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Solving the Cell Phone Ban with Callie Zauner from Luxor Workspaces

Host: Coach Jeffery Guest: Callie Zauner

Episode Summary

This week, Coach Jeffery sits down with Callie Zauner from Luxor Workspaces to discuss the growing trend of cell phone bans in K-12 education, how schools are navigating new device policies, and furniture solutions designed to support distraction-free learning.

Key Topics

Cell Phone Bans in Schools Exploring the reasons behind increased cell phone restrictions, how schools differ in policy, and the impact on classroom routines (00:01:25).

Teacher Voices in Policy Why it is essential for teachers to have input on how phone storage solutions are implemented (00:03:12), along with stories of student creativity in bypassing policies.

Product Solutions for Schools Insights into Luxor’s range of products, including RFID-blocking phone pouches and lockable phone cabinets, designed to balance security, student responsibility, and practicality (00:04:48, 00:07:38).

Policy Implementation Challenges How different school sizes and cultures affect the way cell phone bans and storage solutions are adopted (00:02:20, 00:10:06).

Purchasing Trends and Grade Levels Why younger grades may favor cabinets, while high schoolers lean toward personal pouches, and factors influencing purchasing decisions (00:10:25).

Supporting Collaboration The resurgence of traditional classroom tools like whiteboards and mobile stations to encourage collaborative, low-tech learning environments (00:12:01).

Fairness and Equity Addressing the complexities of ensuring device policies consider students with medical, accessibility, or family communication needs (00:13:38).

The Future of Classrooms Predictions for how classrooms will find a balance between technology integration and responsible use over the next five years (00:16:18).

Notable Quotes

“The teachers are the ones really dealing with a lot of it firsthand. They’re the ones that are going to spot children who are trying to maybe skirt the policy.” Callie Zauner (00:03:12)

“We have tried to develop that solution where the onus for the device is still on the student, it is still on their person. They’re still responsible.” Callie Zauner (00:05:56)

“The clear door on cabinets is very important because the anxiety of not being able to see your device is something the students talked a lot about.” Callie Zauner (00:08:49)

“Policies sound great, but then there are other layers to it. It’s like an onion.” Coach Jeffery (00:15:37)

Resources and Links

Luxor Workspaces:

https://www.luxorfurn.com

Featured company providing device management furniture solutions for K-12 schools.

ISTE Conference:

https://www.iste.org

Referenced in the discussion about educational trends.

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Episode Title: Release Date: 2026-06-26Hosts: Coach Jeffery , Dr. Micah Shippee

Episode Overview

In this episode, Coach Jeffery welcomes Dr. Micah Shippee from Samsung to discuss the ever-evolving landscape of educational technology in 2026. The conversation dives into best instructional practices, the integration of AI in classrooms, the importance of teacher voice in edtech development, and how technology can serve as an amplifier—not a replacement—for effective teaching.

Key topics include practical strategies for blended learning, using interactive displays for collaboration, balancing screen time, upcoming opportunities at ISTE, and how Samsung is supporting educators through programs like "Solve for Tomorrow." Dr. Micah Shippee also shares personal insights on finding professional communities and staying inspired in the face of rapid change in education.

Key Discussion Points

Dr. Micah Shippee’s Background

22 years teaching middle school, advocate for innovative instructional practice 01:40

Transition from classroom to edtech consulting and joining Samsung

Putting Teacher Voice at the Center

Samsung's focus on "voice of customer"—listening to teachers to guide product design 02:25

Importance of amplifying, not disrupting, effective classroom practice

AI in Education—A Thoughtful Approach

AI tools in Samsung’s interactive displays are teacher-focused to protect student privacy 03:21

Responsible integration of AI, ensuring compliance with FERPA and COPPA 03:32

Reflective Innovation & Blended Learning

AI as an amplifier of proven teaching strategies like storytelling 04:29

Tools to support live captioning and note generation 05:01

Importance of balancing technology use and maintaining collaborative, active learning spaces 06:02

Interactive Displays: The Modern “Campfire”

Using interactive screens to foster collaboration and brainstorming 07:02

Moving beyond chart paper with split-screen features for group activities 08:23

Applying the SAMR Model to push classroom tech past substitution toward modification and redefinition 09:45

The ISTE Experience & Samsung Initiatives

The power of educational communities at ISTE 10:29

Introduction to Samsung’s "Solve for Tomorrow" philanthropic STEM competition for grades 6–12 11:27

Wide range of topics from climate change to mental health, open to all public school teachers 12:08

Exciting New Tech for Educators

Sneak peek of products at ISTE: Epaper, advanced interactive displays, spatial (3D) displays, and XR headsets 15:02

Designed for easy integration and supporting both teachers and students

Community, Growth, & Staying Inspired

The importance of connecting with like-minded educators for continual growth 18:38

Encouragement for teachers to share what works, informing future edtech tools 17:34

Resources & Links

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow

SAMR Model information

ISTE Conference

Where to Find Samsung at ISTE

Booth #1129—Look for the large Samsung sign and experience the latest in edtech innovation! 20:20

Connect with the Hosts

Follow Coach Jeffery and Dr. Micah Shippee on social platforms for more edtech insights.

Don’t miss this forward-thinking conversation about empowering educators and inspiring the next generation of learners with technology!

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In this episode of the Flipboard EDU Podcast, William Jeffery breaks down a viral satirical video by comedian Ben Palmer , who pretends to be an ICE agent responding to a teacher’s call. The teacher questions a family’s place in the community based on heritage, despite their legal status.

William explores how bias creeps into schools, its impact on students, and the importance of fact-based, inclusive conversations. Tune in to reflect and learn how we create truly welcoming schools.

Takeaways:

This episode challenges listeners to reflect on the language, attitudes, and assumptions educators and communities make about immigrant families. It raises essential questions: How should schools handle concerns about students’ home lives? What does it mean to create an inclusive environment for all children? And how do personal biases shape the way we interpret “unusual” or “out-of-place” families?

Key Topics Discussed:

  • School responsibilities vs. personal beliefs

  • Stereotypes and bias in education

  • Handling sensitive information about students

  • The reality of mixed-status families in U.S. schools

  • The importance of empathy and due process

Tune in for a candid, sometimes uncomfortable, but ultimately necessary conversation about identity, belonging, and the role of educators in shaping a welcoming school culture.

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Classroom technology has evolved dramatically, but the ultimate question remains: Does it empower educators and enhance student learning? A recent episode of the Flipboard EDU Podcast featured host Coach Jeffrey in conversation with Carly Sallay, BENQ Education's North America marketing lead, exploring how BENQ's digital boards and integrated ecosystem are redefining adaptability, collaboration, and innovation in today's classrooms. Here’s a glimpse into their discussion and how BENQ is shaping the future of education.

"Future-ish Proof" Flexibility: Teaching Your Way, Not Tech's Way

Carly highlighted BENQ's core strength: the agnostic nature of their boards. Designed to be "future-ish proof," these boards seamlessly integrate with any platform or teaching style. Forget learning proprietary software – BENQ boards function intuitively, like giant, secure, and versatile tablets.

Imagine teachers using Google Classroom. With BENQ's NFC card system, a simple tap on any board loads their personalized settings, including instant access to their Google Drive. Say goodbye to cable clutter and device connection headaches – lessons and resources are immediately at their fingertips, streamlining everything from daily instruction to collaborative projects.

Effortless Connectivity, Dynamic Collaboration

BENQ's free Instashare software eliminates HDMI cable woes, enabling both teachers and students to wirelessly share content from anywhere in the classroom. This game-changer even allows up to nine student devices to share simultaneously, fostering truly interactive learning and facilitating quick formative assessments.

For students familiar with technology, getting started is a breeze. Using Chrome devices, accessing the board requires just a room number and a passcode provided by Instashare. This ease of use encourages active participation, peer feedback, and collaborative creativity across all subjects.

Real-World Transformation: Empowering Instruction

The podcast highlighted compelling real-world examples. Picture a third-grade advanced English class using Canva to create infographics. With BENQ's board and Instashare, students can present their work and receive immediate feedback from their peers in real-time, all without disrupting the lesson flow. Finished projects are then seamlessly integrated back into Google Classroom.

