Episode 1: S4E1.5 Introducing Theodore Chao and Shari Kaku

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It’s the very first episode of The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr and our first guest is Phil Wang! And Phil’s subgenre is…This Place is Evil. We’re talking psychological torture, we’re talking gory death scenes, we’re talking Lorraine Kelly?! The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr is a brand new comedy podcast where each week a different celebrity guest pitches an idea for a film based on one of the SUPER niche sub-genres on Netflix. From ‘Steamy Crime Movies from the 1970s’ to ‘Australian Dysfunctional Family Comedies Starring A Strong Female Lead’, our celebrity guests will pitch their wacky plot, their dream cast, the marketing stunts, and everything in between. By the end of every episode, Jimmy Carr, Comedian by night / “Netflix Executive” by day, will decide whether the pitch is greenlit or condemned to development hell! Listen on all podcast platforms and watch on the Netflix Is A Joke YouTube Channel . The Big Pitch is a co-production by Netflix and BBC Studios Audio. Jimmy Carr is an award-winning stand-up comedian and writer, touring his brand-new show JIMMY CARR: LAUGHS FUNNY throughout the USA from May to November this year, as well as across the UK and Europe, before hitting Australia and New Zealand in early 2026. All info and tickets for the tour are available at JIMMYCARR.COM Production Coordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Production Manager: Mabel Finnegan-Wright Editor: Stuart Reid Producer: Pete Strauss Executive Producer: Richard Morris Executive Producers for Netflix: Kathryn Huyghue, Erica Brady, and David Markowitz Set Design: Helen Coyston Studios: Tower Bridge Studios Make Up: Samantha Coughlan Cameras: Daniel Spencer Sound: Charlie Emery Branding: Tim Lane Photography: James Hole…

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Mathematics education is often framed in ways that either render Asian American students hypervisible through stereotypes (e.g., "model minority") or invisible by ignoring the struggles they face in the classroom. Additionally, the rise in Anti-Asian Violence and Anti-Asian Hate over the past few years reflects the ways that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are continually positioned as forever foreigners or threats to this country. This season exposes and challenges these harmful narratives, helping educators and communities reflect on their approaches to equity in mathematics education in ways that align with TODOS' broader mission to foster inclusive practices for marginalized students.
In addition to the primary theme of invisibility and hypervisibility, the podcast will occasionally produce special episodes that highlight the work happening within the TODOS community, reinforcing the connection between this podcast and TODOS' broader mission of educational equity for all students.
Thanks to Dr. Maria Zavala, founder and previous hosts of the TODOS: Mathematics for ALL podcast. And thanks to Vector Hold for the amazing synthwave music.

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Episode 1: S4E1.5 Introducing Theodore Chao and Shari Kaku

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Episode 13: Episode 13: Home is the Pacific Islands with Richard Velasco 56:29

11 days ago56:29

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In this powerful episode, Dr. Richard Velasco shares his journey from Guam to the U.S. mainland and back—through teaching, research, and a deep sense of purpose. As a Filipino Guamanian mathematics educator, Richard reflects on growing up in a U.S. territory, navigating racialized spaces in predominantly white communities, and now leading a groundbreaking data science project that centers indigenous values and local knowledge in Guam and Saipan. We talk about military occupation, decolonizing data, the meaning of Inafa’maolek , and what it truly means to give back.…

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Episode 12: Episode 12: Teaching, Community, and Change with Bobson Wong 1:03:11

7 weeks ago1:03:11

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What does it mean to build authentic, sustaining communities as a math educator—and why is it so hard to find those spaces? In this episode, we talk with Bobson Wong, a high school math teacher, local and national educational leader, and author of The Math Teacher’s Toolbox, about his ongoing journey through teaching, identity, and advocacy. Bobson reflects on how community has played a central role in his growth as an educator—from finding support through Math for America to pushing for systemic change at the state level in New York. He introduces a powerful three-part vision of community: spaces for emotional support, spaces for professional development, and spaces for enacting educational policy. We also dig into the isolation many teachers face, the invisibility of Asian American educators, and the importance of being able to show up fully—without having to explain yourself. Along the way, Bobson shares how ideas about language, culture, and yes, bean soup, inform his thinking about what it means to teach, to lead, and to stay connected. If you’ve ever craved a deeper sense of belonging in your work, this episode is for you. Transcripts are available here .…

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Episode 11: Episode 11: The Role of Hope with Francis Su 57:35

