Reaching ALL Students with Mathematics: Modernizing Math with Blended Learning

Digital Learning Bits and Bytes Podcast- San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools

Digital Learning Bits and Bytes Podcast- San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
Reaching ALL Students with Mathematics: Modernizing Math with Blended Learning
Dec 09, 2025
Sonal Patel, Jessica Boucher, Omar Shepherd, Tonya Coats

In this episode, host Jessica Boucher sits down with Melanie Janzen, Curriculum Coordinator with the SBCSS Math Department. Together, they explore how educators can transform math instruction to ensure ALL students have access to meaningful and rigorous mathematical experiences. 

Grounded in the 2023 Mathematics Framework, the conversation unpacks the Skill/Will Matrix, asset-based pedagogy, and funds of knowledge. They also discuss how these approaches honor student strengths while addressing persistent achievement gaps. Listeners will hear practical strategies for using blended learning structures—online tasks, offline learning, and teacher-led small groups—to differentiate instruction, support readiness, and modernize math classrooms. 

This episode offers actionable insight for teachers, coaches, and leaders committed to building equitable, engaging, and inclusive mathematics learning environments for ALL students.

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