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28 episodes
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Date created
2025/08/27
Latest episode
2026/10/01
Average duration
27 min.
Release period
15 days
Description
Welcome to the Educators MathCast, the podcast where passionate conversations meet powerful ideas in K–12 mathematics education. Hosted by math leaders Mike Flynn and Zak Champagne, this show dives deep into the evolving landscape of math teaching and professional development. Each episode features candid interviews with influential math leaders, visionary thinkers, and classroom changemakers. Together, they explore the latest trends, research, and innovations shaping the way educators teach and students learn mathematics. From equitable teaching practices and curriculum shifts to the role of technology and teacher agency, no topic is off limits. Whether you're a classroom teacher, coach, administrator, or just someone who loves math education, the Educators MathCast offers the inspiration, insight, and community you've been looking for. Powered by Flynn Education, this podcast is your go-to source for staying connected to the heart of math teaching today and sparking the curiosity that keeps great educators growing.
Podcast episodes
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28: It's Conference Season
2026/10/01
27: Duolingo Math with Guest Christina Tondevold
2026/09/24
Duolingo is on our turf now, and we've got some thoughts... So this month, we're teaming up with Christina Tondevold from Build Math Minds for a special episode of The Educators MathCast all about Duolingo Math. We talk about what Duolingo Math gets right, what could use some work, and what breaks our hearts. Whether you've spent hours with the app or haven't opened it once, we think you'll enjoy this conversation.
26: Voices from the Field with Timothy Livingston
2026/09/15
In this episode of Voices from the Field, we’re joined by Timothy Livingston, principal of Reynolds Elementary School in Spring ISD, Texas.
Timothy shares how his experiences as a classroom teacher, math leader, and school administrator have shaped the way he thinks about leadership and learning. We talk about building trust, creating a strong school culture, and supporting teachers in ways that ultimately create better opportunities for students.
It’s a thoughtful conversation about the people side of school leadership and the conditions that help meaningful mathematics learning take root.
25: Looking Back and Ahead
2026/09/01
It’s officially been one year of The Educators MathCast!
To celebrate, Zak and Mike look back at some of their favorite memories from the first year of the podcast before turning their attention to a new school year.
This time, they’re thinking beyond the first days of school and asking a bigger question: Six weeks from now, what do we want students to believe about mathematics and about themselves as mathematicians? And what can we do right now to help build those beliefs?
Join us as we celebrate one year of the MathCast and think together about the math classrooms we want to create in the year ahead.
24: Voices from the Field with Andrew Gael
2026/08/17
In this Voices from the Field episode, Zak sits down with Andrew Gael, a mathematics teacher at the Cooke School and Institute in New York City.
Andrew shares what he has learned from teaching mathematics to students with disabilities and how those experiences have shaped the way he thinks about access, independence, and what it means to do rigorous mathematics.
The conversation explores how we can create math classrooms that honor the different ways students think and learn, without lowering our expectations for what they are capable of.
23: Comparing Duolingo and Math Education
2026/07/31
Join Mike and Zak as they explore what mathematics teaching and learning can (and can't) learn from Duolingo. Together, they unpack the ways the popular language-learning app gets some things right and where it fails. It's a thoughtful conversation about practice, motivation, feedback, and the opportunities and limitations of borrowing ideas from outside mathematics education.
22: Voices from the Field with Nolan Fossum
2026/07/15
Nolan Fossum joins Zak for a conversation about reimagining what mathematics can be when we center joy, relationships, and student identity. Together, they explore everything from grading and engagement to meaningful change, challenging long-held assumptions while honoring the realities teachers face every day.
21: Math from your Vacation - AKA Math-cation
2026/07/01
In this episode, Mike and Zak share stories from their summer vacations and the mathy things they found. We strongly encourage you to watch the YouTube version to see the images. But, we've also made them available to you here.
20: Voices from the Field: Will Smith
2026/06/15
Join Zak as he interviews STEM and AI expert Will Smith. Together they will help us think about how emerging technologies connect to the teaching and learning of mathematics. Together, we’ll explore how innovation and human thinking remain at the center of powerful math experiences for students.
19: The End of Another School Year
2026/06/01
What do we do with students after grades are in? Zak and Mike have some ideas on how to keep students engaged in the final days of the school year.
18: Voices From the Field - Jody Guarino and Chepina Rumsey
2026/05/15
Jody and Chepina join Zak to talk about how important it is to encourage curiosity in the math classroom.
17: Math at Home
2026/05/01
In this episode of The Educator’s MathCast, Zak and Mike take on a question families ask all the time: what should math at home actually look like? Building on their earlier conversation about homework, they explore how meaningful math experiences outside of school can be simple, natural, and most importantly, joyful.
16: Voices From the Field: Marta Garcia
2026/04/21
Friend of the show Marta Garcia joins Zak to talk about how math leaders have a mission to support students where there are in their learning journey.
15: Math Homework. Yea or Nay?
2026/04/03
Zak and Mike get real with their opinions on the value of sending kids home with math homework.
14: Voices From the Field: Kaneka Turner
2026/03/15
Zak and Kaneka chat about the importance of curiosity and asking questions when working with students and teachers.