Carly shared that districts upgrading from older technology consistently report they "can't imagine going back." Furthermore, BENQ boards, now Google Edla certified, offer built-in access to the Play Store. This allows teachers to install any district-approved, classroom-friendly app, ensuring a flexible, personalized, and relevant educational experience.

Beyond the Board: A Comprehensive Suite of Educational Tools

While BENQ's interactive boards are a flagship offering, their comprehensive lineup extends further. Their projectors, renowned in home theater and eSports, include ultra-short throw, auditorium-grade, and high-lumen models featuring long-lasting, maintenance-free technology. This eliminates the hassle of bulb and filter replacements in busy school environments.

For seamless wireless presentations, BENQ's InstaShow offers peer-to-peer encrypted casting that works across various devices without relying on the school's Wi-Fi network. This makes it an ideal solution for meetings and even older facilities, adopted by institutions ranging from medical schools to government agencies.

The AyadeaCam, a versatile document camera with a built-in magnifier, was also highlighted. Perfect for detailed science demonstrations, examining money patterns, or microscopic explorations, it functions as both a standard webcam and a tool for low-level microscopic work.

The Verdict: BENQ – A True Partner for Educators

BENQ's philosophy is clear: provide technology that adapts to educators, empowering their creativity rather than limiting it. As Carly Soleil aptly stated, "Your creativity is where this board ends." Whether your goal is to enhance classroom interactivity, simplify content sharing, or expand your school's digital toolkit, BENQ offers a suite of reliable and future-ready tools designed to help educators excel at what they do best: inspire and engage students.

Ready to discover more? Visit BenQBoard.com and be sure to tune into the Flipboard EDU Podcast for more insightful discussions on the intersection of technology and education.

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Host: Coach Jeffery (he/him)Guest: Dr. Kara Stern

Episode Summary

In this powerful episode, Coach Jeffery sits down with Dr. Kara Stern to tackle the pressing issue of chronic absenteeism in schools—an urgent topic in a post-pandemic world. Dr. Stern, with her extensive background as a teacher, principal, and education nonprofit leader, now works in ed tech helping schools re-engage students and boost attendance.

The conversation dives into the staggering scale of absenteeism nationwide (with Houston, TX alone missing 230,000 students), and explores not only the stakes for student outcomes but also the actionable steps schools can take to create a sense of belonging and connection.

Dr. Stern introduces SchoolStatus, an integrated suite of tools designed to improve attendance, enhance communication—especially across language barriers—and help educators and school leaders support students before attendance issues escalate. She emphasizes the human side of this work, arguing that genuine relationships and culturally responsive systems can make a lasting difference.

Key Topics Covered

  • The current landscape of chronic absenteeism post-pandemic

  • Root causes: from family/language barriers to larger systemic challenges

  • The consequences of absenteeism for student futures

  • How belonging, communication, and engagement drive attendance

  • How SchoolStatus helps schools:

  • Multilingual family engagement tools

  • Attendance management systems to detect early warning signs

  • Streamlined workflows for positive home-school partnerships

  • Teacher growth and support resources

  • The limitations of tech—why caring, human relationships are essential

  • Real success stories from California, Texas, New York, and beyond

  • Special considerations for historically marginalized communities

Featured Quotes

  • "When we talk about fixing absenteeism, we're really talking about saving kids' lives." — Dr. Kara Stern

  • "The chronic absenteeism is kids voting with their feet." — Dr. Kara Stern

  • "For students to come to school, they need to feel as if they belong there." — Dr. Kara Stern

Resources & Links

  • Learn More: schoolstatus.com

  • Connect with SchoolStatus:

  • LinkedIn

  • Facebook

Connect with the Host

  • Coach Jeffery: Flipboard EDU Podcast

Thank you for tuning in! If you’re an administrator or educator looking to tackle chronic absenteeism with real, human-centered tech solutions, check out SchoolStatus. Don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations that matter in education.

Link to a source discussing the report:

  • Houston Chronicle: Report: Nearly 230K students were chronically absent in Harris County last school year

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We are excited to announce a brand-new episode of the Flipboard EDU Podcast has just dropped, and trust us, you won’t want to miss this one!Special Guests: Tamara Albury & Delia Montelongo and Host Coach Jeffery.

🎧 Episode Introduction

This week, Coach Jeffery welcomes powerhouse educators Tamara Albury and Delia Montelongo for an honest, energetic, and inspiring conversation about empowering young women in single-gender schools. The Barbie movie might’ve started the discussion, but the real gems are about leadership, systems, and how those “little girl” experiences shape the way these women lead today.

🔑 5 Keys You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • How Childhood Experiences Shape Leadership: Discover how the “little girl” inside influences these leaders in the way they build safe, empowering spaces for their students—down to the smallest details.

  • Why Systems Matter—Every Single Time: Learn how deliberate school systems (like collaborative hiring including students) lead to consistently high-performing teams and exceptional student outcomes.

  • Creating Space for Student Voice: Get strategies on helping students—especially girls—find their voice, lead at the table (not just sit at it), and advocate not just for themselves, but for their communities.

  • Empowerment (When It Goes “Wrong”): Delia and Tamara share real stories about teaching girls to be empowered and impactful—with a few laugh-worthy moments when student activism catches even the principal by surprise!

  • Balancing It All as a Leader: Honest talk on self-care, boundaries, and showing up authentically as a high-profile leader—and why it matters for your staff, your students, and yourself.

🎲 Fun Fact from the Episode

When asked about work-life balance, Delia Montelongo reveals she’s recently taken up watercolor painting as her creative and mindful outlet! (Spoiler: She’s not entirely sure what her creations look like yet, but it brings her joy and fuels her leadership.)

👋 Outro

This episode is packed with wisdom and real-life strategies that apply to any educator or leader wanting to foster more voice, equity, and agency among students—especially girls. Plus, it’s full of laughs, lived experiences, and straight-from-the-heart inspiration.

📢 Call to Action

Don’t wait—hit play on this episode now! Whether you’re a classroom teacher, school leader, or education enthusiast, there’s something in here for you (and maybe your “inner little girl” too).Listen, share, and let us know: How are YOU nurturing leadership and voice in your school or community? Reply to this email or tag us on social media!

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In this engaging episode of the Flipboard EDU Podcast, our host Coach Jeffery sits down with the amazing Alice Keeler. Alice, an experienced math teacher and a Google Developer Expert, dives into her passion for student-centered classrooms, technology in education, and the importance of flexibility in school systems.

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Episode Summary:

In this compelling episode of the Flipboard EDU Podcast, Coach Jeffery hosts Stephanie Filardo, an educator and curriculum developer. Their discussion centers on recognizing the human element within educational settings, with a focus on social-emotional wellness and addressing students' fundamental needs.

Stephanie shares her experience in curriculum development, highlighting her dedication to creating inclusive environments where all students see themselves as capable in mathematics. The episode delves into the critical issue of allowing students dignity in meeting basic needs, such as unrestricted restroom access.

The conversation explores the complexities of restroom policies and the social-emotional considerations educators must make, particularly in supporting female students during sensitive times. This includes fostering safe, approachable environments where students feel comfortable expressing their needs, especially regarding menstrual cycles.

Through personal anecdotes, thoughtful insights, and practical advice, Stephanie and Coach Jeffery examine strategies to cultivate a supportive and understanding school culture that prioritizes student and teacher well-being. They also touch upon health conditions like PCOS and their impact on students' attendance and performance.

Key Takeaways:

  • The importance of acknowledging the humanity of teachers and students within the educational system.

  • Addressing and improving school restroom policies to ensure students' basic needs are met with dignity and respect.

  • The significance of building strong, trust-based relationships between students, teachers, and administrators.

  • Stephanie's insights into creating inclusive classroom environments and the value of establishing "need stations" for students.

  • Consideration of chronic health issues like PCOS that can affect students' attendance and academic performance.

Where to Find Stephanie:

  • Stephanie is not very active on social media currently.

  • Her dog, Sailor, has an Instagram account: "lab_named_sailor."

  • Look for her potential presentations at upcoming educational technology conferences like ISTE.

This enlightening episode provides valuable insights into how small changes in school policies and culture can significantly impact the social-emotional needs of students and educators.

