If you’ve ever looked for a practical way to create meaningful change and make professional learning stick for teachers, I’d love to share something I’ve found to be incredibly powerful: Learning Labs. They are a wonderful way to engage in job-embedded learning that feels low-stakes, supportive, and grounded in real teacher experience. In this post, I want to share a bit about what a Learning Lab actually is, why they make such an impact, and how you might start setting them

“Great math learning grows from tasks — they invite students to wonder, explore, and explain their thinking.”

Strong math goals aren’t about what students do—they’re about what students will understand. When goals guide the learning, every task and conversation gains purpose.

If we want students to continually have meaningful math experiences, we have to focus on what matters most. The eight Effective Mathematics Teaching Practices aren’t another program —they’re the foundation for teaching, learning, and coaching that lasts.