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We all have our go-to sections of the bookstore…and the ones we tend to walk right past. In this episode, the Lit Gals are stepping outside our reading comfort zones and tackling the genres we find challenging. Anna, Morgan, and Martie share the genres we struggle to pick up, the books that have helped change our minds, and what we’ve discovered by reading beyond our usual favorites. Maybe we’ll even convince each other (and you!) to give something new a try! The Lit Gals are proud to be part of the Keep Indiana Learning network and are excited to also be airing on the KINL Podcast Network this season!  Books Discussed: Children’s Who Would Win? series (Jerry Pallotta) YA Caraval (Stephanie Garber) Adult The Berry Pickers (Amanda Peters) The Binding (Bridget Collins) Indelible (Karin Slaughter) Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe (Heather Webber) Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore (Robin Sloan) Theo of Golden (Allen Levi) Tower of Dawn (Sarah J. Maas) Yellowface (R.F. Kuang)

Join Sam Vidal to learn more about Indiana's Accountability Law and what we need to be thinking about for our middle schoolers!

You know you want to grade differently, but you're not sure where to start. No problem. Jeff gives some great strategies to open up the conversation about grading differently and how you can get started tomorrow. Got more questions? Reach out to us at [email protected], we're here to help.

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 What Works Clearinghouse - Teacher- Delivered Behavioral Interventions in Grades K-5 https://kristenacosta.com/ten-percent-increase-pt-1/ https://kristenacosta.com/ten-percent-increase-pt-2/

She's back!! Carrie Wisehart is once again our guest bringing her energetic effervescence to our conversation. When I was thinking about what makes a great middle school principal I immediately thought I should ask Carrie. After all, she is one!! Listen and learn from one of the best. Then like and follow for more from Keep Indiana Learning and the KINL Podcast Network.

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 ⁠Making Sense (1997) Hiebert et al.⁠ Pattern Blocks (⁠EAI Link⁠ - not sponsored - BUT WE ARE HERE FOR IT, EAI) ⁠21st Century Pattern Blocks⁠ - Math for Love ⁠Base Ten Blocks⁠ (EAI Link - still not sponsored) ⁠Rekenreks and Bead Strings⁠ (still not sponsored)

Teachers, thinking of building your own thinking classroom? Tammy found the magic within days of beginning. It can happen for you and your students, too. Contact us at Keep Indiana Learning to find out how.

Join host Jeff Harker and his guests, Dr. Kari Ottinger and Craig Smith as they discuss the ins and outs of leading district wide initiatives. The task can be daunting at times, but the rewards are great when everyone's rowing in the same direction.

Classroom management is about trust and allowing students to do what they are capable of doing. I sat down with veteran middle school teacher Melisia Huggins to discuss the effects of a trusting learning environment. Join me for this insightful conversation as we begin season 7 of the KINL Podcast Network.

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.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 Deborah Schifter - What’s Right About Looking at What’s Wrong? Grading for Equity - Joe Feldman Building Thinking Classrooms - Website Debate Math Episode 49 - Is Math Ed Broken?

Is there any place more magical in the summer than the public library? In Episode 46, "Stacked for Summer: Library Picks & Programs," Lit Gals Anna, Morgan, and Martie are showing some major love to our favorite community hubs. Before heading out on their summer hiatus, the trio is sharing their favorite tips for diving into library programs and curating the perfect warm-weather reading stacks for everyone from preschoolers to adults. Tune in, get inspired to visit your local branch, and load up on great stories to carry you through the sunny months until the Gals return in the fall! The Lit Gals are proud to be part of the Keep Indiana Learning network and are excited to also be airing on the KINL Podcast network this season! Books Shared -  Young Readers: Danny Go's Volcano Adventure (Danny Go!)  Just One More Sleep (Jamie Lee Curtis & Laura Cornell) Middle Grade & YA: The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan (Jasmine Warga) Authors: Kwame Alexander,  Ally Carter, John Feinstein, Jason Reynolds  Adult: The Blue Book (Elin Hilderbrand) House of Flame and Shadow, Crescent City #3 (Sarah J. Maas) The God of the Woods (Liz Moore)  My Name Is Emilia del Valle (Isabel Allende)

Did you know that April is the Month of the Young Child? In this episode, we speak with Kristin Parisi about authentic assessment, inclusion, play, and behavior supports for young learners. We discuss observation-based assessment, the importance of play, best practices in co-teaching and inclusive education, and how to support social-emotional development in young children.

Is there anything better than the first breath of spring air?  In Episode 45, the Lit Gals are heading outdoors! Join Anna, Morgan, and Martie for "Books That Breathe Fresh Air" as they explore the transformative power of nature in literature. From the rustle of leaves to the vastness of the sky, the Lit Gals are sharing titles for all ages where the natural world takes center stage. Whether you’re looking for a book to read under a tree or a story that brings the outside in, this episode is a breath of fresh air for your TBR pile. The Lit Gals are proud to be part of the Keep Indiana Learning network and are excited to also be airing on the KINL Podcast network this season! Picture Books Hot Dog (Doug Salati)  Home Is Where the Birds Sing (Cynthia Rylant & Katie Harnett) This Is the Tree We Planted (Kate McMullan and Alison Friend) Under the Lilacs (E.B. Goodale) What's New Daniel? (Micha Archer)  Middle Grade Books All Thirteen (Christina Soontornvat) Enemies in the Orchard (Dana VanderLugt) Paradise on Fire (Jewell Parker Rhodes) Two Degrees (Alan Gratz) Adult Books Conform (Ariel Sullivan) Counterweights (Shannan Martin) Gone Before Goodbye (Reese Witherspoon & Harlan Coben)  Leave No Trace (A. J. Landau) The Most Fun We Ever Had (Claire Lombardo)

We’re trying a new podcast series called: Stories from the Field. This is where we highlight the work we are encountering in the field and share what we’re noticing, the conversations we can’t stop thinking about, and what it’s all teaching us about the teaching and learning of math - and of course, other things. In this episode, Ryan Flessner and I reflect on a quick story about how our daughter knew 3.01 was divisible by 7, and why it's important to give kids time to tinker with numbers. Next, I share the story about Super Smash Bros guy and my three encounters with him during this school year. I LOVE both of these stories and what we can learn from them. Enjoy the listen!

Innovation Coaches Dianna Knox and Melissa Walley explore blended learning as a strategic blend of digital and in-person instruction. They emphasize designing with purpose (using frameworks like SAMR, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and UDL) to increase engagement, student voice, and meaningful learning. They discuss the role of feedback, reflection, and choice in blended learning. Listen in to gain practical ways to address common challenges, and learn how educators can start small, increase confidence, and continually refine their practice.