Classroom Q and A: Recent Episodes
BAM Radio Network - The Twitterati Channel
An award-winning English and Social Studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, Calif., Larry Ferlazzo is the author of Helping Students Motivate Themselves: In this show Larry pursues practical answers To Classroom challenges.
The differences between equality and equity in education are significant, and they matter on many levels. Equal treatment is insufficient. This discussion points out the common confusion between equality and equity among teachers and the importance of providing the necessary resources for each student to succeed. The group advocates high standards in curriculum, critical peer evaluation among teachers, and the provision of tools and resources to genuinely achieve equity over mere equality.
Follow on Twitter: @mriceboothe @jehan_hakim @j_b_cardenas @DrNelms @larryferlazzo @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork
Dr. Shaun Nelms is an author and prominent figure in the field of education and school transformation. He is the Vice President for Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester. One of his notable achievements was creating and implementing a school transformation model for the lowest-performing school in the lowest-performing district in New York State. Shaun C. Nelms, EdD Vice President of Community Partnerships Director, William and Sheila Konar Center for Urban Education Success.
Mary Rice-Boothe, Ed.D., joined The Leadership Academy in 2015 with more than 20 years of experience in education as a teacher, principal, principal coach, and curriculum designer and currently serves as Executive Director, Curriculum Development and Equity. She is the author of Leading Within Systems of Inequity in Education: A Liberation Guide for Leaders of Color and can be found on Twitter @mriceboothe or by reading her newsletter.
Jehan Hakim a second generation Arab-American Muslim woman, and mother of four. She is a Bay Area native that was born and raised in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco, California – and graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Though she’s been a community organizer and educator for decades. The depths of her experience span from program management & coordination within school districts, to interfaith coalition building, community outreach, foreign affairs, and diversity.
Jennifer Cárdenas M. Ed. is a WIDA fellow and a multilingual learner program specialist in Columbia, SC. She is pursuing her Ed. D. in curriculum studies, focusing on equity for language learners.
Four teachers share their personal experiences and challenges as teachers of color in predominantly white educational settings. They cite specific examples of bias, micro-aggressions, and the feeling of being both invisible and hyper-visible in the educational system. They confess to not feeling truly valued or acknowledged for their contributions. Turning to solutions, the group pointed to the need for districts to take more proactive steps to support teachers of color. This includes more robust recruiting and retention processes, increased leadership diversity, training on implicit biases, and the significance of fostering a genuine culture of inclusion and appreciation. The conversation wrapped with reflections on questions white administrators can ask themselves to support educators of color better.
Follow on Twitter: @janicewyattross @RachelEdohoEket @Laleh114000 @klrembert @larryferlazzo@jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork
Read related article on Edweek
Dr. Janice Wyatt-Ross has a Bachelor’s in Special Education from the University of Central Arkansas, a Master’s in Special Education from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a Doctorate in Urban Educational Leadership from the University of Cincinnati. Presently she is employed as the Program Director for Success Academy of Fayette County Public Schools.
Laleh Ghotbi Salt Lake City School District // 4th grade – Utah Teacher Fellow since 2021. Laleh started her teaching career in 1992 in Iran, where she taught in middle and high school for 7 years and worked as an academic coach at the school district for the next two year. In August 2000, she came to the United States with her husband and their 8-year-old son. Since then, she has worked as an Academic Enhancement Coordinator at Indian Hills Elementary for two years and earned two masters’ degrees; Master of Science and Technology-Biotechnology from the University of Utah, and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Westminster College where she graduated with honors and was chosen as the student speaker for the 2017 commencement.
Keisha Rembert is a passionate learner and fierce equity advocate. She is an award-winning educator who taught middle school ELA and United States History teacher for many years and now instructs future educators. She hopes to change our world one student at a time.
Dr. Edoho-Eket has been a public school educator for 18 years and currently serves as Principal of a top ranked elementary school in Maryland. She is the author of the newly released book titled: The Principal’s Journey: Navigating the Path to School Leadership.
Differentiating instruction can be a loaded term for many teachers. Some think it means creating a separate lesson plan for each student. Join us as we provide specific examples of differentiated instruction done well and what we need from each student to make differentiated instruction work
Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo@jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @IsabelitaBec @teachbk
Isabel Becerra is the Multilingual Consultant for Region 10 in Richardson, Texas. She was born in Bolivia and has been an educator since 1992. She is a passionate advocate for Bilingual Education and is actively supporting equity for all learners.
Andrea Castellano serves as an elementary teacher in New York City’s public school system. She also supports teachers as an Instructional Coach and PBL curriculum writer and staff developer.
Restorative practices are promising ways to manage disruptive student behaviors and recover broken relationships. The principles and strategies are sound. The challenge is implementing them well. Here’s what works.
Follow on Twitter: @Upeguijara @DrMarieMoreno @2WardEquity @CShawR10
Read related article on Edweek
David Upegui, EdD, serves as a science teacher at his alma mater, Central Falls High School (RI) and as an adjunct professor of Education at Brown University. He completed his doctoral degree in education at the University of RI, focusing on science education and social justice. His latest book, Integrating Racial Justice Into Your High-School Biology Classroom: Using Evolution to Understand Diversity, is scheduled to be released this September.
Angela M. Ward, PhD is an Antiracist educator with over 25 years of experience in education. She is a professional learning connoisseur focused on creating identity-safe schools and workplaces. Follow her @2WardEquity on Instagram & Twitter and visit http://2wardequity.com/blog/ to subscribe to the 2Ward Equity newsletter.
Chandra Shaw has more than 24 years of experience in education, as a teacher, reading specialist, instructional coach, and now a Literacy Consultant at Region10 Education Service Center providing professional development, planning assistance, and instructional coaching services to more than 120 districts in the DFW area. Whether as a TEDx speaker and amateur YouTuber Chandra loves to find creative ways to share her passion and love for teaching and learning with educators everywhere.
Dr. Marie Moreno is a newcomer specialist focusing on strategies and social-emotional learning. She supports administrators, staff, and teachers from across the country in ensuring programming, structures, and resources are implemented to see academic achievement among all students. She is the CEO and founder of Newcomer Success LLC.
Research confirms that students learn better in environments where their teachers and classmates recognize and validate their identities. In this discussion, we exchange proven ways to encourage students to constructively express their uniqueness and create a classroom climate that supports learning.
Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @CrystalMWatson @doctorasilva @drcourtneyrose @identityshaper
Courtney Rose, Ed.D. is a professor, educational consultant, culturally-relevant/responsive educator, founder of Ivy Rose Consulting and author of the upcoming book, Woven Together: How Unpacking Your Teacher Identity Creates a Stronger Learning Community. She currently serves as a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in the Educational Policy Studies department at Florida International University.
Crystal M. Watson, Ed.M is an innovative, passionate, and authentic mathematics educator and life long learner who you can count on to always ask “What do the students think?” Her work is centered around providing space for voice and identity development in order for everyone, particularly those most marginalized, to experience high quality, deep, and personal mathematics. Crystal has worked alongside other scholars to develop culturally responsive, reflective, and/or anti-racist curricular resources that center young people in every lesson. You might catch her at both local and national conferences, on podcasts, developing and leading professional development sessions, or having conversations about how we are cultivating youth-centered spaces.
Kwame Sarfo-Mensah is the founder & CEO of Identity Talk Consulting, LLC., an independent global educational consulting firm that provides professional development and consulting services to K-12 school districts, educators, colleges & universities and educational non-profit organizations. A proud graduate of Temple University, Kwame holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education. Throughout his sixteen-year career as a math educator, author, and consultant, Kwame has earned numerous accolades for his work, including being honored as the 2019 National Member of the Year by Black Educators Rock, Inc. and being recognized as a Top Education Influencer by brightbeam, Inc. in 2021 and 2022. Kwame‘s work has also been featured on The Tavis Smiley Show, Edutopia, Ed Post, Teaching Channel, WGBH News, The Educators’ Room, LLC., and Medium.
Dr. Erica Silva leads professional development with schools and districts across the country to advance racial equity. She is also an adjunct assistant professor at USC and a former elementary/middle school teacher and instructional coach.
In this discussion, we acknowledge that some efforts at self-care hit the mark and are well received. Other efforts at self-care miss the mark and create more stress and angst. Join us as we aim to adjust our approach to self-care around what we've learned actually works.
Follow our PLN: @MorganeMichael @8amber8 @larryferlazzo @JennyGRankin
@jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork
Dr. Jenny Grant Rankin has two doctorates (including a PhD in Education) and is a Fulbright Specialist for the US Department of State. She worked many years in public education as a teacher, assistant principal, district administrator, and chief education and research officer. Most recently she taught a class at Columbia University and has also lectured at the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford, federal agencies, and TED, and is a frequent keynote speaker. She has written 14 books for educators and writes for Psychology Today. The White House once flew the American flag over its Capitol Building in honor of Dr. Rankin's dedication to students. Jenny is also a Mensan who volunteers as Coordinator of Mensa's Gifted Youth Program in Orange County.
Morgane Michael is the author of the book From Burnt Out to Fired Up: Reigniting Your Passion for teaching, the host and producer of the Kindsight 101 podcast, and a kindergarten educator. Since 2008, Morgane Michael has been an elementary school educator with the Greater Victoria School District in British Columbia. She is a passionate advocate for social-emotional learning, kindness education, and educator well-being.
Amber Teamann is an award-winning assistant principal in Texas, where she is most passionate about being positive, integrating effective technology for student engagement, and making school FUN without compromising academic success for every student.
Despite all of the energy and intellectual horsepower we've applied to solve the big challenges of educating our students, we still have many unresolved issues. What are some of the big remaining questions?
Follow on Twitter: @fromrooma212 @ReadByExample @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork, @Jonharper70bd
Dr. July Hill-Wilkinson is a veteran classroom teacher, former administrator, and Adjunct Professor whose work centers around the issues of gifted, kinesthetic, and male students. She presents at various conferences around California to promote research and practices that focus on the needs of 21st century students in the areas of curriculum planning, and best practices that impact academic success.
Ann Stiltner is a high school special education teacher. She received a master’s degree in special education from the University of Hartford and a certificate of advanced studies in literacy from Sacred Heart University. She writes the blog from Room A212 (annstiltner.com/blog).
Matt Renwick has served in public education for 22 years. He started as a 5th and 6th-grade teacher in a country school outside of Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Matt now serves as an elementary principal for the Mineral Point Unified School District. Matt is the author of three books: 5 Myths About Classroom Technology: How Do I Integrate Technology to Truly Enhance Learning? (ASCD, 2016), Digital Portfolios in the Classroom: Showcasing and Assessing Student Work (ASCD, 2017), and Leading Like a C.O.A.C.H.: Five Strategies for Supporting Teaching and Learning (Corwin, 2022).
His newsletter is (readbyexample.substack.com).
Even constructive, positive feedback can be difficult to offer and receive. How can we make giving and accepting feedback more palpable and effective?
Follow on Twitter: @AnnHC_Champ4All @AshleyCKearney@larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork, @Jonharper70bd
Ashley Kearney is an education organizer and award winning secondary mathematics educator with experience as a teacher leader and effectiveness development coach in school-based and alternative teacher development programs. Ashley received her Masters from Johns Hopkins University and currently serves as a 2021-2022 Albert Einstein Distinguished Fellow.
Ann Hlabangana-Clay has been an instructional leader, coach, and presenter serving students and adult learners in Delaware and Pennsylvania for 28 years. She is the host of the Coaching You Through All Things Education Podcast and is passionate about providing equitable opportunities for every learner by dismantling barriers, building relationships, increasing capacity, and restoring resilience – one educator and one student at a time.
Getting comfortable speaking a foreign language in public is a hurdle most ELL students must overcome to participate in class. In this discussion, ELL teachers share strategies to help students break through any hesitance or concerns.
Follow on Twitter: @Laleh114000 @drivannia @Tools4Teacherss @JodyNolf @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork, @Jonharper70bd
Laleh Ghotbi started her teaching career in 1992 in Iran, where she taught in middle and high school for 7 years and worked as an academic coach at the school district for the next two year. In August 2000, she came to the United States with her husband and their 8-year-old son. Since then, she has worked as an Academic Enhancement Coordinator at Indian Hills Elementary for two years and earned two masters’ degrees; Master of Science and Technology-Biotechnology from the University of Utah, and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Westminster College where she graduated with honors and was chosen as the student speaker for the 2017 commencement.
Dr. Ivannia Soto is a Professor of Education and Director of Graduate Programs at Whittier College, where she specializes in language acquisition, systemic reform for English language learners (ELLs), and urban education. She began her career in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), where she taught English and English Language Development to a population of 99.9% Latinos, who either were or had been multilingual learners. Before becoming a professor, Dr. Soto also served LAUSD as a literacy coach, as well as district office and county office administrator.
Jody Nolf is a former public school educator and has a degree in English, certification in reading and ESOL, and a master’s degree in leadership and administration. For over twenty years, she has taught English and Reading to middle and high school students. Six years ago, she transitioned into the world of ESOL as a full-time coordinator and advocate for ELL learners. In 2020, she was named a Champion of Equity by the American Consortium for Equity in Education. In June of 2022, she began a new career at Vista Higher Learning as the Florida Literacy and Language Sales Specialist. She continues to share her passion for literacy and advocate for multilingual learners.
Anastasia Martinez has worked with Multilingual learners in the United States and abroad for more than 10 years. Currently, she is serving Multilingual learners and their families in Pittsburg, CA as an ELD and AVID Excel teacher.
Tapping into our students’ intrinsic motivation is more important than ever in our post-pandemic classrooms. Join us as we share the insights and engagement strategies that are working and identify the ones that aren’t.
Follow on Twitter: @CShawR10@riordan_meg @irina_mcgrath @AndrewSharosAP@larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork, @Jonharper70bd
Chandra Shaw has more than 24 years of experience in education, as a teacher, reading specialist, instructional coach, and now a Literacy Consultant at Region10 Education Service Center providing professional development, planning assistance, and instructional coaching services to more than 120 districts in the DFW area. Whether as a TEDx speaker and amateur YouTuber Chandra loves to find creative ways to share her passion and love for teaching and learning with educators everywhere.
Meg Riordan, Ph.D. is the Chief Learning Officer for The Possible Project, entrepreneurship and work-based learning program that works to advance economic equity by supporting young people to develop an entrepreneurial spirit, skills, and networks to launch successful careers. She has been in the field of education for almost 30 years as a middle and high school teacher, ELL instructor, college professor, Regional Director of NYC Outward Bound Schools, and Director of External Research with EL Education. She was a Deeper Learning Equity Fellow and her research focuses on teacher professional learning, equity, experiential learning, and scaling-up school designs.
Irina McGrath is an ESL expert and English Language Learner herself. She serves Jefferson County Public Schools as an Education Recovery Specialist. She is a co-director of the Louisville Writing Project (LWP) and a University of Louisville & Indiana University Southeast adjunct who teaches ESL/ENL Instruction as well as Assessment, Literature, and Cultural and Linguistic Diversity courses. Irina was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Russia. Michelle Shory is a veteran language educator with 24 years of experience in five states. She is currently a district ESL instructional coach in Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, KY. She is passionate about literacy and high quality (and engaging) professional learning. Michelle helped establish Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Louisville.
Andrew Sharos is a current administrator and teacher who lives in Chicago. He is the founder and CEO of the Village Project Consulting Group, which provides professional development to schools to improve their AP programs, their new teacher mentorship programs, and their overall culture of success. Also Amazon best-selling author for All 4s and 5s: A Guide for Teaching and Leading Advanced Placement Programs and Finding Lifelines: A Practical Tale about Teachers and Mentors.
We invited a panel of educators to discuss specific strategies they use to improve their mastery of the teaching craft.
Follow on Twitter: @latreseyounger @leaders_black @booked_wellread @mrstowner9 @larryferlazzo @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork
Latrese D. Younger has over fifteen years of education experience across several different school districts. She began her journey as an English Language Arts teacher in Dinwiddie County, VA, which she credits with firming her foundation in education excellence. Throughout her career, she has taught ELA for grades 6-12. She possesses a Bachelor of Arts in English Education from Virginia State University and a Master of Educational Leadership with a concentration in Technology Education from Strayer University Henrico Campus. Currently, she is pursuing her doctoral degree from Virginia Tech University. She is the content curator for and founder of the non-profit, Black Women Education Leaders, Inc (BWEL).
Kayla Towner is a senior technology trainer at the Utah Education Network and a Hope Street Group Fellow. Kayla instructs, guides, consults and helps educators of any level effectively use technology in the classroom. She has used her expertise to present at schools and districts across the state of Utah. She is pumped about sharing Utah’s Online Library with educators and encouraging educators to expand their comfort zones to be innovative creators. Kayla is Advanced Nearpod Certified, Google Level 1 Certified, Microsoft Innovative Expert, and an ISTE Certified Educator. Prior to her work at the Utah Education Network, Kayla was the 2020 Outstanding Young Educator at UCET and a leading educator in Davis School District, where she taught all subjects in elementary school (2nd and 5th grade).
Carissa McCray, PhD (she/her), is an English instructor in K–12 education who has worked in the city of Duval County and rural Sumter County, Florida. With insight gained from teaching grades 6 through 12, including teaching corrective to advanced courses, she has refined her craft to focus on redefining the educational trajectory for students of color that addresses equitable education, rural education, and the impact of trauma. Her current book, Equitable Instruction, Empowered Students, provides tools to combat biases inherent in education with pedagogy that encourages students to dismantle the injustices surrounding them. Tackling every angle of the classroom, from instructional practices and curriculum to classroom culture and communication, the book provides opportunities for reflection and inspires readers to ignite change.
We’re now a couple of months into a post-pandemic school year which for many teachers is their first. This week, what would you like to share with all new teachers, especially those starting this school term?
Follow on Twitter: @CindyGarciaTX @wilson1sheila @moreruckus2 @ixy_pixy @larryferlazzo @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork
Cindy Garcia serves as the district-wide instructional specialist for Bilingual/ESL Mathematics PK-6 in Pasadena ISD. Cindy previously served as a campus mathematics coach and bilingual third-grade teacher in PISD. Cindy writes a monthly blog about ways to support English Learners at www.teachingelementaryels.weebly.com.
Sheila Wilson Ed.D. is an educator with over three decades in private and public education working as a classroom teacher and administrator. In addition, she works as a researcher, writer, dissertation coach, conference presenter, and content/curriculum designer.
Ruth Okoye, Ed. D., is a 30-year veteran educator. She has taught in private and public school settings and is passionate about literacy, educational technology, and ed tech coaching. She currently serves as the K12 director at a non-profit organization.
Ms. Ixchell Reyes MA TESOL, is an energetic Teacher Trainer, Educational Technology Podcaster, and Language Teacher.
Culturally responsive teaching tells students that their life experiences matter and helps students connect to the curriculum. The practice is well suited to teaching English classes, but many communities are rejecting culturally responsive teaching. In this episode, we talk about teaching a culturally responsive English class and responding to those who are critical of the practice.
Follow on Twitter: @drbudhai @mrodz308 @JacFab21 @JYooBrannon @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd
Stephanie Smith Budhai, PhD, is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Department at Drexel University and co-author of “Culturally Responsive Teaching Online and In-Person: An Action Planner for Dynamic Equitable Learning Environments“. Stephanie is a certified K-12 teacher and has spent over a decade helping pre-service and in-service teachers develop their capacity to use culturally sustaining, decolonized, and anti-racist pedagogies in their teaching. Stephanie is the co-chair of the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) Culture and Climate committee, and is on the board of the Pennsylvania chapter of the National Association of Multicultural Education.
Jacquelyn Fabian, a Senior Manager of Candidate Experience focused on DEI at The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, is a former English and Social Studies teacher and school leader. She leads professional development on antiracist practices and culturally responsive teaching and is a member of the Teach to Change Now Collaborative.
Marina Rodriguez is a 6th-grade dual language arts teacher at a Title I school, in College Station, Texas. She has taught in a dual language program for 16 years, leads an after-school writing club for multilingual students, and is a former co-author of Two Writing Teachers. She can be reached through her website, marinarodz.com or on Twitter.
Jennifer Yoo-Brannon is a teacher and instructional coach in El Monte, California, with over 16 years of experience teaching high school students, mentoring teachers, and designing and facilitating professional learning. Jennifer’s passions include: building collective teacher efficacy, designing meaningful professional learning, and fostering emotional resilience among all educators. She is an Edsurge Voices of Change Writing Fellow and has written for Edsurge and The California Educator.
Join us as we define and clarify what culturally responsive teaching means in a social studies context. Our guests explain why culturally responsive teaching is uniquely well-suited to teaching social studies and address the myths and misconceptions that make the practice more challenging.
Follow on Twitter: @klrembert @dmurff5 @Edufacey @sarahjcooper01 @larryferlazzo @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork
Keisha Rembert is a passionate learner and fierce equity advocate. She is an award-winning educator who taught middle school ELA and United States History teacher for many years and now instructs future educators. She hopes to change our world one student at a time.
Denise Fawcett Facey was an award-winning classroom teacher for more than two decades and now writes on education issues. The Social Studies Helper is one of three books by this author.
Dr. Dennisha Murff is an administrator, author, adjunct professor, consultant, and relentless advocate for equitable education. Throughout her career, she has worked to incorporate equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and cultural responsiveness in her work. Dr. Murff has over 24 years of experience in education, including several years as an elementary school principal. She has also served as an assistant principal and elementary teacher. She is currently the Language Assistance Program Curriculum Coordinator in her school district. Dr. Murff has received a variety of awards and recognitions, including 2020 IASP Elementary School Principal of the Year. She is the founder of Murff Consulting Group, LLC, an educational consulting group focused on “cultivating the greatness” within each scholar.
Sarah Cooper teaches eighth-grade U.S. history and civics and is Associate Head of School at Flintridge Preparatory School in La Canada. She is the author of Making History Mine and Creating Citizens.
The ranks of English language learners continue to expand rapidly. Some have no proficiency with the language, but many are intermediate English skills. In this episode, we explore strategies that are well suited for ELLs who have more developed English fluency.
Follow our PLN on Twitter: @tchrlgonzalez @maestra_Gonzalez @bhuertas80 @cahnmann @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd
Luisana González, serving Dual Language Students in Illinois in a fifth-grade classroom, started her teaching career with multilingual learners in 2005. She has previously taught K-5 MLs in a resource position, 2nd grade sheltered and 2nd grade DL before embarking on her teaching and learning journey with 5th graders in their DL program.
Blanca Huertas has taught for 14 years between Puerto Rico and in Texas. She is married and has two beautiful daughters. She proudly served newcomer ELs for 6 years recently working with the general education population as an ELA teacher, but service long-term ELs through this format and is very passionate about helping our language learners succeed.
Jane Hill has worked in second-language acquisition and special education for 40 years. As a managing consultant at McREL International, she trains and coaches classroom teachers and ELL specialists on best practices for helping students gain fluency in English. She is the co-author of Classroom Instruction That Works With ELLs and has published related articles in Language, The Journal of Staff Development, The School Administrator, Leadership Information, Phi Delta Kappan, Principal Leadership, and Educational Leadership.
Kathleen Rose McGovern serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Literacy, Language, and Culture at the University of Southern Maine. Kathleen has worked as a language educator, teacher educator, and theatre artist for over a decade. She has taught ESL/EFL to children and adults in a variety of contexts in Morocco and the U.S., and serves as an English Language Teaching Specialist for the U.S. Department of State. She is co-author of, Enlivening Instruction with Drama and Improv: A Guide for Second Language and World Language Teachers.
Melisa “Misha” Cahnmann-Taylor, Professor of Language and Literacy Education at the University of Georgia, is the author of five books in education, poetry, and the arts. Her most recent book is Enlivening Instruction with Drama & Improv: A guide for Second Language and World Language Teachers (2021). She is the author of a book of poems, Imperfect Tense (2016) and three other books on the arts of language and education: Teachers Act Up: Creating Multicultural Community Through Theatre (2010) & Arts-Based Research in Education: Foundations for Practice, first and second editions (2008; 2018).
The middle school classroom is so unpredictable. In this episode, our guests share what they’ve learned works when teaching middle school students and what doesn’t. Join us for a discussion about what middle schoolers need and what qualities make middle school teachers effective.
Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd @SerenaPariser @jeremybballer
Serena Pariser has twelve years of experience teaching in public schools, including charter schools from kindergarten through twelfth grade. She was named Gompers Preparatory Academy Teacher of the Year. She served as Assistant Director of Field Experiences at the University of San Diego and also served as adjunct faculty. Serena is the bestselling author of Real Talk About Classroom Management: 50 Best Practices That Work And Show You Believe In Your Students and Real Talk About Time Management: 35 Best Practices for Educators.
Jeremy Hyler was a middle school English teacher for almost 22 years. Currently, he works as a Manager of Educational Partnerships for the Center for the Collaborative Classroom. He is a teacher consultant for the Chippewa River Writing Project, and a Media Literacy Innovator for KQED. Jeremy has co-authored the best-selling book Create, Compose, Connect! Reading, Writing, and Learning with Digital Tools (Routledge/Eye on Education, 2014) with Dr. Troy Hicks, along with From Texting to Teaching: Grammar Instruction in a Digital Age (2017), and Ask, Explore, Write. Jeremy blogs at MiddleWeb
We all know that arts and crafts can just be enjoyable busy work or a tremendous way to activate student learning. In this episode, we explore practical ways to use arts and crafts more effectively.
Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork @Jonharper70bd
@mikekaechele
Jerilou J. Moore, Ph.D., Professor Emerita at the University of Mississippi School of Education, has taught art classes for teachers. She enjoys showing preservice and in-service teachers how to integrate the arts to aid physical and social emotional development of children and enhance learning through creative thinking and problem-solving. Moore developed ideas for children’s art over the years during the time she was an elementary principal, administrator, teacher, art judge, and university professor. She has shared her ideas at numerous early childhood conferences. She was twice awarded Teacher of the Year by students and faculty at the University of Mississippi School of Education.
