Listen "From Deficit to Belonging: Equitable Math Instruction & Instructional Coaching Strategies"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textIn this energizing conversation, Dr. Tami sits down with Laneshia—math coach, curriculum designer, and host of Make Math Happen—to unpack what equitable math instruction actually looks like day-to-day. From combating deficit narratives to designing joyful, rigorous lessons, they explore why Tier 1 planning is urgent, how instructional coaches serve as “knowledgeable others,” and practical ways teachers can build classroom belonging, agency, and discourse. You’ll hear actionable strategies for the first weeks of school, embracing “productive messiness” during new curriculum rollouts, and how a simple “Power Hour” can transform your productivity and peace. If you support middle school math—or care about equitable learning anywhere—this episode is your blueprint for planning with purpose and leading with joy.Why equity starts at Tier 1—and why you can’t “small-group” your way out of weak whole-group instructionWhat effective instructional coaching looks like (and why every pro needs a coach)Practical back-to-school moves: planning, anchor charts, discourse questions, and organizationHow to replace deficit narratives with assume positive intentions and better family communication Coaching Discovery Call Support the show Enjoying the show? Become a subscriber: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2226037/support Would you like to be on the show or know someone who Dr. Tami should talk with? Let us know!Follow us on Instagram to find more resources connected to today's episode.
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