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Joel Amidon

@amidonplanet.bsky.social

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This conversation reminded me that wisdom with technology isn’t about speed...it’s about discernment.

Grateful for Ken’s thoughtful perspective on testing AI tools on his video podcast series TERC Tech Talks.

Episode live now. 🎧

Listen where you get podcasts or head to buff.ly/ksZrOt2 for notes.

26.02.2026 21:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This conversation reminded me that rigor and encouragement don’t have to compete.
Patty McGee’s approach (Not Your Granny's Grammar from Corwin) to grammar feels both disciplined and humane (and fun!).
Episode live now. 🎧
Listen wherever you get podcasts
buff.ly/nZS3jfI for the audio & notes

14.02.2026 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Listen to the latest Teaching Math Teaching podcast w/ Amber Candela, U of Missouri-St. Louis, as she shares her advice and expertise on being a MTE and her role as a co-editor of the Math Teacher Educator Journal, a joint venture between @nctm.org & @amtenews.bsky.social Head to
buff.ly/tffrq56

08.01.2026 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Teaching Math Teaching at the 2025 AMTE Virtual Institute - Learning as a Mathematics Teacher Educator Learning to teach math teachers better as we share our keynote, Learning as a Mathematics Teacher Educator, from the 2025 AMTE Virtual Institute, themed Across the Arc: Sustaining Our Learning,…

Listen in as we learn to teach math teachers better as we share our keynote, Learning as a Mathematics Teacher Educator, from the 2025 AMTE Virtual Institute, themed Across the Arc: Sustaining Our Learning, Sharing Our Practice.

30.12.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you an early childhood educator (teacher/asst. teacher) who works in classrooms with children between the ages of 0 to 5? Participate in this study, exploring the relationship between life balance and teacher wellness. Chance to win 1 of 3 $50 Amazon gift cards. buff.ly/7CwOrI8 Please share!

18.12.2025 21:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey @amtenews.bsky.social one big push before the end of the year! Would you consider the following:
1. Consider a gift to support early career math ed faculty (even $5 will help us meet a challenge goals). Here is the link to give: buff.ly/5IPPrhV
2. Share this post on your own socials.
Thank you!

13.12.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Listen to the Teaching Math Teaching podcast as we learn to teach math better with Ariel Beggs, University of Arizona Center for Recruitment and Retention. She highlights the power of supportive relationships. Listen wherever you get podcasts or head to buff.ly/rcMv2Oj for the audio/links.

12.12.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Listen to E136 of Amidon Planet as we learn to teach better with the @progressedpathways.bsky.social Teamβ€”Sarah DiMaria, Carlee Madis, and Sheila Orr. Listen wherever you get podcasts or head to buff.ly/dapxiY9 for the audio and show notes.

09.12.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Its #MilemarkerMonday ! Listen to the latest Road to Better Teaching podcast episode with Cassandra Poulin, University of Mississippi Principal Corps administrative intern and former middle school math teacher. Cassandra shares lessons from an innovative PD experience. buff.ly/3BDZm4W

01.12.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Listen in to the latest Teaching Math Teaching podcast as we learn with Marian Dingle, Assessment for Good and TODOS: Mathematics for ALL. She shares her advice and experience as a teacher and thought leader in mathematics education. Head to buff.ly/tbWw1ZF for the audio and show notes.

20.11.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#MileMarkerMonday on the Road to Better Teaching! Listen to Virge Cornelius , math teacher at Lafayette HS (MS), as she shares her experience on teaching math and contributing to the teaching of math beyond her own classroom as AP Calc Reader to Circuit Creator. Head to roadtobetterteaching.com!

10.11.2025 21:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Listen to E134 as we learn to teach better with Dr. JJ Peterson to talk about the power of love, joy, and clear communication in leadership and life. Listen wherever you get podcasts or head to buff.ly/WCC5QZu for the audio and show notes.

06.11.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Listen to the Teaching Math Teaching Podcast as we learn to teach better with Dr. Pamela Seda, CEO of Seda Educational Consulting and President of the Benjamin Banneker Assoc. She shares her advice and expertise on being a MTE, ed leader, and using the ICUCARE Framework. head to buff.ly/XZi3BuK

05.11.2025 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What a day! Got to see University of Mississippi School of Education alum, Dr. Brian Buckhalter, installed as president of NCSM Leadership in Mathematics Education. Honored to be a part of his journey and excited to see how he uses his gifts to inspire and shape mathematics education leadership!