Kerry P. Holmes, Ed.D., is a Professor Emerita of Elementary Education at the University of Mississippi. Her research and publications are in early childhood education, vocabulary, and early reading. She was awarded The School of Education Outstanding Researcher and Outstanding Faculty researcher. She taught kindergarten and 1 st grade for five years in California, was a substitute teacher in special needs and K-12 classes in Virginia and taught 1st grade in a critical needs school in Mississippi. She is co-author of The A in STEAM: Lesson Plans and Activities for Integrating Art, Ages 0-8.
Mike Kaechele leads Project Based Learning and Social and Emotional Learning workshops around the country helping teachers make the shift to student-centered inquiry. His passion is inspiring educators to design SEL infused PBL curriculum for all content areas and age levels. During 20 years of PBL teaching, Mike has taught social studies, math, STEM, and STEAM classes.
New and veteran teachers generally agree that performance observations are just slightly more appealing than a root canal. In this episode, we invite a panel of teachers and administrators to explore ways to make the practice more productive and less distressing?
Follow on Twitter: @elvisepps @huels_ryan @Jenschwanke @HarrisLeads @DrYemiS
@jonHarper70bd@larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Dr. Elvis Epps serves as the Principal at Lake Worth Community High School in the School District of Palm Beach. He has been a teacher, assistant principal, and principal for more than 28 years. He is a veteran of the US Navy.
Ryan Huels is an Assistant Principal at Oregon Elementary School in Oregon, Illinois in Northwest Illinois. Prior to venturing into administration, Ryan was a First-grade teacher and high school basketball coach. He has a passion for creating a student-centered learning environment in his building fostered on creating positive relationships with students, staff, and stakeholders.
Jennifer Schwanke has been an educator for 20 years, teaching or leading at all levels. She is the author of You’re the Principal! Now What? Strategies and Solutions for New School Leaders. In addition to her blog, she publishes frequently on the Choice Literacy and Lead Literacy websites as well as Education Week Teacher, Principal, and Principal Navigator.
Dr. Denita Harris is a Curriculum Coordinator for the MSD of Wayne Township, Indianapolis, Indiana. She has over 20 years of experience as a teacher, assistant principal, and district-level administrator. She is the recipient of the 2019 INTESOL (Indiana Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages) Best of the Best in K-12 Education.
Adeyemi Stembridge, PhD is an educational consultant specializing in equity-focused school-improvement. He is a coach and thought-partner to teachers and administrators with an interest in the design of culturally responsive systems and learning experiences for students.
We are still struggling to come to grips with American slavery and now the heightened dissonance around the topic has spilled into our classrooms. In this episode, we talk about the challenges of teaching about slavery and how to navigate them with integrity, transparency, and efficacy.
Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @sarahsoonling @kproctor1517 @alicemercer @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd
Keturah Proctor has over 20 years of experience in education advocating for students through an Anti-Bias, Anti-Racist lens. Ms. Proctor is the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and District Curriculum Coordinator in her district, Regional Equity Professional Development Facilitator, Education Ambassador for the National Public Education Support Fund and Community Activist.
Dr. Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn is an educator, speaker and professional learning facilitator. She is currently the Professional Development Manager at Learning for Justice.
Alice Mercer teaches fourth grade at an elementary school in Sacramento, CA. She started her career in Oakland, Ca, and moved to Sacramento in 2001. She is the parent of a now-adult son with ASD, and is a caregiver to her husband who is medically fragile. Alice is active in her union and on social media.
Art has the ability to be a powerful tool for engaging, differentiating, and humanizing virtually any subject. Join us as we cover several practical strategies for using art effectively in any classroom.
Follow on Twitter: @klrembert @wendi322 @demacruz @larryferlazzo @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork
Keisha Rembert is a passionate learner and fierce equity advocate. She is an award-winning educator who taught middle school ELA and United States History teacher for many years and now instructs future educators. She hopes to change our world one student at a time.
Delia M. Cruz-Fernández, EdD has been in education for over 20 years as a Mathematics and Spanish teacher, High School Assistant Principal and is currently working in the Multilingual Education Team as a Secondary ESL Specialist in a School District in Central Texas. She is an advocate for Multilingual Learners Education. She published in the English Leadership Quarterly the article When Live Gives You Lemons… Learning to Learn during a Pandemic.
Wendi Pillars, NBCT, has been teaching for more than two decades and has yet to teach the same exact lesson twice. Fueled by curiosity, a desire to innovate, and a slight ability to rock a stick figure, she is on a perpetual quest to make information understandable and engaging for others. She is the author of Visual Impact and Visual Notetaking for Educators.
In this episode, we talk about the small ways we can adapt the way we teach that can have a big impact on students and their learning. We close by looking at the barriers to making these minute changes.
Follow on Twitter: @ValentinaESL @fromrooma212 @HolSpinny @larryferlazzo @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork
Holly Spinelli is a students’ rights activist with specific focuses in alternative, strengths-based pedagogical approaches where students’ voices serve as the catalyst for their education. She is a New York public high school teacher, an adjunct instructor at SUNY Orange County Community College, and an active member of the NCTE’s Committee Against Racism and Bias in the Teaching of English.
Valentina Gonzalez is a Professional Development Specialist for ELLs in Katy, Texas and taught multiple grades as well as serving K-5 as an ESL specialty teacher and district program facilitator.
Ann Stiltner is a high school special education teacher. She received a master’s degree in special education from the University of Hartford and a certificate of advanced studies in literacy from Sacred Heart University. She writes the blog from Room A212 (annstiltner.com/blog).
It’s hard to believe that we’re still talking about pandemic learning, but here we are. So how much of what we learned are we actually applying as we head back to school this year?
Follow on Twitter: @helnvass @Dr_Kreisberg @therobsharvey @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork@Jonharper70bd
Dr. Robert S. Harvey is an educator and writer, faith leader, community connector, child advocate, and public scholar. Drawing upon lived experiences, ethical thought, and a bold vision for the future of human wellbeing, his leadership and writing has a threefold focus—love, justice, and hope—with young people at the heart. He is the Superintendent of East Harlem Scholars Academies, a community-based network of public charter schools (PreK-12th) in New York City; and Chief Academic Officer of East Harlem Tutorial Program, managing a multisite out-of-school time and postsecondary access and success program, public engagement, and a teaching residency. He is also a Visiting Professor in the Practice of Public Leadership at Memphis Theological Seminary.
Dr. Hilary Kreisberg is currently the director of the Center for Mathematics Achievement at Lesley University and the co-author of the books Partnering with Parents in Elementary Math: A Guide for Teachers and Leaders (2021) and Adding Parents to the Equation: Understanding Your Child’s Elementary School Math (2019), as well as the brand new K-5 curricular resource Let’s Talk Math: Engaging Students as Mathematical Thinkers (2021). Hilary has been featured on NPR Boston (WBUR) Radio, CBS Boston (WBZ) news, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Education Weekly, Boston Magazine, and the Lowell Sun. She is a frequent national, regional, and local speaker and has won over $2 million dollars in federal and private funding for mathematics education research.
Helen Vassiliou is a teacher at Adena Elementary in the Lakota Loca School district in West Chester, Ohio serving English language learners.
Most of us have never faced a pandemic on this scale, so there was much to learn and we did. Of course, there were mistakes made and some that seem so obvious in the rearview mirror. In this episode, we take a candid look at what we missed and why?
Follow on Twitter: @delgadong94 @MCUSDSupe @SelenaCarrion @mharvey607 @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork@Jonharper70bd
Altagracia (Grace) H. Delgado has been in field education for 26 years. She has worked as a bilingual teacher, literacy coach, and school administrator. In addition, she has written curriculum for Spanish Language Arts and English Language Development and is currently the Executive Director of Multilingual Services at Aldine ISD.
Selena A. Carrión (@SelenaCarrion) is an experienced classroom teacher, educator, writer, and activist working in NYC. She has worked with Teachers College, NYSED, NewSchools, and PBS. Her writing has been published in NCTE, Chalkbeat, and ACSD among other publications. Her work is grounded in critical pedagogies, anti-racist teaching, and the equitable transformation of our schools.
PJ Caposey is a speaker, leader and educator. PJ began his career as an award-winning teacher in the inner-city of Chicago and has subsequently led significant change in every administrative post he has held. PJ became a principal at the age of 28 and within three years was able to lead a small-town/rural school historically achieving near the bottom of its county to multiple national recognitions. After four years, PJ became a superintendent at Meridian CUSD 223. He is a best-selling author and has written 8 books for various publishers. His work and commentary has been featured on sites such as the Washington Post, NPR, CBS This Morning, ASCD, Edutopia, and the Huffington Post.
Marci Harvey teaches Integrated Science to 9th grade and Physics to upperclassmen at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts High School program in Winston Salem, NC. She joined the faculty at UNCSA in 2017 after teaching at West Forsyth High School in the Winston Salem/Forsyth County district for 20 years. She currently chairs the faculty welfare committee at UNCSA and is a member of the NC Association of Educators and the NC Science Teachers Association.
As we gear up for another round of pandemic teaching and learning, we zero in on what will be needed to support students who learn differently.
Follow on Twitter: @fromrooma212 @amygdalayo @ElizabethLStein @TStudentsupport @SHSUHIED @larryferlazzo @jonHarper70bd@bamradionetwork
Dr. Ann H. Lê is a published author in a variety of educational journals and textbook chapters, as well as a guest speaker at statewide conferences, university forums, and radio show at Stanford University. She earned her Bachelors of Science in Neuroscience at Baylor University, Masters of Education in Special Education and Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership at Sam Houston State University. She currently serves as the Behavioral & Mental Health Program Specialist at Tomball ISD, an External Evaluator for teacher candidates in Texas, and a consultant to Texas-wide school districts in the special education assessment of Vietnamese students.
Amy Gaines is a Program Specialist with the William S. Hart Union High School District in sunny Santa Clarita, California. Amy has over 20 years of K-8 classroom teaching experience, primarily with students with special needs. She recently co-authored two book chapters, a supplemental chapter in What Really Works with Exceptional Learners (2017) by Corwin Press, and a chapter on HLP 1: Collaboration, in High-Leverage Practices in Special Education by Slack Publishing (slated for publication in 2022).
Ann Stiltner is a high school special education teacher. She received a master's degree in special education from the University of Hartford and a certificate of advanced studies in literacy from Sacred Heart University. She writes the blog from Room A212 (annstiltner.com/blog).
Elizabeth Stein is a special education and Universal Design for Learning instructional coach and consultant. She is the author of Two Teachers in the Room: Strategies for Co-Teaching Success (Routledge) and Elevating Co-Teaching through UDL (CAST).
In this episode, I check in with four teachers on their expectations and plans for the new school year. What developments, challenges, and silver linings do you see ahead? What do you now feel is more important and what matters less?
Follow on Twitter: @klrembert @mrs_tbogo @wilson1sheila @sarahjcooper01 @larryferlazzo @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork
Keisha Rembert is a passionate learner and fierce equity advocate. She is an award-winning educator who taught middle school ELA and United States History teacher for many years and now instructs future educators. She hopes to change our world one student at a time.
Tara Bogozan is an English teacher and AVID Elective educator. She has taught both middle and high school in the Atlanta metro area for over seventeen years.
Sheila Wilson is a dynamic educator with Virginia Beach City Public Schools. She has over 3 decades of experience teaching elementary, secondary, and post-secondary education as an Adjunct Professor in the Teacher Leader program. Dr. Wilson earned her B.A. and M.Ed. from the University of New Orleans in Drama and Communications and Curriculum and Instruction. She earned her doctorate in K-12 School Leadership from Regent University. Her passion for working with students is evidenced in her selection as Teacher of the Year in 2015 and 2019 and most recently as Reading Teacher of the year in 2021. Dr. Wilson is leading change in education through her company AmplifyEd Educational Consulting as the Learning Architect by designing targeted content for adults as a mentor, presenter, dissertation coach, and online course facilitator.
Sarah Cooper teaches eighth-grade U.S. history and civics and is Associate Head of School at Flintridge Preparatory School in La Canada. She is the author of Making History Mine and Creating Citizens.
Questioning is an essential part of any classroom. Often, teachers are the ones asking the questions and student questions are simple and basic. In this episode, we talk about strategies to encourage students to ask deeper more higher-order questions.
@MBethNicklaus @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork, @Jonharper70bd @mrkevinparr
Mary Beth Nicklaus is a language arts teacher and reading specialist for Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School in Wisconsin. Kevin Parr is a first-grade teacher in Wenatchee, Washington and a 2014 ASCD Emerging Leader.
We’ve become more effective teachers by leaving isolation behind. Support when we’re struggling, professional development, improved well-being, and inspiration to do better are among the benefits of reaching out to other teachers for help. In this episode, we discuss specific ways to find and reach out to other educators.
Follow on Twitter: @ESL_fairy @2WardEquity @mharvey607 @ValentinaESL @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork@Jonharper70bd
Kimiko Shibata is an ESL/ELD Resource Teacher for the Waterloo Region District School Board, serving culturally and linguistically diverse students and their educators in 104 in-person elementary schools and 6 virtual elementary schools. Valentina Gonzalez is a Professional Development Specialist for ELLs in Katy, Texas and taught multiple grades as well as serving K-5 as an ESL specialty teacher and district program facilitator. Dr. Angela M. Ward is a public-school administrator with over 20 years of experience. She is focused on creating identity-safe schools and workplaces and strives daily to nurture equity-centered schooling. http://2wardequity.com/blog/. Marci Harvey teaches Integrated Science to 9th grade and Physics to upperclassmen at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts High School program in Winston Salem, NC. She joined the faculty at UNCSA in 2017 after teaching at West Forsyth High School in the Winston Salem/Forsyth County district for 20 years. She currently chairs the faculty welfare committee at UNCSA and is a member of the NC Association of Educators and the NC Science Teachers Association.
There is no shortage of opinions, suggestions, and advice on how to teach. What sources do you most and least trust for teaching advice?
Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork, @readysetcoteach @Cris_galvaom @AndrewSharosAP
@Jonharper70bd
Andrew Sharos is a current administrator and teacher who lives in Chicago. He is the founder and CEO of the Village Project Consulting Group, which provides professional development to schools to improve their AP programs, their new teacher mentorship programs, and their overall culture of success. Also Amazon best-selling author for All 4s and 5s: A Guide for Teaching and Leading Advanced Placement Programs and Finding Lifelines: A Practical Tale about Teachers and Mentors. Dr. Cristiane Galvão holds a master’s degree in Applied Linguistics from the University of Taubaté, Brazil, and a doctorate in Higher Education Leadership from California Lutheran University, U.S.A. She has taught ESL for 20 years and has offered professional development courses to language teachers from all around the world. Allyson Caudill, John Cox and Ashley B. Blakely are National Board certified co-teachers from Raleigh, NC that specialize in co-teaching for English Learners at the elementary level. They have been teaching together for five years, are featured in several professional texts and regularly present on the topics of inclusion, collaboration, literacy & language.
For those teachers struggling with gender-neutral terms and wondering how to appropriately support LGBTQ students, this episode provides some much-needed insight and guidance.
Follow on Twitter: @LatinaComm @leatherj14 @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork, @Jonharper70bd
Silvina Jover is an English-Spanish Social Studies educator at the secondary school level. Born in Argentina and raised in Uruguay, Silvina arrived in the U.S. in her adult years, started her career in the field of education in the state of Mississippi, and has now been teaching in Las Vegas, NV for the past five years, focusing on bringing Bilingual Education into her district and her state. She is currently in the last stages of her Ph. D. in Multicultural Education at UNLV. Jennica Leather is in her 16th year of teaching English, eleventh year of teaching ELD, and her eighth year as EL Coordinator at El Toro High School in Orange County, California.
We all know the many shortcomings of one-size-fits-all approaches to assessing student learning. In this episode, we focus on effective strategies for assessing English language learners. What works, what doesn’t?
Follow on Twitter: @CindyGarciaTX@margogottlieb @VMSimmons10 @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork, @Jonharper70bd
Cindy Garcia serves as the district-wide instructional specialist for Bilingual/ESL Mathematics PK-6 in Pasadena ISD. Cindy previously served as campus mathematics coach and bilingual third-grade teachers in PISD. Cindy writes a monthly blog about ways to support English Learners at www.teachingelementaryels.weebly.com. Vivian Micolta Simmons was born in Cali, Colombia, but relocated to the United States in 2013. She has been a teacher for 15 years (EFL, ESL, and Dual Immersion) and currently working as an ESL/DLI Lead Teacher for Iredell-Statesville Schools in NC. She holds a Masters in TESOL from Greensboro College and currently working on my Masters in School Administration with UNC Charlotte. Margo Gottlieb, Ph.D., is co-founder and lead developer for WIDA at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research, University of Wisconsin- Madison. She has devoted her professional career to the education of multilingual learners, having published extensively and presented worldwide; her latest books include Assessing English language learners: Bridges to equity, Assessing multilingual learners: A month-by-month guide (2017, ASCD), and Language power: Key uses for accessing content.
There is no shortage of advice for teaching and teachers. Among the recommendations, some are duds, some are cliches, and some are invaluable gems. In the episode, we discuss the best teaching advice we’ve received in our careers.
Follow on Twitter: @EmilyGolightly3 @cseroyer @JennyVo15 @MCUSDSupe @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork, @Jonharper70bd
Emily Golightly has taught for the past 17 years in NC, serving as a classroom teacher in grades K-3, a reading specialist, an ESL teacher, and most recently, a media coordinator of a K-5 library. She enjoys her role as an ESL mentor teacher. She is also passionate about literacy and has served on her local and state-level reading associations. She is a member of the North Carolina English Learner Advisory Council and the NC EL Teacher Network. Chelonnda Seroyer began her educational career as a high school English teacher in Madison, Alabama. She used Dr. Wong’s book, The First Days of School, as an “instruction manual” to set up her classroom. At the end of her first year of teaching she was awarded the “Bob Jones First Year Patriot Award”. At the end of her second year of teaching, she was awarded the “Patriot Award.” This award is given to a faculty member in recognition of valuable contributions, dedication, and service to the educational community. PJ Caposey is an award-winning educator, keynote speaker, consultant and a best-selling author of eight books who currently serves as the Superintendent of Schools for the nationally recognized Meridian CUSD 223 in Northwest Illinois. You can find PJ on most social media platforms as MCUSDSupe.
How do we teach critical thinking when reason, evidence, and logic are increasingly displaced with an unwillingness to examine facts that conflict with our strongly-held beliefs.
Follow on Twitter: @msdarasavage @riordan_meg @brownpatrick8 @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork, @Jonharper70bd
Dara Laws Savage is a 26-year educator from the great state of Delaware. She has served on numerous local, regional, and state committees, and has been Teacher of the Year in two different districts. She is an Emeritus national faculty member of PBLWorks, and is presently the English 9 teacher and Instructional Coach at the Early College High School at Delaware State University while working on her doctorate. Dara is a proud Board of Education member for the Seaford School District (alumna) and the owner of Savage Educational Consulting. Meg Riordan, Ph.D. is the Chief Learning Officer for The Possible Project, entrepreneurship and work-based learning program that works to advance economic equity by supporting young people to develop an entrepreneurial spirit, skills, and networks to launch successful careers. She has been in the field of education for almost 30 years as a middle and high school teacher, ELL instructor, college professor, Regional Director of NYC Outward Bound Schools, and Director of External Research with EL Education. She was a Deeper Learning Equity Fellow and her research focuses on teacher professional learning, equity, experiential learning, and scaling-up school designs. Patrick Brown is executive director of STEM for the Fort Zumwalt School District and author of the National Science Teaching Association best-selling book series Instructional Sequence Matters.
Join us for a discussion about how to make primary sources more engaging and relevant starting with a list of dos and don’ts.
Follow on Twitter: @sarahjcooper01 @larryferlazzo @jonHarper70bd @cmurcray @shellthief @bamradionetwork @dlshrum65
Sarah Cooper teaches eighth-grade U.S. history and is Dean of Studies at Flintridge Preparatory School in La Canada. She is the author of Making History Mine. Kevin Thomas Smith is an award-winning Social Studies teacher at Ridgeview High School in Clay County, Florida; an AP Reader for the College Board; and the author of Teaching With DBQs: Helping Students Analyze Nonfiction and Visual Texts. Donna L. Shrum is an educator, researcher, and freelance writer in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
The ranks of English language learners will likely expand under the new administration in Washington D.C. In this episode, we explore in-person and remote strategies for teaching newcomers to the country and our classrooms.
Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork @Love4ELs @irina_mcgrath @jonHarper70bd @michelleshory
Luiza Palacio has been a Spanish and an ESL teacher for 19 years. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Modern Languages: English-French and an MA in TESOL from Greensboro College. I believe it is a priority to reach students’ hearts because once this is accomplished, learning can successfully start. She is currently the K-12 ESL/MEP Lead Teacher in Northampton County Schools. Irina McGrath is an ESL expert and English Language Learner herself. She serves Jefferson County Public Schools as an Education Recovery Specialist. She is a co-director of the Louisville Writing Project (LWP) and a University of Louisville & Indiana University Southeast adjunct who teaches ESL/ENL Instruction as well as Assessment, Literature, and Cultural and Linguistic Diversity courses. Irina was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Russia. Michelle Shory is a veteran language educator with 24 years of experience in five states. She is currently a district ESL instructional coach in Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, KY. She is passionate about literacy and high quality (and engaging) professional learning. Michelle helped establish Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Louisville.
Recalling information from memory when needed is a form of retrieval practice. Join us for a discussion on how retrieval practice helps enhance and boosts learning and strategies for using retrieval practice in your classroom.
Follow on Twitter:@luizam25 @VMSimmons10 @effortfuleduktr @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Luiza Mureseanu is an instructional resource teacher-K-12, for ESL/ELD programs, in Peel District School Board, Ontario, with over 17 years of teaching middle and high school students in Canada and Romania. She believes that all English-learners will be successful in schools that cultivate culturally and linguistically responsive practices.Vivian Micolta Simmons was born in Cali, Colombia, but relocated to the United States in 2013. She has been a teacher for 15 years (EFL, ESL, and Dual Immersion) and currently working as an ESL/DLI Lead Teacher for Iredell-Statesville Schools in NC. She holds a Masters in TESOL from Greensboro College and currently working on my Masters in School Administration with UNC Charlotte. Blake Harvard teaches AP Psychology at James Clemens High School in Madison, Alabama. He has been teaching for 14 years and received a B. S. And M. Ed. from the University of Montevallo. He has a particular affinity for all things cognition and psychology; especially when those areas are paired with education and learning. Blog www.effortfuleducator.com.
In this episode, we look at what we've learned from pandemic teaching and learning that we will take forward and incorporate into our classroom practices when we return to normal.
Follow on Twitter: @KaylaSolinsky @MrsSaid17 @ccpsesolteam @olgareber
@larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Kayla Solinsky is Head of School at Macbeth Academy, a virtual K12 school. Kayla has been an educator for eleven years, and is a graduate of Stanford University and the University of Pittsburgh. She is fascinated by all things education, technology, and nonprofit leadership. Sarah Said has spent years overseeing ELL programming in schools in Illinois. In addition to her current role as a Director of Language and Equity programs, she is also a contributor for ELL Confianza. She is also a course writer for English Learner portal. Pamela Mesta's experience includes district-level administration, ESOL, bilingual, elementary, early childhood, educational technology, professional development, interpretation/translation and higher education. She works as an ESOL supervisor in a public school district. Olga Reber's experience includes ESOL, EFL, professional development, interpretation/translation and higher education. She works as an ESOL Resource Teacher in a public school district. Pamela and Olga are also the authors of the book: The Classroom Teacher's Guide to Supporting English Language Learners.
Most discussions about culturally responsive teaching are rarely discussed in the context of teaching science. In this episode, we talk about how to apply the instructional model in science classrooms.
@TaraCDale @teachanTravel1 @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork, @Jonharper70bd
Autumn Kelley is a professional educator here in the Washington, DC metro area. and has 20 years of experience in the field of education and absolutely love what I do. She has experience as a teacher, school administrator, author, curriculum development and publication, speaking engagements at national conferences and consultation for executive boards at private schools. Tara Dale, a Nationally Board-Certified teacher (NBCT), has taught science and social studies in the 7-12 setting for 14 years. She earned her B.S. in Psychology and another in Biology from Arizona State University and her Masters in Secondary Education from the University of Phoenix. She is an instructional coach and sits on the Board of Directions for the AZ NBCT Network. She is the co-author of The Science Teacher’s Toolbox.
Our guest shares the strategies her school uses to encourage students to own their learning. Join us as we look at strategies for encouraging risk-taking, flexibility, and creativity to achieve higher levels of student engagement.
Follow on Twitter: @janicewyattross @larryferlazzo @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork
Dr. Wyatt-Ross has a Bachelor's in Special Education from the University of Central Arkansas, a Master's in Special Education from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a Doctorate in Urban Educational Leadership from the University of Cincinnati. Presently she is employed as the Program Director for Success Academy of Fayette County Public Schools.
Join us for a discussion about racism in the classroom and how educators can help. Our guests offer books, blogs, podcasts, resources, recommendations, and specific actions we can take.