11 weeks ago57:35

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In this episode, we sit down with renowned mathematician Francis Su to explore the intersections of Asian American identity, mathematics, and visibility. As the first non-white president of the Mathematical Association of America and author of Mathematics for Human Flourishing , Francis shares his personal journey—from grappling with stereotypes to discovering the joy of mathematics through inquiry and community. We also discuss the model minority myth, the power of belonging in math spaces, and why math should be about human connection, not just achievement. Plus, we chat about about red bean buns, childhood nostalgia, and food memories! To learn more about Francis's work and to get a copy of his book (in multiple languages), go here: https://www.francissu.com/ Transcripts for this podcast can be found here .…

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Episode 10: S4E10: Asian American Math SiSTARhood with Kari Kokka 1:15:13

15 weeks ago1:15:13

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What happens when three Asian American women math educators come together to reflect on their journeys, activism, and the role of mathematics in justice? In this powerful episode, Dr. Kari Kokka—math educator, social justice advocate, and former high school teacher—joins hosts Shari Kaku and Michelle Lo for an inspiring conversation about searching for our own stories, math identity, and community organizing. From her experiences growing up in diverse San Jose, to teaching in New York, to her deep commitment to solidarity and reparations work, Dr. Kokka shares how mathematics can be a tool for justice. Join us for a discussion covers everything from Asian American identity in math education to the importance of centering students’ voices and lived experiences in the classroom. And to learn more about the many resources on this episode, check out these links: Red Cards for knowing our immigrant rights: https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas SEARAC: https://searac.org/ Tsuru for Solidarity: https://tsuruforsolidarity.org/ Social Justice Math Resources: www.mathsocialissues.com A Love Letter to Women, Femme, and Nonbinary Critical Scholars of Color: Theorizing the Four I’s of Love in SiSTARhood by Kari Kokka, Rochelle Gutiérrez, and Marrielle Myers (the article, so email Dr. Kokka if you would like a copy) https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/10778004241269909?download=true&journalCode=qixa ) Critical Math Drop Podcast: www.criticalmathdrop.com…

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Episode 9: S4E9 Unfolding the Beauty of Math with David Masunaga 1:15:16

15 weeks ago1:15:16

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David Masunaga, geometry education expert, MC Escher enthusiast, and origami aficionado, shared his passion and creativity for student thinking in the classroom with Teddy and Shari. In this episode, David delves into his journey as an Asian American educator in Hawaiʻi, reflecting on the cultural forces that shape who gets to teach math, the untold stories of his own Asian American teachers, and the beauty of mathematics as a shared experience. We ask why haven’t more people heard of David Masunaga? And what can we learn from his deep, thoughtful approach to math education? And, please click on these links to learn more about the work that David does! The 17-sided symmetrical pattern tie that David references can be seen here and here . And, here's David making making one modular origami box , putting the boxes together , and then fusing a large group of boxes together at the Museum of Math. Finally, here's a video of David using a Basho haiku to promote his NCTM session this spring. Transcripts for this episode are here .…

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Episode 8: S4E8 Solidarity with L.A. Teachers Eugene Hung and Janet Lee Ortiz 1:01:06

19 weeks ago1:01:06

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We change things up this episode. Due to the devastating wild fires in Southern California, we take some time to connect with two L.A.-based Asian American Mathematics Teachers. We start our conversation with Eugene Hung, a high school math teacher and advocate for women's rights. Then, we connect with Janet Lee Ortiz, LAUSD’s Teacher of the Year and a middle school math and science educator. Both educators share their deeply personal journeys navigating teaching in Southern California amidst recent wildfires and reflect on how their Asian American identities shape their approaches to math education. Eugene discusses breaking down stereotypes, fostering inclusivity, and emphasizing the historical and cultural contributions to mathematics. Janet opens up about overcoming personal challenges, connecting math to social justice, and building meaningful relationships with students through authentic storytelling and creativity. Together, they discuss their passion for making math human, relevant, and engaging. And finally, they share about their love of food, culture, and community. Transcripts of this episode are available here.…

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Episode 7: S4E7 (Dis)Ability Justice in Mathematics with Paulo Tan 1:03:21

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In this episode, Dr. Paulo Tan shares his powerful journey as a critical special education math educator navigating Asian American identity, assimilation, and advocacy for disability justice. Together with hosts Theodore Chao and Shari Kaku, Paulo reflects on the systemic inequities of mathematics education, the isolation of marginalized students, and the need for a revolutionary shift toward truly inclusive and humanizing classrooms. From personal stories of his immigrant experiences to reimagining "math of all students," this episode challenges listeners to rethink ableism, stereotypes, and what it means to agitate for justice in math education. Transcript for the main session is here . Transcript for the reflection is here .…

