Join 5 experts as they each share 5 key takeaways over 5 months.
Brought to you by Open Up Resources, the “I’ve Got Five On It” webinar series features education thought leaders in the areas of ELA and math and focuses, alternatively each month, on key aspects of the Science of Reading and research-based math teaching practices.
Through this series, aligned with our mission, teachers receive openly accessible, research-based professional learning in hopes of cultivating more equitable classrooms.
I’ve Got 5 On It
I’ve Got 5 On It with Natalie Wexler (ELA)
Join Natalie Wexler as she overviews 5 practices teachers can implement to help students build the kind of knowledge that fuels reading comprehension.
Natalie Wexler is an education writer and the author of The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America’s Broken Education System—And How to Fix It (Avery 2019). She is also the co-author, with Judith C. Hochman, of The Writing Revolution: A Guide to Advancing Thinking Through Writing in All Subjects and Grades (Jossey-Bass, 2017), and a senior contributor to the education channel on Forbes.com.
April 27, 2023
3:00pm ET
I’ve Got 5 On It with José Luis Vilson (Math)
Join José as he guides attendees through rethinking purpose as educators and why that purpose matters when it comes to learning.
José Luis Vilson is a veteran educator, writer, speaker, and activist in New York City, NY. He is the author of This Is Not A Test: A New Narrative on Race, Class, and Education. He has spoken about education, math, and race for a number of organizations and publications, including the New York Times, The Guardian, TED, El Diario / La Prensa, and The Atlantic.
May 17, 2023
3:00pm ET
I’ve Got 5 On It with Lorena Germán (ELA)
Lorena Germán asks, “What’s missing from the Science of Reading conversation?”
In this session, join Lorena as she acknowledges some of the current literacy problems in the United States affecting students and their schools. Then, move into posing questions instead of rushing to answers and theorizing about what science-based approach is best. Together, you will ask questions about these literacy problems, pose questions about the Science of Reading movement, and explore solutions to meet this moment.
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Dr. Farshid Safi is an Associate Professor of Mathematics Education in the School of Teacher Education at the University of Central Florida(UCF). He focuses on developing student’s mathematical thinking and teachers’ conceptual understanding of elementary and secondary mathematics. Through equitable teaching practices and interdisciplinary research, he connects essential mathematical topics through the use of multiple representations and technology.
August 16, 2023
3:00pm ET
I’ve Got 5 On It with Dr. Farshid Safi (Math)
Equitable and Student-Centered Teaching that Supports Deep Mathematical Thinking and Values Identity
The primary goal will be to discuss research-informed ways to engage and empower teachers and leaders to support the sense of belonging and deep mathematical understanding of students. The equitable and student-centered approach to teaching mathematics will support teachers mathematically, pedagogically and professionally while building a strong, collaborative community to effectively reach and teach each and every student. Additionally, we will talk about the tools and resources including technology that are essential in teaching students mathematics in an authentic manner.
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Dr. Farshid Safi is an Associate Professor of Mathematics Education in the School of Teacher Education at the University of Central Florida(UCF). He focuses on developing student’s mathematical thinking and teachers’ conceptual understanding of elementary and secondary mathematics. Through equitable teaching practices and interdisciplinary research, he connects essential mathematical topics through the use of multiple representations and technology.
September 14, 2023
3:00pm ET
I’ve Got 5 On It with Dr. Tanji Reed Marshall
Critical Literacy for Critical Times
- Equitable and Student-Centered Teaching that Supports Deep Mathematical Thinking and Values IdentityTopic: Critical Literacy for Critical Times
- Strategies for revolutionizing relationships
- 5 strategies directly from Understanding your Instructional Power: Curriculum and Language Decisions to Support Each Student by Dr. Tanji Reed Marshall
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Dr. Tanji Reed Marshall earned her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with specializations in English Education and Critical Literacy from Virginia Tech. She has more than 20 years in education, including classroom teaching experience, coaching/supporting teachers and leaders at a district level through many avenues, and supporting educational organizations. Most recently, Dr. Marshall served as the Director of P12 practice with the Education Trust in Washington, DC. She has served as the principal consultant of educational equity consultancy Liaison Educational Partners where she works to partner with districts, states and organizations to support increasing equitable outcomes for all students. Her experience in education has created space for her voice to be heard on issues across the nation as a sought after keynote speaker and facilitator, panelist, national and international conference presenter, a thought partner to districts, schools and educational organizations, a co-host of an education equity podcast, and an author; with published articles in magazines and journals, and book chapters. Her ASCD published book, Understanding Your Instructional Power: Curriculum and Language Decisions to Support Each Student, was released in February 2023 with more than 2,700 copies sold.
October 18, 2023
3:00pm ET