Follow on Twitter: @klrembert @HarrisLeads @larryferlazzo @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork
Keisha Rembert is a passionate learner and fierce equity advocate. She was an award-winning middle school ELA and United States History teacher who now instructs preservice teachers. She hopes to change our world one student at a time. Dr. Denita Harris is a Curriculum Coordinator for the MSD of Wayne Township, Indianapolis, Indiana. She has over 20 years of experience as a teacher, assistant principal, and district-level administrator. She is the recipient of the 2019 INTESOL (Indiana Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages) Best of the Best in K-12 Education. Tameka Porter, Ph.D., is a Managing Consultant at McREL International. Dr. Porter serves as the State Co-Lead for Nebraska at the Region 11 Comprehensive Center and for Kansas at the Region 12 Comprehensive Center. She supervises projects that support state and local education agencies as they apply equity-driven data approaches to improve student achievement outcomes, establish evidence-based practices and policies for measuring continuous school improvement, and examine school redesign processes.
Data-driven? data-informed? data analysis? Join us as we unpack our thinking and use of data in education to separate what works from what does not.
Follow on Twitter: @DeedyCamarena, @Lnifong0320 @CindyGarciaTX @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork, @Jonharper70bd
Cindy Garcia serves as the district-wide instructional specialist for Bilingual/ESL Mathematics PK-6 in Pasadena ISD. Cindy previously served as campus mathematics coach and bilingual third-grade teachers in PISD. Cindy writes a monthly blog about ways to support English Learners at www.teachingelementaryels.weebly.com Lauren Nifong is an instructional coach in Greenville, South Carolina. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, a Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision, and is currently a member of South Carolina ASCD’s 2020 Class of Emerging Leaders. Deedy Camarena is the Coordinator for English Language Development (ELD), Dual and World Languages in the Multilingual & Humanities Education Department at the Santa Clara County Office of Education. She has worked closely with principals, teachers, and other stakeholders to assess student and staff needs and execute the necessary services in areas regarding ELD and Dual Language instruction and programming.
Our guests explore strategies to encourage kids to embrace the process of revising and refining their writing.
Follow on Twitter: @jeremybballer @JennyVo15 @MBethNicklaus @butler__melissa @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork, @Jonharper70bd
Melissa A. Butler is a writer, speaker, and educator living in Pittsburgh, PA. She was a classroom teacher for 23 years and now consults to help people slow down to notice more. Much of her work focuses on trust, intrinsic motivation, curiosity, and notice-to-wonder practices. Mary Beth Nicklaus is a language arts teacher and reading specialist for Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School in Wisconsin. Jenny Vo has spent all her 23 years in education working with English Learners and currently serves as an ESL ISST in Katy ISD in Katy, Texas. Jeremy Hyler is a middle school English and science teacher at Fulton Middle School in Middleton, Michigan. He is a teacher consultant for the Chippewa River Writing Project, a Community Ambassador for NCTE, and a Medial Literacy Innovator for KQED. He co-authored Create, Compose, Connect! Reading, Writing, and Learning with Digital Tools with Dr. Troy Hicks, From Texting to Teaching: Grammar Instruction in a Digital Age (2017) as well as Ask, Explore, Write. Blog MiddleWeb.
As our student ranks become increasingly diverse around culture and language, culturally responsive teaching is becoming more important. Here are some practical approaches to consider.
Follow on Twitter: @LifeSetters @teachanTravel1@EwingLearning @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork, @Jonharper70bd
Chiquita Jenkins has been an educator for over 10 years. She teaches 2nd grade in New York and is finishing up her last year in her doctoral studies at St John's University. She is also the CEO of Life Setters which is a motivational blog dedicated to sharing and inspiring individuals through interviews and stories. Autumn Kelley is a professional educator here in the Washington, DC metro area. and has 20 years of experience in the field of education and absolutely love what I do. She has experience as a teacher, school administrator, author, curriculum development and publication, speaking engagements at national conferences and consultation for executive boards at private schools. Dr. Jim Ewing is an associate professor at Stephen F. Austin State University and author of the book Math for ELLs. As Easy as Uno, Dos, Tres. Jim gives motivating workshops to teachers all over the country about meeting the needs of ELs in math.
Hosting asynchronous online discussions is a well-established teaching strategy. In this episode, we look at the dos and don’ts of creating effective online discussions.
Follow on Twitter: @EducatedAce @capra_theresa @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork, @Jonharper70bd
Dr. Taurean Branch is an instructional coach supporting math instruction with Baltimore City Schools. His mission is to empower teachers with tips, tools, and techniques that improve student outcomes. He is the host of the podcast show Copy Jams where he shares ideas and inspiration that drives his mission. Dr. Theresa Capra is a professor at a community college focusing on the social sciences while helping students prepare for a career in education. She also supervises teacher candidates at the baccalaureate level in their clinical placements. Dr. Capra is the founder Ed Tapas, a research blog dedicated to trends, technology, and teaching tips for educators at all levels.
Creating the conditions that develop an intrinsic interest in reading is a longstanding challenge that is exacerbated by distance learning. In this episode, we explore ways to encourage students to read in traditional and online classes.
Follow on Twitter: @SJEducate @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork, @butler__melissa @jenorr @Dr_Katie_AlanizDr. Sawsan Jaber, a global educator of twenty years in the U.S. and abroad, currently serves as a High School English teacher in Illinois. She is an Our Voice Academy Board Director, the founder of Education Unfiltered Consulting, and a founding member of the Arab American Education Network. Sawsan is a proud Palestinian American. Melissa A. Butler is a writer, speaker, and educator living in Pittsburgh, PA. She was a classroom teacher for 23 years and now consults to help people slow down to notice more. Much of her work focuses on trust, intrinsic motivation, curiosity, and notice-to-wonder practices. Jennifer Orr is a kindergarten teacher in a Title 1 school in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Previously she has taught 5th, 4th, and 1st graders, as well as her own two daughters. Katie Alaniz, Ed.D., is a faculty member and Director of Online Learning and Professional Development within the College of Education Behavioral Sciences at HBU. As a teacher and digital learning specialist for over a decade in both public and private schools, including her service as a digital learning specialist at River Oaks Baptist School, she guides fellow educators as they meaningfully integrate digital resources within their classrooms.
Today, the elephant in every classroom is politics: How are you managing the thorny issues that are present in your classroom, whether you discuss them or not? Four educators share their approaches.
Follow on Twitter @2WardEquity @klrembert @rpdelcastillo @HolSpinny @larryferlazzo @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork
Dr. Angela M. Ward is a public-school administrator with over 20 years of experience. She is focused on creating identity-safe schools and workplaces and strives daily to nurture equity-centered schooling. Follow Dr. Ward http://2wardequity.com/blog/ Holly Spinelli is a students' rights activist with specific focuses in alternative, strengths-based pedagogical approaches where students' voices serve as the catalyst for their education. She is a New York public high school teacher, an adjunct instructor at SUNY Orange County Community College, and an active member of the NCTE's Committee Against Racism and Bias in the Teaching of English. Keisha Rembert is a passionate learner and fierce equity advocate. She was an award-winning middle school ELA and United States History teacher who now instructs preservice teachers. She hopes to change our world one student at a time. Dr. Rocio del Castillo began her career as a school psychologist in Peru and has dedicated her professional career to being an advocate for educational equity and social justice. She currently serves as Assistant Superintendent for Special Services in Huntley Community School District 158 and as an adjunct professor.
In the episode, we cover practical tips for avoiding the most common mistakes we often make when teaching English Language Learners. We look at both typical classroom examples and examples when teaching ELLs virtually.
Follow on Twitter: @delgadong94 @HarrisLeads @mrodz308 @MrsSaid17 @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd
Altagracia (Grace) H. Delgado has been in field education for 26 years. She has worked as a bilingual teacher, literacy coach, and school administrator. In addition, she has written curriculum for Spanish Language Arts and English Language Development and is currently the Executive Director of Multilingual Services at Aldine ISD. Dr. Denita Harris is a Curriculum Coordinator for the MSD of Wayne Township, Indianapolis, Indiana. She has over twenty years of experience as a teacher, assistant principal, and district-level administrator. She is the recipient of the 2019 INTESOL (Indiana Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages) Best of the Best in K-12 Education. Marina Rodriguez is a 4th-grade dual language teacher in College Station, Texas. She has taught 4th-grade dual language over 14 years, leads an after school blogging club for multilingual students, and is one of the co-authors of Two Writing Teachers. Sarah Said has spent years overseeing ELL programming in schools in Illinois. In addition to her current role as a Director of Language and Equity programs, she is also a contributor for ELL Confianza. She is also a course writer for English Learner portal.
The number of Arab speaking ELL students has grown by 75 percent over the past eight years. Join us for a discussion on the evolving face and needs of English language learners and what every teacher needs to know.
Follow on Twitter: @SJEducate @DrNinaShoman @shinram1 @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork @effortfuleduktr @klrembert @dlshrum65 @jonHarper70bd
Dr. Sawsan Jaber, a global educator of twenty years in the U.S. and abroad, currently serves as a High School English teacher in Illinois. She is an Our Voice Academy Board Director, the founder of Education Unfiltered Consulting, and a founding member of the Arab American Education Network. Sawsan is a proud Palestinian American. Dr. Nina Shoman-Dajani is Assistant Dean of Learning Enrichment and College Readiness at Moraine Valley Community College in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. She also currently teaches Middle Eastern Studies at Saint Xavier University. She holds a doctorate in Higher Education and Organizational Change and her research focuses on the racial identity construction of Arab American College Students. She is one of the founders of the Arab American Educators Network. Abeer Shinnawi is an 18-year veteran middle school social studies teacher who is currently a secondary resource teacher for the Office of Social Studies for Baltimore County Public Schools in MD and is also the founder of Altair Education Consulting, LLC an education consulting company. Abeer is also a member of the teacher advisory group for the National Museum of the Native American. Including her and three other educators, she is also the founder of the Arab American Educators Network-AAEN.
Now that students can quickly Google the wealth of data we used to keep stored in our heads, what is the use of memorization in the classroom?
Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork @effortfuleduktr @klrembert @dlshrum65
Keisha Rembert is a passionate learner and fierce equity advocate. She was an award-winning middle school ELA and United States History teacher who now instructs preservice teachers. She hopes to change our world one student at a time. Donna L. Shrum is an educator, researcher, and freelance writer in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Blake Harvard teaches AP Psychology at James Clemens High School in Madison, Alabama. He has been teaching for 14 years and received a B. S. And M. Ed. from the University of Montevallo. He has a particular affinity for all things cognition and psychology; especially when those areas are paired with education and learning. Blog www.effortfuleducator.com.
In this episode, we talk about viable ways to make teaching in “the new normal” simpler, easier and more effective whether on-site or online.
Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork @SerenaPariser @jenorr @lmeduconsulting
Serena Pariser has twelve years of experience teaching in public schools, including charter schools from kindergarten through twelfth grade. She was named Gompers Preparatory Academy Teacher of the Year. She served as Assistant Director of Field Experiences at University of San Diego and also served as adjunct faculty. Serena is the bestselling author of Real Talk About Classroom Management: 50 Best Practices That Work And Show You Believe In Your Students and Real Talk About Time Management: 35 Best Practices for Educators. Jennifer Orr is a kindergarten teacher in a Title 1 school in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Previously she has taught 5th, 4th, and 1st graders, as well as her own two daughters. Laurie Manville is an ELD teacher and Instructional Coach at Brookhurst Junior High in Anaheim Union High School District. She enjoys helping her students figure out what they are meant to do in life and guiding teachers in lesson design creation.
What makes a great teacher’s aide or paraprofessional and how can we work more with them more effectively during remote teaching?
Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork @MicheleTMorgan1 @ritaplatt
Michele Morgan works for Granite School District in Salt Lake City, UT, where she was a resource teacher for 12 years. She currently works as the District New Teacher Specialist for Elementary Special Education. In 2013 she earned her National Board Certification as an Exceptional Needs Specialist, and in 2015 she earned the Excel Teacher Award. Rita Platt is the author of Working Hard, Working Happy: Cultivating a Climate of Effort and Joy in the Classroom and is a principal in the St. Croix Falls, SD in Wisconsin.
Music can be a powerful medium for reaching and teaching students. Join us as we look at good reasons and great ways to connect music to learning objectives.
Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork @Edufacey @saramlev @Rachelle Dene Poth @Jenschwanke @alycia_owen
Denise Fawcett Facey was a classroom teacher for more than two decades and now writes on education issues. Among her books, The Social Studies Helper offers activities and projects that make social studies more vibrant and engaging for secondary-level students. Alycia Owen is an international educator and workshop presenter. She currently teaches in China where she is EAL Department Head at the American International School of Guangzhou. Jennifer Schwanke has been an educator for 20 years, teaching or leading at all levels. She is the author of You're the Principal! Now What? Strategies and Solutions for New School Leaders. In addition to on her blog, she publishes frequently on the Choice Literacy and Lead Literacy websites as well as Education Week Teacher, Principal, and Principal Navigator. Rachelle Dena Poth is a teacher, edtech consultant and speaker. She is also an attorney, has a Master’s in instructional technology and serves as President of ISTE Teacher Education Network. She has written several books including, Unconventional Ways to Thrive in EDU. She is a blogger and has a podcast. Rachelle co-hosts Find Your Grind LIve on Wednesdays. Sara Lev is the co-author of the book Implementing Project Based Learning in Early Childhood: Overcoming Misconceptions and Reaching Success. She teaches transitional kindergarten in Los Angeles, California and is also a member of the National Faculty of PBLWorks where she facilitates trainings in Project Based Learning Pre-K through 12.
Many teachers have now been engaged in remote learning from three to six weeks. What have we learned so far? What, if anything, would we do differently?
Follow on Twitter: @elvisepps @MrsLeonENL @ashlm_12 @barberchicago @jonHarper70bd@larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Ashley McCall serves as a 3rd grade bilingual English/Language Arts teacher at César Chávez Multicultural Arts Center on the southwest side of Chicago and serves as a teacher representative on the Chávez Local School Council. She works to incorporate social justice/civic engagement experiences and elevate student voice throughout the year as evidenced by her students’ recent culminating activism unit project “Say it Loud/Dilo Fuerte.” Lorie Barber is a 5th-grade teacher in Illinois and a National Board Certification candidate. She works through an anti-oppressive lens and believes in getting high quality, relatable books into the hands of all of her students. Dr. Elvis Epps serves as the Principal at Lake Worth Community High School in the School District of Palm Beach. He has been a teacher, assistant principal, and principal for more than 28 years. He is a veteran of the US Navy. Claudia Leon is a middle school ENL (English as a New Language) and ELA teacher in Bay Shore, New York. Her students are about 90% Hispanic and 10% South Asian. During her 1st year of teaching, Mrs. Leon took a teacher training class at the MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) that taught her how to use artwork in the classroom to develop literacy, and this foundation has guided her teaching for 11 years.
The data is clear, movement supports learning. Yet, "sit-and-get" teaching and learning continue to dominate our traditional and virtual classrooms.
Follow on Twitter: @ValentinaESL @JennyVo15 @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Valentina Gonzalez is a Professional Development Specialist for ELLs in Katy, Texas and taught multiple grades as well as serving K-5 as an ESL specialty teacher and district program facilitator. Jenny Vo has spent all her 23 years in education working with English Learners and currently serves as an ESL ISST in Katy ISD in Katy, Texas.
Many teachers have now been engaged in remote learning from three to six weeks. What have we learned so far? What, if anything, would we do differently?
Follow on Twitter: @elvisepps @MrsLeonENL @ashlm_12 @barberchicago @ @larryferlazzo @Ashley McCall serves as a 3rd grade bilingual English/Language Arts teacher at César Chávez Multicultural Arts Center on the southwest side of Chicago and serves as a teacher representative on the Chávez Local School Council. She works to incorporate social justice/civic engagement experiences and elevate student voice throughout the year as evidenced by her students’ recent culminating activism unit project “Say it Loud/Dilo Fuerte” which seeks to rewrite students’ neighborhood narrative. Lorie Barber is a 5th-grade teacher in Illinois and a National Board Certification candidate. She works through an anti-oppressive lens and believes in getting high quality, relatable books into the hands of all of her students. Dr. Elvis Epps serves as the Principal at Lake Worth Community High School in the School District of Palm Beach. He has been a teacher, assistant principal, and principal for more than 28 years. He is a veteran of the US Navy. In addition to leading his school, he has been a presenter and speaker at state and national conferences on school leadership and organizational leadership. Claudia Leon is a middle school ENL (English as a New Language) and ELA teacher in Bay Shore, New York. Her students are about 90% Hispanic and 10% South Asian. During her 1st year of teaching, Mrs. Leon took a teacher training class at the MoMA (Museum of Modern Art).
How does background knowledge make learning stick? How do we connect our learning objectives to what students already know, care about, and grasp? How can we activate background knowledge when teaching remotely?
Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @ReadDRjwilhelm @adamfachler@Elizabe93434127 @cherylabla
At McREL International, Cheryl Abla, MA, trains and coaches K–12 teachers and school leaders on effective instructional strategies, problem-based learning, classroom technology, teacher coaching, English-language-learner supports and creating engaging school cultures and climates. She has authored several articles for McREL’s Changing Schools magazine and is a co-author of Tools for Classroom Instruction that Works. Elizabeth Villanueva is a passionate and committed teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, CA where she teaches 9th-12th grade Spanish. She leads an after-school leadership program called New-Age Latinas. Adam Fachler is a learning strategist who helps education leaders develop their people and communicate with clarity. After teaching, coaching, and leading a public middle school, he co-founded of the School in the Square, a public charter school. He is co-author with Jeff Wilhelm of Planning Powerful Instruction and creator of the process captured in that book, the EMPOWER Method. He currently lives in Brooklyn, New York. A full-time classroom teacher for 13 years, Jeff Wilhelm is Distinguished Professor of English Education at Boise State University and is the founding director of the Maine and Boise State Writing Projects. He is the author or co-author of 41 books about literacy teaching and learning and has won NCTE’s Promising Research award for You Gotta Be the Book. His most recent publication is Planning Powerful Instruction: 7 Must Make Moves to Transform How We Teach -- and How Students Learn.
Inspiring students to read is always a priority in education. How can we maintain our commitment to supporting reading while teaching online?
Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork @jenorr @MrsSaid17
Sarah Said has spent years overseeing ELL programming in schools in Illinois. In addition to her current role as a Director of Language and Equity programs, she is also a contributor for ELL Confianza. She is also a course writer for English Learner portal. Sarah Kirby-Gonzalez is a National Board Certified fifth-grade teacher in the Folsom Cordova School District. She was a participant in the Teaching American History Grant, Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Summer Institute, and a recipient of a National Endowment for the Humanities grant. Jennifer Orr is a kindergarten teacher in a Title 1 school in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Previously she has taught 5th, 4th, and 1st graders, as well as her own two daughters.
Margo Gottlieb, Ph.D., is co-founder and lead developer for WIDA at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research, University of Wisconsin- Madison. She has devoted her professional career to the education of multilingual learners, having published extensively and presented worldwide; her latest books include Assessing English language learners: Bridges to equity, Assessing multilingual learners: A month-by-month guide (2017, ASCD), and Language power: Key uses for accessing content. Kristin Spears is an ESOL coach and teacher in Spartanburg, South Carolina District 6 where she helps plan and conduct ESOL professional development and collaborates with elementary teachers on how to best serve ELs in their classrooms. In her teaching career, she has worked in various upstate SC schools with students in grades K-8. Becky Corr is an English Language Development Team Lead for Douglas County School District in Colorado. In her role with DCSD as well as the owner of EdSpark Consulting, she provides coaching, professional development, and family engagement opportunities.
Many of us struggle to grade the performance of ELLs in a mainstream classroom. How can we separate content knowledge from language skills and assess ELLs in ways that are fair, appropriate, and relevant?
Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork @BeckyCorrCO
Margo Gottlieb, Ph.D., is co-founder and lead developer for WIDA at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research, University of Wisconsin- Madison. She has devoted her professional career to the education of multilingual learners, having published extensively and presented worldwide; her latest books include Assessing English language learners: Bridges to equity, Assessing multilingual learners: A month-by-month guide (2017, ASCD), and Language power: Key uses for accessing content. Kristin Spears is an ESOL coach and teacher in Spartanburg, South Carolina District 6 where she helps plan and conduct ESOL professional development and collaborates with elementary teachers on how to best serve ELs in their classrooms. In her teaching career, she has worked in various upstate SC schools with students in grades K-8. Becky Corr is an English Language Development Team Lead for Douglas County School District in Colorado. In her role with DCSD as well as the owner of EdSpark Consulting, she provides coaching, professional development, and family engagement opportunities.
Covid-19 has disrupted the best-laid district plans, school plans, and lesson plans of educators worldwide. As more schools, teachers, and students are upended by the rapid transition to online learning, what should our priorities be?
Follow on Twitter: @barberchicago @CathleenBeachbd @AmyRoediger @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
County, Va. Her book, 10 Keys to Student Empowerment, features tools to unlock student potential and develop courage in learners to face challenges head-on. Amy Roediger has been teaching science for 28 years and was recently recognized as a PAEMST award winner for Ohio. Amy blogs about the things she tries in her classroom at aleverandaplacetostand.blogspot.com. David Sherrin is the father (and temporary educator) of three young children, a social studies teacher at Scarsdale High School, author of Authentic Assessment in Social Studies: A Guide to Keeping it Real, and recipient of the 2014 Robert H Jackson Center National Award for Teaching Justice. He maintains the teaching website JADE Learning.
In this episode, we look at examples of ways to make learning more relevant, engaging, and impactful by giving your students real-world problems to solve.
Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @mrsdkrebs @mrsmieliwocki @bamradionetwork
Denise Krebs was previously the chief learner in her middle school classes at a small Catholic school in rural Iowa. She currently is the chief learner with her English language learning grade 5 students in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Rebecca Mieliwocki is a 21-year veteran middle school English teacher in Burbank, CA, who adores trying new things with her wild, wonderful, and wooly 7th graders.
In this episode, we take a look for what qualities might make a great teacher by asking teachers about their favorite teachers.
Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @Elizabe93434187 @JennyVo15 @bamradionetwork @SCTechJess @mrsbcardenas
Elizabeth Villanueva is a passionate and committed teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, CA where she teaches 9th-12th grade Spanish. She leads an after-school leadership program called New-Age Latinas. Betty Cárdenas, born and raised in Brownsville, TX to Mexican immigrants, attended the TX public school system as a bilingual student. She was a bilingual teacher at the elementary level for seven years. Jessica Levine is an Innovative Learning Coordinator where she supports educators with implementing innovative practices and instructional technology into the curriculum. Jenny Vo has spent all her 23 years in education working with English Learners and currently serves as an ESL ISST in Katy ISD in Katy, Texas.
Join us as we ask our guests to clarify the meaning of culturally responsive instruction and provide their best strategies for making culturally responsive instruction work in your classroom.
Follow on Twitter:@ ValentinaESL @jAPMcDizzle @EngageReaders @rpdelcastillo
@larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Lisa Stringfellow has taught middle school English for over 24 years. In her work, she focuses on culturally responsive literacy and issues of equity and social justice in the classroom. She currently teaches 5th and 6th grade English at The Winsor School in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rocio del Castillo began her career as a school psychologist in Peru and has dedicated her professional career to being an advocate for educational equity and social justice. She currently serves as Assistant Superintendent for Special Services in Huntley Community School District 158 and as an adjunct professor. Maurice McDavid is serving as assistant principal at Cortland Elementary School, one of the bilingual schools in the DeKalb, IL school district. As a former middle school Spanish and social studies teacher, he worked with diverse groups of students on diverse curriculum. Valentina Gonzalez is a Professional Development Specialist for ELLs in Katy, Texas and taught multiple grades as well as serving K-5 as an ESL specialty teacher and district program facilitator.
Reading and writing are synergistic when taught in tandem. Join us as we discuss instructional strategies for pairing the two.
Follow on Twitter: @irina_mcgrath @michelleshory @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Author and Teacher, Laura Robb has written more than 25 books on literacy. She returns to the classroom for 3 to 4 months each year and has been awarded the 2016 Richard W. Halle Award by NCTE-- for outstanding Middle Level Educator. Irina V. McGrath, Ph.D. is a District Instructional Coach and Google Certified Trainer in Jefferson County Public School (JCPS), KY. She is also a co-director of the Louisville Writing Project (LWP) and the University of Louisville adjunct who teaches Literacy and ESL methods courses. Michelle Shory, Ed.S. is a District Instructional Coach and Google Certified Trainer in Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, KY. She is passionate about literacy and helped establish Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Louisville.
For years we were encouraged to be colorblind. As it turns out if we don’t see race we miss a whole constellation of things that are vital to teaching students.
Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork @CindyGarciaTX @ashlm_12
Ashley McCall serves as a 3rd grade bilingual English/Language Arts teacher at César Chávez Multicultural Arts Center on the south west side of Chicago and serves as a teacher representative on the Chávez Local School Council. She works to incorporate social justice/civic engagement experiences and elevate student voice throughout the year as evidenced by her students’ recent culminating activism unit project “Say it Loud/Dilo Fuerte” which seeks to rewrite students’ neighborhood narrative. Cindy Garcia is a bilingual educator & Bil/ESL Math PK-6 District Instructional Specialist. Makeda Brome is an Assistant Principal at Fort Pierce Westwood Academy in Fort Pierce, Florida. This year is her first year as an Assistant Principal. Previously she was an Instructional Coach for Mathematics for two years and a classroom teacher for 7 years.
Our guests say that connecting our classroom lessons to current events makes learning more relevant, engaging, and meaningful to students. Join us as we look at the dos and don’t s for effectively teaching with current events.
Follow on Twitter: @Mrs_Koppers @suzieboss @bamradionetwork
Kristen Koppers, NBCT, MA is a blogger, presenter, author, self-published author, and high school educator as well as an adjunct professor at a local junior college. She has been teaching for more than seventeen years and is currently teaching high school English in Illinois. She is a National Board Certified Teacher with a Master’s degree in English and a second Master’s degree in Education Administration. Kristen wrote the book Differentiated Instruction in the Teacher Profession. Suzie Boss, education writer and consultant, is the author of several books, including Reinventing Project-Based Learning and Bringing Innovation to School. She is a regular contributor to Edutopia and the Stanford Social Innovation Review, and a member of the Buck Institute for Education National Faculty.
