The Educators MathCast
Welcome to the Educators MathCast, the podcast where passionate conversations meet powerful ideas in K–12 mathematics education. Hosted by math leaders Mike Flynn and Zak Champagne, this show dives deep into the evolving landscape of math teaching and professional development.
Each episode features candid interviews with influential math leaders, visionary thinkers, and classroom changemakers. Together, they explore the latest trends, research, and innovations shaping the way educators teach and students learn mathematics. From equitable teaching practices and curriculum shifts to the role of technology and teacher agency, no topic is off limits.
Whether you're a classroom teacher, coach, administrator, or just someone who loves math education, the Educators MathCast offers the inspiration, insight, and community you've been looking for.
Powered by Flynn Education, this podcast is your go-to source for staying connected to the heart of math teaching today and sparking the curiosity that keeps great educators growing.
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Episodes
Friday Apr 03, 2026
Friday Apr 03, 2026
Zak and Mike get real with their opinions on the value of sending kids home with math homework.
Sunday Mar 15, 2026
Sunday Mar 15, 2026
Zak and Kaneka chat about the importance of curiosity and asking questions when working with students and teachers.
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
In this episode, Mike and Zak reflect on growing up as Gen X kids, from Oregon Trail and mixtapes to encyclopedias and memorized phone numbers. Those experiences lead us into a bigger conversation about effortful learning and what it takes for ideas to really stick in math classrooms.
We talk about curiosity, productive struggle, and the importance of creating math classrooms where students are willing to put in the work of thinking. In a world where answers are always a click away, how do we design learning that helps students build understanding that lasts?
Monday Feb 16, 2026
Monday Feb 16, 2026
Liesl McConchie and Zak talk about how the brain learns and ways to leverage that with students in the math classroom.
Sunday Feb 01, 2026
Sunday Feb 01, 2026
Are you using Large Language Models (LLMs) in your work as a math professional? It's a powerful tool, but that doesn't mean there aren't huge pitfalls to avoid. In this episode of the Educators MathCast Mike and Zak talk about ways they use AI to work more efficiently, shortcomings of the technology they've come across, and major drawbacks they see playing out in the field.
Can you spot AI when you see it? Am I an AI? Bleep bloop bleep?
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Brittany Hege from Mix & Math joins Zak on this episode of the Educators MathCast.
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Zak and Mike tackle some commonly held teacher beliefs. Are they Always, Sometimes or Never True?
Friday Dec 12, 2025
Friday Dec 12, 2025
Zak chats with Christopher and Chris about the importance of keeping math playful at home and in the classroom.
Monday Dec 01, 2025
Monday Dec 01, 2025
Mike and Zak make a case for encouraging curiosity and judgement in the math classroom.
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Monday Nov 17, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Zak reports live from the 2025 NCTM conference floor in Atlanta, GA on what is bringing attendees joy this year.