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Episode 1: S4E1 Resistance Capital and Teaching for Justice with Naehee Kwun 51:11

28 weeks ago51:11

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The TODOS Podcast is back! Join us for a fresh new season with new hosts, Theodore Chao and Shari Kaku, as we dive into issues of equity in mathematics education through the lens of Asian American identity. In Episode 1, we chat with Naehee Kwun about her work as a social justice-oriented mathematics educator and one of the founders of the Teaching for Justice conference. Naehee also shares about her identity as a first-generation Korean American mathematics educator and the way she used Resistance Capital in her own mathematics journey. Learn more about Naehee's work at PoweredByMathematics.org .…

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Episode 2: S4E2 Building Your Teaching Community with Michelle Lo 1:02:20

28 weeks ago1:02:20

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In Episode 2, high school math teacher and TODOS Member Services Director, Michelle Lo shares her journey as a second-generation Taiwanese American navigating identity and teaching. Michelle reflects on the impact of her upbringing, the pressures of the model minority myth, and her commitment to resisting traditional norms in the classroom. She discusses fostering a student-centered environment, building solidarity, and embracing the power of community spaces like TODOS and the miseducAsian Twitter collective. This thoughtful conversation explores how Michelle’s experiences as a student and teacher shape her work to deconstruct stereotypes and advocate for justice in education.…

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Episode 1: S4E1.5 Introducing Theodore Chao and Shari Kaku 3:30

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Welcome to Season 4 of the TODOS: Mathematics for All Podcast, which explore how invisibility and hypervisibility impact the mathematics education of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. Meet the new hosts of the TODOS Podcasts, Theodore Chao and Shari Kaku, both Asian American mathematics educators, who engage with guests in deep, narrative-driven conversations that challenge conventional narratives and stereotypes, like the model minority myth. These discussions aim to uncover racial and cultural dynamics, drawing connections between Asian American and Latinx/e students’ experiences, shared struggles, and pathways to self-determination. Mathematics education is often framed in ways that either render Asian American students hypervisible through stereotypes (e.g., "model minority") or invisible by ignoring the struggles they face in the classroom. Additionally, the rise in Anti-Asian Violence and Anti-Asian Hate over the past few years reflects the ways that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are continually positioned as forever foreigners or threats to this country. This season exposes and challenges these harmful narratives, helping educators and communities reflect on their approaches to equity in mathematics education in ways that align with TODOS' broader mission to foster inclusive practices for marginalized students. In addition to the primary theme of invisibility and hypervisibility, the podcast will occasionally produce special episodes that highlight the work happening within the TODOS community, reinforcing the connection between this podcast and TODOS' broader mission of educational equity for all students. Thanks to Dr. Maria Zavala, founder and previous hosts of the TODOS: Mathematics for ALL podcast. And thanks to Vector Hold for the amazing synthwave music.…

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Episode 3: S4E3 Navigating and Supporting Asian and Latinx Mathematics Identities with Cindy Jong 57:57

28 weeks ago57:57

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This episode features Dr. Cindy Jong, Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Kentucky. Cindy, who identifies as both Thai and Guatemalan, opens up about her experiences growing up biracial and how these intersecting racial identities and communities shaped her journey in mathematics. She reflects on the challenges and joys of navigating Asian American and Latinx identity in math spaces, where stereotypes played a large role. Cindy’s stories touch on her love of problem-solving and how food, like the Thai dish Kaumangai (chicken and rice), connects her to her cultural roots. This episode also dives into Cindy’s recent work, including an article co-authored with Jonathan Thomas and Molly Fisher, titled Being Mindful in the Mathematical Moment . Plus, Cindy shares a new project she's part of, The College Mathematics Beliefs and Belonging Survey , aimed at understanding college students' experiences in math.…

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Episode 6: S4E6 Asian Math Immigrant Identities with Jiyeong Yi 1:05:08