Who are long term English language learners? What contributes to their extend classification as ELLs? What unique needs do these students have and what strategies can we use to support them? Antoinette Perez has more than ten years of experience working with English Language Learners of all levels, including extensive experience with international and adult learners. She has worked in California and Georgia at schools with high percentages of ELs, which motivated her to obtain TEFL certification. Aubrey Yeh is the Coordinator of Language Arts & Humanities in the East Network, overseeing art, music, theatre, dance, PE, health, world languages, social studies, and language arts for K-12 students in the Boulder Valley School District in Boulder, Colorado. Prior to this, she served as an Education Technology Specialist, Tabitha Pacheco is a National Board Certified Teacher in Exceptional Needs. She has ten years of classroom experience in public, charter, and digital education settings as a Teacher, Instructional Coach, Mentor, Special Education Director, and Educational Consultant. In 2013, she was awarded the Utah State Office of Education “Significant Disabilities Teacher of the Year” for outstanding leadership and commitment to students with disabilities.
What are restorative practices? How do they differ from traditional school discipline? What is required to do restorative practices effectively?
Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @Wilson1Sheila @TimothyHiltonCG @jAPMcDizzle
Dr. Sheila Wilson is a passionate educator who has been privileged to work with every level of learner: elementary, secondary, undergraduate, and graduate during her three decades in education. A native of New Orleans, she has served in private and public education settings in Louisiana and Virginia. Maurice McDavid is serving as assistant principal at Cortland Elementary School, one of the bilingual schools in the DeKalb, IL school district. As a former middle school Spanish and social studies teacher, he worked with diverse groups of students on diverse curriculum. Timothy Hilton is a Climate and Culture Specialist with Fresno Unified School District where he coaches teachers on classroom management and class climate. Timothy has over 10 years of classroom teaching experience at every level of social studies ranging from Advanced Placement to English Language Development. Timothy is currently a doctoral candidate at Claremont Graduate University in the field of Educational Policy, Evaluation, and Reform.
Writing and reading are interconnected. In this episode, we explore teaching strategies that mutually support reading and writing instruction.
Follow on Twitter: @MBethNicklaus @SLC_Literacy @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Mary K. Tedrow, an award-winning high school English teacher, now serves as the Director of the Shenandoah Valley Writing Project. Her book, Write, Think, Learn: Tapping the Power of Daily Student Writing Across the Content Area is available through Routledge. Tony Zani is a literacy coach in the Salt Lake City School District. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Instructional Leadership. Tony is a National Board Certified Teacher with a specialization in Early Childhood Education. Mary Beth Nicklaus is a language arts teacher and reading specialist for Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School in Wisconsin.
What makes a math lesson exceptional? What are the inputs and markers of a good outcome? In the episode, we ask teachers to share their best math lessons and unpack what made them so good.
Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork @bkobett @AveryZachery1
Avery M. Zachery graduated from Georgia State University with a B.S. in Early Childhood Education in 2009. In 2015, she graduated from Georgia State University with an M.Ed. in Reading Language and Literacy and holds endorsements in Mathematics, Reading, ESOL (English Speakers of other Languages) and Gifted. Beth McCord Kobett, EdD, is an associate professor in the School of Education at Stevenson University, where she works with preservice teachers and leads professional learning efforts in mathematics education both regionally and nationally. Jill Henry teaches Problem-Based Algebra II and is the head coach of the Girls Cross Country Program at Flintridge Preparatory School in the Los Angeles area.
How does teaching and learning change when we shift our attention from student deficits to student assets? What are the challenges? How do we surmount them?
Follow on Twitter @larryferlazzo @cjnguyen10 @DrYemiS @LarryWalker2 @bamradionetwork
Carmen Nguyen is currently a Professional Development Specialist for ELs. Her passion for advocating for English learners and their families stems from my own experience as an immigrant and language learner. She supports educators by providing professional development that is founded on research-based instructional strategies to help ensure educational equity for all students. Adeyemi Stembridge, Ph.D. is an educational consultant specializing in equity-focused school-improvement. He is a coach and thought-partner to teachers and administrators with an interest in the design of culturally responsive systems and learning experiences for students. Dr. Larry J. Walker is an Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Higher Education, University of Central Florida. He has an extensive teaching, research and policy background. He served as the Legislative Director for former Congressman Major R. Owens. Dr. Walker has authored/co-authored several journal articles and book chapters.
Instructional coaching can be a big asset or a stressful experience for teachers and coaches. In this episode we look at how to make instructional coaching work for teachers and coaches
Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork @MathCarrie @SydneyChaffee @CindyGarciaTX
Carrie Johnson is a mathematics coach at Rose Park Elementary in Salt Lake City School District. She began teaching in Salt Lake City School District in 2008 with a passion to support high levels of learning in urban Title One schools. Carrie has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from the University of Utah. Go Utes! Sydney Chaffee teaches 9th grade Humanities at Codman Academy in Boston, MA, and is the 2017 National Teacher of the Year.
We've all taught good lessons and we've all taught bad lessons. What Makes a Good Social Studies Lesson? In this episode, we look at how to create a compelling and effective social studies lesson and offer some tips and strategies.
Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork @Edufacey @DeborahGatrell1 @WordsmithMark @mrswhiteside_
Deborah Gatrell is National Board Certified Teacher and Utah Teacher Fellow alumni in Granite School District. She serves as the Social Studies department chair and a Mentor for new teachers in her building. Deborah teaches 9th grade World Geography and 10th grade AP European History. Denise Fawcett Facey was a classroom teacher for more than two decades and now writes on education issues. Among her books, The Social Studies Helper offers activities and projects that make social studies more vibrant and engaging for secondary-level students. Throughout his 35 years as an educator in the Bloomfield Hills School District, Carina Whiteside is an educator that is passionate about teaching social studies for civic engagement and social justice. She is a member of the Hope Street Group Utah Teacher Fellows which works to build connections between classroom teachers and policymakers who will benefit all students. Mark Honeyman devoted himself to encouraging his students to embrace their voices and their power as change agents in the world around them. 450 of his students gained recognition for their writing, winning nearly $60,000 in scholarships and awards.
Join us as we try to better understand the difference between treating students fairly and treating students equally through practical examples of each.
Follow on Twitter: @HolSpinny84 @ViaEdConsulting @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Dr. Julia Cloat is President of Via Educational Consulting and an Adjunct Professor at Northern Illinois University. Julia spent over 25 years serving in Public School Districts in roles including Literacy Specialist, Instructional Coach, RtI/MTSS Coordinator, and Curriculum Director. Holly Spinelli is a students' rights activist with specific focuses in alternative, strengths-based pedagogical approaches where students' voices serve as the catalyst for their education. She is a New York public high school teacher, an adjunct instructor at SUNY Orange County Community College, and an active member of the NCTE's Committee Against Racism and Bias in the Teaching of English. Her teaching is centered in anti-racist, anti-bias, and anti-oppression facilitation.
Education technology can be both an asset and a liability in the same classroom. In this segment, we ask teachers how they determine when to use education technology and when to pass.
Follow on Twitter: @Ajay460 @irina_mcgrath @michelleshory
@larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Irina V. McGrath, Ph.D. is a District Instructional Coach and Google Certified Trainer in Jefferson County Public School (JCPS), KY. She is also a co-director of the Louisville Writing Project (LWP) and the University of Louisville adjunct who teaches Literacy and ESL methods courses. Michelle Shory, Ed.S. is a District Instructional Coach and Google Certified Trainer in Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, KY. She is passionate about literacy and helped establish Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Louisville. Anne Jenks is the principal of a TK - 5 elementary school in Oxnard, California. She is a Leading Edge Certified teacher and the 2015 CUE Site Leader of the Year.
How can we refine the way we think about grading and implement grading with our students? Our guest offers a strategy that aligns the grading with the way students naturally learn.
@educatoral @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Al Gonzalez is a 6th grade Science Teacher working at Chimacum Middle School. He is an Early Adolescent Generalist National Board Certified Teacher who has been teaching kids in grades 4 through 8 for the past 25 years.
What are the indicators and markers of authentic effective student engagement? Join us as we go down the list. How many are present in your classroom?
Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork @Scortez7178 @cathypetreebeck @kdyer13
Cathy Beck is currently the Superintendent of Cheatham County Schools in Middle Tennessee. She is the author of Easy and Effective Professional Development, and Leading Learning for ELL Students. Kathy Dyer is Manager of Innovation and Learning for the Professional Learning team at NWEA. She has more than 25 years of experience in education, many spent designing and facilitating learning opportunities for educators. Coaching teachers and school leadership on getting better at what they do is her passion. Sarah Said is the Director of English Learning at Chicago Ridge School District. Sarah manages three different bilingual programs in Arabic, Spanish, and Polish and she has been a teacher, Dean of Curriculum and EL Director. Sarah Said has spent years overseeing ELL programming in schools in Illinois. She is a Director of Language and Equity programs, she is also a contributor for ELL Confianza is also a course writer for English Learner portal. Samantha Cortez is a bilingual mathematics teacher from Pasadena ISD (TX) where she has five years of experience teaching young mathematicians in Grades 1 and 3. Samantha is a contributing author to one of Dr. Nicki Newton’s books, Mathematizing Your School.
Why does student agency matter anyway? In this episode, we'll explore the importance of student agency and why it matters more than ever in today's classroom. We'll close with useful tips that can provide a jumpstart for educators.
Follow on Twitter: @klrembert @SarahOttow @lmeduconsulting @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Keisha Rembert is a passionate learner who is social justice and equity-focused always. She has taught middle school ELA and United States History and now teaches preservice teachers. Laurie Manville is an ELD teacher and Instructional Coach at Brookhurst Junior High in Anaheim Union High School District. She enjoys helping her students figure out what they are meant to do in life and guiding teachers in lesson design creation. Sarah Ottow is the founder and CEO of Confianza. In the US, she has served as a classroom teacher to inner-city students, ESL teacher to marginalized neighborhood communities and bilingual reading specialist. She is the author of The Language Lens for Content Classrooms: A Guide for K-12 Educators of English and Multilingual Learners.
Writing just for a grade and achieving excellent grammar and context may not be the only benefit to writing for our classrooms. In this episode, we’ll find new ways that students can truly benefit from writing for an audience beyond the classroom.
@KSchulten @mrskellylove @tmce0419
@larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Katherine Schulten was editor-in-chief of The New York Times Learning Network from 2006-2018. (She is still a contributing editor there part-time, but is also working on a book based on student writing from the site.) Before coming to The Times, Katherine was a high school English teacher in Brooklyn for 10 years, then spent another nine years as a literacy consultant in public schools all over New York City. Born and raised Miami girl, who is passionate about world cultures, tasty food and inspiring others, Titiana Esteban is a lifelong learner (currently weighing options for a doctoral degree) and has been teaching for 15 years. In 2007 earned a BS Ed in Elementary Education K-6 with an endorsement in ESOL from Florida International University and in 2010 completed a MS Ed from Nova Southeastern University in Curriculum and Instruction. Kelly Love came to teaching as a second career, and has taught middle school for 13 years, and is moving to an alternative high school for her 14th year. She is an artist, writer, and teacher. Usually all three at the same time. She and her thoughts on education can be found at https://blog0rama.com/, where she is a curious curator of creative content.
Classroom management can be a challenge, especially if you are just starting out and uncertain of the power struggles that can emerge. Today’s guests share their mistakes of dos and definite don’ts.
@larryferlazzo @ritaplatt @tweenteacher @bamradionetwork
Gabriella Corales obtained her Bachelors in English and Communication Studies from Texas State University and her Masters in Education from Stanford University and is a recipient of the Woodrow Wilson-Rockefeller Brothers Teaching Fellowship. She's taught in California and Florida, working with first-generation college students, hailing from low-income backgrounds. Rita Platt is the author of Working Hard, Working Happy: Cultivating a Climate of Effort and Joy in the Classroom and is a principal in the St. Croix Falls, SD in Wisconsin. Heather Wolpert-Gawron is an award-winning middle school teacher and district 21st Century Instructional coach. She is the author of Just Ask Us: Kids Speak Out on Student Engagement (Corwin/AMLE) which shares the results of her nationwide survey of 6th-12th graders and their responses to the question, "What engages you as a learner?" She has written books on Project Based Learning, cross-curricular writing, and middle school teaching strategies. She has been a staff blogger for Edutopia since 2008 and shares all things middle school at tweenteacher.com.
English Language Learners must master multiple competencies concurrently. Join us as we explore the best strategies to support and assist them.
@larryferlazzo @KevinJepson @cathypetreebeck
Elizabeth Iwaszewicz, M.Ed, NBCT Teacher Coach, C & I - Office of Professional Learning and Leadership. Dr. Heidi Pace recently retired after 33 years in education, with the last five years spent as superintendent of a rural mountain school district in Colorado. Cathy Beck is the Assistant Superintendent in Summit County, CO (Breckenridge). She is the author of Easy and Effective Professional Development. Kevin Jepson is a professional development specialist and ELL specialist for EL Education. He is supporting development of the organization's Language Arts Curriculum for Grades 6-8 and was a lead curriculum designer for the second edition of the Grades K–5 Language Arts Curriculum.
Differentiating instruction is always a challenge. In this segment, we look at a few effective and less effective ways to use technology to differentiate.
@larryferlazzo @gabolhuis @Ajay460 @nsulla
@Bamradionetwork
Ge-Anne Bolhuis has been an educator for 23 years and is currently serves a district in NW Georgia as an instructional technology specialist and media specialist liaison. Anne Jenks is the principal of a TK - 5 elementary school in Oxnard, California. She is a Leading Edge Certified teacher and the 2015 CUE Site Leader of the Year. Dr. Nancy Sulla is the creator of the Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroom and author of the Students Taking Charge. President and founder of IDE Corp. (Innovative Designs for Education) a consultative professional development provider.
In case you were still wondering, the answer is yes. There are valid and beneficial uses of social media in education. Listen in as we review some of the best examples.
@larryferlazzo @jeremybballer @nenagerman @HSeslteacher
@Bamradionetwork
Lorena German was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Lawrence, MA. She's a 12-year educator, a writer, and teacher coach. Shaeley Santiago is an ESL Instructional Coach/Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) for the Ames Community School District in Ames, Iowa. She also teaches ESL endorsement classes at Drake University’s School of Education. Jeremy Hyler is a middle school English teacher at Fulton Middle School in Michigan (U.S.). He is also co-director of the Chippewa River Writing Project, vice-president of The Assembly for the Teaching of English Grammar (ATEG) and an author.
Workplace conflict is routine and educators are not exempt. In this episode, we discuss strategies for managing conflicts with colleagues and administrators.
@larryferlazzo @SaneeBell @toddefranklin
@Bamradionetwork
Todd Franklin is a principal in Great Falls, VA, in the Fairfax County Public School system. He has served as a school-based administrator at both the elementary and middle school levels, and he has been fortunate to work collaboratively with multiple teachers, school administrators, and central office personnel in the field of professional development. Some of those experiences have included leading the Mathematics and Language Arts vertical articulation teams in various schools. Dr. Sanée Bell is a middle school principal and an adjunct professor in Houston, TX.
What are the roles of reading strategies in literacy instruction? Join us as we unpack the fundamentals of effective application of reading strategies.
@larryferlazzo @RossCoops31 @colleen_cruz @ElaineMiles3 @drlindseymoses
@Bamradionetwork
Colleen Cruz is a fierce advocate for making rich literacy instruction accessible to every child and the author of The Unstoppable Writing Teacher and Independent Writing. Ross Cooper is the Elementary Principal of T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School in the Old Tappan School District in Old Tappan, New Jersey, and the coauthor of Hacking Project Based Learning. Lindsey Moses is an associate professor and program coordinator of the M.A. in Literacy Education at Arizona State University. Elaine Miles serves as a Literacy Coach at Estes Hills Elementary School in Chapel Hill, NC as well as being a Hope Street Group fellow.
Discussing race in the classroom poses an array of risks and potential pitfalls. Join us as we look at the common mistakes that derail these conversations and how to avoid them.
@larryferlazzo @DingleTeach @Bamradionetwork
Marian Dingle, a twenty-year educator teaching in Atlanta, Georgia, is pursuing action research on racial identity in mathematics as a Heinemann Fellow. She is a wife and mother of two children in college.
In this segment, we discuss the importance of building meaningful relationships with your students and knowing where to draw the line.
@larryferlazzo @Mrs_C_Hines @MBethNicklaus @DrYemiS @Bamradionetwork
Jacki Glasper has a 14-year background in education, with a majority of that time as a special educator for students that have mild/moderate disabilities as well as a training specialist. Candace Hines is an Elementary Educator and a Regional Presenter, training teachers across various districts in Tennessee. Adeyemi Stembridge, PhD, is an educational consultant specializing in equity-focused school-improvement. He is a coach and thought-partner to teachers and administrators. Mary Beth Nicklaus is a language arts teacher and reading specialist for Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School in Wisconsin.
Let's talk about one of our worst fears. For one reason or another, we lose control of our classroom. How do we return that class to normal?
@larryferlazzo @bobsonwong @ritaplatt @edgyeducation @mrkevinparr
@Bamradionetwork
Theresa Staley is a faculty coach and blogger with Learning Sciences International. She
supports teachers and leaders as a stakeholder in Learning Sciences’ Schools for Rigor partnership with the Polk County School District in Lakeland, Florida. Bobson Wong has taught math at New York City public high schools since 2005. He is a three-time recipient of the Math for America Master Teacher Fellowship. Rita Platt is a Nationally Board Certified teacher and is a Library Media Specialist for the St. Croix Falls, SD in Wisconsin. Kevin Parr is a fourth grade teacher in Wenatchee, WA and a 2014 ASCD Emerging Leader.
Join us as we deconstruct the art of teaching good writing with writing frames and writing structures.
@larryferlazzo @bobsonwong @BethRimer @gretchbernabei
@Bamradionetwork
Gretchen Bernabei has taught middle school and high school for 34 years. After earning her B.A. at Southwest Texas State University, she has devoted her professional life to learning, developing, and sharing best practices, particularly through the National Writing Projects. Linda Denstaedt serves on the National Writing Project’s College, Career, and Community Writers Program Leadership Team,
Beth Rimer is the Co-Director of The Ohio Writing Project at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She began her career as a secondary English teacher and now works with K-12 teachers in staff development to support literacy instruction in all subject areas.
School dress codes are perennially controversial. Our guests are frustrated with many of the codes and assert that it's time for us to update our thinking.
@larryferlazzo @mochamomma @beingblackas @jenorr @bivey @Bamradionetwork
Kelly Wickham Hurst is a 23 year public and private school veteran as both a classroom teacher and an administrator as both a guidance dean and assistant principal. Her blog is Mocha Momma. Jax Morgan is a four-year senior and the Head of Student Body at Stoneleigh-Burnham in Greenfield, Massachusetts, a school defined by diversity and the empowerment of girl's voices. Jennifer Orr is a kindergarten teacher in a Title 1 school in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Previously she has taught 5th, 4th, and 1st graders, as well as her own two daughters. Bill Ivey is Middle School Dean at Stoneleigh-Burnham, a feminist girls boarding and day school for grades 7-12 in Western Massachusetts.
Peer instruction is a powerful teaching strategy that engages and promotes deeper learning. Our guests provide practical tips for working with students as co-teachers.
@larryferlazzo @DrYemiS @DrJDavisBowman @bobsonwong @MsSackstein
@Bamradionetwork
Dr. Jennifer Davis Bowman is an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati State College. She writes on research-based classroom strategies. Adeyemi Stembridge, PhD, is an educational consultant specializing in equity-focused school-improvement. He is a coach and thought-partner to teachers and administrators. Bobson Wong has taught math at New York City public high schools and is a three-time recipient of the Math for America Master Teacher Fellowship. Starr Sackstein (NBCT) is a certified Master Journalism Educator through the Journalism Education Association (JEA) and serves at the New York State Director to JEA. She is the author of several books and a blogger.
In this episode, we identify the do's and don'ts of giving students effective feedback about their writing assignments.
@larryferlazzo @drjaxon @amgonza @scwoodard
@Bamradionetwork
Anabel Gonzalez is currently serving as CTE Instructional Facilitator with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. She previously served as Business Education Teacher, ESL Teacher and Instructional Technology Trainer. Sarah Woodard has taught middle and high school English Language Arts for 23 years and currently teaches concurrent enrollment courses at Collegiate Prep Academy in Denver Public Schools. She serves as a co-director of the Denver Writing Projec. Kim Jaxon is an associate professor of English (Composition & Literacy) at CSU, Chico and the Director of the Northern California Writing. Host Larry Ferlazzo is English and Social Studies at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California.
In this episode, we look at proven strategies for teaching English language learners who are part of mainstream classrooms who are more proficient in English.
@larryferlazzo @TonyaWardSinger@ValentinaESL @JennyVo15
@Bamradionetwork
Tonya Ward Singer is a literacy and language consultant who helps K-12 educators transform teaching for equity and EL achievement. She is the author of bestsellers EL Excellence Every Day and Opening Doors to Equity. Valentina Gonzalez is a Professional Development Specialist for ELLs in Katy, Texas and taught multiple grades as well as serving K-5 as an ESL specialty teacher and district program facilitator. Jenny Vo earned her B.A. in English from Rice University and her M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Lamar University and has been teaching for 22 years and is an ESL ISST in Katy ISD in Katy, Texas. Host Larry Ferlazzo is an English and Social Studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California.
Every classroom has walls , but some teachers use their wall space more effectively than others. In this episode, we look at the best ways to use classroom walls. @larryferlazzo @RonBergerEL @omanster @ichangecollab @Bamradionetwork Martha Caldwell and Oman Frame, veteran teachers and co-founders of iChange Collaborative, facilitate compelling conversations about the impact of race, class and gender identities with educators and their students. Their co-authored Let’s Get Real: Exploring Race, Class, and Gender Identities in the Classroom. Ron Berger is Chief Academic Officer for EL Education, a nonprofit school improvement organization that supports over 150 public schools across America toward high achievement, character, and college readiness, and provides professional development and open educational resources. He also teaches at Harvard Graduate School of Education.
All of the lessons we plan for our students are not home runs. What makes the difference between the good lessons and the great ones? @larryferlazzo @RonBergerEL@sarahjcooper01 @TaraCDale @Bamradionetwork Sarah Cooper teaches eighth-grade U.S. history and is dean of studies at Flintridge Preparatory School, a 7-12 independent school near Los Angeles. She has written a book Making History Mine: Meaningful Connections for Grades 5-9 and also writes frequently for MiddleWeb's Future of History blog. Tara Dale has taught for 12 years. She teaches high school science classes (ecology, environmental science, and psychology) in Arizona. Alexis Wiggins is author of The Best Class You Never Taught: How Spider Web Discussion Can Turn Students into Learning Leaders. She is the founder and director of the Cohort of Educators for Essential Learning (CEEL), an organization that unites like-minded educators around the globe. She has worked as an English teacher in six different countries and as an instructional coach for all subject areas.
How can classroom teachers and sports coaches work together for the benefit of students?
@larryferlazzo @coachbpreece@Jenschwanke
@Bamradionetwork
Jill Henry teaches AP Statistics and Problem Based Algebra II at Flintridge Preparatory School in the Los Angeles area and serve as the curriculum coordinator for the math department. Brian Preece is in his 33rd year of teaching and coaching at the high school level. He has taught and coached at Provo High School in Provo, UT for 28 years and at West High High School in Salt Lake City, UT. Jen Schwanke is the author of You’re the Principal! Now What? Strategies and Solutions for New School Leaders. Schwanke is currently a principal for the Dublin City School District in Dublin, Ohio.
We've seen profound changes in education in the last 25 years driven by advancements in technology. What can we expect to see in the years ahead?
@larryferlazzo @JennyGRankin @SouthpawEdu
@Bamradionetwork
Sarah Thomas is a Google Certified Innovator and the founder of the #EduMatch movement, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. Mark Estrada is the principal of Lockhart Junior High School in Lockhart, Texas. He is an ASCD 2014 Emerging Leader and Doctoral Fellow at The University of Texas—Austin Cooperative Superintendency Program. Dr. Jenny Grant Rankin teaches at University of Cambridge and writes books for educators, such as Sharing Your Education Expertise with the World: Make Research Resonate and Widen Your Impact
English languages learners are often hesitant to speak in class. In this episode, we identify strategies to encourage ELL students to speak in class.
@larryferlazzo @ValentinaESL @sarahdateechur @SouthpawEdu
@Bamradionetwork
Mary Ann Zehr is in her 4th year as a teacher of history to English-language learners at Wilson High School in the District of Columbia. Valentina Gonzalez is a Professional Development Specialist for ELLs in Katy, Texas. Her 20 years of teaching experience include teaching multiple grades as well as serving K-5 as an ESL specialty teacher and district program facilitator. Sarah Said has spent years overseeing ELL programming in schools in Illinois. In addition to her role as a Director of Language and Equity programs, she is also a contributor for ELL Confianza. She is also a course writer for English Learner portal.
Our guests all agree, student seating matters. Join us as we explore what seating arrangements work, which don't and why.
@larryferlazzo @jenorr @RACycz @MWhitakerGood
@Bamradionetwork
Madeline Whitaker Good is a former 3rd grade teacher who currently teaches 8th grade math in Southwest Missouri.
Jennifer Orr is a kindergarten teacher in a Title 1 school in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Previously she has taught 5th, 4th, and 1st graders, as well as her own two daughters. Rich Czyz is author of The Four O’Clock Faculty: A ROGUE Guide to Revolutionizing Professional Development and Co-Founder of the Four O’Clock Faculty Blog. He is an Elementary Principal in New Jersey.