Hosts:

  • Coach Jeffery

Guest:

  • Stephanie Filardo, Curriculum Developer at Amplify

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Summary: This episode examines recent developments and challenges impacting education in the United States, including policy changes, legal disputes, and evolving institutional practices. Coach Jeffery provides an overview of these complex issues.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • Federal Education Policy Changes: Discussion of proposals to restructure the Department of Education, including the potential impact of executive actions and congressional roles.

  • Legal Challenges to Educational Practices: Review of the Texas Attorney General's lawsuit against Coppell ISD, focusing on allegations regarding the teaching of critical race theory and its alignment with state law.

  • Impact of Funding Adjustments on Universities: Analysis of reductions in federal grants and their consequences for university programs, including potential impacts on diversity initiatives.

  • Title IX Compliance and Transgender Athletes: Examination of the Department of Education's rulings related to Title IX and the participation of transgender athletes in sports, including specific cases and compliance deadlines.

  • Federal Funding and University Controversies: Overview of federal funding decisions related to university controversies, such as the withdrawal of funding from the University of Pennsylvania, and the resulting debates on fairness and inclusion.

  • Broader Trends in Education Policy: Exploration of the evolving discussions around race, gender, equity, and inclusion in education, and their influence on school policies and practices.

Join the Conversation: Share your perspectives and experiences on these evolving educational issues on social media.

Works Cited

U.S. Department of Education. (n.d.). About ED. Retrieved from https://www2.ed.gov/about/landing.jhtml

U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights. (2011, April). Dear Colleague Letter: Sexual Violence. Retrieved from https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/title-ix-rights-201104.html

Texas Attorney General. (n.d.). Office of the Attorney General. Retrieved from

https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/grammar/using_articles.html

Congress.gov. (n.d.). Congress.gov. Retrieved from

https://www.congress.gov/

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Episode Overview:

In this enlightening episode, Coach Jeffery delves into the transformative changes aimed at expanding access to higher education and addressing equity challenges. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect:

  • Harvard University’s Bold Move: We kick off with Harvard University's groundbreaking decision to offer free tuition starting in the 2025-2026 academic year for families earning up to $200,000.1 For those earning under $100,000, all expenses, including tuition, housing, and fees, are fully covered.

  • Impact Across Higher Education: Learn about similar initiatives being adopted by MIT, UMass, and other elite universities. These efforts aim to diversify student bodies and level the financial playing field, potentially benefiting nearly 90% of U.S. families.

  • Challenges for Smaller Schools: The discussion highlights concerns about how smaller institutions can compete with these new standards set by elite universities and what this means for the future of higher education.

  • Federal Funding and Legal Battles: Coach Jeffery explores the lawsuit led by California's Attorney General, Rob Bonta, challenging proposed cuts to the Department of Education. Discover the potential disruptions these cuts could cause, especially for low-income and special education students.

  • Financial Literacy Focus: An OECD report reveals that only 11% of teenagers can solve complex financial problems.2 This sparks a debate on the best methods for teaching financial literacy, from standalone classes to integrated curriculums, alongside creative solutions like community budgeting workshops.

  • Preparing for the Digital Economy: The episode concludes with a discussion on the need for systemic changes to equip students for financial challenges in the digital age.

Key Takeaways:

  • The push for free tuition is a significant step toward making higher education accessible to more families.

  • Smaller institutions need innovative strategies to remain competitive.

  • Legal battles over federal cuts highlight the ongoing discussions around education funding and priorities.3

  • There is a growing recognition of the importance of financial literacy in preparing students for future challenges.

Tune in to explore these pivotal changes in education and their implications for future generations.

Connect with Us:

  • Follow us on Twitter @TheCoachJeffery

  • Join our Facebook group for more discussions and updates.

Works Cited

Harvard University. (2024). Harvard announces enhanced financial aid program. [Press release]. Retrieved from https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2023/12/harvard-announces-enhanced-financial-aid-program/

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). (n.d.). Affordability & Aid. Retrieved from https://sfs.mit.edu/affordability/

University of Massachusetts (UMass). (n.d.). Tuition and Fees. Retrieved from https://www.umass.edu/bursar/tuition-fees

California Department of Justice. (2023). Attorney General Bonta Leads Coalition Challenging Federal Cuts to Critical Education Programs. [Press release]. Retrieved from https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-leads-coalition-challenging-federal-cuts-critical

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). (2020). PISA 2018 Results (Volume IV): Are Students Ready to Thrive in an Interconnected World? Retrieved from https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/pisa-2018-results-volume-iv_5307258e-en

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In this episode of the Flipboard EDU Podcast, Coach Jeffery welcomes Brittany Walker, a passionate theater director from a prominent Houston district. Brittany shares her remarkable journey in theater arts, from her initial discovery of her love for performing to becoming an inspiring theater director dedicated to making a difference in Title I schools.

Key Highlights:

  • Introduction to Brittany Walker (00:00:13):

  • Brittany discusses her lifelong passion for theater and how her experiences performing in school and college shaped her career.

  • Impact of Theater in Title I Schools (00:01:55):

  • Brittany talks about the transformative power of theater programs in Title I environments, emphasizing the importance of providing students a creative outlet and a sense of belonging.

  • Cultivating Relationships (00:03:53):

  • Learn how building strong relationships with students leads to better behaviors and performance, as Brittany explains the essential role trust plays in the classroom.

  • Inspiration from Educators (00:04:51):

  • Brittany shares how her eighth-grade theater teacher and later a college professor recognized her talents and encouraged her to pursue directing, highlighting the invaluable impact educators can have.

  • Advice for New Teachers (00:09:39):

  • Brittany gives insight into maintaining authenticity, high expectations, and recognizing the potential and talent in all students.

  • Guidance for Administrators (00:11:17):

  • Discover tips on how administrators can support and grow theater programs as culture drivers within schools.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (00:12:59):

  • Brittany eloquently addresses the importance of inclusion and the need to put politics aside to truly reach and support students of all backgrounds.

  • Looking Forward to Leadership (00:18:30):

  • Brittany discusses her future ambitions in pursuing administration to influence positive change and extend her classroom culture to more learning environments.

Join Coach Jeffery and Brittany Walker for an insightful conversation on the necessity of the arts in education and how they cultivate not just talent but empowered, confident individuals.

Where to Find Brittany Walker:

You can connect with Brittany Walker on LinkedIn. Stay tuned to keep up with her journey as she continues to inspire and lead future generations in the world of education.

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Episode Summary:

This powerful episode explores the importance of affinity spaces for educators of color, particularly focusing on the Black affinity space created at ISTE Live 2024. The discussion features three distinguished guests who share their experiences and insights about creating safe spaces for educators of color and the challenges of Black leadership in education.

Featured Guests:

  • Dr. Desiree Alexander - Founder/CEO of Educator Alexander Consulting

  • Leticia Citizen - Education Coach with Samsung Education

  • Dr. Toutoule Ntoya - Educational Consultant and Advocate

Key Topics Discussed:

  • The significance and impact of affinity spaces at educational conferences. These spaces offer a sense of community and belonging, allowing educators of color to connect with others who share similar experiences.

  • Challenges faced by Black leaders in K-12 education. Guests discuss systemic barriers, microaggressions, and the unique pressures faced by Black educators in leadership roles.

  • Supporting educators who are "the first" or "the only one" in their positions. The episode explores the importance of mentorship, sponsorship, and creating inclusive environments.

  • The importance of community support and mentorship. Guests highlight the value of peer networks and organizations that provide professional development and advocacy.

  • Navigating predominantly white spaces as educators of color. The discussion delves into strategies for navigating cultural differences, advocating for equitable practices, and maintaining well-being.

  • The emotional labor and professional expectations placed on Black educators. Guests discuss the disproportionate burden often placed on Black educators to address issues of race and equity within their schools and districts.

Notable Quotes:

"The affinity space is a space for people that are usually part of the same racial group to come together and have a brave space to hang out, discuss topics... where you don't have to explain yourself." - Dr. Desiree Alexander

Resources Mentioned:

  • Equity in Action California

  • Our Voices Alliance

Where to Find the Guests:

  • Dr. Desiree Alexander: educatoralexander.com

  • Leticia Citizen: @CityCoach on Twitter and Instagram

  • Dr. Toutoule Ntoya: @TatouleNtoya on Twitter and LinkedIn

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Guest: Dr. Rachelle Dene Poth

Summary:

In this episode of the Flipboard EDU Podcast, Coach Jeffery interviews Dr. Rachelle Dene Poth, an educator, consultant, attorney, and author, about her career journey and insights on education.