28 weeks ago1:05:08

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In this reflective episode, Dr. Jiyeong Yi shares her remarkable journey from South Korea to becoming an Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at Iowa State University. Jiyeong discusses the intersections of her identity as a first-generation immigrant, a mother, and an educator navigating anti-Asian racism in America. She recounts the challenges of overcoming language barriers, the U.S. visa system, a battle with cancer, and cultural isolation while finding her voice as an advocate for immigrant and bilingual students. This conversation delves into her groundbreaking Educational Studies in Mathematics article from 2024, Rethinking Anti-Asian Racism in Mathematics Education: The Hidden Racism Made Visible through AsianCrit with Dr. Ji Won Son and Dr. Hyunyi Jung. In this conversation, Dr. Yi expands on how she uses AsianCrit in mathematics education, her commitment to dismantling the model minority myth, and the unique struggles faced by Asian immigrant families. Shout Out to Dr. Ruth Ahn of California State University, Pomona and her instrumental mentorship and support of Dr. Yi. Bonus: Here are links to the books Garden of Dreams and Even Better, written in Korean and English by students and their families from the Changing the Gap Parents Book Club organized by Dr. Yi in Ames, Iowa.…

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Episode 5: S4E5 Filipino American Mathematics Leadership with Bernadette Salgarino 47:51

28 weeks ago47:51

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We sit down with Bernadette Salagrino, the first Filipino president of the California Math Council and a trailblazer in mathematics education. Ma Bernadette shares her journey from teaching in the Philippines to becoming a leading advocate for immigrant teachers and underrepresented students in the U.S. Theodore, Shari, and Ma Bernadette discuss the complexities of Filipino American identity, the importance of representation in education, and her inspiring work with incarcerated youth. Through this episode, Ma Bernadette weaves together how her resilience, advocacy, and love for teaching helped her transcend the difficulty of teaching mathematics in a new country, separated from her family. Bonus: Here's a link to the Our Math World project that Ma Bernadette mentions from her work with David J. Purpusa's and Caroline Byrd Hornburg's EF+Math project at Purdue, with books available on Amazon . Extra Bonus: Check out the Our Math World feature of mathematician Eilidh Salgarino , who uses math in her competitive swimming! Shout out to Sunil Singh, who's story gets featured heavily in this episode.…

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Episode 4: S4E4 Exploring Community Mathematics Play at Math On a Stick with Nolan Fossum 37:18

28 weeks ago37:18

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In this episode, we take a step away from our Asian American math journey to chat with TODOS Partnerships Director, Nolan Fossum, about his work as a visiting mathematician at the Minnesota State Fair’s Math on a Stick , curated by Christopher Danielson. Representing TODOS, Nolan reflects on how the event uses creativity and play to make math engaging and accessible for families from all backgrounds. Nolan also describes the activity that Michelle Lo, from TODOS Member Services, designed to help families play with math patterns, art, and popsicle sticks! This episode highlights the importance of community-centered math, rethinking pedagogy through joyful exploration, and using culturally sustaining practices to connect mathematics with real-life experiences. Download the math pattern examples shared at Math on a Stick and see how you can bring these ideas into your own spaces, courtesy of Chris Smith.…

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Episode 3: S03 E03 Positioning Multilingual Learners for Success: A Conversation with the Authors 58:07

3 years ago58:07

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We are so happy to finally have this episode out and in your ears, public! Back at the end of November Maria had a lovely conversation with 3 of the 4 authors of the book Teaching Math to Multilingual Students: Positioning Students for Success by Kathryn Chval, Erin Smith, Lina Trigos-Carillo, and Rachel Pinnow. Kathryn, Erin, and Lina, along with elementary school teacher Rachel Kahn, joined in the conversation, about what "positioning" has to do with teaching mathematics to multilingual students, and a whole lot more!…

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Episode 2: S03 E02 TODOS Statement on LGBTQIA+ Persons w/Jon Oaks 41:32

3 years ago41:32

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This episode we are joined by Jon Oaks, Mathematics Professor at Macomb Community College, TODOS webmaster, and all-around renaissance man. You think I'm kidding, but you should see his website! We talk about the statement that TODOS released earlier this year on the need to make mathematics classrooms, and all classrooms really, safe, supportive, and vibrant spaces for LGBTQIA+ people. Jon was the lead author of the paper. He shares insights and highlights resources for us. find the statement on the TODOS website: https://www.todos-math.org/assets/images/TODOS%20LGBTQ%2B%20Statement.pdf And learn more about our incredible colleague and friend: https://jonoaks.com/…

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Episode 1: S03 Episode 01 - Choosing to See: A Framework for Equity, with Pamela Seda & Kyndall Allen Brown 53:02

4 years ago53:02

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We kick off season 3 with the authors of the recently published Choosing to See: A Framework for Equity in the Math Classroom. Pam and Kyndall share their mathematics stories with us, tell us about the book, highlights aspects of the equity framework, and in general share their accumulated wisdom. Check out the book on Pam's website: https://www.sedaeducationalconsulting.com/product-page/choosing-to-see-book And if you are on Facebook, join the Choosing to See Math Equity group for discussions on equity in math classrooms. Pam and Kyndall will be on TODOS Live! Oct 27 -- register at the TODOS Live! site…