Classroom management is a perennial challenge for teachers. What are the biggest mistakes we often make and how do we avoid them?
@larryferlazzo @PegGrafwallner @Ajay460 @mrkevinparr
@Bamradionetwork
Anne Jenks is the principal of a TK - 5 elementary school in Oxnard, California. She is a Leading Edge Certified teacher and the 2015 CUE Site Leader of the Year. Peg Grafwallner, M.Ed., is an Instructional Coach/Reading Specialist at Ronald Reagan IB High School in Milwaukee, WI. She models, coaches and assists teachers in creating comprehensive literacy lessons meant to enhance skill-building.
Kevin Parr is a fourth grade teacher in Wenatchee, WA and an ASCD Emerging Leader.
Is bullying in school an intractable problem? Why is bullying on the rise? Join us as we look for practical solutions.
@larryferlazzo @kfelicellom @Degasuper @marthamagnifice @omanster
@Bamradionetwork
Terry Roller begins his 25th year in public education. He was appointed to Chief Administrative Officer for the State of Alabama. Martha Caldwell and Oman Frame, veteran teachers and co-founders of iChange Collaborative, and co-authored Let’s Get Real: Exploring Race, Class, and Gender Identities in the Classroom. Dr. Kris Felicello has been in the field of education for over 25 years as a Teacher, Coach, Athletic Director, Assistant Principal, Principal, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and is the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services in the North Rockland Central School District in Rockland County, New York.
Our guests have been on both sides of applying for a teaching position. Join us as they share their best insights about how to land the right teaching job.
@larryferlazzo @MCUSDSupe @valruckes @Mrs_C_Hines @SaneeBell
@Bamradionetwork
Candace Hines is an elementary educator with the Achievement School District in Memphis. She has taught for eight years and presents professional development. Val Ruckes is a First Grade Teacher at McGregor Elementary. Dr. Sanée Bell is a middle school principal and an adjunct professor in Houston, TX. PJ Caposey is an award-winning educator, author of six books and is the Superintendent of Schools for Meridian CUSD 223 in Northwest Illinois.
Join us as we discuss the best ways to use technology to teach math and the pitfalls to avoid.
@larryferlazzo @EScillieri @bobsonwong @jenniferwathall @SaneeBell
@Bamradionetwork
Jennifer Wathall is an independent educational consultant and author of Concept-Based Mathematics. She travels the world collaborating with schools to co-create math curriculum for grades PreK to 12.
Bobson Wong has taught math at New York City public high schools and is a three-time recipient of the Math for America Master Teacher Fellowship. Elissa Scillieri, Ed.D. is a math supervisor from New Jersey who considers herself a math missionary. She previously taught all subjects in the elementary grades before being offered the opportunity to share her enthusiasm for math with all ages.
Black girls are suspended twice as often as white girls. The list of school discipline disparities is significant and comes with many adverse effects. Discover what you need to know.
@larryferlazzo @Ruizsealey @terrinwatson @DrVEvansWinters
@Bamradionetwork
Dr. Venus E. Evans-Winters is an Associate Professor of Education and faculty affiliate in Women & Gender Studies, African American Studies and Ethnic Studies at Illinois State University. Terri N. Watson, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Leadership and Human Development at The City College of New York. A Harlem native, her research examines the practices of successful school leaders and the impact of education policies on children, specifically Black girls. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz is Associate Professor of English Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is founder of the Racial Literacy Project at TC. Host Larry Ferlazzo is an English and Social Studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California.
Parent-teacher conferences can support student learning is a few key bases are covered. Join us as our guest offer proven best practices.
@larryferlazzo @LSkae @luzsantana20 @TaraCDale
@Bamradionetwork
Leticia Skae is an ELA teacher in middle TN; she has 13 years experience in the field. She's been a literacy coach as well and getting her PhD in Literacy Studies at MTSU. Luz Santana is co-director Right Question Institute, Cambridge MA and author of two books. Tara Dale is a science teacher at Desert Ridge High School.
In this episode, our guests share smart ways to teach science with technology while avoiding the pitfalls.
@larryferlazzo @outsidewonderlb
Erin Bridges Bird is a former high school science teacher and is currently a Ph.D. Candidate in Science Education at the University of California, Davis. She investigates students' science learning outcomes during their participation in authentic environmental science research, such as students monitoring bird and pollinator populations on school campuses. Peggy Harte has been a teacher for over 20 years. She works as an elementary science specialist in the central valley of California and as an innovation fellow at the UC Davis Center for Community and Citizen Science.
Our guests share practical advice on the best ways to introduce writing into socials studies lessons.
@larryferlazzo @misteralvord @StanPesick @dawnjmitchell
@Bamradionetwork
Dawn Mitchell is a consultant with the Spartanburg Writing Project, an affiliate of the National Writing Project housed at USC Upsate, an adjunct instructor with the education depts. at Furman University. Rachel Johnson is a middle school teacher in South Carolina. She teaches social studies. Stan Pesick previously taught 11th grade U.S. History in the Oakland Unified School District and co-directed OUSD’s History/Social Studies Department. His current work with both the National and Bay Area Writing Projects focuses on civically engaged writing and historical literacy. Ben Alvord is a middle school social studies teacher at a public school in Tooele County, Utah.
Join us for a discussion on practical tech tools and tips for using them to teach English.
@larryferlazzo @JCasaTodd @JennyVo15 @Bamradionetwork
Jenny Vo earned her BA in English from Rice University and her M.Ed in Educational Leadership from Lamar University. She has spent all her 23 years in education working with English Learners and currently serves as an ESL ISST in Katy ISD in Katy, Texas. Jennifer Casa-Todd is wife, mom, and a Teacher-Librarian in Ontario Canada, a former Literacy Consultant, and the author of the book, Social LEADia. She is passionate about showing teachers and students how they can use technology and social media to make the world a better place. Maggie Verdoia is a middle school English teacher, Google-certified educator, and member of the Instructional Leadership Corps.
The pros and cons of encouraging students to evaluate teachers in K-12. What can we learn? What to avoid.
@larryferlazzo @kdyer13 @DrYemiS @RoxannaElden @Bamradionetwork
Kathy Dyer is currently the Learning and Innovation Manager at NWEA and a long-time believer that quality learning occurs when we learn with, from and for others. Roxanna Elden is the author of See Me After Class: Advice for Teachers by Teachers. And the creator of the New Teacher Disillusionment Power Pack. Adeyemi Stembridge, PhD is an educational consultant specializing in equity-focused school-improvement. He is a coach and thought-partner to teachers and administrators with an interest in the design of culturally responsive systems and learning experiences for students.
In this episode, we look at the best education technology tools for teaching social studies and how to use them.
@larryferlazzo @kdyer13 @kenhalla @sarahjcooper01 @Bamradionetwork
Sarah Cooper teaches eighth-grade U.S. history and is dean of studies at Flintridge Preparatory School, a 7-12 independent school near Los Angeles. She is the author of Making History Mine: Meaningful Connections for Grades 5-9 and also writes frequently for MiddleWeb's Future of History blog. Ken Halla is the eLearning Coordinator for the 10th largest school district in the US and runs a 4000 student school. Before he was a long time teacher, he wrote Deeper Learning Through Technology: Using the Cloud to Individualize Instruction.
Our guests tell us that in the eyes of many Americans, Native Americans no longer exist. in this episode, we take a look at the challenges Native Americans face in our public school.
@larryferlazzo @Bamradionetwork
Mandy Smoker Broaddus is a member of the Assiniboine and Sioux tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation in Montana. She works for Education Northwest as a practice expert in Indian education and previously served as the Director of Indian education for the state of Montana.Gregg Castro has worked to preserve his cultural heritage for a quarter of a century as a writer and activist. He is the Society for California Archaeology’s Native American Programs Committee Chair and an adviser with the California Indian Conference and California Indian History Curriculum Coalition.
Games can be an effective learning tool, but they can also be a fruitless waste of classroom time. How can we identify the best games for learning? @larryferlazzo @eschildge @fisher1000 @Bamradionetwork Nationally Board Certified Teacher in English as a New Language (EAYA ENL) with 20 years of combined experience teaching ESL and foreign language, advocates on educational issues related to English learners (ELs) and develops training on how to best educate ELs for NYSUT's Education & Learning Trust, the professional learning arm of the statewide teachers' union. Michael Fisher is a former teacher who is now a full-time author and instructional coach. His latest book is Hacking the Common Core. Eric Schildge is an English/Drama teacher at Sparhawk School in Amesbury, MA. He collaborates with artists, writers, actors, journalists, and other creative professionals to bring learning to life for students.
Many students come to school traumatized by various kinds of past and ongoing experiences in their lives. How can teachers identify and teach students who have been through traumatic events
@larryferlazzo cwolfeiowa @ritaplatt @Bamradionetwork
Dr. Christy Wolfe is an assistant professor in the Education Department at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law (JD) and the Graduate College (PhD). Rita Platt is a Nationally Board Certified teacher and is a Library Media Specialist for the St. Croix Falls SD in Wisconsin. Jason Harelson is an Elementary Principal in Luck, Wisconsin. He has been in education for 17 years and has worked with learners from age 4 to graduate students.
Collaborating in small groups is a classroom practice that students often say they hate and love. What are the keys to making student collaboration productive and enjoyable?
@larryferlazzo @teachermojo @KarenGoeller1 @JillLKester @Bamradionetwork
Jill Kester has over 25 years’ experience in TESOL. In her 12-year tenure as an ESOL teacher in Alexandria City Public Schools, Virginia, she served as department leader, coaching and mentoring new teachers. As Senior Associate at SupportEd, Jill develops curriculum and provides professional development. Karen A. Goeller has over 30 years of education experience. She has a Ph.D in educational administration and an MA in English. She serves as deputy superintendent in a large Midwestern school district and is an adjunct instructor for graduate leadership education. Rachael Williams has been an English, Humanities and Psychology teacher for 18 years
in Australia, the United Kingdom and The Bahamas.
We've all made mistakes in our teaching practice and most of us are eager to learn from them and move on. We know school administrators also miss the mark at times. In this episode, we look at leadership mistakes and how to avoid them.
Anne Vilen is Senior Writer and Project Manager for EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning) and co-author (with Ron Berger & Libby Woodfin) of Learning that Lasts: Challenging, Engaging, and Empowering Students with Deeper Instruction. Previously, she served as Associate Director of an EL Education mentor school in Asheville, North Carolina. Marcy Webb is a Spanish teacher, middle and high school, at an independent day school in CT. Dr. Jason Kotch is the Principal of Garnet Valley Elementary School in Glen Mills, PA. Jason is the co-author of the Routledge Eye on Education series book 7 Steps to Sharing Your School's Story on Social Media.
Co-teaching can be an extraordinarily effective instructional model when all of the elements align. Join us for a discussion about what works and what doesn't.
@larryferlazzo @ElizabethLStein @JennyVo15 @Bamradionetwork
Elizabeth Stein is a special education and Universal Design for Learning instructional coach and consultant. She is the author of Two Teachers in the Room: Strategies for Co-Teaching Success (Routledge).
Jenny Vo earned her BA in English from Rice University and her M.Ed in Educational Leadership from Lamar University. She has spent all her 23 years in education working with English Learners and currently serves as an ESL ISST in Katy ISD in Katy, Texas. Becky Corr is an English Language Development Team Lead for Douglas County School District in Colorado. In her role with DCSD as well as the owner of EdSpark Consulting, she provides coaching, professional development, and family engagement opportunities.
In this episode, we look at the epic mistakes we've made in teaching math and what we learned along the way.
@larryferlazzo @EScillieri @bbrady_brady @JMKotchEdD @Bamradionetwork
Beth Brady is a math interventionist in Northampton, Massachusetts. In her 26 year tenure in Northampton, she has taught first and second grades and currently works with the district's elementary teachers to incorporate Math Recovery into the mathematics curriculum as the district's Math Recovery Champion.
Bobson Wong has taught math at New York City public high schools and is a three-time recipient of the Math for America Master Teacher Fellowship. Elissa Scillieri, Ed.D. is a math supervisor from New Jersey who considers herself a math missionary. She previously taught all subjects in the elementary grades before being offered the opportunity to share her enthusiasm for math with all ages
There are strong opinions on phonics among educators today. Has phonics received a bad rap? Join us for a second look at the appropriate role of phonics in teaching reading.
@larryferlazzo @CaseySchultz24 @Bamradionetwork
Casey Schultz was the lead writer and designer of the EL Education K-2 Reading Foundations Skills Block (http://curriculum.eleducation.org) and partnered with LearnZillion to transform the full K-5 EL Education ELA curriculum into the LearnZillion digital platform. Casey now works as a consultant. She is a mom, a former elementary teacher and school leader, and forever a kindergarten teacher at heart.
Reading logs are a well-worn tool for supporting reading instruction but do they work? What are the best ways to encourage reading and hold students accountable?
@larryferlazzo @bethiej1027 @MBethNicklaus @Bamradionetwork
Beth Jarzabek is a middle school teacher in Western Massachusetts who is lucky to explore books with 7th and 8th grade students in her Language Arts Lab classes and facilitates the creation of brilliant projects in her Genius Hour classes. Mary Beth Nicklaus is a language arts teacher and reading specialist for Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School in Wisconsin.
If you don' see race what do you see? How did striving to be colorblind become a disservice to students of color and an indicator of racism? In this confusing and evolving milieu, what is a white teacher to do?
Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork @terrinwatson @ChrisEmdin @ShannonRWaite5
Shannon R. Waite, EdD is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Educational Leadership, Administration, and Policy Division in the Graduate School of Education at Fordham University. She is a Mayoral Appointee to the Panel for Educational Policy and has two daughters attending public school in the NYCDOE. Christopher Emdin is a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology at Teachers College, Columbia University. He is the author of the New York Times Bestseller, For White Folks Who Teach In the Hood… and the rest of Y'all Too. Terri N. Watson, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Educational Leadership at The City College of New York, The City University of New York. A Harlem native, her research examines the practices of successful school leaders and the impact of education policies on children of color.
What are the biggest problems with professional development for teachers and how can we solve them?
@larryferlazzo @dlaufenberg @DrdebbieSilver @Dina_Strasser @tweenteacher
@Bamradionetwork
Heather Wolpert-Gawron is a middle school teacher and author of Tween Crayons and Curfews: Tips for Middle School Teachers. Diana Laufenberg is a Nationally Board certified Social Studies teacher currently teaching 7th graders in Flagstaff, AZ. Dina Strasser is a fiction, non-fiction, and poetry writer. An ESL and English teacher for many years. Debbie Silver is an award-winning teacher, an internationally known presenter and humorist, an author of numerous books and educational journal articles.
There is a well-established disconnect between education research and practice. Join us as we explore ways to close the gap between research and what happens in classrooms.
@larryferlazzo @nenagerman @ramongoings @OTCData
@Bamradionetwork
Lorena German was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Lawrence, MA. She's a 12-year educator, a writer, and teacher coach. Award-winning former teacher Jenny Grant Rankin, PhD, teaches the Postdoc Masterclass at the University of Cambridge. She is author of Engaging & Challenging Gifted Students: Tips for Supporting Extraordinary Minds in Your Classroom (ASCD). Dr. Ramon Goings is an assistant professor of educational leadership at Loyola University Maryland. His research agenda is centered around Black male student success PreK-PhD. Sally J. Zepeda is a professor at the University of Georgia in the Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy where she teaches courses about school leadership, professional learning, instructional supervision, and teacher evaluation.
In education, burnout is fairly typical. Most teachers will have an episode or two at some point in their career. @larryferlazzo @wendi322 @TimothyHiltonCG @jedwards814 @Bamradionetwork Jenny Edwards, PhD, has taught at the elementary, middle school, and university levels. Presently, Jenny is teaching doctoral students in the School of Educational Leadership and Change at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara. Timothy Hilton received his Bachelor’s degree, teaching credential, and Master’s degree from California State University, Long Beach, and has been teaching for ten years in Los Angeles Unified School District. Wendi Pillars, NBCT, has been teaching students with English as a second/foreign language needs in grades K-12, both stateside and overseas, for 21 years. She is the author of Visual Notetaking for Educators: A Teacher’s Guide to Student Creativity.
Let's face it, we have a love-hate relationship with buzzwords. Why do we use them, what are the benefits and what's the downside?
@larryferlazzo @ritaplatt @DouglasReeves @melsa777 JennLCI @Bamradionetwork
Dr. Douglas Reeves is the author of more than 30 books and 100 articles on leadership and student achievement and twice named to the Harvard University Distinguished Authors Series. Melissa Eddington is in her 17th year of teaching, 15 have been as an ELL teacher. She teaches in a suburban district outside of Columbus, Ohio. Jennifer Borgioli is a senior consultant with Learner-Centered Initiatives. She supports schools and districts with designing assessments and completing assessment inventories. Rita Platt is a Nationally Board Certified teacher and is a Library Media Specialist for the St. Croix Falls SD in Wisconsin.
In this episode, we search for useful and insightful articles that can impact our practice.
@larryferlazzo @RewardingEdu @MrsSokolowski @Owl_b_TorresEdu
@Bamradionetwork
Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski is an elementary teacher in Farmingdale, New York. She is a co-author of the Two Writing Teachers blog and the co-director of the Long Island Writing Project. Jessica Torres is an Elementary assistant principal, doctoral students. Robert Ward is in his 24th year of teaching English at public middle schools in Los Angeles. He has his own blog, he has written for Edutopia, Education Week, and other educational journals, and authored 3 books for teachers and parents.
In this episode, we ask our guest to participate in a reality check. Now that you know what teaching is really about, would you do it again?
@larryferlazzo @HSeslteacher @Ajay460 @Bamradionetwork
Shaeley Santiago is an ESL Instructional Coach/Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) for the Ames Community School District in Ames, Iowa. She also teaches ESL endorsement classes at Drake University’s School of Education and is a big fan of using social media for professional development. Anne Jenks is the principal of a TK - 5 elementary school in Oxnard, California. She is a Leading Edge Certified teacher and the 2015 CUE Site Leader of the Year.
Let's face it, we never have enough time to educate our students as we would like. This is particularly true for principals. Join us as we explore the best use of administrator's time.
@larryferlazzo @MCUSDSupe @Principal_Brant @redhdteacher @Bamradionetwork
Stephanie Brant is the proud principal of Woodfield Elementary School in Gaithersburg, Maryland. PJ Caposey is an award-winning educator, author of six books including Teach Smart and Making Evaluation Meaningful, and the Superintendent of Schools for Meridian CUSD 223 in Northwest Illinois. Megan Allen, NBCT, EdD, is the 2010 Florida Teacher of the Year and Director of Partnership for the National Network of State Teachers of the year.
Critical writing skills can and should be a part of every class. In this episode, we offer specific strategies for integrating writing into your science classroom.
@larryferlazzo @mtedrow @AmyRoediger @Bamradionetwork
Maria C. Grant, EdD, is a professor in Secondary Education at California State University, Fullerton and she has authored numerous publications centered on science literacy, formative assessment, and reading. Mary K. Tedrow, M.Ed. NBCT is Director of the Shenandoah Valley Writing Project and has been a teacher for 25 years. Amy Roediger has been teaching science for 28 years and was recently recognized as a PAEMST award winner for Ohio. She also serves her district as an instructional coach and is an adjunct instructor at Lake Erie College. She blogs at aleverandaplacetostand.
Our guests say that good teaching strategy will reach all students. Tune in and see if you agree.
@larryferlazzo @wwmurawski @TaraCDale @jasonflom @Bamradionetwork
Jason Flom is director of Cornerstone Learning Community in Tallahassee, Florida, a whole child school he cofounded with other educators and serves as a faculty member with ASCD’s Professional Learning Services. Wendy Murawski, Ph.D. is the Executive Director and Eisner Endowed Chair for the Center for Teaching and Learning at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), where she is also a full professor in the Department of Special Education. Tara Dale is a science teacher at Desert Ridge High School. Mandi White has been working in education for over ten years in positions teaching middle school cross-categorical special education resource and 7th grade English language arts and US History.
Working with substitute teachers can be challenging for teachers, substitutes, and students. Our guests share their experiences and best advice.
@larryferlazzo @RoxannaElden @runnin26 @Bamradionetwork
Roxanna Elden is a National Board Certified high school teacher, a speaker, and an author. Her book, See Me After Class: Advice for Teachers by Teachers, is widely used as a tool for teacher training and retention. Rachael George is the principal of Sandy Grade School in the Oregon Trail School District and an ASCD Emerging Leader.
For many of us, the reason we teach and how we teach has been influenced by others. In this segment, we ask our guests to share who has influenced their teaching and how?
@larryferlazzo @Dr_MamaJ @PernilleRipp @ @ritaplatt @Bamradionetwork
Dr. Cynthia “Mama J” Johnson is an educator, speaker, and author. and dedicated 30+ years serving as a classroom teacher, an elementary, middle, and high school principal, a district-level project leader, and a district-wide professional development trainer. Pernille Ripp, author, is a 7th grade teacher in Oregon, WI. She is also creator of the Global Read Aloud Project. Rita Platt is a Nationally Board Certified teacher and is a Library Media Specialist for the St. Croix Falls SD in Wisconsin.
Join us as we draw a distinction between cooperation and collaboration and how to cultivate effective collaborative skills in our students.
@larryferlazzo @teachingfactor @Matt_Marv @Bamradionetwork
Robin Brandehoff is an educator, PhD student, and theatre arts practitioner driven to work alongside students and emerging teachers in communities facing conflict and marginalization using drama to educate, play, and liberate. Her research focuses on examining the oppressions and traumas of marginalized communities of color. Michael Thornton has been an elementary school educator in the Charlottesville, VA area for the last 10 years. He is a student-centered educator who encourages his students to be independent and creative critical thinkers.
Join us as we talk about setting the tone at the very beginning of your class with "do now" activities. @larryferlazzo @teachingfactor @Matt_Marv @Bamradionetwork Dr. Nancy Sulla is the creator of the Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroom and author of Students Taking Charge and It's Not What You Teach But How. Michele L. Haiken is a middle school English teacher in Rye, New York and an adjunct professor in Literacy at Manhattanville College. She is the author of Personalized Reading: Digital Strategies and Tools to Support All Learners (June 2018). Matt Homrich-Knieling is a middle school English Language Arts teacher in southwest Detroit. He is also the faculty advisor for an after-school youth activism club.
Teachers unions are feeling threatened by privatization, pending court cases, organized anti-union efforts. What will teachers union look like twenty years from now?
@larryferlazzo @JustJenThomas @Bamradionetwork
Jennifer Thomas is an educator, perpetual learner, and public education advocate. Brian Guerrero is a Teacher on Special Assignment working with Language Arts for the Lennox School District in Lennox, California, president of the local Lennox Teachers Association, and a member of the Instructional Leadership Corps. David Fisher is an elemntary school teacher and the President of Sacramento City Teachers Association (SCTA). Nikki Milevsky is a California public educator like her mother and great-grandmother before her. She has beeen a school psychologist in the Sacramento City School District and 1st Vice-president and past president of SCTA.
"Your lessons are boring." No teacher wants to hear these words, but most teachers have taught lessons that put students to sleep. How can we plan lessons to avoid the "B" word?
@larryferlazzo @ChrisHulleman56 @sarahjcooper01 @dlaufenberg @Bamradionetwork
Diana Laufenberg is a Nationally Board certified Social Studies teacher currently teaching 7th graders in Flagstaff, AZ. Sarah Cooper teaches eighth-grade U.S. history and is Dean of Studies at Flintridge Preparatory School in La Canada. She is the author of Making History Mine. Chris Hulleman is principal investigator of the Motivate Lab and an associate professor at the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia. He received his Ph.D. in experimental social and personality psychology.
What are the issues, challenges, and concerns that keep principals up at night? How can we manage them? Join us as we check in with three principals from around the nation.
@larryferlazzo @SaneeBell @jenschwanke @janatovich @Bamradionetwork
Dr. Sanée Bell is a middle school principal and an adjunct professor in Houston, TX. Jen Schwanke is the author of You’re the Principal! Now What? Strategies and Solutions for New School Leaders. Schwanke is currently a principal for the Dublin City School District in Dublin, Ohio. Mike Janatovich is the assistant principal of Harmon Middle School in Aurora, OH, and an ASCD Emerging Leader.
Join us as we dispel the myths and misunderstandings around the instructional strategy we call dual immersion. Williams is a senior researcher in New America's Education Policy Program. He founded New America's Dual Language Learners National Work Group. His writing has appeared in The Washington Post, The Atlantic, The New Republic, The Daily Beast, and elsewhere. Barbara Gottschalk is a language acquisition teacher at Susick Elementary in Warren Consolidated Schools, a public school district in the northern suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. She wrote, Get Money for Your Classroom: Easy Grant Writing Ideas that Work. Elizabeth B. Beltran, M.A. is a Member of the Instructional Leadership Corps; UCR Extension Instructor (CLAD and BILA Courses); Banning Unified School District TOSA for EL and DI Programs.
Student conflict comes with the territory of working with people. Schools and classrooms are no exception.
Join us for practical tips on how to de-escalate and manage student conflict.
@larryferlazzo @Owl_b_TorresEdu @dannywoo15 @mrkevinparr @Bamradionetwork
Jessica Torres is an Elementary assistant principal, doctoral student, lover of Montessori and choice, foodie, mom, wife & connected educator with a passionate love for learning for myself and others. Kevin Parr is a fourth grade teacher in Wenatchee, Washington. He is a 2014 ASCD Emerging Leader. Danny Woo, a middle school science teacher at San Jose Charter Academy in West Covina, California.
