045: The Math Narrative Project | October 1, 2025

Описание: 🧠 Summary

In this episode of Blue Glasses Math, I sit down with four incredible math education leaders to explore the Math Narrative Project—a powerful initiative reshaping the way we think and talk about math teaching and learning. Please welcome Dionne Aminata, Deborah Peart Crayton, Adrienne Baytops Paul and Nicole Joseph, PhD to the conversation.
We center student voices, especially the voices of Black students, as a vital lens for understanding and transforming classroom experiences. The Math Narrative Project examines the assumptions teachers carry, the relationships we build, and the systemic shifts required to create classrooms where every student feels seen, heard, and mathematically capable.
This conversation is more than a dialogue—it’s a call to action. One that urges us to listen deeply, teach bravely, and lead with the belief that all students can thrive in math.
💡 Takeaways
The Math Narrative Project is about reframing how we tell the story of math learning.
Student voice—especially Black student voice—is essential to shaping effective, equitable instruction.
Teachers must continuously examine and challenge their own assumptions.
Strong relationships with students lead to deeper engagement and learning.
Data should inform—not define—how we support student growth.
We must trust students to do the math and to think deeply.
Culturally responsive pedagogy is not optional—it's foundational.
Knowing your students is the first step toward educational equity.
The unique experiences of Black students in math classrooms must be recognized and valued.
When educators commit to these principles, real change is possible.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Math Narrative Project
02:38 The Importance of Student Voices in Math Education
05:37 Reassessing Assumptions in Math Instruction
08:31 The Impact of Invisibility on Black Students
11:40 Building Relationships for Effective Teaching
14:35 Heartwired Research: The Human Element in Education
17:30 Teacher Cohorts and Professional Development
20:35 Creating a Supportive Learning Environment for Teachers
23:06 Reflecting on Instructional Practices
26:12 Shifting Mindsets in Mathematics Education
29:03 Countering Assumptions in Teaching
32:14 Understanding Student Needs in Math
37:16 Building Trust in the Classroom
38:50 The Importance of Time in Education