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Episode 26: S02 E14 Ethnomathematics at the University of Hawaii Manoa 1:07:50

4 years ago1:07:50

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Dr. Linda Furuto is a mathematics education professor at UofH Manoa. She is joined by two teachers who have participated in the Ethnomathematics Certificate program at UofH, Phil Fernandez Brennan and Lauren Nowak. Join cohosts Maria Zavala and Celine Liu to learn about the program, what ethnomathematics means to our guests, and get inside key ideas of ethnomathematics. https://coe.hawaii.edu/ethnomath/ for more on the graduate certification program, open to residents and non-residents of Hawaii alike. Find out more today! For more on Ubi D'Abrosio's passing, please see this blog entry from the CIAEM: https://blog.ciaem-redumate.org/ubi-dambrosio-a-giant-has-died/?fbclid=IwAR1JlRf_5BwNSXgFx36YTDb-DLq9fuahU_Nqeb6c5A1JYOefx2lKalgWqgM…

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Episode 25: S02 E13 Lesson Study in One California School District 56:22

4 years ago56:22

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What's lesson study? Do you do lesson study? Are you curious to learn more about the power and possibilities of lesson study as a tool for equity? Join Host Celine Liu in conversation with Karen Mayfield-Ingram, Mary Vongsavanh, and Sean McCarthy as they share stories from the Murrieta Valley Unified School District's work with teachers on lesson study in mathematics classrooms. California Action Network for Mathematics Excellence and Equity (CANMEE) is a cross-state collaboration that works with organizations like TODOS and the California Math Project, and is mentioned in this podcast. It has resources for lesson study: https://cmpso.org/canmee/…

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Episode 24: S02 e12 Dani Wadlington on the Equitable Math Toolkit and HS Math Teaching 52:05

4 years ago52:05

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High School Mathematics Teacher and Quetzal Education Consultant Dani Wadlington shares her mathematics teaching story with host Celine Liu. Learn about the work this powerful mathematics teacher does in and out of her classroom, including her contributions to the Equitable Mathematics Toolkit, and how she uses mathematics as the context to teach important lessons for life. Learn more about Quetzal Education Consulting https://www.quetzalec.com/ A Pathway to Equitable Math Instruction: equitablemath.orghttps://equitablemath.org/…

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Episode 23: S02E11 The Possibilities of SEL + Mathematics w/ Tyrone Martinez-Black 59:27

4 years ago59:27

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Join our new co-host Celine Liu in conversation with Tyrone Martinez-Black of CASEL, as they discuss the impact of social-emotional learning on mathematics learning, and Ty's personal story of how an interest in art and design lead to a career in mathematics education. resource links: CASEL's pandemic supports: https://casel.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/SEL-ROADMAP.pdf A Toolkit for Equitable Middle School Math: https://equitablemath.org/ CASEL & the DANA Center on SEL in the Common Core Math Practices: https://www.insidemathematics.org/common-core-resources/mathematical-practice-standards/social-and-emotional-mathematics-learning…

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Episode 22: S02E10 TODOS Origin Stories with Nora, Bob & Susie 36:42

4 years ago36:42

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Do you ever wonder where an organization founded by and for teachers like TODOS comes from? Wonder no more! In this episodes, three people who have been with TODOS since its founding tell us about the origin of TODOS, the meeting, context, and support structures that started it all, and their perspectives of where we are headed. Featuring: Nora Ramirez, Susie Håkansson, and Bob MacDonald – three people whose names you probably see on a bunch of TODOS stuff! References: EMELI (Equity in Mathematics Education Leadership Institute) is referenced by Nora, which is an NSF funded project from Julian Weissglass (UCSB) that influenced founders of TODOS. A little about his work here: http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/apr97/vol54/num07/Deepening-Our-Dialogue-About-Equity.aspx We reference Prop 187, an anti-immigrant policy passed in CA in 1994 that influenced AZ and other states to take up anti-immigrant ballot initiatives. For more on Prop 187 see this digital exhibit curated by Max Thogmartin and Noel Albertsen (2019)" https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/looking-back-at-proposition-187-twenty-five-years-later-california-state-archives/DAKSJ8CAUvmiLg?hl=en…

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Episode 21: S02 E09 Dr. Nicole Joseph, Advocate for Black Women in STEM and Beyond 52:27

