{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Unlock 360","title":"S.5 | Ep. 12: Building Coherent Systems for Every Learner with Tammi Chandler and Julie Faneuf","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2046,"description":"In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with Tammi Chandler, Mathematics Curriculum Director, and Julie Faneuf, English Language Arts Curriculum Director at Fitchburg Public Schools, to explore how strong collaboration across content areas is creating more coherent learning experiences for every student. Together, they share how literacy and mathematics leaders can break down silos, align instructional practices, and ensure every decision remains centered on student learning.\nTammi and Julie discuss Fitchburg's commitment to the belief that 'all means all,' highlighting the district's strategic focus on equitable access to high-quality instruction, collaborative professional learning communities, and instructional leadership teams. They explain how intentional planning, analyzing student work, and using evidence from classroom observations help teachers continuously refine instruction and improve outcomes for diverse learners.\nThe conversation also explores teacher clarity, reasoning across disciplines, curriculum implementation, and the importance of maintaining focus amid competing initiatives. By emphasizing coherence, collective efficacy, and ongoing collaboration, Tammi and Julie offer practical insights for district leaders working to strengthen teaching and learning across every classroom.\nKey Moments\n\n02:03 Connecting Literacy and Mathematics\n03:42 What 'All Means All' Looks Like\n06:18 Building a Collaborative PLC Culture\n10:08 Inside Fitchburg's PLC Cycle\n14:02 Analyzing Student Work Deeply\n17:37 Using Video to Improve Instruction\n21:03 The Role of Instructional Leadership Teams\n22:18 Districtwide Focus on Student Reasoning\n25:13 Challenges of Sustaining Improvement\n27:14 Avoiding the 'Shiny New Initiative'\n28:07 Less Is More for Lasting Change\n29:16 Supporting New Teachers Through PLCs\n30:37 Why Fitchburg Is a Great Place to Teach\n31:33 Leadership Lessons from Trusted Mentors\nWhy You'll Love This Episode\n\nTammi and Julie provide...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/cNqF3jSAGeObZtB8q6Pl2slNau9sCDYLUTBh6wENuzU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hYjlk/YmIwNjIyZjk2ZTk4/MDUzMmEwNTZjMWNj/OWNjNy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}