Key Discussion Points:

  • Starting the New School Year:Dr. Poth discusses the challenges and excitement of a new school year, including adapting to technology changes and staying positive.

  • Motivation Behind Teaching:She explains her passion for education and impacting students, which motivates her to continue teaching despite her other roles.

  • Classroom Strategies and Tips:Dr. Poth shares insights on setting up a welcoming classroom, building relationships with students, and incorporating social-emotional learning (SEL).

  • Managing Student Behavior:She emphasizes effective communication, clear expectations, and promoting respect in the classroom.

  • Incorporating AI in Education:Dr. Poth discusses her journey into AI, emphasizing responsible use and highlighting tools like EduAid and Snorkel.

Favorite AI Tools:

  • EduAid: Focuses on data privacy and teacher needs.

  • Snorkel: Combines whiteboards with AI feedback for instant evaluations and suggestions.

Closing Remarks:

Coach Jeffery acknowledges Dr. Poth's contributions to education and her support for fellow educators. Dr. Poth shares her contact information and resources for listeners.

Resources and Links:

  • Dr. Rachelle Dene Poth's Latest Book: "How to Teach AI: Weaving Strategies and Activities into Any Content Area"

  • Other Books

  • Podcast: Thriving EDU podcast

  • Social Media: @rdene915

  • Facebook Community for Educators: Thrive in EDU community

  • Contact: rdenepoth@gmail.com

Final Note:

Thank you to Edumatch and their community for connecting educators like Dr. Poth and Coach Jeffery.

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In this captivating episode, Coach Jeffery sits down for an engaging discussion with Ki Karou of Mind Education at the ISTE 24 conference this past June. They delve into the intersection of neuroscience and education, exploring how scientifically supported research is shaping modern educational tools. Ki shares insights into Mind Education's flagship product, ST Math, a revolutionary program designed to enhance the way students learn mathematics through interactive puzzles.

Introduction to Mind Education: Ki Karou discusses the mission of Mind Education, a neuroscience-based research organization focused on developing educational products that deepen and enrich student learning.

Importance of Feedback in Learning: Ki emphasizes the significance of feedback in the learning process, highlighting how it serves as a critical component in their product design. He explains the perception-action cycle, which is foundational to learning.

ST Math Program: Ki introduces ST Math, a unique program that uses spatial-temporal puzzles to teach mathematics concepts. He explains its effectiveness and the positive impact on student performance, citing improvements in state standardized tests.

Enhanced Puzzle Talks: Kai provides a sneak peek into their upcoming feature, Enhanced Puzzle Talks, which aims to foster classroom discussions and enrich student engagement with mathematics.

Inclusivity in Education: The conversation touches on the advantages of using purely visual puzzles that cater to students of all language backgrounds, thus supporting English language learners and students with different language based learning difficulties.

Accessibility of Educational Tools: Enhanced Puzzle Talks are available for free to all users of ST Math, making advanced educational tools widely accessible.

Notable Quotes:

  1. Ki Karou on how their products enrich learning:

"How does the brain actually learn? And how do we take insights of how the brain learns and embed that into programs to actually deepen and enrich the learning environment for students." (00:01:13 00:01:45)

  1. Ki Karou on the importance of feedback:

"We design, and we've actually seen this. When we went from generation 3 to generation 4, we saw actual growth on state standardized assessments double based on the release of that generation of our program." (00:02:15 00:02:34)

  1. Ki Karou on Enhanced Puzzle Talks:

"So we think getting kids talking about math is hard. Or, sorry, getting kids talking in general is hard. To get kids talking about math is hard squared." (00:04:46 00:04:50)

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Unlocking STEM for Young Minds: An Interview with Mitch Rosenberg, Flipboard EDU Podcast

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Flipboard EDU Podcast, where your host, Coach Jeffery, interviews Mitch Rosenberg from KinderLab Robotics.

In this episode, Mitch dives deep into the world of early childhood STEM education, sharing his journey from engineering in high-tech firms to founding KinderLab Robotics. Discover the groundbreaking tools they're developing to make STEM accessible and engaging for young children, including an age-appropriate robot that empowers even the youngest learners to understand and control technology.

Mitch also sheds light on the importance of starting STEM education early to build a diverse and inclusive future workforce. He explains how their innovative approach demystifies technology, instilling confidence and curiosity in kids from a young age.

Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation filled with insights and practical ideas for educators and parents alike. Join us as we explore how to foster the next generation of thinkers, problem solvers, and informed citizens.

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In this enlightening episode, Coach Jeffery sits down with Arturo Guajardo, a seasoned educator and ed-tech expert. They delve into Arturo's background, his passion for supporting English learners, and his current work at Pocketalk, a company specializing in translation devices that is transforming how schools, hospitals, and various industries address language barriers.

Key topics discussed:

  1. Introduction to Arturo Guajardo:

  2. Arturo's background as an English learner and educator.

  3. His career journey went from teaching in a bilingual classroom to supporting EdTech integration.

  4. His role in helping educators nationwide with translation needs through Pocketalk.

  5. Challenges for Emergent Bilinguals:

  6. Arturo’s personal experience growing up as an English language learner in Houston, Texas.

  7. The historical context of bilingual education in the 1970s.

  8. The ongoing struggles emerging bilingual students face without adequate translation resources.

  9. Impact of Pocketalk Devices:

  10. Introduction to Pocketalk and its various applications.

  11. How the Pocketalk device works, including its capability to translate 84 different languages.

  12. The specific benefits for teachers, students, and supporting classroom instruction.

  13. Real-World Stories and Testimonials:

  14. Examples of the significant impact Pocketalk devices have had on students and educators.

  15. Heartfelt stories illustrating the importance of social-emotional learning and safety.

  16. ISTE Conference and Pocketalk:

  17. Arturo’s enthusiasm for the ISTE conference and his extensive experience attending it.

  18. Practical Information:

  19. Details on purchasing Pocketalk devices for individual or bulk use.

  20. Information on software updates and systems for usage data and device management.

Where to find Pocketalk:

  • Visit Pocketalk (https://pocketalk.com) for more information.

  • For direct inquiries, reach out to Arturo at arturo@pocketalk.com.

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In this insightful episode of the Flipboard EDU Podcast, Coach Jeffery sits down with the multifaceted Mandy Froehlich. Mandy, who has served in various roles such as an elementary teacher, tech integrator, and Director of Innovation and Technology in Wisconsin, opens up about her experiences in the education sector. She shares her journey from teaching to consulting and her current role as the Director of Innovation and Philanthropy in a Wisconsin school district.

Highlights Include:

Introduction and Background: Mandy reintroduces herself, discussing her extensive background in education and her transition to consulting.

Realizing Burnout:

Mandy recounts the moment she realized she was burned out and the steps she took to address it. Discussion on why teachers disengage and the importance of understanding the reasons behind it.

Supporting Educator Mental Health:

The systemic issues affecting teacher attrition.

The importance of supporting the mental health of educators and the changes needed in the American educational system.

New Book:

The Reignited Educator: Insights into Mandy’s latest book which explores educator disengagement, healing, and organizational support.

EduMatch: Discussing her role as COO of EduMatch and how the organization supports professional learning for educators.

Upcoming Work:

Introduction to Mandy's new book, “The 5 A Day System,” and discussing its impact on helping overwhelmed individuals prioritize tasks.

Resources Mentioned:

Books by Mandy Froehlich:

"The Reignited Educator"

"The 5 A Day System"

Contact Information:

For consulting inquiries or to reach Mandy Froehlich:

Website: http://www.divergentedu.com

Twitter: @froehlichm

Upcoming Events:

Mandy Froehlich’s next conference appearance will be at FETC in January.

For virtual events and keynotes, visit her website.

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In this episode of the Flipboard EDU Podcast, we're honored to present an in-depth interview with inspiring educator and former administrator Randy Richards. With over a decade of experience in teaching and administration, Randy shares her journey from the business world to the classroom, highlighting the importance of timely, kind, and actionable feedback in schools.

Randy's motivational approach to teaching and administration has led her to make significant contributions in teacher support and development. We discuss the challenges and rewards of a teacher's first year and delve into the insights that can help both educators and administrators thrive.

