The Blog
This is where I think out loud about math instruction, standards, and what it actually takes to teach with clarity and intention.
Every post is written from inside a real Texas classroom — not a theory textbook, not a conference keynote. If something shows up here, it’s because I’ve seen it matter in practice.
TEKS Unpacking standards so the language actually makes sense | Conceptual Math Teaching the why before the how | New Teachers Practical advice for your first years | Pacing & Planning Building a year that holds together |
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What No One Tells New Teachers About the TEKS
When I was a new teacher, I read the TEKS the same way most new teachers do — as a
Why Your Pacing Guide Falls Apart in October (And What to Do About It)
Every year starts the same way. The pacing guide looks reasonable. The first unit goes smoothly. Teachers feel organized, maybe