You may have heard it by a couple different names: I Do, We Do, You Do or the Gradual Release of Responsibility. Some are for it. Some are against it. Dr. Kristopher Childs and I teamed up to defend our stance on why the gradual release model should not be common place in mathematics classrooms.
Crystal M. Watson is a middle school math teacher and instructional coach within the Cincinnati Public Schools. Teaching Lab’s Tamala Wiley recently sat down with Crystal to talk about what it means to be a Black teacher in America. Crystal obtained a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration at Teachers College at Columbia University where she further developed her understanding for school and district leadership. Her work is centered around providing space for student voice and identity development in order for all to experience high quality, deep, and personal mathematics. As Crystal continues to expand her reach, she has shared and continues to lend her experience and knowledge across multiple platforms including local and national conferences, podcasts, and professional development sessions.