Randy also shares her first book, "Before the First Day," aimed at encouraging new teachers, and discusses her future ventures in educational consulting. Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with practical advice and heartfelt encouragement for educators and administrators alike.

Throughout the episode, we explore:

  • Randy Richards' background and transition from the business world to education

  • The importance of clear, kind, and actionable feedback in schools

  • Randy's motivational approach to teaching and administration

  • Challenges and rewards of the first year of teaching

  • Insights on supporting educators and administrators

  • Randy's book, "Before the First Day," and where to find it

  • Future plans and ventures in teacher professional development and administrative coaching

  • The impact of reduced funding for education in Texas

  • Personal transitions

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Keywords: Randy Richards, education, teaching, administration, professional development, feedback, new teachers, educational consulting, The Grain LLC, first-year teaching challenges, book for new teachers, Texas education funding, teacher support

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Welcome back to another episode of the Flipboard EDU Podcast! I'm your host, Coach Jeffrey, and today we have a very special guest joining us. Please give a warm welcome to Melody McCallister, an extraordinary educator who brings a fresh perspective to the world of teaching.

Melody's journey in education began in Texas, where she taught various grade levels and discovered her passion for helping students excel. But her story takes an exciting turn when she relocated to Alaska and found herself in a school that shares her values and prioritizes social-emotional learning. Melody's experiences in this new environment have been nothing short of inspiring.

In addition to her love for teaching, Melody has pursued other passions, including her podcast "Growth Over Grades" and her book, "The I'm Sorry Story", which tackles a unique and empowering approach to social-emotional learning. But that's not all - Melody also has a flair for makeup and has created an engaged community of beauty enthusiasts.

Join us as we dive deep into Melody's journey, from her transition to teaching in Alaska to her experiences in building connections through her various endeavors. We'll explore her belief in the power of authenticity and the importance of community in education. And of course, we can't forget to mention her son's TikTok fame and her family's love for music and dancing.

So sit back, relax, and get ready to be inspired by Melody McCallister as we delve into her incredible story of growth and empowerment in education. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Let's get started!

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Welcome to another episode of the Flipboard EDU podcast! In today's episode, titled "Five Star Technology," Coach Jeffrey and Dr. Jason Roseberry dive into the world of k-12 technology support. As the CEO and president of 5 Star Technology Solutions, Dr. Roseberry shares his journey and the mission of his company to help schools effectively manage their technology, provide professional development for teachers, analyze data, and make actionable decisions. They discuss the importance of supporting teachers in adopting technology and the challenges faced during the pandemic. So, get ready to explore the ever-evolving landscape of technology in education on this insightful episode of the Flipboard EDU podcast. Let's dive in!

The Importance of Supporting Teachers: "And and I feel like that's what made the biggest difference and allowed us to be successful was that level of support, which, coincidentally, is what we then, developed at 5 Star, because we knew what worked, and we brought together just superstars from all over the, other educators and leaders that have been working in 1 to 1 and, and developed some systems that could be, you know, customized and scaled at the same time, but it's really based in that you have to support your teachers."

— Dr. Jason Roseberry

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In this episode, we dive into the world of Canva for Education and explore how this innovative visual communication platform is transforming classrooms worldwide. From its intuitive interface to its extensive library of templates and graphics, it empowers teachers and students to unleash their creativity and collaborate seamlessly.

I had the privilege of speaking with Scott Nunes and Carly Daff, the heads of teams and education at Canva. They provided valuable insights into how Canva for Education can transform your classroom into a hub of creativity and collaboration. It allows you to create stunning presentations, posters, worksheets, and more, all without needing any prior design experience.

Canva for Education goes beyond just design. It fosters collaboration by enabling seamless sharing of designs among students and teachers, promoting teamwork and enhancing classroom engagement. I am a big fan of Canva and love using it to co-create and exchange ideas in real time. These possibilities also bring a whole new level of excitement to lessons.

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Welcome to another episode of the Flipboard EDU Podcast! In today's episode, we will be diving into the topic of diversity at ISTELive 23. Hosted by Coach Jeffery, this episode explores the incredible experiences and stories shared by a group of amazing individuals at the event. With a lineup of speakers from diverse backgrounds, ISTELive 23 prioritized the inclusion and amplification of voices that are often underrepresented in the education and technology space. Join us as we celebrate the commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at ISTELive 23 and learn how we can incorporate these principles in our own classrooms and communities.

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Do you want to revolutionize your classroom and drastically improve student engagement? Look no further than flipped learning. Join me, Ivra Warren, as I share the solution to achieving increased student engagement through this innovative teaching method.

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Cultivate meaningful bonds between educators and learners to enhance educational engagement.
  • Apply direct instruction techniques for breaking down information, ensuring concise and actionable learning steps.
  • Integrate self-paced microlearning videos as an innovative approach to supplement traditional curriculum.
  • Unravel the secrets behind the flipped classroom method within the classroom to maximize educational results.
  • Streamline onboarding and administrative obligations to pave the way for continued success and development.

My special guest is Ivra Warren

Say hello to Ivra Warren, a seasoned educator with a knack for teaching in Title One schools. Originally from Florence, Alabama, Ivra has gained valuable experience teaching in both Nashville, Tennessee, and Houston, Texas. It was in Houston that he realized the value of adapting his teaching methods to suit the diverse needs of each school. Ivra's expertise in creating positive and engaging classroom environments led him to write a book on classroom management called "Space." Now, Ivra continues to inspire students at

The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:30 - Introduction,

00:01:53 - Teaching at Cashmere High School,

00:05:41 - Becoming Mentors and Friends,

00:09:20 - Classroom Management through Environmental Control,

00:14:23 - Teaching Biology to Freshmen,

00:16:12 - Starting with Confidence,

00:18:18 - Direct Teach,

00:22:29 - Flipping the Classroom Inside the Classroom,

00:24:27 - Building Great Teachers,

00:27:20 - Shoutouts,

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In this episode of the Flipboard EDU Podcast, host Coach Jeffery invites special guests Tais and Roberta Bento to share their inspiring journey in education and technology. Tais, with the support of her father, overcame obstacles to become a passionate English teacher, while Roberta's perspective as a mother and daughter shaped their advocacy for inclusive education. Together, they discuss the power of technology in bridging the educational divide in Brazil, sharing practical solutions and inspiring success stories from around the world.

The conversation delves into the educational challenges faced in Brazil, with schools closed, an increasing educational gap, and limited access to computers and internet connection. Tais and Roberta emphasize the importance of showcasing innovative solutions and encouraging Brazilian companies to offer comparable resources to elevate the value of education, shed light on improving schools amidst negative media attention, and demonstrate the positive impact education can have on communities.

Listeners will gain insights on how Tais and Roberta's SOS program in Brazil is empowering families and schools to foster a positive relationship with education. They share practical advice on involving the community, spotlight the importance of authentic praise and self-esteem building, and address the impact of screen time on children's mental health. Drawing from their expertise in neuroscience, they encourage parents to bond with their children, understand their interests, and guide them in making informed decisions.

Don't miss this captivating episode as Tais and Roberta inspire with their personal stories, offer valuable strategies to unlock student potential, and advocate for inclusive education. Join Coach Jeffery and his guests as they delve into the transformative power of technology, the importance of parent-student relationships, and the pursuit of educational excellence.

So, grab your headphones and tune in to the Flipboard EDU Podcast as Tais and Roberta Bento share their expertise, experiences, and passion for transforming education one student, one family, and one community at a time.

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My special guest is Ronnie Courtney

Coach Ronnie Courtney is the head coach at Marshall High School. He started his coaching career as an assistant coach at Fur High School and became the head coach at Jeff Davis High School, despite being told he would never be able to win. He proved them wrong and won, then moved on to Willow Ridge High School and won back-to-back state titles. From there, he went on to coach at Texas Southern University, where he won a SWAC tournament championship and experienced the NCAA tournament. Coach Courtney returned to high school coaching, winning another state championship at Bush High School. After a successful season at Provision Academy, he was hired at Marshall High School and led the team to the regional finals with a record of 35-4. Throughout his career, he has shown that hard work and perseverance can lead to success.