There are more instructional strategies than most of us can ever apply. In this segment, we look at some of the most effective strategies that we too often overlook. @larryferlazzo @MsAmberChandler @DrJDavisBowman @MsSalvaC @Bamradionetwork Carol Salva is a high school ESL teacher and co-author of the book Boosting Achievement, Reaching Students with Limited or Minimal Education. Dr. Jennifer Davis Bowman is an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati State College. Amber Chandler is an NBCT middle school ELA teacher, from Hamburg, NY experienced in teaching students from 6 grade through graduate school students. Kathy Glass is the author of Complex Text Decoded: How to Design Lessons and Use Strategies That Target Authentic Texts . She has been in education for more than 25 years.
Can you remember your most magical teaching moment? Let's start the year by recalling our best times and musing about what we can do to create more of them @larryferlazzo @jenschwanke @saradateechur @Ajay460 @TeacherinIowa @Bamradionetwork Amy Sandvold is a teacher in Iowa at Highland Elementary for the Waterloo Community Schools. She has served as both an elementary and middle school principal and has co-authored The Passion-Driven Classroom: A Framework for Teaching and Learning. Anne Jenks is the principal of a TK-5 elementary school in Oxnard, California. Sarah Thomas is a Google Certified Innovator and the founder of the #EduMatch movement. Jen Schwanke is the author of You’re the Principal! Now What? Strategies and Solutions for New School Leaders. Schwanke is currently a principal for the Dublin City School District in Dublin, Ohio.
Video can be a powerful teaching tool when done well. In this segment, we explore the do's and don'ts for using video in the classroom.
@larryferlazzo @JGriff_Teach @WordLib @kenhalla @Bamradionetwork Dr. Rebecca Alber is a professor in the education department at UCLA where she trains secondary English teachers. A former high school English teacher, Rebecca is a reading specialist, and a writer and consulting editor at Edutopia. Ken Halla is the eLearning Coordinator for the 10th largest school district in the US. He is the author of Deeper Learning Through Technology: Using the Cloud to Individualize Instruction. Jason Griffith is a PhD Candidate in English Education at Arizona State University and the author of From Me to We: Using Narrative Nonfiction to Broaden Student Perspectives from Routledge.
Teaching writing can be more challenging than it appears on the surface. Join us as we talk about avoiding the biggest mistakes we often make.
@larryferlazzo @mazehr @LisaEickholdt @davidwees @Bamradionetwork
Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski is an elementary teacher in Farmingdale, New York. She is a co-author of the Two Writing Teachers blog and the co-director of the Long Island Writing Project. Co-author of Make Just One Change: Teach Students to Ask Their Own Questions. Mary Ann Zehr teaches 11th- and 12th-grade English to English-language learners in the District of Columbia Public Schools.Lisa Eickholdt is a college literacy professor and Heinemann author. Her passion is teaching teachers and students about writing.
So many instructional strategies, so little time. Join us for tips on finding the best practices for identifying best practices.
@larryferlazzo @davidwees @Bamradionetwork
Jill Henry is
at the Flintridge Preparatory School in the Los Angeles area. She taught AP Statistics and Problem Based Algebra II, and serves as the curriculum coordinator for the math department. David Wees is a formative assessment specialist for New Visions for Public Schools. He has 25 years experience in education and has taught in NYC, London, Bangkok, and Vancouver and currently works remotely from his island paradise of Denman Island, British Columbia writing curriculum.
What are ethnic studies classes? Why do they matter? Why are they so controversial?
@larryferlazzo @Librotraficante @Bamradionetwork
Ruchi Agarwal-Rangnath is an assistant professor in the Department of Teacher Education at the University of San Francisco. She is author of the book, Social Studies, Literacy, and Social Justice in the Common Core Classroom: A Guide for Teachers. Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, founded Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say in 1998. He is the leader of the Librotraficantes-champions of Freedom of Speech, Intellectual Freedom, and Performance Protest and named the Director of Intercultural Initiatives at Lone Star College-NH.
Most of us know that asking the right questions can be profoundly stimulating to the process of learning. But all question are not created equal. Join us as go searching for strategies for putting more compelling questions in front of our students.
@larryferlazzo @JeriAsaro @RothsteinDan @Bamradionetwork
Jeri Asaro loves her job as an eighth-grade English teacher. As a former educational writer for www.inspiringteachers.com, she specialized in offering guidelines to novice teachers. Dan Rothstein is the co-director of The Right Question Institute
and co-author, Make Just One Change: Teach Students to Ask Their Own Questions and co-author, Partnering with Parents to Ask the Right Questions.
The world of education is arguably changing more rapidly than ever before in history. What are the most exciting developments in education today?
@larryferlazzo @sarahdateechur @drtriciahyun @Bamradionetwork
Tricia Hyun teaches 7th grade ELA in the Fullerton School District. She is in her 3rd year with CTA's Instructional Leadership Corp and in her 2nd year with CTA Institute for Teaching's Teacher Think Tanks where the focus is on strength based, teacher driven change. Sarah Thomas is a Google Certified Innovator and the founder of the #EduMatch movement, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest.
Our guests remind us that engaging classroom discussions don't just happen. This episode offers practical, proven strategies for cultivating classroom discussions that yield energetic participation from students.
@larryferlazzo @DrYemiS @ritaplatt @Question2Think @Bamradionetwork
Jackie Walsh is a consultant and author whose work with educators across the country focuses on improving student engagement and learning through questioning. Jackie’s recentbook is Questioning for Classroom Discussion. Adeyemi Stembridge, PhD is an educational consultant specializing in equity-focused school-improvement. He is a coach and thought-partner to teachers and administrators with an interest in the design of culturally responsive systems and learning experiences for students. Rita Platt is a Nationally Board Certified teacher and is a Library Media Specialist for the St. Croix Falls SD in Wisconsin.
Why we need strategies for expanding SEL training to address issues of race and equity.
@larryferlazzo @pcc5th @DeEttaMJones @Bamradionetwork
DeEtta Jones is the founder and principal of DeEtta Jones and Associates, a Chicago-based consulting firm that specializes in leveraging culture to enhance individual and organizational performance. Mai Xi Lee is the Director of Social Emotional Learning for Sacramento City Unified School District. Ms. Lee has been an educator for over 20 years. Carla Tantillo Philibert is the founder of Mindful Practices Yoga and author of Everyday SEL & Mindfulness. Peggy Collins taught middle grades for 12 years before joining the Mindful Practices team in 2015. Now, she writes blogs, books, grants and curricula to help teachers and students reach their Social Emotional Learning potential.
Do any of us really understand the impact of the Every Student Succeeds Act on English Language Learners? Our guests offer their assessments and projections.
@larryferlazzo @tweenteacher @cathypetreebeck @Bamradionetwork
Heather Wolpert-Gawron is an award-winning middle school teacher from San Gabriel, CA who is the author of Writing Behind Every Door: Teaching Common Core Writing in the Content Areas. Margo Gottlieb, Ph.D., is co-founder and lead developer for WIDA at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research, University of Wisconsin-Madison; her latest book includes Assessing English language learners: Bridges to equity. Cathy Beck is currently the Assistant Superintendent in Summit County, CO (Breckenridge). She is the author of Easy and Effective Professional Development. Sarah Said is the Director of English Learning at Chicago Ridge School District. Sarah manages three different bilingual programs in Arabic, Spanish, and Polish and she has been a teacher, Dean of Curriculum and EL Director.
All teachers are today are supposed to focus on literacy, but how can writing be integrated into math instruction.
@larryferlazzo @LindaSDacey @creatingahas @MikeFlynn55 @andrea_m_clar @Bamradionetwork
Andrea Clark is a 5th grade teacher at a private school in Austin, Texas. She also has a Master's in STEM Education. Mathematics educator Linda Dacey began as a classroom teacher and now writes professional resource books for teachers. Sandy Atkins is the Owner and Executive Director of Creating AHAs, specializing in the mathematics education and the author of Creating a Language Rich Math Class and Creating Fraction and Decimal AHAs. Mike Flynn is the director of Professional and Graduate Programs in Mathematics at Mount Holyoke College and the author of Beyond Answers: Exploring Mathematical Practices with Young Children.
There are many great ways to teach reading and many potential ways to get reading instruction wrong. Join us as we offer some practical guidelines. @larryferlazzo @dlaufenberg @PernilleRipp @ValentinaESL @ReadDRjwilhelm @Bamradionetwork Diana Laufenberg is a Nationally Board certified Social Studies teacher teaching 7th graders in Flagstaff, AZ. Pernille Ripp is a 7th grade teacher in Oregon, WI, the creator of the Global Read Aloud Project and the author of Passionate Readers: The Art of Reaching and Engaging Every Child. Valentina Gonzalez is a Professional Development Specialist for ELLs in Katy, Texas and taught multiple grades as well as serving K-5 as an ESL specialty teacher and district program facilitator. Jeff Wilhelm is Distinguished Professor of English Education at Boise State, director of the Boise State Writing Project and a teacher of middle schoolers. He's authored 37 texts about literacy teaching.
Issues of race, bias, and equity are increasingly showing up at the classroom doors of our teachers. How can teachers manage these issues?
@larryferlazzo @DrYemiS @RaquelRiosPhD @SaneeBell @Bamradionetwork
Dr. Sanée Bell is a middle school principal and an adjunct professor in Houston, TX. Raquel Ríos, PhD is the author of Teacher Agency for Equity: A Framework for Conscientious Engagement. She is currently an Instructional Designer at New Teacher Center. Adeyemi Stembridge, PhD is an educational consultant specializing in equity-focused school-improvement. He is a coach and thought-partner to teachers and administrators with a particular interest in the design of culturally responsive systems and learning experiences for students. Ruchi Agarwal-Rangnath is an assistant professor at University of San Francisco and vice-president of the National Association of Multicultural Education. She recently authored the book Social Studies, Literacy, and Social Justice in the Common Core Classroom: A Guide for Teachers.
The first day, week, month, or year in the classroom is typically challenging. Years later most, teachers look back and see what they could have done better. In this episode, we offer tips for shortening the new teacher learning curve.
@larryferlazzo @sarahdateechur @mjanatovich @Bamradionetwork
Mike Janatovich is Principal of Leighton Elementary School Aurora, Oh, and an ASCD Emerging Leader. Sarah Thomas is a Google Certified Innovator and the founder of the #EduMatch movement, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. Sarah is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince George's County Public Schools. Ted Appel is Principal of Luther Burbank High School for the past 11 years. Prior to that, he trained new high school teachers for the district.
We invited two experienced flipped learning practitioners to share their thoughts on this instructional model.
@larryferlazzo @kjdoubet @ritaplatt @Bamradionetwork
Kristina Doubet is an Associate Professor of Middle, Secondary, and Mathematics Education at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. With over ten years of experience teaching, she now prepares future teachers for careers in the classroom and co-author of The differentiated flipped classroom: A practical guide to digital learning. Rita Platt is a Nationally Board Certified teacher. She currently is a Library Media Specialist for the St. Croix Falls SD in Wisconsin, teaches graduate courses for the Professional Development Institute, and consults with local school districts.
One-to-one programs where all students have a computer or laptop are increasing. What is required to have a successful 1:1 program in your classroom.
@larryferlazzo @Ajay460 @hstaker @Bamradionetwork
Heather Staker is the president of Ready to Blend, a training firm for student-centered learning. She is the co-author of the Amazon bestseller Blended: Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools. Anne Jenks is the principal of a TK - 5 elementary school in Oxnard, California. She is a Leading Edge Certified teacher and the 2015 CUE Site Leader of the Year.
Join us as experienced teachers offer tips to those considering joining the profession
Follow: @larryferlazzo @GuidingTeachers @gkersaint @Bamradionetwork
Jeri Asaro loves her job as an eighth-grade English teacher. As a former educational writer for www.inspiringteachers.com, she specialized in offering guidelines to novice teachers. Gladis Kersaint, PhD, is the Dean and Professor of Mathematics Education at the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut. Denisse R. Thompson is Professor Emeritus, Mathematics Education, in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of South Florida and returned in 2016 to serve as Interim Chair of the Department.
Tune in for some great ways to end the school year and practices to avoid.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @pernilleripp @educatoral @JeremyAdams6 @Bamradionetwork
Pernille Ripp, helps students discover their superpower as a 7th-grade teacher in Oregon, Wisconsin. She opens up her educational practices and beliefs to the world on her blog www.pernillesripp.com, through her books on student engagement. Al Gonzalez is a 6th grade Science Teacher working at Chimacum Middle School. He is an Early Adolescent Generalist National Board Certified Teacher who has been teaching kids in grades 4 through 8 for the past 25 years.
Giving students a voice and choice are appealing ideas, but what are the practical steps to getting students to take charge of their learning?
Follow: @larryferlazzo @gallit_z @YJacksonNUA @mrsmieliwocki @Bamradionetwork
Yvette Jackson and Veronica McDermott are the authors of the ASCD books Aim High, Achieve More: How to Transform Urban Schools Through Fearless Leadership and Unlocking Student Potential: How do I Identify and Activate Strengths? Jackson is the CEO of the National Urban Alliance for Effective Education. McDermott is a retired superintendent, professional developer, and education consultant. Rebecca Mieliwocki is a 21-year veteran middle school English teacher in Burbank, CA, who adores trying new things with her wild, wonderful, and wooly 7th graders. Gallit Zvi is a teacher and vice principal in Surrey, BC, Canada. She is the co-author of The Genius Hour Guidebook.
What is the best piece of teaching advice you've ever received? Join us as we pose this question to our distinguished guests.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @calsunshine14 @ritaplatt @fredende @runnin26 @Bamradionetwork
Arpine Ovsepyan, an international award-winning educator, who believes all educators are superheroes since they make a difference in the lives of future generations everyday. Rachael George is the principal of Sandy Grade School in the Oregon Trail School District and an ASCD Emerging Leader. Fred Ende is the Regional Science Coordinator at Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES in the suburbs of New York City. He is a manuscript reviewer for the National Science Teachers Association and an ASCD Emerging Leader. Rita Platt is a Nationally Board Certified teacher. She is a Library Media Specialist for the St. Croix Falls SD in Wisconsin.
We all know that teaching has its very difficult moments. Our guests share the strategies they use to deal with those tough teaching times. Follow: @larryferlazzo @RoxannaElden @cindirigsbee @RewardingEdu @Bamradionetwork Cindi Rigsbee is an English teacher currently "on loan" to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. A National Board Certified Teacher, she was the North Carolina Teacher of the Year. Roxanna Elden is a (NBCT) high school teacher, a speaker, and author of See Me After Class: Advice for Teachers by Teachers. Robert Ward is currently in his 24th year of teaching English at public middle schools in Los Angeles. In addition to his own blog, he has written for Edutopia, Education Week, and other educational journals, and authored 3 books for teachers and parents.
Technology can be a tremendous asset in the classroom or an immeasurable liability. Join us for tips on using technology effectively. Follow: @larryferlazzo @teachingfactor @JulieDRamsay @Bamradionetwork Michele Haiken, Ed.D. is an ELA teacher at Rye Middle School in Rye, New York and Adjunct Professor at Manhattanville College. She is the editor of Gamify Literacy: Boost Comprehension, Collaboration, and Learning and blogger: teachingfactor. Julie D. Ramsay, an NBCT, is an educator with a passion for student-directed learning of 6th graders at Rock Quarry Middle School in Tuscaloosa, AL and the author of Can We Skip Lunch and Keep Writing?, an ILA columnist, and blogger: eduflections.
We hear much about the challenges of urban schools, but much less about rural schools. Join our discussion about how rural districts help their staff and students succeed.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @jenhesseltine @sylviaibarra5 @koonlaba @Bamradionetwork
Sylvia Ibarra is the Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services at McAllen ISD in McAllen, TX. ASCD Emerging Leader Amanda Koonlaba, M.Ed., NBCT, is a teacher, artist, and writer. As a social studies teacher on a cross-curricular team of teachers and students at the Malone Middle School in Malone, New York, Jennifer Hesseltine is committed to instilling a love of learning in her students.
Common Core standards require students to develop academic and argumentative writing skills. In this segment, we discuss how to teach these skills to English language learners.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @VGiouroukakis @TanELLclassroom @connollm1 @Bamradionetwork
Dr. Vicky Giouroukakis is Professor of Education at Molloy College where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in TESOL, literacy, and English Education and a former NYC high school ENL and English teacher. Dr. Maureen Connolly is a professor in the Secondary Education Program at The College of New Jersey. Before that, she taught English and literacy for 15 years. Tan Huynh is an English language teacher working at Vientiane International School.
The notion of extending the school day or school year is frequently bandied about in education circles. In this episode, unpack the issue and look at the pros and cons.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @christybrandt06 @JasonLeeBobcats
@MatthewAKraft @christybrandt06 @barrykid1 @Bamradionetwork
For the past 18 years, Christine Brandt has worked for the Tacoma School District. She is currently the principal at Jason Lee Middle School, a high poverty school, which was removed from Washington States low performing school priority list in 2015 and in 2016. Matthew A. Kraft is an assistant professor of education and economics at Brown University. Barry Saide has taught 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade in three different New Jersey school districts and has been teaching for 13 years, the last 11 at Mount Prospect School in Bernards Township.
Learn how community schools provide the support services many students need to succeed academically.
Follow:@larryferlazzo @Bamradionetwork
Dr. JoAnne Ferrara is the associate dean for undergraduate education & professor at Manhattanville College (Westchester, NY). She is the author of several books including co-author of Whole Child, Whole School: Applying Theory to Practice in a Community School. Mark Gaither, an educator for 27 years, has a Master’s degree from Bank Street College of Education and has taught pre-school through sixth grade in nine different school communities. He served as principal for 12 years at Wolfe Street Academy.
Most experienced educators have seen many teaching ideas come and go. Why do some education ideas soar and stick while others fall flat?
Follow:@larryferlazzo @MrsSokolowski @RothsteinDan @cathypetreebeck @Bamradionetwork
Cathy Beck is currently the Assistant Superintendent in Summit County, CO (Breckenridge). She is the author of Easy and Effective Professional Development. Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski is an elementary teacher in Farmingdale, New York. She is a co-author of the Two Writing Teachers blog and the co-director of the Long Island Writing Project. Co-Director of the Right Question Institute and Co-author of Make Just One Change: Teach Students to Ask Their Own Questions, Dan Rothstein has been working the past five years with thousands of teachers.
Encouraging students to be creative is easier said than done. We've asked our guests to give us some practical strategies.
Follow:@larryferlazzo @nenagerman @OnlineCrsLady @spencerideas @Bamradionetwork
Lorena German was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Lawrence, MA. She's a 12-year educator, a writer, and teacher coach. After teaching middle school for eleven years, John Spencer is now a professor of instructional technology at George Fox University. He is also a blogger, writer, and keynote speaker. Laura Gibbs has been teaching fully online courses at the University of Oklahoma since the dawn of time. MythFolklore.net.
It's crystal ball time. I've invited my guests to share their best guesstimates of what school and teaching may look like in the year 2037.
Follow:@larryferlazzo @ReadByExample @dlaufenberg @Bamradionetwork
Matt Renwick is an elementary school principal in Mineral Point, Wisconsin and author of multiple books, including 5 Myths About Classroom Technology: How do we integrate digital tools to truly enhance learning?(ASCD, 2015). Dr. Nancy Sulla is the creator of the Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroom and author of the books Students Taking Charge and It's Not What You Teach But How. Diana Laufenberg is a Nationally Board certified Social Studies teacher currently teaching 7th graders in Flagstaff, AZ.
Join us as we explore the best uses and most egregious misuses of taxonomies in the classroom.
Follow:@larryferlazzo @fisher1000 @bamameghan
@Bamradionetwork
Meghan Everette is a K6 Math Teacher on Special Assignment in Salt Lake City. She is a Hope Street Group National Teacher Fellow, Scholastic TopTeaching blogger, and ASCD Influence Leader. Dr. Rebecca Stobaugh is the author of three books on critical thinking, including Assessing Critical Thinking in Middle & High Schools. She is an associate professor at Western Kentucky University. Michael Fisher is a former teacher who is now a full-time author and instructional coach. His latest book is Hacking the Common Core.
Join us as we explore the fundamentals of performance assessments. What are they? Are they more effective?
Follow:@larryferlazzo @mikekaechele @allison_zmuda
@benakallick @Bamradionetwork
Allison Zmuda is going on 17 years as an education consultant specializing in curriculum, assessment and instruction; she co-authored with Bena Kallick Students at the Center: Personalized Learning with Habits of Mind. Bena Kallick is also an international consultant and co-authored with Art Costa books on the Habits of Mind. Mike Kaechele is a Project Based Learning teacher in secondary math and social studies. He also leads PBL workshops as National Faculty for Buck Institute for Education.
Math can be difficult to teach and learn. Our guests offer strategies to make teaching math easier.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @TheBromenator @Bamradionetwork
Makeda Brome is currently completing my 7th year as a math teacher at Lincoln Park Academy in Ft. Pierce, Florida. She is also a teacher leader in my school district and a Florida Teacher Leader Fellow for the state. Pia Hansen is the Director of Professional Development for the Math Learning Center. She spends her day with teachers and their students, coaching and nurturing best practices.
What is the role of an ELL student's home language in the classroom? Join us as we discuss.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @traceyhabla @wendi322 @melsa777 @Bamradionetwork
Melissa Eddington is in her 17th year of teaching, 15 have been as an ELL teacher. She teaches in a suburban district outside of Columbus, Ohio. Wendi Pillars, NBCT, has been teaching students with English as a second/foreign language needs in grades K-12, both stateside and overseas, for 21 years and author of Visual Notetaking for Educators: A Teacher’s Guide to Student Creativity. Tracey Flores is a PhD candidate in English Education at Arizona State University. She is a former English Language Development and Language Arts teacher who worked in elementary classrooms for eight years.
We're talking about the challenges and best practices for teaching students to set and achieve goals.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @SaneeBell @ritaplatt @Bamradionetwork
Dr. Sanée Bell is a middle school principal and an adjunct professor in Houston, TX. Kevin Parr is a fourth grade teacher in Wenatchee, Washington. He is a 2014 ASCD Emerging Leader. Rita Platt is a Nationally Board Certified teacher. She currently is a Library Media Specialist for the
We teachers have lots of uplifting moments as well as very difficult ones. Join us as we talk about what we've learned from our toughest experiences.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @nenagerman @mrtomrad @Bamradionetwork
Lorena German was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Lawrence, MA. She's a 12-year educator, a writer, and teacher coach. Tom Rademacher is an English teacher living in Minneapolis, MN. His book, It Won't Be Easy: An Exceedingly Honest (and Slightly Unprofessional) Love Letter to Teacher (April 2017).
Student trauma comes in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Join us as we talk about how experienced teachers respond to students who are dealing with trauma.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @cindirigsbee @mazehr @DrJDavisBowman @Bamradionetwork
Dr. Jennifer Davis Bowman is an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati State College. Cindi Rigsbee is an English teacher currently "on loan" to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. A National Board Certified Teacher, she was the North Carolina Teacher of the Year and a finalist for National Teacher of the Year (2009). Mary Ann Zehr teaches 11th- and 12th-grade English to English-language learners in the District of Columbia Public Schools.
Join us as we talk about what makes field trips effective and how to make them better.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @jenorr @Ajay460 @HerbBroda @Bamradionetwork
Herb Broda is an emeritus professor of education at Ashland University in Ohio. His books, Schoolyard-Enhanced Learning and Moving the Classroom Outdoors, reflect Herb’s passion for helping teachers see ways to use the schoolyard as a teaching tool. Anne Jenks is the principal of a TK-5 elementary school in Oxnard, California. She is a Leading Edge Certified teacher and the 2015 CUE Site Leader of the Year. Jennifer Orr is a National Board Certified elementary school teacher in Northern Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C. She has spent her 19 years teaching in Title I schools, and has taught kindergartners, 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders.
Larry Ferlazzo believes that the education technology space is a jungle that requires insight to navigate safely. Tune in as his guests share their best tips.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @covili @SamPatue @ambartosik @Bamradionetwork
Anna Bartosik is an ESL professor from Sheridan College in Ontario, Canada. She is a teacher/facilitator with an extensive background in ESL/ELT education. Jared Covili is a professional development trainer for the Utah Education Network who specializes in teaching strategies for classroom integration of technology. Sam Patterson is the Tk-6 Makerspace Coordinator for Echo Horizon School in Culver City, CA. He published the book Programming the Primary Grades, Beyond the Hour of Code. Jared is the author of two books - Going Google and Classroom in the Cloud.
Our guests say that if we fail to talk about sensitive real-world topics in the classroom, our students may see education as pretend and see us as frauds. Tough language, do you agree or disagree?.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @SLazarOTC @DrYemiS @nenagerman @Bamradionetwork
Lorena German was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Lawrence, MA. She's a 12-year educator, a writer, teacher coach, and twice nationally recognized for her leadership and equity-focused pedagogy. Stephen Lazar teaches high school students social studies and English at Harvest Collegiate High School, a public school (NY). Adeyemi Stembridge, PhD is an educational consultant specializing in equity-focused school-improvement. He is a coach and thought-partner to teachers and administrators.
Join us as we talk about proven strategies to help students develop self-control in your classroom.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @AKoonlaba @DrJDavisBowmanl @Bamradionetwork
Dr. Jennifer Davis Bowman is an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati State College. Dr. Bowman's articles on research-based classroom strategies are featured in Edutopia, Teaching Tolerance, ASCD, and her new educator site Lightbulbed. Bryan Harris serves as the Director of Professional Development and Public Relations for the Casa Grande Elementary School District in Arizona. ASCD Emerging Leader Amanda Koonlaba, M.Ed., NBCT, is also a teacher, artist, and writer.