4 years ago52:27

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Dr. Nicole M. Joseph is an assistant professor of mathematics and science education in the department of Teaching and Learning at Vanderbilt University. She is also the founder of the Tennessee March for Black Women in STEM, an event held every fall which seeks to bring together the Tennessee community to raise awareness of the gendered racism, Black women and girls experience in STEM. She spoke with host Maria Zavala in December, on the topics of advocacy, her new research lab, and her new book project. The Joseph Mathematics Education Research Lab (JMEL) https://my.vanderbilt.edu/jmel/ Books she has edited: Interrogating Whiteness and Relinquishing Power: White Faculty’s Commitment to Racial Consciousness in STEM Classrooms (Peter Lang) https://www.peterlang.com/view/title/22727 Understanding the Intersections of Race, Gender, and Gifted Education An Anthology By and About Talented Black Girls and Women in STEM (Information Age Publishing) https://www.infoagepub.com/products/Understanding-the-Intersections-of-Race-Gender-and-Gifted-Education…

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Episode 20: S02 E08 Robert Berry on Dismantling Mathematics Microagressions 55:36

4 years ago55:36

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You may know Robert Berry from one of his many roles in the field of mathematics education, to name a few: his award-winning middle school mathematics teaching, his research on standards-based mathematics learning and the M-SCAN, his past presidency of NCTM, and the recent publication of a book he co-edited entitled "High School Mathematics Lessons to Explore, Understand, and Respond to Social Injustice." Dr. Berry joined TODOS Live on December 1 to give a talk on Dismantling Microagressions in Mathematics Classrooms. In this episode of the podcast, we share snippets of his talk from TODOS Live and an interview with host Maria Zavala. Follow the link from our website to his talk, https://www.todos-math.org/todos-live Or explore more at our TODOS Live! Vimeo Channel https://vimeo.com/user56336191 Here is a link to a research paper describing the M-SCAN, which is referenced towards the end of the interview: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/282326656_The_Mathematics_Scan_M-Scan_A_Measure_of_Standards-Based_Mathematics_Teaching_Practices…

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Episode 19: S02 E07 Shraddha Shirude on HS Math Teaching and Ethic Studies 53:00

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High School Mathematics Teacher and Washington Ethnic Studies Now Secretary Director Shraddha Shirude joins host Maria Zavala for a discussion on her mathematics origin story, what it means to teach mathematics for/with ethnic studies, and how teachers can learn more about the ethnic studies frameworks they are developing. More information at https://waethnicstudies.com/…

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s02e06 Francesca Henderson, Just Equations' Math Educator in Residence 47:27

5 years ago47:27

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This episode Maria chats with Just Equations' new Mathematics Educator in Residence, Francesca Henderson. They talk about Francesca's love of mathematics, experiences as a teacher and administrator, her passion for social justice, and other topics relevant to our current distance learning crisis and beyond. Be sure to follow her work at justequations.org Register for the webinar on Nov 17 12:00 p.m. PT called Social Justice Math in Action here: https://justequations.org/resource/social-justice-math-in-action-webinar/…

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S02 E05 TODOS blog on Voting as a Topic for the Math Classroom 33:22

5 years ago33:22

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This episode we talk with the lead authors of the recent TODOS Blog post on voting, voter rights and suppression, and new considerations for voting in the time of COVID. Thank you to Dee Crescitelli, Juan Gerardo, Silvia Llamas-Flores and Carlos LópezLeiva. Read the entirety of the blog post at https://www.todos-math.org/the-todos-blog…

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S02 e04 Organizing with Parents: A Conversation with Melissa Adams Corral 51:01

5 years ago51:01

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How do teachers and families work together towards educational change, utilizing organizing traditions? Melissa Adams Corral, a teacher from Texas who is now in graduate school at the Ohio State University, and who has a background in community organizing, shares her perspective and experiences with us on how to approach genuine collaboration with parents – particularly parents from historically marginalized populations. Read an article she wrote for the Heinemann blog on organizing parents for educational change: https://medium.com/@heinemann/demanding-equity-organizing-parents-to-fight-tracking-6e97e94ce48b And read her chapter in the NCTM published Annual Perspectives in Mathematics Education, 2018: https://www.nctm.org/Store/Products/Annual-Perspectives-in-Mathematics-Education-2018/ Link to TODOS Commentary Papers including the one on parents as Educational Partners here: https://www.todos-math.org/statements…

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S02e03 Research on Multilingual Learners in Mathematics Classrooms 34:07

