Episode 126

Lateefah Id-Deen: Cultivating belonging with the community

April 8th, 2026

37 mins 44 secs

Season 7

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About this Episode

Learning to teach mathematics teachers better with Dr. Lateefah Id-Deen, associate professor at Kennesaw State University. Lateefah shares wisdom and anecdotes about the benefits of listening to students and learning about their prior experiences, as well as starting with teachers' strengths. These actions within the various members of a community help to create belonging.

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Lateefah's website: lateefahiddeen.com

Disrupting Injustice: Navigating Critical Moments in the Classroom by Lateefah Id-Deen & Esther Song

Middle School Mathematics Lessons to Explore, Understand, and Respond to Social Injustice by Basil Conway IV, Lateefah Id-Deen, Mary Candace Raygoza, Amanda Ruiz, John W. Staley, Eva Thanheiser, et al.