Our panel weighs in on the challenges science teachers face, and smart strategies to address them.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @mjanatovich @educatoral @ajollygal @WalkerCamie @Bamradionetwork
Science Teacher working at Chimacum Middle School. He is an Early Adolescent Generalist National Board Certified Teacher who has been teaching kids in grades 4 through 8 for the past 25 years. Mike Janatovich is the assistant principal of Harmon Middle School in Aurora, OH, and an ASCD Emerging Leader. Anne Jolly taught 8th grade science for 16 years and, during that time, was selected Alabama Teacher of the Year. She writes STEM curriculum, books, articles, website materials, and a MiddleWeb STEM blog. Camie Walker is an elementary science teacher at John Murdy Elementary School in Garden Grove, California, and is a member of the Instructional Leadership Corps, a collaboration among the California Teachers Association, the Stanford center for Opportunity Policy in Education and the National Board Resource Center at Stanford.
Today we explore effective common core-aligned strategies for teaching social studies.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @fisher1000 @Bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Ruchi Agarwal-Rangnath works as a teacher educator, consultant, and is vice president and a co-founder of the California chapter of NAME (CA-NAME). She published the books Social Studies, Literacy, and Social Justice in the Common Core Classroom A Guide for Teachers and Preparing to Teach for Social Justice: Becoming a Renegade. Sarah Cooper teaches eighth-grade U.S. history and is dean of studies at Flintridge Preparatory School, a 7-12 independent school near Los Angeles. She has written a book about teaching middle school history, Making History Mine: Meaningful Connections for Grades 5-9 and also writes frequently for MiddleWeb's Future of History blog. Michael Fisher is a former teacher who is now a full-time author and instructional coach. His latest book is Hacking the Common Core.
Though ESSA has replaced NCLB, concerns remain about the devil in the details. In this segment, we take a closer look.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @mpolikoff @BarnettCTQ @Bamradionetwork
Barnett Berry is founder, CEO, and partner at the Center for Teaching Quality in Carrboro, NC. He is the lead author of Teacherpreneurs: Innovative Teachers Who Lead But Don’t Leave and TEACHING 2030: What We Must Do For Our Students and Our Public Schools… Now and in the Future. Morgan Polikoff is an associate professor of education at the USC Rossier School of Education. He studies the design, implementation, and effects of standards, assessment, and accountability policies.
What is metacognition? How do we develop it? How do we teach it? Join us as we think about it together. Follow: @larryferlazzo @teresa_diaz @ReadByExample @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech
Matt Renwick is an elementary school principal in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. He is the author of 5 Myths About Classroom Technology: How do we integrate digital tools to truly enhance learning? (ASCD Arias, 2015). Teresa Diaz is a school library media specialist at “Tex” Hill Middle School in San Antonio, Texas. Also a Google Certified Teacher and blogs at Curioussquid.net. Author and Teacher, Laura Robb has written more than 25 books on literacy. She returns to the classroom for 3 to 4 months each year and has been awarded the 2016 Richard W. Halle Award by NCTE-- for outstanding Middle Level Educator.
Mistakes are part of the process of learning, but how can we create a school culture where kids and teachers feel safe learning from mistakes.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @dannywoo15 @Doug_Lemov @MrsSokolowski @Bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Doug Lemov is the author of Teach Like a Champion, now in its 2.0 version, and Reading Reconsidered. He is a managaing director at Uncommon Schools. Danny Woo, a middle school science teacher at San Jose Charter Academy in West Covina, California. he centers his class on the implications science has on social, economic, and environmental justice. Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski is an elementary teacher in Farmingdale, New York. She is a co-author of the Two Writing Teachers blog and the co-director of the Long Island Writing Project.
Setting rules for students can be challenging. In this segment, we talk about how to set classroom rules, get buy-in and enforce them.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @alicemercer @Bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Dr. Lou Denti is a Professor in Teacher Education/Special Education at California State University Monterey Bay. He has published several books and articles in education aimed at improving student learning. Alice Mercer is a fifth grade elementary teacher in Sacramento, California and has taught for over 15 years.
The school year is just about over and you've turned in your students' grades. Now let's take some time and reflect on how we arrived at those grades and what those grades really mean for each of our students.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @myrondueck @kjdoubet @Bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Kristina Doubet is an Associate Professor of Middle, Secondary, and Mathematics Education at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. With over ten years of experience teaching at the middle and secondary levels, she now prepares future teachers for careers in the classroom. Myron Dueck is the author of Grading Smarter Not Harder: Assessment Strategies That Motivate Kids and Help Them Learn. He is currently a vice principal and teacher in British Columbia, Canada and previously taught in Manitoba and New Zealand.
Even among those we call "digital natives" paper books are more popular than digital books. Further, research indicates that comprehension is higher with traditional books over e-books. Are paper texts here to stay?
Follow: @larryferlazzo @DTWillingham @KristinZiemke @Bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Dan Willingham is a cognitive psychologist who studies how what we know about the mind can be usefully applied in classrooms." A teacher of primary age learners in Chicago, Kristin Ziemke pairs best practice instruction with digital tools to transform learning in the classroom and beyond. Author of Amplify: Digital Teaching and Learning in the K-6 Classroom, Apple Distinguished Educator and National Board Certified Teacher, Kristin collaborates with educators around the globe as a staff developer, speaker and writer.
We're all seeing increasing interest in blended learning. In this segment, we aim to nail down a definition and confirm if this new model is effective.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @cparham_ms @angelcintronjr @Bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Follow: @larryferlazzo @cparham_ms @angelcintronjr @Bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Follow: @larryferlazzo @cparham_ms @angelcintronjr @Bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Connie Parham is an 8th grade math teacher and grade level chair at E.L. Haynes Public Charter School in Washington, D.C. She is a CityBridge Education Innovation Fellowship alumna and a current Flamboyan Foundation Family Engagement Fellow. Angel Cintron, Jr. is a former public middle school teacher and CityBridge Education Innovation Fellowship alumnus. Currently, he works as a Classroom Support Specialist for Globaloria, a company that provides various blended learning education-based video game design courses.
In this episode we ask our guests, what do you wish you had known or been told at the beginning of your career?
Follow: @larryferlazzo @davestuartjr @RoxannaElden @TeacherAdvice @Bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Jeffrey Benson has worked in almost every school context, as a teacher and administrator, in his 35 years of experience in education. He is currently a consultant and author of the ASCD books Hanging In: Strategies for Teaching the Students Who Challenge Us Most and Ten Steps to Managing Change In Schools: How do we take initiatives from goals to actions? Emerging ASCD Leader Renee C. Meeks, Ed.D. is the Principal of Sea Isle Elementary School.
In this segment we go in search of better ways to assess student learning.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @suzieboss @riordan_meg @betamiller @Bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Andrew Miller is on the faculty for the Buck Institute for Education and ASCD. He is a regular blogger for Edutopia and ASCD and is the author of the book Freedom to Fail. Suzie Boss, education writer and consultant, is the author of several books, including Bringing Innovation to School. Meg Riordan, Ph.D. is the Director of External Research at EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning) and co-author of Going to Scale with New School Designs: reinventing high school.
How can you balance the tension between helping English Language learners develop basic communication skills with learning correct grammar.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @kdcanonbrown @amgonza @Bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Anabel Gonzalez has been teaching since 1996. In her current role, she is secondary ESL teacher for Mooresville Graded School District, a dynamic 1:1 laptop district in North Carolina. Katie Brown is an ELL Specialist, Teacher Leader TOSA, and the 2014 Washington State Teacher of the Year. She has been teaching for 12 years in Bellingham, Washington.
What are the qualities and skills of a great principal? How are those skills cultivated? Join us as we discuss.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @cathypetreebeck @Bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Ted Appel is Principal of Luther Burbank High School for the past 11 years. Prior to that, he trained new high school teachers for the district. Cathy Beck is currently the Assistant Superintendent in Summit County, CO (Breckenridge). She is the author of Easy and Effective Professional Development.
Our guests agree that grades are likely here to stay, but a number of alternative methods of measuring student learning are becoming very popular. Learn more.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @kjdoubet @mrkevinparr @Bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Kristina Doubet is an Associate Professor of Middle, Secondary, and Mathematics Education at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She conducts professional development and is the co-author of Differentiation in Middle and High School (ASCD). Heather Wolpert-Gawron is an award-winning middle school teacher from San Gabriel, CA and author of Routledge Publishing's DIY for Project Based Learning series and Writing Behind Every Door: Teaching Common Core Writing in the Content Areas.
Every teacher in every grade will eventually encounter difficult students. What are the best approaches to teaching them?
Follow: @larryferlazzo @Gianna_Cassetta @mrkevinparr @Bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Gianna Cassetta is a former school leader and teacher who now works as a consultant specializing in literacy, social and emotional learning, and classroom management practices and co-author of Heinemann’s Classroom Management Matters: The Social and Emotional Learning Approach That Children Deserve. Kevin Parr is a fourth grade teacher in Wenatchee, Washington. He is a 2014 ASCD Emerging Leader.
Where there is technology there will be tech problems. Education is no exception. Join us as we talk about how to avoid as many as possible and respond well to the unavoidable issues when they arise.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @covili @jay460 @LPahomov @Bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Anne Jenks is the principal of the McKinna Elementary School, an Apple Distinguished Program. She was named the CUE Site Leader of the Year in 2015. Larissa Pahomov teaches students English at Science Leadership Academy and is the author of Authentic Learning in the Digital Age. Jared Covili is a professional development trainer for the Utah Education Network who specializes in teaching strategies for classroom integration of technology such as Google Apps for Education; he is the author of two books - Going Google and Classroom in the Cloud.
Strong support from administrators can positively impact everything from quality of instruction to school culture. In this segment, we discuss how teacher leaders can be effective when support from administrators is not present.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @redhdteacher@Bamradionetwork
Megan Allen is a National Board Certified teacher and the 2010 FL teacher of the year. She directs the online Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership program at Mount Holyoke College and blogs for Ed Week at An Edugeek's Guide to K12 Practice and Policy. David Allen teaches English education at the College of Staten Island, City University of New York. His most recent book, with Tina Blythe, is Facilitating for Learning: Tools for Teacher Groups of All Kinds.
Identifying students with special needs can be difficult. The challenge is even more complicated when the student speaks English as a second language. We offer help.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @MariaELL68 @anitafiester @Bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Maria Montalvo is the ELL Director for Metro RESA working with all 12 metro area school systems. Beverly Maxwell is a Program Specialist for Metro West GLRS. She supports special education teachers in six of the Metro Atlanta districts. Ann Wilson has been teaching Special Education for 15 years and teaches at Bancroft Elementary School, a dual language, high poverty school in Washington DC. Jennie Farnell is assistant director at the University of Bridgeport. She has been teaching ESL/EFL since 1998 to all levels and ages of students.
What is the best use of data in education? How is data typically misused? What are some useful guidelines to observe when interpreting education data?
Follow: @larryferlazzo @jenni_donohoo @myrondueck @Bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Myron Dueck, best-selling author, is a vice-principal, teacher and author from British Columbia, Canada who has developed a number of assessment and grading systems. Dr. Jenni Donohoo, a best-seller author and consultant for Corwin, is also on contract with the Ontario Ministry of Education. Nancy Fichtman Dana is professor of education in the School of Teaching and Learning in the College of Education at University of Florida. She recently published The PLC Book.
Coaching, supporting and helping teachers grow are all part of the principal's job. Here's what works and what doesn't.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @22southpaw @Bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Mark Estrada is the principal of Lockhart Junior High School in Lockhart, Texas. Mr. Estrada has experience as a middle school social studies teacher, middle school instructional administrator, and elementary principal. He is an ASCD 2014 Emerging Leader and Doctoral Fellow at The University of Texas—Austin Cooperative Superintendency Program (CSP). Diana Laufenberg is a Nationally Board certified Social Studies teacher currently teaching 7th graders in Flagstaff, AZ.
The universe of potential challenges involved in connecting with immigrant parents goes far beyond language. In this episode, our guests offer practical guidance for navigating some of the sensitive issues.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @2Petty4PARCC @ambartosik @Bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Rusul Alrubail is an educator in residence at Design Cofounders. She is a co-creator of The Writing Project, an essay writing app for students currently in Beta. Anna Bartosik is a a teacher/facilitator with an extensive background in ESL/ELT education. Her current interests include instructional design, assessment and rubrics, program evaluation, storytelling, motivation’s role in learning, and incorporating educational technology in the classroom. Jordan Lanfair is a full time teacher at Learn 8 Middle school and current EdD candidate at Northeastern University. He continues to pursue academic excellence for himself and his students.
There are inherent barriers to connecting with parents and maintaining trust. In this episode, we focus on practical strategies that work.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @jenorr @SafirShane @Bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Shane Safir has worked at every level of the school system, from the classroom to th boardroom. He became the founding principal for June Jordan School Equity in San Francisco. Jennifer Orr is a kindergarten teacher in a Title 1 school in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Previously she has taught 5th, 4th, and 1st graders, as well as her own two daughters.
What is the best way to respond when a student or classroom begins to spin out of control. Three experienced educators share their worst mistakes and best advice
@larryferlazzo @kbaptiste22 @Gianna_Cassetta @Bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Gianna Cassetta is a former school leader and teacher who now works as a consultant specializing in literacy, social and emotional learning, and classroom management practices and co-author of Heinemann’s Classroom Management Matters: The Social and Emotional Learning Approach That Children Deserve. Karen Baptiste is always at the core of positive movements by filling the “Opportunity Gap” with equity and access to improve student achievement, teacher effectiveness, school leadership, and self-efficacy. She is a consultant training school leaders.
In this episode, we explore how colleges of education can help support the ongoing professional development of active k-12 teachers.
@larryferlazzo @benjaminjriley @Bamradionetwork
Pia Wong is a teacher education with over 20 years of experience in this field. She focuses on urban teacher preparation. Benjamin Riley is the founder and executive director of Deans for Impact. Previously Ben conducted research on the New Zealand education system, worked as the policy director for a national education nonprofit, and served as deputy attorney general for the State of California. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington and J.D. from the Yale Law School.
Our guests share some of their proven best practices for teaching science to English language learnes
@larryferlazzo @AliciaJohal @donnascience @Bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Alicia Johal is currently a middle school science teacher, curriculum resource specialist and a teacher leader for the San Diego Science Project. Maria Montalvo-Balbed is the Director of ELL Professional Learning Programs for Metro RESA in Georgia and she is an ASCD Faculty. She has both teaching and administrative experience. Donna Bennett is a former science teacher. She is currently the STEM Director for Fulton County Schools in Atlanta, GA. She is president of the Georgia Science Supervisors Association and previously worked at Metropolitan Regional Services Agency (Metro RESA) as the K-12 Science Instructional Supervisor.
There is much talk today about the growth mindset, but our guest says there is a lot of confusion about the concept. Learn what a growth mindset is, what it isn't and how to cultivate a growth mindset in your class.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @eduardobricen0 @Bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Eduardo Briceño is the Co-Founder & CEO of Mindset Works, which helps people develop as motivated and effective learners.
When teachers' voices and input are absent from education policy, all stakeholders suffer. Why are teachers still missing from many education policy initiatives?
Follow: @larryferlazzo @kbaptiste22 @Bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Karen Baptiste is always at the core of positive movements by filling the “Opportunity Gap” with equity and access to improve student achievement, teacher effectiveness, school leadership, and self-efficacy. She is a consultant training school leaders, coaches and teachers on how to be a No-nonsense Nurturer.
What should teachers do when forced to work with text books that are boring, out of touch or just plain bad?
Follow: @larryferlazzo @mazehr @iChrisLehman @Bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Mary Ann Zehr is in her 4th year as a teacher of history to English-language learners at Wilson High School in the District of Columbia. Previously, she reported on English-language learners for Education Week, a national newspaper about schools. Christopher Lehman is an international speaker, education consultant, and New York Times best-selling author of books for educators, including his newest. Falling in Love with Close Reading (co-authored with Kate Roberts). He supports the study of literacy best practices with schools and organizations across the country and around the world.
In some schools, teacher leadership is merely a title with little significance. Our guests define the qualities of authentic teacher leadership and discuss how to develop effective teacher leaders.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @RojeeHistory @regieroutman @Bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Aubrie Rojee has been a social studies educator for the past 12 years in Rhode Island, D.C., and Massachusetts and is currently the Educational Leader for Humanities at Medway High School in Medway, Massachusetts. In 2014, she was name an ASCD Emerging Leader. Regie Routman is an educator who works side by side with teachers and administrators in underperforming schools to increase and sustain reading and writing achievement for all students. She is the author of Read, Write, Lead: Breakthrough Strategies for Schoolwide Literacy Success (ASCD, 2014)
Curriculum or technology, which should lead? The answer might surprise you?
Follow: @larryferlazzo @kenhalla @suzieboss @Bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Suzie Boss, education writer and consultant, is the author of several books, including Reinventing Project-Based Learning and Bringing Innovation to School. She is a regular contributor to Edutopia and the Stanford Social Innovation Review, and a member of the Buck Institute for Education National Faculty. Ken Halla is in his 25th year of teaching high school social studies. He has a Ph.D., is a national board certified teacher and the author of the 2015 book "Deeper Learning Through Technology: Using the Cloud to Individualize Technology."
Tune in as we explore the realities of gender in the classroom and the front office.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @redhdteacher @ShannaPeeples @RusulAlrubail @bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Rusul Airubail is a writer on education, teaching and learning. Her work focuses on teacher development and training, English language learners, and pedagogical practices in and out of the classroom. An editor of Medium.com's The Synapse publication on Learning, Teaching and Education. Shanna Peeples is the 2015 National Teacher of the Year from Amarillo, TX where she teaches high school English, is the Dept. Chair and an instructional coach. Megan Allen is a National Board Certified Teacher and the Director of the Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership at Mount Holyoke College in western Massachusetts. She is co-hosts #edugeekchat every 2nd and 4th Thursday.
It's harder to learn from our mistakes if we feel compelled to hide them. In this segment, we talk about creating a climate where sharing mistakes is safe.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @roxannaelden @TeacherAdvice @ekuwah @bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Ekuwah Moses is a Family and Community Engagement Facilitator in Las Vegas, Nevada and works for the Clark County School District. She previously served as a Performance Zone Instructional Coach, Literacy Specialist, Learning Strategist, and elementary classroom teacher. Roxanna Elden is the author of See Me After Class: Advice for Teachers by Teachers. The book is a practical guide with stories from teachers around the country, including many stories of teacher mistakes. Julia Thompson is a practicing classroom teacher, a consult, and the author of several books for teachers, including The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide.
The ranks of English Language Learners continue to balloon. Yet many schools and teachers are still unprepared to teach them. Our guests offer strategies and tools.
Follow: @wendi322 @tchrannie larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Annie Huynh is Director of Curriculum and Assessment at Boys Prep Bronx Elementary School. She is an ESL certified educator and leader who has taught internationally and in Philadelphia. Wendi Pillars is an NBCT teaching veteran of 19 years. A current Global Teaching Fellow, she has taught language learners in K-12, in myriad contexts, and is always seeking creative ways to increase her students' learning.Her first book is Visual Notetaking for Educators.
Can there be any real learning without reflection? Our guests weigh in on the role and challenges of reflection in the classroom.
Follow: @barrykid1 @mtedrow larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Barry Saide has taught 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade in three different New Jersey school districts. He has been teaching for 13 years, the last 11 at Mount Prospect School in Bernards Township where he currently directs the Before/After School Care program. Saide has written and built curriculum in all subjects and been a grade-level leader. Mary K. Tedrow, M.Ed. NBCT is Director of the Shenandoah Valley Writing Project and has been a teacher for 25 years.
Grit is another term being bandied about the education community. In this episode, we define grit, discuss whether grit can be taught and ask who is responsible for developing grit in students.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Ebony McGee, Assistant Professor of Education, Diversity and Urban Schooling, studies the educational and career trajectories of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) among historically marginalized students of color. Kristine Mraz is a kindergarten teacher to 26 amazing children in the New York City Public Schools. She is the co-author, with Christine Hertz, of the book A Mindset for Learning. Christine Hertz is a second grade teacher in northern Vermont. She is the co-author, with Kristi Mraz, of A Mindset for Learning: Teaching the Traits of Joyful, Independent Growth.
edchat #teachers #edtech
There is much talk in education circles about "personalized learning." Yet the definition and interpretation varies widely. In this episode, we aim to clarify what personalized learning is and why it matters.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @dlaufenberg @PernilleRipp @allison_zmuda @bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
As a full-time education consultant, Allison Zmuda works with educators to grow ideas on how to make learning for students challenging, possible and worthy of the attempt. Diana Laufenberg is a Nationally Board certified Social Studies teacher currently teaching 7th graders in Flagstaff, AZ. Pernille Ripp is a 5th grade teacher in Middleton, Wisconsin, USA, and creator of the Global Read Aloud Project, Co-founder of EdCamp MadWI.
While the ranks of students of color continue to rise, so does the diversity gap among teachers. What will it take to engage more teachers of color?
Follow: @larryferlazzo @tjacksonbristol @bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtechTravis J. Bristol is a former New York City public high school teacher and teacher educator with the Boston Teacher Residency program. He is currently a research and policy fellow at the Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy and Education (SCOPE).
In this segment we curate a great set of do's and don't's for new teachers.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @TeacherAdvice @ValeriaBrownEdu @bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Val Brown is a teacher-leader in Seminole County, Florida. She is the program coordinator for the district’s instructional coaching program, and founder of the Diversity in Education Coalition, a group that focuses on the recruitment and retention of teachers of color. Julia Thompson is the author of several books for teachers, including The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide. She is also a classroom teacher, workshop leader, and consultant.
Most teachers are willing to give all they have to help children. In this segment we talk about ways to restore balance to lives of educators who routinely overextend themselves for the benefit of their students.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @EducationHall @billsterrett @bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Debbie Silver is an award-winning teacher, an internationally known presenter and humorist, an author of numerous books and educational journal articles, and a passionate advocate for students, teachers, and parents.
Resistance to change is part of human nature. In this segment we look at how we can become more willing and comfortable with embracing new teaching strategies and techniques.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @EducationHall @billsterrett@bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Sally Zepeda is a professor at the University of Georgia in the Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy. Bill Sterrett serves as a faculty member and program coordinator in the Department of Educational Leadership at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Prior to his work at UNCW, Sterrett served as a principal, assistant principal, and middle school science teacher. Sterrett is the author of the ASCD books Insights into Action and Short on Time. Pete Hall is a school principal, author, consultant, and motivational coach.
In this segment we talk about how teachers can help other teachers deal with the challenges of supporting English language learners.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @sonianieto @bamradionetwork
Sonia Nieto is Professor Emerita of Language, Literacy, and Culture, College of Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She has devoted her professional life to questions of diversity, equity, and social justice in education. Alicia Lopez has been a teacher for 20 years. She currently teaches ELL at Amherst Regional Middle School. She lives in Amherst with her husband and 3 children.
Working with English language learners can be very isolating if administrators are not enthusiastic supporters. In this segment we talk abut how teachers can encourage the needed support.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @DStaehrFenner @RTPrincipal1 @bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Jennifer Connors has been the Principal of Rolling Terrace ES in Takoma Park, Maryland for nine years. Partial Spanish Immersion Title I school, serving over 900 students with 450 receiving ESOL services. Diane Staehr Fenner is the president of DSF Consulting, a woman-owned small business that supports English learners and their educators through professional development, research, technical assistance, and curriculum design. She is a frequent blogger and author of Advocating for English Learners: A Guide for Educators. Sydney Snyder is a Senior Associate with DSF Consulting and a former ESL teacher. She is a strong advocate for ELLs' access to the curriculum and educational equity.
Most teachers are familiar with the idea of students developing a portfolio of their work, but what is a a digital portfolio? Today we'll explore the benefits and challenges of this teaching tool.
Rusul Alrubail is an educator in residence at Design Cofounders. She is a co-creator of The Writing Project, an essay writing app for students currently in Beta. She is also an Edutopia blogger and an editor at Medium's largest publication on Education: The Synapse. Michael Fisher is an author and educational consultant working with schools around the country to upgrade current curricula, design new curricula, and modernize instruction with immersive technology. He is the author of Digital Learning Strategies: How do I assign and assess 21st Century Work? and the co-author of Upgrade Your Curriculum: Practical Ways to Transform Units and Engage Students.
Administrator directed professional development often falls flat with teachers. In this episode we explore what works, what doesn't and why.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @SJheart4learnin @bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Rick Wormeli, a long time classroom veteran, now award-winning author and teacher trainer, was one of the first Nationally Board Certified Teachers in America as well as Disney’s Outstanding English Teacher of the Nation in 1996. Today, he train teachers and principals in all 50 states and eight countries, writes for education journals and magazines, and is working on his 12th book. His latest book, The Collected Writings (So Far) of Rick Wormeli: Crazy Good Stuff I Learned about Teaching Along the Way, was released last year.
Increasing numbers of teachers are leaving the profession and nowhere is this more impacting than at high-needs schools. Despite the exodus of educators, we find that some teachers stay no matter what the conditions. What can we learn from them that might stem the loss of teaching talent?
Follow: @larryferlazzo @YJacksonNUA @kbaptiste22 @bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Sharon Jacobs is a National Board Certified teacher who has been an educator in North Carolina for over 19 years. She has served her community as a teacher for 9 years and as a school administrator for 10 years. The Last 7 years she has worked with staff to establish a thriving public Montessori Magnet school. Along with being named a New and Emerging Magnet School by Magnet Schools of America, recently Jacobs and her staff received the great honor of being named ASCD's Vision in Action- Whole Child Award Winner 2014.