5 years ago34:07

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Today our guests are the guest editors of a new two-part special issue of Teaching for Excellence and Equity in Mathematics (TEEM)on multilingual learners in mathematics classrooms. Zandra de Araujo, Sara Roberts, Craig Willey and Bill Zahner as the talk about the new research articles, translanguaging, and the connections between teaching mathematics to multilingual students and current debates on immigration. Resources mentioned in this episode: TEEM: https://www.todos-math.org/teem CEMELA https://cemela.math.arizona.edu/home English Learners in the K-12 Mathematics Classroom: Review of the Research https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.3102/0034654318798093?casa_token=5zelv3DOOg4AAAAA:I9iaHZzbDUgVEE2WIOqD45e_k2hRWUx5OEyx6ivfXqk8y-bpNrvCyCS1j_Bckj9tFZouCyG_w6nZNA…

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S2e2: Teacher Voices, Part 2 51:01

5 years ago51:01

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What will the 2020-2021 school year be like? What are teachers looking forward to, worried about, hoping for their students' families and communities? In the second of a 2-part episode, 2 Spanish dual-immersion elementary school teachers share their thoughts as their school years begin. This episode is primarily in Spanish. Featuring: Frank Lara, San Francisco Unified School District (California) Sonia Girón, Albuquerque Public Schools (New Mexico) There's a part in this episode where Frank shares how his filters on zoom work. Images at the doc linked below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GVGqvEIlQC9zYfey6wi4Rk3sn8Ae2iVlrnkuyqldwSc/edit?usp=sharing…

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S2e1: Teacher Voices, Part 1 30:46

5 years ago30:46

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What will the 2020-2021 school year be like? What are teachers looking forward to, worried about, hoping for their students' families and communities? In the first of a 2-part episode, 3 high school mathematics teachers share their thoughts as their school years begin. Featuring: Ana Miguel, Coachella Valley Unified (California) Lisett Sierra, Salt Lake City Schools (Utah) Schavion Smith, Fairfax County Schools (Virginia)…

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S1e12: Mentoring Relationships with Kari Kokka and Briana Rodriguez 58:31

5 years ago58:31

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We end our first podcast season with a topic that is on all of our minds: relationships! How do we search for and cultivate meaningful professional relationships as mentors or mentees? What does it mean to decolonize the mentor/mentee relationship? Briana Rodriguez of Los Angeles, CA was a mathematics high school teacher prior to her move, and is currently a doctoral students and advisee of Dr. Kari Kokka at the University of Pittsburg, PA. They reflect on their advisee/advisor relationship with each other, and what is means to build meaningful relationships with students in high school classrooms. Links to learn more about the research and activism of Dr. Kokka: www.karikokka.com https://www.education.pitt.edu/people/KarenKokka…

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S1e11: Health and Schooling in Pandemic Times: A Conversation with Farima Pour-Khorshid 48:33

5 years ago48:33

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How are you doing right now? What is the moment we are in and what might we reflect on prior to the start of a new school year? Dr. Farima Pour-Khorshid is a teacher, activist, and researcher in healing and wellness. She joined us for a conversation about health, teaching, and learning in pandemic times. Get ready for real talk that is inspirational and deeply reflective. Check out Farima's work here: Farima's Collection of Hella COVID-19 Teaching/Learning/Wellness Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LMJeebStOBVFpey9AnV9OCvU2JuDXXAsTxBfMuhOawY/edit?usp=sharing Keynote for 2020 3rd Annual Central Coast Social Justice Education Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NchK3Gxuxrg&feature=youtu.be The Flourish Agenda: https://flourishagenda.com/ Her academic profile can be found here https://usfca.academia.edu/FarimaPourKhorshidPhD…

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Episode 10: Rethinking Assessment with Amanda Ruiz and Vanson Nguyen 28:30

5 years ago28:30

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What is meaningful mathematics assessment, particularly for high school and undergraduate mathematics courses? Is our current pandemic a good time to rethinking assessment practices? This episode features audio from the webinar they hosted on April 9, 2020, as well as audio from a conversation they had a few weeks later. Dr. Ruiz and Dr. Nguyen stir up some ideas and share some examples. Watch the full webinar and access their resources at our TODOS Live webpage: https://www.todos-math.org/todos-live-#April9…

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Episode 9: What is Luis Leyva Doing in Nashville? 41:54