On this episode of Flipboard EDU Podcast, Coach Courtney shares his coaching philosophy based on simplicity and efficiency. He believes in tough love but also showing his players love and emphasizing the importance of work-life balance. Despite his impressive accomplishments, he believes in giving back to others and lifting them up. He shares stories of influential coaches in his life that helped shape his coaching style and his passion for English. He also emphasizes the need for collaboration and treating others with kindness and equality.

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Discover the irony of overstimulation hindering focus and wellbeing as product managers Sara Candela and Arlen Bitsky introduce Focusable - the mobile and web app that serves as a fitness tracker for the mind, helping individuals and communities build the skill of focus through meaningful rest and mindfulness.

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Delve into the consequences of modern society's overstimulation on mental health and concentration.
  • Embrace the power of rest and mindfulness practices to reduce distractions and elevate mental clarity.
  • Understand the crucial role of attention in maintaining mental health and sharpening focus.
  • Build supportive communities that encourage the cultivation of focus as a valuable skill set.
  • Gather essential insights to aid teachers and administrators in student progress assessment.

My special guest is Sara Candela, Arlen Bitsky

Say hello to Sara Candela and Arlen Bitsky, the dynamic team behind Focusable. With Sara's 14 years of teaching experience and Arlen's 12 years in educational software product management, they've come together to address the pressing issue of overstimulation in today's society. Through Focusable, they aim to build communities that focus on mindfulness, rest, and reflection, empowering students and educators to harness the power of attention and improve their overall well-being.

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

  • Download the Focusable mobile or web app to start building your focus skills and recharge throughout the day.
  • Use Focusable in the classroom to create communities around building focus skills and encourage reflection and meta awareness.
  • Try out the latest version of Focusable with students for deep extended reading activities and use the reflection pieces to build confidence in reflective practices.
  • Join the Focusable community and learn more about the benefits of mindfulness and restorative practices for mental health and focus.
  • Sign up for updates on new features and tools to help you develop your focus skills and combat overstimulation.

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Driven to inspire educators, Dr. Dan Krynis battles the challenge of resistance to change in his mission to help teachers become transformational leaders and grow their impact.

In this episode, you will be able to: 1. Enhance your leadership skills by embracing transformation and reflection in education. 2. Overcome the challenges of resistance to change among fellow educators. 3. Discover the crucial role of content creation in empowering teachers. 4. Dive into the world of collaborative projects and forge global connections. 5. Grasp the potential and benefits of integrating artificial intelligence into the education sector.

My special guest is Dr. Dan Kreiness

Dr. Dan Kreiness, an accomplished instructional coach, content creator, and host of the Leader of Learning podcast, joins William "Coach" Jeffery to discuss transformational leadership and reflection in education. With a passion for inspiring educators to grow their impact as instructional leaders, Dr. Kreiness brings his experience working in Norwalk, Connecticut, and his doctoral degree in the field to the conversation. As the author of the Transformational Leaders Reflection Journal, he shares insights into the importance of self-reflection and social-emotional wellness for leaders in education.

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

  • Connect with Dr. Dan Kreiness on Twitter at @dkreiness and follow his podcast, The Leader of Learning.
  • Listen to episodes of The Leader of Learning podcast for insights and inspiration on educational leadership, instructional coaching, and personal growth.
  • Visit Dr. Kreiness' website (leaderoflearning.com) to access resources, blog posts, and information about his coaching services and online courses.
  • Purchase the Transformational Leaders Reflection Journal on Amazon or through leaderoflearning.com/journal to start reflecting on your own leadership journey.
  • Join edtech communities like EduMatch and participate in social media events like Twitter chats to connect with other educators and grow your professional learning network.
  • Explore the concept of transformational leadership and consider how you can implement its principles in your own work as an educator or school leader.
  • Engage in regular self-reflection and journaling to support your social-emotional wellness and professional growth.
  • Attend educational conferences like ISTE to learn about the latest trends and technologies in education, and consider presenting or volunteering as a media member to share your own insights and experiences.

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Mia Quagliarello, Flipboard's head of creator community, is an advocate for creative people and loves nothing more than helping them find audiences and inspiration. On her podcast, “The Art of Curation,” and in her Substack interviews, she celebrates and discusses the importance of human taste in a tech-driven world. She believes that even smaller creators can make an impact by tapping into Flipboard’s community and ecosystem.

Mia runs the Flipboard Creator Programs, which are full of opportunities for creators via initiatives like the Newsletter Takeover Program, Residency Program, Sponsor Referral Program, Promoted Stories Program and more. In the newsletter initiative, experts can guest-curate around food, travel, tech, climate, personal finance and photography. Creators with advertiser relationships will want to check out the sponsor referral program, where they can keep 100% of the first campaign’s earnings. Select participants are invited into the Creator Collective — which, by the way, is my favorite — where members can get Flipboard's red check for free.

We also discuss Flipboard’s recent leap into the Fediverse with its own Mastodon instance. Mastodon is a decentralized, open-source social media platform that’s gaining popularity as many look for a Twitter altern

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Discover how to unlock your potential as an educational consultant and make the world of teaching better with Tinashe Blanchet's The Freelance Educator Practical Advice for Starting Your Educational Consulting Business

Tinashe Blanchet, a former high school math teacher, was determined to break into the world of educational consulting. She was in awe of consultants like Vicky Davis and realized that she could use her tech savvy and teaching talent to make a name for herself. After being contacted by a big company, she began her journey as a freelance consultant and was pleasantly surprised when she learned the potential for high earnings. Despite some colleagues' initial skepticism, Tinashe hard work, creativity and ambition paid off and she has found success as an educational consultant. Her advice to others is to make their work visible and not be hindered by the fear of competition or scarcity.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. How to become an educational consultant and build a successful business
2. What it takes to make and manage money as a freelance educator
3. Strategies for overcoming scarcity and competition in the educational technology space.

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Lindsay Dixon Garcia and Robert Bailey venture on a mission to amplify the unheard student voice and uncover their unexpected, insightful perspectives on EdTech, challenging the status quo in education.

You will learn about the experiences of real students using Hapara from the #Student Voice Podcast.

We cover:
1. What innovative ideas do students have that can help make a difference in Edtech?
2. How do teachers and students collaborate to foster ethical monitoring and digital citizenship?
3. What conversations can educators, school districts and administrators have with Edtech companies to ensure their values align?

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In this episode, Sukhmani Mohta of Samsung Electronics' Display Division reveals the innovative display technology that she credits with elevating student learning, engagement, and safety, despite the challenges of the pandemic.

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2. How Samsung is helping to re-engage students in the classroom with their technology.
3. How Samsung is providing solutions to keep students safe and secure in the classroom.

Sukhmani Mohta is the Head of Marketing for Samsung Electronics Display Division in the US. She is responsible for marketing to both businesses and consumers, as well as managing the channel ecosystem.

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Discipline can be the difference between success and failure for male students of color in our education system. Suspensions, expulsions, or other forms of discipline can disrupt their education journey and put them at greater risk of dropping out or being involved with law enforcement — a cycle that disproportionately affects these communities.

Kendrick Thomas, an assistant principal in Alief ISD, is changing the narrative. He has been in education for 10 years and is a graduate of the University of Houston. Kendrick started his career as a paraprofessional, then moved on to being a teacher and football coach, and assistant principal in an elementary school.

Kendrick, aka KTTEEV, is also the host of the Education Unleashed Podcast, where he brings on guests who are making waves in the field of education. His book about education for male students of color and other minorities is set to be released soon. Kendrick has had a unique journey, growing up without a father, moving in with his grandmother, and going back to school later in life, earning his undergraduate and master's degrees. Now he’s working at inner-city schools with some of the most challenging students.

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In this episode, Nicole Biscotti shares her experience as a teacher, an author, and a speaker specializing in ADHD and how to accommodate all learners.

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4. How kinesthetic learning and whole-class accommodations can be used to help students with ADHD learn more effectively

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As parents, teachers, and educators, our goal is to provide a strong foundation for lifelong emotional wellness in all children. Since the pandemic, educators have noticed a need to help students adjust to going to school again. To do this, educators have scrambled for resources that emphasize positivity, connection, and authenticity. Meet Callie Christensen and Kelly Oriard—the creators of Slumberkins. Through its innovative products and programs, Slumberkins has become a movement committed to helping kids build social-emotional skills.