This segment is the second in series exploring the variety of reasons why teachers leave high poverty urban schools. We close with recommendations to attract and keep more teachers in these schools.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @YJacksonNUA @kbaptiste22 @bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Karen Baptiste is a Supervisor of Teacher Development for Broward County Public Schools. She is responsible for providing training for 14,000 teachers, overseeing a district-wide Coach Credentialing program and managing grants. Pia Wong is a teacher education with over 20 years of experience in this field. She focuses on urban teacher preparation. Yvette Jackson is the CEO of the National Urban Alliance for Effective Education and adjunct professor at Teachers College, Columbia University. She has applied her research in neuroscience, gifted education, and the cognitive mediation theory of Dr. Reuven Feuerstein into her books.
Our guests share with us some of the powerful possibilities in small learning communities. We also discuss what works and what doesn't when embracing the model.
Follow: @WilliamHimmele @cultofpedagogy @PersidaHimmele @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwor
edchat #teachers #edtech
ReLeah Cosette-Lent is, a former secondary teacher, is now an education writer and consultant. She is the author of 10 books, her most recent titled Overcoming Textbook Fatigue published by ASCD and Common Core CPR published by Corwin. Her new book, out in September, is on the topic of disciplinary literacy. Ted Appel is Principal of Luther Burbank High School for the past 11 years. Prior worked trained new high school teachers for the district.
For English language learners, speaking English is one challenge, speaking mathematics is another. In this segment we explore instructional strategies for teaching math to ELLs that align with the Common Core Standards.
Follow: @BenSpielberg @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Dr. Gladis Kersaint is a Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of South Florida. A Teach For America alum, Ben Spielberg has taught middle school math and science, worked as a math instructional coach for middle and high school teachers, and served on the Executive Board of the San Jose Teachers Association. Blogs 34justice. Denisse R. Thompson is Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of South Florida. @BenSpielberg
edchat #teachers #edtech
In this segment we look at the difference between student participation and student engagement and why it matters. We close with specific strategies to achieve maximum student involvement.
Follow: @WilliamHimmele @cultofpedagogy @PersidaHimmele @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #edtech
Jennifer Gonzalez, NBCT, is a former middle-school language arts teacher who has also taught pre-service teachers at the university level. On her website, Cult of Pedagogy, she shares good ideas, curates fantastic resources, and gently prods teachers into making their work more effective and fun. Husband-and-wife team Bill and Pérsida Himmele are associate professors at Millersville University. They are the authors of 3 ASCD books: Total Participation Techniques, The Language-Rich Classroom, and Total Literacy Techniques.
The confluence of the growing popularity of education technology and the adoption of the Common Core Standards has created new challenges for teachers. In this segment we explore strategies for successfully marrying both.
Follow: @cheryldobbertin @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Michael Fisher is an author and educational consultant working with schools around the country to upgrade current curricula, design new curricula, and modernize instruction with immersive technology. He is the author of Digital Learning Strategies: How do I assign and assess 21st Century Work? and the co-author of Upgrade Your Curriculum: Practical Ways to Transform Units and Engage Students. Andrew Miller is an educational consultant who is on the faculty for ASCD and the Buck Institute for Education. He is also a regular blogger for Edutopia and ASCD.
In this segment we go searching for specific reading lessons that align with the Common Core Standards for complex text. Follow: @cheryldobbertin @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Cheryl Dobbertin, a former secondary English teacher and administrator, is the author of Common Core Unit by Unit . Her work has also been published in ASCD's Differentiation in Practice: 9-12, Rachel Billmeyer's Strategic Reading in the Content Areas, ASCD's Education Leadership and EdWeek. She is also the program director for Expeditionary Learning's Teacher Potential Project, which supports novice teachers with Common Core implementation.
Doing projects and doing project-based learning are not the same. In this segment our guests identify the elements that distinguish each of these teaching strategies.
Follow: @ReadDRjwilhelm @suzieboss @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #ellchat
A classroom teacher for 15 years, Jeff Wilhelm is currently Distinguished Professor of English Education at Boise State, director of the Boise State Writing Project and teaches middle schoolers each spring. He has authored 32 texts about literacy teaching including: the NCTE Promising Research Award for You Gotta BE the Book. Suzie Boss, education writer and consultant, is the author of several books, including Reinventing Project-Based Learning and Bringing Innovation to School. She is a regular contributor to Edutopia and the Stanford Social Innovation Review, and a member of the Buck Institute for Education National Faculty.
Many schools now agree with students that literature in not so important. How can we bring literature alive to students in the age of common core standards?
Follow: @Mr_McComb @persidahimmele @williamhimmele @nsteineke @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #ellchat
Nancy Steineke consults nationally as a keynote speaker, workshop presenter, and literacy coach for middle and high school teachers. Sean McComb is the 2014 National Teacher of the Year, where he teaches at Baltimore's Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts and was honored at the White House. Husband-and-wife team Bill and Pérsida Himmele are associate professors at Millersville University.
The number of English language learners is growing each year. This is creating an array of challenges for teachers and school districts. In this segment we look at several teaching strategies that are very effective with ELLs.
Follow: @judiehaynes @mazehr @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers #ellchat
Judie Haynes taught elementary ESL for 28 years. She is the author & coauthor of 7 books including The Essential Guide for Educating Beginning English Learners. She currently writes a blog for TESOL and is co-founder of #ELLCHAT, a Twitter chat for teachers of ELLs. Mary Ann Zehr is in her 4th year as a teacher of history to English-language learners at Wilson High School in the District of Columbia. Previously, she reported on English-language learners for Education Week, a national newspaper about schools.
Teaching vocabulary is integral to all content areas. In this segment we ask our guest to share their best strategies for teaching vocabulary.
Follow: @MarileeSprenger @kdcanonbrown @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
edchat #teachers
Katie Brown is an ELL Specialist, Instructional Coach, and the 2014 Washington State Teacher of the Year. She has been teaching middle school for 11 years, and currently works with students, teachers, and families to best meet the needs of language learners. Marilee Sprenger is a national and international presenter and author whose passion is the brain and learning. She has written 11 books including her latest bestseller, Teaching the Critical Vocabulary of the Common Core.
The maker movement, DIY and 3D printers are hot in education today. In this segment we define each and explore their real value in preparing kids for the future.
Follow: @lblanken @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Laura Blankenship is chair of the Computer Science department at the Baldwin School, an all girls' pre-K-12 school in the suburbs of Philadelphia. She's been teaching computing, technology and making for almost 10 years, and she is also the co-moderator of the #makered Twitter chat.
If you are an educator who feels that you have a book inside of you waiting to get published, this segment offers some sage advice from educators who understand the process well.
Follow: @alansitomer @JBEducation @MCUSDSupe @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Marjorie McAneny has fifteen years of experience in the publishing industry, where she has focused on rights, licensing, and editorial for the technology, business, and education markets. PJ Caposey is an award-winning educator, author of two books (Teach Smart and Building a Culture of Support), speaker and an education consultant. PJ currently serves as the Superintendent of Schools for Meridian CUSD 223 in Northwest Illinois. Alan Sitomer is a California Teacher of the Year Award winner who has written 17 books to date with publishers such as Disney, Scholastic, and Penguin-Putnam.
Some use the term differentiated instruction, others prefer responsive teaching. In this segment we seek clarification and practical understanding of what it really takes to reach all students.
Follow: @LRobbTeacher @regieroutman @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Laura Robb has taught grades 4 to 8 more than 40 years and written more than 25 books for teachers on literacy. Presently, Robb coaches teachers, returns to the classroom in the winter months, trains teachers in the U.S. and Canada, and speaks at national conferences. Regie Routman works with students, teachers, and administrators in underperforming schools to accelerate reading and writing achievement. She is the author of many books for educators, most recently Read, Write, Lead: Breakthrough Strategies for Schoolwide Literacy Success (ASCD, 2014).
Classroom management is one of the biggest challenges teachers face. In this segement two experienced teachers share their best dos and don'ts.
Follow: @PernilleRipp @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Pernille Ripp is a 5th grade teacher in Middleton, Wisconsin, USA, and creator of the Global Read Aloud Project, Co-founder of EdCamp MadWI. Dr. Bryan Harris is the Director of Professional Development & Public Relations for the Casa Grande (Arizona) Elementary School District. He is the author of 3 highly-acclaimed books from Routledge and a popular keynote speaker and workshop leader who focuses on the topics of student engagement, classroom management, and brain-based learning.
There is no mention of caring in the common core standards and some are wondering if the social and emotional elements of teaching/learning are precluded by Common Core.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @SeanTSlade @bamradionetwork
Mai Xi Lee, Director of Social Emotional Learning for Sacramento City Unified School District, has been a strong advocate for the relevance and importance of relationships as the key foundation for both parent and student engagement. Sean Slade, director of Whole Child Programs at ASCD, has more than two decades in education,--writing on topics related to the whole child and health and well-being.
In 2014 the student population tipped and students of color now make up the majority. However the ranks of teachers of color has barely increased. Does it matter? Do we really need more teachers of color? If so, how can we attract and retain more non-white teachers.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @gjladson @bamradionetwork
Gloria Ladson-Billings is the Kellner Family Chair of Urban Education in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction and Faculty Affiliate in the Departments of Educational Policy Studies, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, and Afro-American Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Are Common Core Standards an asset or a liability for teachers working with English language learners?
Follow
@larryferlazzo @debbiezacarian
@bamradionetwork
Maria Montalvo-Balbed is the Director of ELL Professional Learning Programs for Metro RESA in Georgia and she is an ASCD Faculty. Debbie Zacarian, a nationally known author, speaker, and consultant in education, works in advancing student achievement with culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse populations.
It has been argued that student achievement is impacted by too many factors that are beyond a teacher's control. Which begs the question, is it possible to effectively evaluate teachers based on factors within their control.
Follow
@larryferlazzo @debbiezacarian
@bamradionetwork
Ted Appel is a Principal of Luther Burbank High School for the past 11 years. Previously, he trained new high school teachers for the district. Started out as an Outward Bound instructor providing experiential education programs for at risk youth. Teach For America alum, Ben Spielberg has taught middle school math and science, worked as a math instructional coach for middle and high school teachers, and served on the Executive Board of the San Jose Teachers Association. His blog, 34justice, covers education and a variety of other social justice issues.
In this segment we take a closer look at student engagement and how to do it successfully.
Follow
@larryferlazzo @DrDebbieSilver
@bamradionetwork
Debbie Silver is an award-winning teacher, an internationally known presenter and humorist, an author of numerous books and educational journal articles, and a passionate advocate for students, teachers, and parents. Dr. Bryan Harris is the Director of Professional Development & Public Relations for the Casa Grande (Arizona) Elementary School District. He is the author of 3 highly-acclaimed books from Routledge and a popular keynote speaker and workshop leader who focuses on the topics of student engagement, classroom management, and brain-based learning.
In this segment we check our understanding of formative assessment and look at tools and strategies for responding to the results.
Follow
@larryferlazzo
@bamradionetwork
Nancy Frey is a professor of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University and teacher-leader at Health Sciences High and Middle College, where she learns from students and teachers every day.
Close reading is a term that is being bandied about frequently these days. In this segment we examine our definitions and understanding of close reading.
Follow
@iChrisLehman @larryferlazzo
@bamradionetwork
Christopher Lehman is an international speaker; New York Times bestselling author; and Founding Director of The Educator Collaborative, a think tank and educational consulting organization working to innovate the ways educators learn together. His most recent book, Falling in Love with Close Reading (co-authored with Kate Roberts), explores joyful methods of inspiring complex thinking about texts and life.
In this segment we take a look at the rationale for using high stakes testing and explore other ways to achieve the goal of teacher quality.
Follow
@BenSpielberg @ProfessorJVH @larryferlazzo
@bamradionetwork
Julian Vasquez Heilig, Ph.D. Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Director, Doctorate in Educational Leadership California State University Sacramento. A Teach For America alum, Ben Spielberg has taught middle school math and science, worked as a math instructional coach for middle and high school teachers, and served on the Executive Board of the San Jose Teachers Association. His blog, 34justice, covers education and a variety of other social justice issues.
Math is a subject that even many teachers don't enjoy. In this segment we talk with passionate, creative math teachers about how we can make math more engaging.
Follow
@SueOConnellMath
@larryferlazzo
@bamradionetwork
Dr. Anne M. Collins is the Director of Mathematics at Lesley University. She has taught mathematics at every grade level from primary to graduate school. Sue O'Connell is the coauthor of Mastering the Basic Math Facts in Addition and Subtraction, and Mastering the Basic Math Facts in Multiplication and Division (Heinemann Publishing Co.). Sue has years of experience as a classroom teacher, instructional specialist, testing coordinator, district school improvement specialist, and university PDS coordinator. She is Director of Quality Teacher Development, providing on-site professional development for schools and school districts across the country.
Race and class are often unspoken issues that teachers must deal with whether we are prepared to or not. Hw can we best manage race and class issues in schools?
Follow: @plthomasEdD @NBCTeacherMommy
@larryferlazzo
@bamradionetwork
P. L. Thomas, Associate Professor of Education (Furman University), taught high school English in South Carolina before moving to teacher education. He is currently a column editor for English Journal and co-editor of Social Context Reform (Routledge). Ashanti Foster serves as ASCD Emerging Leader and Academic Dean at Oxon Hill Middle School in Prince George's County, Maryland. She is a wife, mother of six and national board certified teacher.
As teachers we encourage our students to read. However, many of us find it difficult to squeeze professional reading into our busy schedules. In this segment we ask for recommendations for busy educators.
Follow: @KleinErin, @redhdteacher @jeff_zoul
@larryferlazzo
@bamradionetwork
Megan Allen is a National Board Certified teacher and the 2010 Florida Teacher of the Year. She is currently working as a visiting instructor at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts, where she is teaching and developing new programs in teacher leadership.
Dr. Jeff Zoul currently serves as Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning with Deerfield Public Schools in Illinois. He is the author of "Improving Your School One week at a Time" and several other books about education. Erin Klein is a Scholastic Top Teacher. MACUL 2014 Teacher of the Year. #EdTech Blogger.#NWP Member. SMART Exemplary Educator. Michigan Reading Association Tech Chair.
Should teachers dress up or dress down? What is the balance between dressing professionally and dressing comfortably? What about jeans, tee shirts, short skirts and sneakers? Our guests weigh in.
Follow: @TeachMoore, @roxannaelden
@larryferlazzo
@bamradionetwork
Roxanna Elden is a National Board Certified high school teacher, a speaker, and an author. Her book, See Me After Class: Advice for Teachers by Teachers, is widely used as a tool for teacher training and retention. Renee Moore, NBCT, teaches English at Mississippi Delta Community College. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). Moore has co-authored Teaching 2030 (2011) and is profiled in Teacherpreneurs: Innovative Teachers Who Lead But Don't Leave (2013).
Globalization is now an inescapable reality. In this segment we discuss how how our teaching is changing as a result.
Follow: @edrethink @dlaufenberg
@larryferlazzo
@bamradionetwork
John Spencer is currently a sixth grade ELL teacher in a low-income urban school in Phoenix, Arizona. He blogs regularly at Education Rethink, writes a column for Kappan magazine and has written several books. Diana Laufenberg is a Nationally Board certified Social Studies teacher currently teaching 7th graders in Flagstaff, AZ. Her work focuses on inquiry-driven, project based teaching and learning that uses the modern tools of the day. @edrethink @dlaufenberg
Common Core requires teachers to push students to read increasingly complex text. What meets the definition of a complex text? What strategies, tools and resources can teachers use to achieve this goal? Today we'll explore these questions.
Follow: @Amybenjamin1 @wendi322
@larryferlazzo
@bamradionetwork
Virginia McEnerney is th Executive Director, Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. David Booth is a professor of Literacy at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. He has written many books on effective reading and writing strategies, on helping boys develop literacy proficiency, and on the arts in education.
There have been significant changes in the availability of arts programs since the emphasis has shifted to a narrow focus on standardized test. What is the impact of the loss of arts education? What can teachers do about it?
Follow: @larryferlazzo
@bamradionetwork
Virginia McEnerney is th Executive Director, Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. David Booth is a professor of Literacy at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. He has written many books on effective reading and writing strategies, on helping boys develop literacy proficiency, and on the arts in education.
The culture of an organization is a powerful predictor of success. This applies to school cultures as well. In this segment we explore the markers of a successful school culture and look at what we can do to develop them.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @chrislehmann @tweenteacher
@bamradionetwork
Heather Wolpert-Gawron is a middle school teacher, blogger, and author of the books Writing Behind Every Door: Teaching Common Core Writing in the Content Areas and ˜Tween Crayons and Curfews: Tips for Middle School Teachers. She has also authored workbooks on  Internet Literacy and Project Based Writing
Chris Lehmann is founding principal of Science Leadership Academy, a progressive science and technology high school in Philadelphia, PA. The Science Leadership Academy is an inquiry-driven, project-based, 1:1 laptop school that is considered to be one of the pioneers of the School 2.0 movement nationally and internationally.
Despite the love that many history teachers have fore the subject, It can be difficult to engage students who may think that studying the founding fathers is irrelevant to them. In this segment we go looking for ways to make history more compelling and engaging..
Follow: @larryferlazzo @edteck,
@bamradionetwork
@bamradionetwork
Peter Pappas is a veteran of 25 years in the classroom. His work continues as blogger, keynote speaker, curriculum designer, university adjunct. Sarah Kirby-Gonzalez is a National Board Certified fifth-grade teacher in the Folsom Cordova School District. She was a participant in the Teaching American History Grant, Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Summer Institute, and a recipient of a National Endowment for the Humanities grant.
What is the current role of a 21st century school counselor and how can teachers best work with counselors for the benefit of students.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @mindywillard17
@bamradionetwork
Leticia Gallardo has been a counselor for Luther Burbank High School for six years and has worked with a very broad range of students. Mindy Willard is a Professional School Counselor at a K-8 school in Glendale, Arizona. She is the President-Elect of the Arizona School Counselor's Association and 2013 American School Counselor of the Year.
What is the current role of a 21st century school counselor and how can teachers best work with counselors for the benefit of students.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @mindywillard17
@bamradionetwork
Leticia Gallardo has been a counselor for Luther Burbank High School for six years and has worked with a very broad range of students. Mindy Willard is a Professional School Counselor at a K-8 school in Glendale, Arizona. She is the President-Elect of the Arizona School Counselor's Association and 2013 American School Counselor of the Year.
We're all inundated with things and things to do in our classrooms. In this segment our guests share their best tips for keeping our classrooms organized.
Follow: @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork, @TeacherAdvice @arielsacks
Julia Thompson is the author of several books for teachers, including The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide. She is also a classroom teacher, workshop leader, and consultant .Ariel Sacks teaches 8th grade English Language Arts in Brooklyn, NY. She is proud to say this is her tenth year of full time classroom teaching.Whole Novels for the Whole Class: A Student Centered Approach is Ariel's first book.
Our guest believes that we need to rethink grading. Though he acknowledges that changing our thinking about grading is hard, he argues that once we get past the initial resistance, we can construct a better system.
Follow: @rickwormeli @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Rick Wormeli, a long time classroom veteran, now award-winning author and teacher trainer, was one of the first Nationally Board Certified Teachers in America as well as Disney’s Outstanding English Teacher of the Nation in 1996. Today, he train teachers and principals in all 50 states and eight countries, writes for education journals and magazines, and is working on his 12th book. His latest book, The Collected Writings (So Far) of Rick Wormeli: Crazy Good Stuff I Learned about Teaching Along the Way, was released last year.
Sadly, during the course of a career almost every teacher will have to help students handle loss and grief. In this segment our guests offer guidance along with some basic dos and don'ts.
Follow: @mtedrow @SLazarOTC @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Mary Tedrow has been teaching since 1978 and is a National Board Certified instructor of English Language Arts as well as the English Department Chair at John Handley High School in Winchester VA. She blogs at "Walking to School." Stephen Lazar a NBPTS Certified Social Studies and English Teacher in NYC, where helped start Harvest Collegiate High School. He is featured in the book Teacherpreneurs: Innovative Teachers who Lead but Don't Leave.
In this segment we explore best practices and misguided approaches to differentiating instruction.
Follow: @cat3y @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Carol Tomlinson is William Clay Parrish, Jr. Professor and Chair of Educational Leadership, Foundations, and Policy at the University of Virginia’s Curry School of Education. Her work on differentiation has been translated into 13 languages. She works with teachers in the U.S. and internationally who want to create more academically responsive classrooms.
In this segment we explore the many benefits of providing every student with a portable computing device and some of the biggest potential pitfalls of setting up a 1:1 program.
Follow: @alicebarr
@hickstro @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Alice Barr is the Instructional Technology Integrator at Yarmouth High School in Yarmouth, Maine. She is also a Google Certified Teacher. Dr. Troy Hicks is an associate professor of English at Central Michigan University and focuses his work on the teaching of writing, literacy and technology, and teacher education and professional development. A former middle school teacher, he collaborates with K12 colleagues and explorres how they implement newer literacies in their classrooms.
The goal of most teachers is to achieve full participation, from all students, all the time. But is this possible? If so, how? Our guests share their best strategies and insights.
Follow: @WilliamHimmele @PersidaHimmele @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Husband and wife team, Bill and Pérsida Himmele are associate professors at Millersville University. They are the authors of 3 ASCD books: Total Participation Techniques, The Language-Rich Classroom, and Total Literacy Techniques, which is due out in July 2014. Jim Peterson is in his 20th year at Luther Burbank High School in South Sacramento, where he taught Spanish for 10 years and have been an assistant principal since 2004.
In this segment we ask two teachers to identify what they believe are the five most effective things any teacher can do to promote better learning.
Follow: @dlaufenberg @JeffCharbonneau @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Diana Laufenberg is a Nationally Board certified Social Studies teacher currently teaching 7th graders in Flagstaff, AZ. Her work focuses on inquiry-driven, project based teaching and learning that uses the modern tools of the day. Jeff Charbonneau is a Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering teacher at Zillah High School in Zillah, WA. He was named as the 2013 National Teacher of the Year.
The number of English language learners is on the rise. In the segment we look at the different standard ways in which we approach these learners in pursuit of the best strategies.
Follow: @KarenNemethEdM @judiehaynes @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Karen Nemeth, Ed.M. is an author, consultant, and advocate for high quality early learning for dual language learners. She is co-host of the weekly #ELLChat on Twitter. Judie Haynes is co-moderator (with Karen Nemeth) of #ELLCHAT on Twitter. She taught ESL for 28 years and is the author of, "The Essential Guide for Educating Beginning English Learners " with Debbie Zacarian.
In this segment we speak with two teachers who work at high poverty schools about how we might reduce teacher attrition in high-poverty schools.
Follow: @BarnettCTQ @IlanaGaron
@larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Barnett Berry is founder, CEO, and partner at the Center for Teaching Quality in Carrboro, NC. He is the lead author of Teacherpreneurs: Innovative Teachers Who Lead But Don’t Leave. Ilana Garon teaches high school English at a public school in the Bronx. She is also the author of "Why Do Only White People Get Abducted by Aliens?": Teaching Lessons from the Bronx.
In this segment we speak with two teachers who work at high poverty schools in pursuit of understanding exactly why some teachers leave while others stay.
Follow:@MrPABruno, @angelcintronjr @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Angel L. Cintron Jr., is a 7th grade social studies teacher at Charles Hart Middle School in Washington, D.C. He is also a 2014 CityBridge Foundation Education Innovation Fellow. Paul Bruno teaches middle school science in Los Angeles, having relocated from Oakland. He also blogs about education on his personal site and at This Week in Education.
In this segment we look at the various types of reading and seek answers to the questions what are the habits of lifelong reading and how do we develop these habits in our students?
Donalyn Miller has worked with a variety of upper elementary and middle school students and currently teaches fifth grade in Forth Worth, Texas. She is the author of The Book Whisperer and Reading in the Wild. Her advice has appeared in publications such as Education Week and The Washington Post. @donalynbooks
The Maker Movement is part of a fundamental rethinking about instruction and its place in the process of life-long learning. In this segment we cover the basics every teacher needs to know about it.
Follow:@tbakernwp @smartinez@larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Sylvia Martinez is co-author of "Invent to Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom." She works with schools worldwide to introduce Maker tools, technology.
Tanya Baker Ed., has been the director of National Programs atthe National Writing Project (NWP) since 2007.
There's a lot of talk in education circles these days about character, grit and perseverance. To what extent can these qualities address some of the apparently intractable challenges we face in education?
Follow:@JasonFlom @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork
Dr. Debbie Silver is a 30-year veteran teacher. She is the author of the bestselling book, Fall Down 7 Times, Get Up 8: Teaching Kids to Succeed. Jason Flom taught upper elementary teacher for 11 years and is now the Learning and Communications Director at Cornerstone Learning Community.
In this premier episode of Classroom Q and A we pursue answers to your top questions about the flipped classroom model.
@jonbergmann, @tcockrum
@bamradionetwork
Jon Bergmann, @jonbergmann, is considered one of the pioneers in the Flipped Class Movement. He co-wrote the book on the Flipped Classroom. He is a co-founder of the Flipped Learning Network, a nonprofit organization which provides teachers the resources needed to implement flipped learning. He serves on the advisory board of TED Education. Troy Cockrum, @tcockrum, is a middle school language arts teacher in Indianapolis. He is also a Google Certified Teacher, host of the Flipped Learning Network Podcast, and author of Flipping Your English Class to Reach All Learners.
In this premier episode of Classroom Q and A we pursue answers to your top questions about the flipped classroom model.
@jonbergmann, @tcockrum
@bamradionetwork
Jon Bergmann, @jonbergmann, is considered one of the pioneers in the Flipped Class Movement. He co-wrote the book on the Flipped Classroom. He is a co-founder of the Flipped Learning Network, a nonprofit organization which provides teachers the resources needed to implement flipped learning. He serves on the advisory board of TED Education. Troy Cockrum, @tcockrum, is a middle school language arts teacher in Indianapolis. He is also a Google Certified Teacher, host of the Flipped Learning Network Podcast, and author of Flipping Your English Class to Reach All Learners.