16.10.2025 03:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's Milemarker Monday! Listen (OR WATCH) the latest Road to Better Teaching with Dr. Brandi De La Cruz the 2025 - 2026 Tennessee Teacher of the Year. Listen as she describes her journey from the Finish Line to teaching math for conceptual understanding in AR and TN. roadtobetterteaching.com.

13.10.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Listen to the latest Teaching Math Teaching podcast as we learn to teach better with Dr. Colleen Eddy, professor and chair of the Department of Teacher Ed and Admin at the University of North Texas, and current president of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning. buff.ly/cmhMINq

09.10.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Want to hear the story behind this picture? And how it ended up on kiosks up and down State Street in Madison, WI?
Listen to E132 of AP where I share stories & reflections from playing rugby at the University of Wisconsin that shaped me as a teacher and a person. Listen at buff.ly/RzN2qPn

23.09.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Listen to E132 of Amidon Planet as we learn to teach better through an extended, uncut version of my University of Wisconsin Rugby Club Hall of Fame reflections (and a few stories!). Listen wherever you get podcasts or head to buff.ly/dDJ8jtG for the audio and show notes.

18.09.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Listen to the latest Teaching Math Teaching podcast with Alisha Gibson, Mathematics Curriculum Specialist from the Jackson Public Schools. She shares her advice and expertise on being a math coach with open eyes toward helping teachers become the best version of themselves. buff.ly/6d0zu2f .

14.09.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Finally! Learning to teach better with Dr. Leah Tiisler in E131 of Amidon Planet as she shares her dissertation research on how games can help students build math confidence and prevent early struggles. Listen wherever you get podcasts or head to buff.ly/UqkJAYd for the audio and get the show notes

04.09.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New episode of Amidon Planet! Listen as we learn to teach better with Dr. Nicole Roberson, as she shares how her research on mentoring and teacher efficacy is helping expand Advanced Placement opportunities for rural students.
Plus, the Album of the Episode, Weezer by Weezer
buff.ly/DMRodal

21.08.2025 17:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Listen to E129 w/ @mathedeva.bsky.social and @courtneykteachered.bsky.social as we discuss Building Community to Center Equity and Justice in Mathematics Teacher Education, the newest in the @amtenews.bsky.social Professional Book Series.
Head to buff.ly/WgQFILZ for stuff.

07.08.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Listen to E128 of Amidon Planet as we learn to teach better with Jen Wolfe, of the U of Arizona & co-host of Teaching Math Teaching podcast. We talk about 2 chapters we wrote for @amtenews.bsky.social Building Community to Center Equity and Justice in Math Teacher Ed. Head to buff.ly/XE1SUsp

25.07.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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E127 has Dr. Jenay Willis, Asst. Professor of Higher Ed at the U of MS, talking about her award-winning dissertation, We Gotta Think About Our Community as a Collective”: A Youth Participatory Action Research Study to Address Rural Black Students’ College-Going Culture Experiences. buff.ly/KI7D3uF

10.07.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Claire's work will be submitted to β€ͺ@cpededd.bsky.social‬ next year for their DIP award. Awesome stuff.

26.06.2025 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Amidon Planet E126 features Dr. Claire Fearn, who shares her dissertation study and what she did to promote kids learning to read through spelling and families supporting that effort. Plus the album of the episode, folklore by Taylor Swift.Listen wherever you get podcasts or head to buff.ly/uOOnjFr

26.06.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to the generous support of
β€ͺ@amtenews.bsky.social‬ members, sponsors, and partner organizations, 26 early-career math ed faculty are participating in the STaR Summer Institute starting this weekend in Park City.
Consider making a contribution today for the 2026 STaR Cohort. buff.ly/DXX0f12

22.06.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Listen to E125 of Amidon Planet with Ross Benes, as we discuss his book, 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times from β€ͺ@univpressofkansas.bsky.social‬ . Plus, Album of the Episode Passage du Desir by Johnny Blue Skies. amidonplanet.com/episode125/

13.06.2025 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Listen to Amidon Planet E124 as we learn to teach better with Jeff Rozelle and Dr. Jen Mossgrove of the Knowles Teacher Initiative, where we discuss the thoughtful redesign of their Teaching Fellows Program and what it means to support early career teachers. amidonplanet.com/episode124/

23.05.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join me at the MAMTE Virtual Symposium on June 3rd, 9AM - 11:30AM CT. Dr. Ayanna Perry, Knowles Teacher Initiative Director, @corwinpress.bsky.social‬ author AND
β€ͺ@nctm.org‬ Board Member - Elect will be our Keynote Speaker! Click for more info. mailchi.mp/7be6b329ef00...

20.05.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0