Laneshia Boone

Make Math Happen

Education EN ↓ 55 episodes

Make Math Happen (formerly known as PD for the SOUL) is the podcast for educators ready to move with intention and teach with impact. Hosted by math coach and equity-focused educator Laneshia Boone, each episode bridges practice and purpose to help you design instruction that centers students , builds capacity , and makes learning stick —especially for those pushed to the margins. Every week, you’ll get strategies that work in real classrooms, grounded reflections that challenge the status quo, and conversations with educators who are making bold moves in math education. From planning with pur...

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Laneshia Boone

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Moving Towards Success for All: Harnessing Data to Empower Teachers and Transform Learning 16.02.2025 50:21

Dear Educators, I see you. I see the dedication, the energy, and the passion you bring to your students each day. But I also see the weight of the work—the challenge of balancing instruction, engagement, and student growth while making sense of the data that tells their stories. In this episode of PD for the Soul , we’re diving deep into the power of data—not as a burden, but as a tool for transfo...

The Role of Assessment in Student Learning 09.02.2025 15:32

Go Straight to Part 2 ! In this episode, we’re diving into two powerful formative assessment strategies from The Formative 5 by Francis (Skip) Fennell, Beth McCord Kobett, and Jonathan Wray: observations and interviews . These tools go beyond simply gathering data—they allow us to truly understand how our students think and process math. Whether it’s recognizing proportional relationships or uncov...

Closing Gaps in Foundational Math Skills 02.02.2025 59:26

Dear Educator, If you’ve ever felt the tension between where your students are and where they need to be, you’re not alone. Teaching grade-level content to students who aren’t quite there yet is one of the greatest challenges we face as educators. But here’s the truth: it’s possible. And not only is it possible—it’s necessary. Closing foundational gaps while moving students forward requires a mind...

Starting the Conversation: Welcome to PD for the Soul 26.01.2025 4:59

Join the Math Collective ! In this episode, I introduce myself and share a bit about my journey as an educator, coach, and lifelong learner. You’ll hear about my work experience, my passion for math education, and why I’m so excited to create this space to discuss what’s really happening in classrooms. I’ll also share what you can expect from this podcast, including weekly episodes every Sunday at...

Inside the Black Box – Using Formative Assessments to Move the Needle 26.01.2025 12:19

Join the Math Collective ! In this episode, we dive into the groundbreaking research of Inside the Black Box by Black and William (1998) and explore why improving formative assessments can lead to significant and substantial student growth. As a math coach, I see firsthand how formative assessment opportunities often go unseized—not out of neglect, but due to the challenges teachers face with time...