“We often talk about the importance of, and benefits of focused intentional teaching. Mary Howard is not only the champion of such instruction, but she coaches the rest of us, breaking it down so we can all do great work that truly matters.” Gail Boushey and Joan Moser (the Sisters),
authors of The... more

What is a good question?

How do I create a good question?

How might I use a good question in my mathematics classroom?

Good Questions for Math Teaching, K-5 is a powerful resource that answers these questions. It also provides more than 300 examples of open-ended questions for creating dynamic... more

What is a good question?

How do I create a good question?

How might I use a good question in my mathematics classroom?

Good Questions for Math Teaching, 5-8 is a powerful resource that answers these questions. It also provides more than 375 examples of open-ended questions for creating dynamic... more

What is a good question?

How do I create a good question?

How might I use a good question in my mathematics classroom?

Good Questions for Math Teaching, High School is a powerful resource that answers these questions. It also provides more than 375 examples of open-ended questions for creating... more

“Teaching for agency and understanding works for everyone. So, start where you are, use what you have, teach whoever comes through your door.” - Wendy Ward Hoffer

Phenomenal Teaching is a professional development workshop in a book. The text charts a pathway for teachers to cultivate agency and foster understanding for every learner. It provides research,... more

Part 1, “Starting Points,” reflects the major overhaul... more

Does your classroom ever feel stuck, or out-of-tune?

Meaningful teaching is something educators strive for each day. Educators also know that there is no such thing as a perfect classroom. Despite our best intentions, our classrooms sometimes feel like they’re stuck, or out of tune.

In Tuned-in Teaching, Antero Garcia and Ernest... more

“Be prepared to be embraced with words, images, stories, examples, experiences, and a love for teaching in community with young people toward social and cultural justice.”—Django Paris

As middle and high school teachers, we know that students begin to develop racial identities and ideologies as early as preschool.  By the time they reach us, there is much... more