Transforming Math Learning

Listen as Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kris Raitzer, Director of Learning Michelle Jackson, Rebecca Stowell, a math interventionist and Nikki Penherski, our junior high instructional coach explain our change in instructional practice, then listen as we visit some classrooms and talk to students and teachers who are excited about math!

More about Northbrook District 28
Northbrook School District 28 is a distinguished PK-8 school district located approximately 20 miles northwest of Chicago, near the heart of downtown Northbrook. We serve approximately 1,800 students across three elementary schools (grades K-5) and one junior high school (grades 6-8). Northbrook 28 also serves our youngest learners with an innovative early childhood program located within Westmoor School. Upon graduation from Northbrook Junior High, our students attend Glenbrook North High School. Visit: www.northbrook28.net.

Contact Us
Have a suggestion or comment about our podcast? Contact Samantha Scheinman, Director of Communications & Community Relations at sscheinman@northbrook28.net

Chapters

• 1:25 Updating the Math Program
• 12:52 Inside an 8th Grade Algebra Class
• 17:05 Students' Perspective on 8th Grade Algebra
• 20:10 Inside a 4th Grade Classroom
• 21:35 A 4th Grade Teacher's Perspective
• 26:36 Measuring Success
• 27:53 How to Support Math Learning at Home