Kelly and Callie recognized the need while they were both working as educators in the school system before the pandemic. They saw a disconnect between home and school and felt that there were not enough resources available to parents to help them support their children’s emotional development. They also saw a need for more socially and emotionally supportive resources for children in the classroom. Teachers can use Slumberkins when working with younger students who are struggling with social and emotional issues.

In this episode, Kelly and Callie talk with me about Slumberkins and the way their products benefit children and adults alike. We also discuss how these former educators are continuing to serve their communities, teachers, and parents developing emotional intelligence skills such as empathy, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, resilience, and more.

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Micheal Boloudakis is a computer scientist who has dedicated his life to improving education outcomes for all students. He is the co-founder of a company called Kinem, which creates interactive simulations and games for students to learn in a fun and engaging way. Kinem's games are designed to help students with special needs, but they can be beneficial for all students. Micheal and his team have worked with 150 schools and 8 states so far, and they are constantly expanding. The games are designed to be accessible to all students, regardless of their ability level. The games focus on subjects like math, language, and social-emotional skills. The company provides data and reports to teachers and therapists to help measure each student's progress. This data is captured through kinesthetic analytics, which tracks a student's body movement. The goal is to help every child reach their full potential, regardless of their circumstances.

Here are the steps you need to follow to also get better learning outcomes.:
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I am highlighting several tools from my time at ISTE. In my second installment, I want to introduce you to Texthelp and Territorium. First, teachers are always looking for ways to engage their students and provide them with opportunities to show their mastery of the material. One way to do this is through the use of technology, Texthelp, and Equatio. Tinashe Blanchet and Kori Perkins explain why these are two great tools that can help teachers achieve this goal. Tinashe and Kori express that with Equatio, students can speak, draw, or type their problems and equations directly onto their devices. This allows them to work through the problem in a way that best suits them, and it also gives teachers the ability to see how each student is approaching the material. Equatio allows students to type in their equations and then see a visual representation of the equation. This can be a helpful tool for students who are struggling to understand the concept of solving equations in math. Both of these tools are great additions to any school's lesson cycle, and they give teachers another way to assess their student's understanding of the material.

Secondly, Keith Look of Territorium explains why it has quickly become a global education technology solutions provider, with teachers, students, and schools using its products in over 180 countries. The company's goal is to make learning and skills acquisition more accessible and measurable. Keith informs us that Territorium's solutions enable educators and companies to deliver, test, measure, and record learning in the 21st century. Territorium's use of Blockchain technology solidifies credentialing in education providing an alternative to traditional education portfolios. As a result, the company's products are helping to transform the way teachers teach and students learn.

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I am highlighting several tools from my time at ISTE. In my second installment, I want to introduce you to Texthelp and Territorium. First, teachers are always looking for ways to engage their students and provide them with opportunities to show their mastery of the material. One way to do this is through the use of technology, Texthelp, and Equatio. Tinashe Blanchet and Kori Perkins explain why these are two great tools that can help teachers achieve this goal. Tinashe and Kori express that with Equatio, students can speak, draw, or type their problems and equations directly onto their devices. This allows them to work through the problem in a way that best suits them, and it also gives teachers the ability to see how each student is approaching the material. Equatio allows students to type in their equations and then see a visual representation of the equation. This can be a helpful tool for students who are struggling to understand the concept of solving equations in math. Both of these tools are great additions to any school's lesson cycle, and they give teachers another way to assess their student's understanding of the material.

Secondly, Keith Look of Territorium explains why it has quickly become a global education technology solutions provider, with teachers, students, and schools using its products in over 180 countries. The company's goal is to make learning and skills acquisition more accessible and measurable. Keith informs us that Territorium's solutions enable educators and companies to deliver, test, measure, and record learning in the 21st century. Territorium's use of Blockchain technology solidifies credentialing in education providing an alternative to traditional education portfolios. As a result, the company's products are helping to transform the way teachers teach and students learn.

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I am highlighting several tools from my time at ISTE. In my second installment, I want to introduce you to Texthelp and Territorium. First, teachers are always looking for ways to engage their students and provide them with opportunities to show their mastery of the material. One way to do this is through the use of technology, Texthelp, and Equatio. Tinashe Blanchet and Kori Perkins explain why these are two great tools that can help teachers achieve this goal. Tinashe and Kori express that with Equatio, students can speak, draw, or type their problems and equations directly onto their devices. This allows them to work through the problem in a way that best suits them, and it also gives teachers the ability to see how each student is approaching the material. Equatio allows students to type in their equations and then see a visual representation of the equation. This can be a helpful tool for students who are struggling to understand the concept of solving equations in math. Both of these tools are great additions to any school's lesson cycle, and they give teachers another way to assess their student's understanding of the material.

Secondly, Keith Look of Territorium explains why it has quickly become a global education technology solutions provider, with teachers, students, and schools using its products in over 180 countries. The company's goal is to make learning and skills acquisition more accessible and measurable. Keith informs us that Territorium's solutions enable educators and companies to deliver, test, measure, and record learning in the 21st century. Territorium's use of Blockchain technology solidifies credentialing in education providing an alternative to traditional education portfolios. As a result, the company's products are helping to transform the way teachers teach and students learn.

In this episode, we speak to Tinashe Blanchet, Kori Perkins of Text Help/Equatio, and Keith Look of Territorium. These innovative companies are using technology to help students and educators in amazing ways since the pandemic.

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I am highlighting several tools from my time at ISTE. In my second installment, I want to introduce you to Texthelp and Territorium. First, teachers are always looking for ways to engage their students and provide them with opportunities to show their mastery of the material. One way to do this is through the use of technology, Texthelp, and Equatio. Tinashe Blanchet and Kori Perkins explain why these are two great tools that can help teachers achieve this goal. Tinashe and Kori express that with Equatio, students can speak, draw, or type their problems and equations directly onto their devices. This allows them to work through the problem in a way that best suits them, and it also gives teachers the ability to see how each student is approaching the material. Equatio allows students to type in their equations and then see a visual representation of the equation. This can be a helpful tool for students who are struggling to understand the concept of solving equations in math. Both of these tools are great additions to any school's lesson cycle, and they give teachers another way to assess their student's understanding of the material.

Secondly, Keith Look of Territorium explains why it has quickly become a global education technology solutions provider, with teachers, students, and schools using its products in over 180 countries. The company's goal is to make learning and skills acquisition more accessible and measurable. Keith informs us that Territorium's solutions enable educators and companies to deliver, test, measure, and record learning in the 21st century. Territorium's use of Blockchain technology solidifies credentialing in education providing an alternative to traditional education portfolios. As a result, the company's products are helping to transform the way teachers teach and students learn.

In this episode, we speak to Tinashe Blanchet, Kori Perkins of Text Help/Equatio, and Keith Look of Territorium. These innovative companies are using technology to help students and educators in amazing ways since the pandemic.

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Wacom is your harmony between humans and technology.

"Our products are very easy to use. They're very simple teachers that are flipping their classrooms. So those teachers that are concentrating on doing more homework in the classroom and helping their students out, the tablet becomes an indispensable product."

Douglas Little is the head of PR for Wacom and has been working with the company for 18 years. Wacom is a Japanese company that specializes in input devices for creative disciplines such as animation, illustration, and photo editing.

This is Douglas Little's story...

It is a great honor to work for Wacom and be a part of making the world more creative. Wacom has been around since 1983 and its products are very durable and easy to use. The company has a focus on education and its products are being used in more and more schools. Wacom is constantly innovating and improving its products to make them even more user-friendly and accessible.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. Wacom's history and how the company got its name.

  1. The durability of Wacom's products and how they can withstand a lot of wear and tear.

  2. The versatility of Wacom's products and how they can be used with any type of computer.

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While at ISTE’s conference in New Orleans, I had the pleasure of meeting Diana McGhee, Jaime Donally, and Marialice Curran. They were there to educate school leaders about the types of threats schools face. Diana is a former technology director from Covington, Ky., who shed light on school districts’ responsibilities for protecting sensitive data. She explained to me that the amount of data shared between platforms is much larger than most people expect or realize. Jaime is known internationally for teaching teachers how to incorporate augmented and virtual reality into educational activities. She is an author, keynote speaker, and advocate for responsible identity management in education. As the founder of Digital Citizenship Institute, Maryalice offers a different take on cybersecurity. She explains how teaching students to be safe and responsible users of technology must be a component of today's education.