5 years ago41:54

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Luis Antonio Leyva, Assistant Professor of Education at Vanderbilt University, joins us to share his work on transforming undergraduate mathematics classrooms to be spaces where relationships, identities, and intersectionality matters. From his roots in New Jersey, he tells us everything he's up to in Nashville, Tennessee. MAA Values blog feature on the COURAGE project: https://www.mathvalues.org/masterblog/challenging-operationalizing-and-understanding-racialized-and-gendered-events-courage-in-undergraduate-mathematics Check out Luis's published work: Leyva, L. A. (2018). The counter-storytelling of Latinx men’s co-constructions of masculinities and undergraduate mathematical success. In A. Weinberg, C. Rasmussen, J. Rabin, M. Wawro, & S. Brown (Eds.), Proceedings of the 20thAnnual Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education (pp. 1031-1040), San Diego, CA. Leyva, L. A., & Alley, Z. D. (accepted and under revision). “Speaking up more” and “talk[ing] less and less about my goals”: A counter-storytelling on the role of voice in undergraduate Latinx women’s identity constructions as mathematics students and aspiring engineers. Invited book chapter in J. Adams, P. Sengupta, M. Shanahan, & M. Takeuchi (Eds.), Epistemologies in the learning sciences: An emerging portrait.…

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Episode 8: A Conversation with Carlos Nicolas Gomez 37:26

5 years ago37:26

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Carlos Nicolas Gomez is an assistant professor of Mathematics Education at Clemson University. He joined host Maria Zavala for a conversation in early February on the research he is launching on elementary school Latinx students in the south and beyond. He talks about "failing" into teaching, and the journey he is on to bring lessons from young Latinx children to the mathematics teacher education classroom. You can read more about the National Science Foundation CAREER grant that will help support his team's work: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1941952&HistoricalAwards=false…

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Episode 7: A Conversation with Marian Dingle 47:05

5 years ago47:05

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Marian Dingle is a mathematics teachers with over 21 years of experience teaching elementary school kids how to love themselves and love mathematics. She conversed with host Maria Zavala about schooling, mathematics, identities, and agency. She blogs at https://www.mariandingle.com/ and is on twitter @DingleTeach…

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Episode 6: Multilingual Students in High School Math Classrooms 46:37

5 years ago46:37

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Many of us are familiar with techniques to support our multilingual (ie, English learning) students in our classrooms. But is what we are doing helping our students to learn mathematics while also learning English? In many schools, that twin focus on learning math and learning English is raising new questions, reflections, and thoughts for teachers. Myself (Maria), Zandra de Araujo (of U of Missouri), and Griselda, a teacher from southern California, discuss what we know about supporting ELs, and how, in Griselda's words, being the best teacher you can be for your students is "a journey."…

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Episode 5: Just Equations 32:22

5 years ago32:22

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Today we focus on the world of mathematics education policy and talk with Pamela Burdman, Executive Director of Just Equations. Learn about the work of https://justequations.org/, and expand your knowledge of what's going on in the arena of policy and mathematics equity. Mentioned in this episode: 1997 Article from SF Chronicle on the problems of linking test scores to academic performance https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/PAGE-ONE-Worth-of-SAT-Exam-Questioned-Recent-2796341.php Blog post from Just Equations on shift in California State University changes in math class placement policies https://justequations.org/news/new-math-policies-pay-off-for-cal-state-students-and-its-about-time/…

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Episode 4: Nepantla Teachers Community 40:47

6 years ago40:47

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What are the teacher communities that we build to sustain ourselves and each other? A double-length episode featuring two founders of the Nepantla Teachers Community, who speak to the roles of identity, tensions, and finding your people to sustain yourself in mathematics teaching. More about their work at https://nepantlateachers.wixsite.com/website…

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Episode 3: Flashback to 2014 TODOS Conference Closing 21:19

6 years ago21:19

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This episode we flash back to audio recorded in 2014 at the first ever TODOS Conference. Mathematics education leaders Rochelle Gutierrez and Kathryn Chval cohosted a closing session to reflect on key ideas and themes from the conference. Grab a pen and have a listen! Information about the upcoming TODOS 2020 Conference here: https://www.todos-math.org/todos-2020-conference-…

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Episode 2: Ethnomathematics is Mathematics for All 12:06

6 years ago12:06

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Listen to authors of the TODOS blog entry "Ethnomathematics: Mathematics de TODOS" Carlos LópezLeiva, Kyndall Brown, and Silvia Llamas-Flores describe what ethnomathematics is, and provide practical advice for teachers on how to get started with expanding the mathematics of their classroom. Read the blog https://tinyurl.com/TODOSBlogethno…

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Episode 1: Committing to Social Justice: A conversation with Julia Aguirre 24:40

6 years ago24:40