    Facebook - @JamieBrownLeadershipTwitter - @Leadership_JBInstagram - @JamieBrownLeadershipLinked In - @JamieBrownLeadershipYoutube - @JamieBrownLeadershipTikTok - @JamieBrownLeadershipWebsite: www.JamieBrownLeadership.com

    Jennifer Gonzalez says academic safety is necessary for learner-centered spaces

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 22:42


    https://cultofpedagogy.com2024 Tech Guide: https://cultofpedagogy.teachable.com/p/teachersguidetotech2024Tech: digital portfolios, feedback tools like Mote, collaboration tools like Kanbanchi, discussion tools like Kialo and Parlay.Street Data: https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/street-data/Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Connie Hamilton says learning is a partnership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2024 25:47


    Connie Hamilton, an education influencer, showcases a diverse career in impactful teaching, school leadership, and authorship. With over two decades of experience, she smoothly transitioned from teaching to roles as an instructional coach and district administrator. As a principal at both elementary and secondary levels, Connie emphasized innovation and high-quality instruction. Beyond schools, she's a celebrated author of seven books, sharing insights fostering quality teaching and leadership. Connie's dynamic presentations challenge traditional views, leaving a lasting impact and inspiring positive change in educationwww.conniehamilton.orgMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Special Episode: Crystal discusses her book "When Calling Parents Isn't Your Calling"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 27:09


    Link to book: https://a.co/d/fa1odcwMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

    Dr. Erin Beard says learning is structure and soul.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 23:21


    Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/erin-beard-d-ed-5134111b2

    Nick Moskaluk says self-reflection is important in assessment.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2023 27:47


    Twitter - @moskatukInstagram - @readysetgrowthpodcastWebsite: readysetgrowthpodcast.com

    Lainie Rowell says gratitude is foundational

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 26:25


    Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing, focusing on community building, social-emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology, and went on to earn postgraduate degrees in education. An international keynote speaker, Lainie has presented in 41 states as well as in dozens of countries across 4 continents. As a consultant, Lainie's client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools.Full bio at https://www.lainierowell.com/bio-resumeFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/lainierowellEDU/Twitter - https://twitter.com/LainieRowellInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lainierowellLinked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lainierowell/Amazon author page: Lainie Rowell: books, biography, latest updateWebsite: https://www.lainierowell.com/

    Caitlin Krause says "wonder" means being less attached to one way of thinking.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 33:11


    LINKS:LinkedIn TwitterInstagramYouTubeWebsiteAmazon author page for poetry book Digital Satori: https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Satori-Caitlin-Krause/dp/B0BZF2696HAmazon author page for Mindful by Design:https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Design-Cultivating-Experiences-Essentials-ebook/dp/B07MVHLQ92/Book page for Designing Wonder:https://caitlinkrause.gumroad.com/l/IxbVJ

    Jon Orr and Kyle Pearce talk about making math moments

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 24:58


    Click to register for the Make Math Moments Virtual Summit Nov 17-19Facebook - https://facebook.com/makemathmomentsTwitter - https://x.com/makemathmomentsInstagram - https://x.com/makemathmomentsLinked In - https://www.linkedin.com/company/makemathmomentsAmazon author page: Website: https://makemathmoments.comhttps://summit.makemathmoments.comhttps://mathisvisual.comhttps://mathbeforebed.com

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