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Podcast Premiere!

We’re thrilled to launch our brand-new podcast, The Educators MathCast, where passionate conversations meet powerful ideas in K–12 mathematics education. Hosted by Mike Flynn and Zak Champagne, each month you’ll get two opportunities to spark your thinking:

  • On the first of the month, Mike and Zak tackle a topic in mathematics education in a quick, 15-minute conversation that gets right to the heart of the issue.
  • On the fifteenth, you’ll hear a “Voices from the Field” episode featuring rich conversations with teachers, coaches, and researchers from across the country.

Tune in to explore:

  • Fresh perspectives on emerging trends in math education
  • Real stories from real educators that highlight the challenges and joys of teaching
  • Practical strategies you can bring into your own classroom right away

Ready to listen? Click below to dive into the first episode and join us on this thoughtful, inspiring journey in mathematics education.

Debate Math Minis Here!

What happens when you take the energy of a math debate and condense it into bite-sized classroom moments? You get Debate Math Minis! 

Mike and Zak teamed up with Chris and Rob at Debate Math and created a series of seven short, powerful debates designed to spark discussion, reasoning, and let’s be honest…some healthy disagreements.

These debates are serious, mathy, and quirky all at once. 

The first Mini drops Thursday August 14th. You can listen wherever you get your podcasts or you can watch at the Debate Math YouTube Channel. And we’ve got a new dropping each week. 

Let’s get debating!

Friends of Flynn Education Launch Day!

Our subscription based collaborative, Friends of Flynn Education, is now open!

This is your chance to join a community of passionate math educators who are learning together, supporting one another, and growing every month.

Your membership gives you immediate access to:

  • Live professional learning via Zoom for educators and math coaches.
  • Self-directed workshops on math content, pedagogy, and teaching practices.
  • Office hours with Mike and his team to ask questions, discuss problems of practice, and get support.
  • New ready-to-use tasks, routines, and lessons to use with students.
  • Live networking events including math playdates and special guest sessions with math leaders from the field.

And if you register before May 12th, your first month is FREE! If you love it (which we think you will), stay with us. If it’s not for you, no hard feelings!

It’s all live right now. Come take a look!

Let’s Play!

Last April Math Playdate Tonight!

We can’t wait for our last April Math Playdate tonight and hope that you can join us!  

Starting next month, Math Playdates are moving to our Friends of Flynn Education professional learning collaborative. We’d love to see you there!

Playdate reminder: Running a bit late?  Don’t hesitate to join when you’re ready.  We’ll be there to greet you, orient you to the task and help you join the conversation.

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Welcome!

Welcome to Our New Home for K–12 Math Educators!

We’re thrilled to welcome you to our brand-new online space—a community built by and for K–12 math teachers who are passionate about growing their practice, connecting with peers, and transforming student learning. Whether you’re just beginning your teaching journey or are a seasoned educator looking for fresh ideas, this site is designed to support you every step of the way.

Why We’re Here

We know that teaching math is both rewarding and complex. From shifting standards to diverse classroom needs, math educators face evolving challenges—and incredible opportunities. Our goal is to create a supportive space where teachers can explore best practices, discover high-quality resources, and engage in meaningful professional development.

What You’ll Find

Here on the site, you’ll have access to:

  • Curated Resources: Classroom-ready tools, lesson plans, and instructional strategies for all grade levels.
  • Professional Learning: On-demand PD modules, webinars, and discussion forums to help you grow on your own schedule.
  • A Collaborative Community: Opportunities to share ideas, ask questions, and connect with fellow teachers from across the country.
  • Voices from the Field: Blogs, interviews, and features from real educators doing inspiring work in real classrooms.

Let’s Grow Together

This space is more than just a website—it’s a growing, evolving community. We invite you to explore, engage, and contribute. Your voice, your experiences, and your insights are what will make this community truly powerful.

So take a look around, introduce yourself in the forums, and don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re so glad you’re here.

Welcome to the journey—let’s make math matter, together.

Inter-Synchronous Learning

We’re excited to introduce our newest professional learning experience:

Unleashing the Power of Our Number System

Join us for a deep dive into our base-ten number system and learn how to leverage it to strengthen students’ computational fluency in grades K-8. Engage in hands-on math tasks designed to enhance your own content knowledge while uncovering effective instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of your students.

Group Registration and Customized Course Formats

Looking to enroll multiple educators? We offer flexible group registration options for schools and districts of any size. Choose fully self-paced learning, integrate live components, or even kick things off with an in-person session with Mike or Zak. Start this conversation by replying to this email or click here: Contact us

We look forward to learning with you.

Unleashing the Power of Our Number System