In this episode, I speak with these experts about identity management, blockchain in education, and how the latter can support a school's ability to increase access to secure technology, provide opportunities for learning, and promote security in education.

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It's no secret that teachers are leaving education in droves. So much so that it's causing drastic shifts in the ways schools will need to operate this fall. Some large school districts have as many as one thousand teacher job openings and this issue is only getting worse as post-pandemic educators are facing low wages, rising benefits costs, extreme student discipline problems, and polarizing politics. This is a crisis that has surpassed the traditional definition of a shortage. I have talked with several thought leaders about this issue, including Mandy Froehlich, who I met during one of Nicole Biscotti’s Coffee Conversations on Zoom.

Mandy Froehlich is a former elementary teacher, technology integration specialist, and director of innovation and technology for a number of schools in Wisconsin. She is currently an educational consultant, an adjunct professor at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, and the chief operating officer of EduMatch Publishing. Mandy has written four books: The Fire Within, Reignite the Flames, Divergent EDU, and the Educators Matchbook.

In this episode, we speak to Mandy about meeting teachers’ basic needs, mental health support for educators, and recommendations for how leadership can support current workloads in education.

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Bia Valle is not a traditional classroom teacher by trade but her classroom on Clubhouse is one of the most innovative ideas I have seen on that platform. While most people use Clubhouse to try to sell or market themselves, Bia Valle has been using it to teach emerging bilinguals to practice their English. People from around the world tune into Clubhouse and practice speaking and listening skills and then curate Flipboard magazines.

Her rooms are trendy in countries that are hungry to practice English as a second language exercising speaking and listening skills. Bia is however an avid Flipboard user like myself and she requires her students to create, curate and share Flipboard magazines. What better way to collaborate with adults than to use Flipboard’s curation tools? She masterfully conducts her classroom, even empowering several of her students to host the Clubhouse room while she moderates.

Bia then allows students to collaborate on group magazines, sharing important aspects of their own cultures as they learn English. Bia manages her community with themes and other events as students gain cross-cultural awareness while learning. It's an amazing event to witness and be a part of.

In this episode, we discuss Bia’s passion for Flipboard, how she uses it as a learning management system with various students, and her class on Clubhouse.

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Teacher burnout is a real and growing problem in K-12 education. Years of budget cuts and mounting pressure to improve test scores have taken their toll on teachers, leading to increased levels of stress and feeling burned out. According to a recent study by National Education Association (NEA), nearly 60% of K-12 teachers are experiencing symptoms of burnout, including fatigue, cynicism, and a loss of enthusiasm for teaching.

A good friend of the show Jim Thompson, former national distinguished principal and New York State Elementary Principal of the Year for the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) says we need to “stop, drop, and roll.” Much like the fire safety technique students learn, educators in the post-COVID-19 era need to stop doing things that are unproductive, drop some things that are not growing students, and roll with positivity and support from leaders and colleagues.

In this episode, we explore how Jim’s stop, drop, and roll approach can help us to focus on what is important and help combat teacher burnout. We discuss ways to rethink the approach to traditional education, which is currently not conducive to teacher professional development.

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Recently a new buzzword has surfaced in education stemming from the popularity of the 1619 Project, which its creators intended as a curriculum supplement for educators to use in the classroom. Initially met with praise, the 1619 Project has become divisive as it looks into the structures that separated enslaved African Americans from the free white Americans in this nation’s history.

The buzzword is critical race theory and its very mention has many communities at odds with how the American education system teaches students about the darker moments of American History. Opponents of the 1619 Project have been vocal about its use in K-12 curricula. Some states, like Georgia and Idaho, have gone as far as to ban teachers from talking about critical race theory in classrooms from college to elementary school. The consequence for school districts that use the material in their curricula will have their funds cut as a result of recently passed bills in these states.

Melvin Miller is a veteran and a high school teacher who grew up in the segregated south and served his country in the newly integrated military. Melvin provides a generational perspective that may be lost if America's true history is swept under the rug. During this interview, I couldn't help but think how so many people's experiences may become minimized if parts of our history are lumped in with critical race theory, and recounting our own experiences might simply be outlawed.

In this episode, I will explore what critical race theory is, and talk about how it, along with states trying to redact history, maybe further divide America. I also examine why states are introducing legislation to prevent students from learning about institutionalized racism, Melvin's experiences in desegregation in the American military, and why Melvin Miller chose to become a history teacher.

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The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke in the United States. A shared focus on cardiovascular health unites its more-than 40-million volunteers. My son Reese, a sixth-grader, is one of them. Imagine my surprise when he was chosen to be a 2022 Teen of Impact South West Region by the association. This honor was bestowed upon 20 teens who will compete with their teams to raise money and awareness of heart disease.

Despite his young age, Reese is passionate about the association’s goals, and he and his team are doing everything they can to help promote heart health awareness.

For an eight-week period, which began February 4 and will end on April 7, he and his fundraising team will compete for points to earn the national title of 2022 Teen of Impact for the American Heart Association. Joining the Teen of Impact initiative provides him with the opportunity to join fellow changemakers and use his voice to make a difference. Each week there is a different topic, such as movement, vaping and mental well-being. Through this, he is learning to teach, take charge and advocate for his health and that of others, and change policy. He is also gaining experience, skills, and connections in fields like healthcare, business, finance, leadership, nonprofit and social media that will set him apart in college and his future career.

Reese and his team have created a fundraising page, and they are asking people to donate to the American Heart Association. They are also planning a variety of events to raise money and awareness by texting REESETOI to 71777. He is a remarkable young person who is already making a real difference in the world.

In this episode, I speak with Reese about the American Heart Association and the Teens of Impact program. We also talk about why he chose to be a part of this program and what he hopes to accomplish.

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Emergency room visits for suspected suicide attempts rose during the pandemic among adolescents. People of all ages are feeling the strain of social isolation and anxiety. For teenagers, these feelings can be compounded by bullying, which can lead to suicide. It is important for adults to be aware of the signs students display when contemplating suicide so they can get help.

Some of the most common symptoms of suicidal ideation in teens include: talking about wanting to die or hurting oneself, expressing feelings of hopelessness, talking about being a burden to others, increased alcohol or drug abuse, withdrawing from friends and activities, abnormal mood swings, and giving away prized possessions. If you notice that a teen you know is exhibiting any of these signs, it is important to talk to them and get them help. But where would you turn?

Registered nurse Brenda George is the co-founder of S.T.O.P. (Stop.Talk.Overcome.Pain), an initiative she started with her husband BL. They were inspired to create this because a friend's daughter attempted suicide. Brenda came to realize that the suicide rate in Brazoria County, Texas increased by 30%. In Texas, suicide is the second leading cause of death for people between the ages of 10 and 24. Brenda and BL also saw this trend occurring throughout the country.

The Georges created an educator-approved campaign in collaboration with more than 35 local agencies in Brazoria County, hosting youth rallies and school events that focus on suicide prevention, anti-bullying, cyber-bullying awareness, and intervention.

In this episode, we speak to Brenda about suicide prevention in youths, how to identify suicide risk factors, how bullying and cyberbullying contribute to suicide rates, and what her organization is doing to make a difference.

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Burnout is a real thing in 2022. COVID-19 has taken its toll on our profession since its onset in 2019. The pandemic has shifted education in more ways than anyone can fathom. What started as an opportunity for educators to gain 21st-century skills has morphed into educators finding new professions. A new survey by the National Education Association says the COVID-19 pandemic is causing long-term problems with shortages and burnout in the teaching profession.

Joel Garrett graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor's in business administration and from Lamar University with a master's in educational administration. He has been a teacher, assistant principal, and career and technology education (CTE) director. Joel and I worked in the same school district, where he managed the career education program. Taking a page from his own book, Joel decided to switch careers and go after his current passion for financial management. This is one of those life choices that educators often don't think about until it’s either time to retire or when they start looking to change careers.

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The Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators (HAABSE) is a professional organization that is dedicated to ensuring all students have access to an excellent education. Through its initiatives and services, it provides the tools and strategies to help institutions, agencies, and communities create a more equitable learning environment for marginalized students. Through this collaboration, it strives for excellence in student achievement and creating better educational opportunities for all.

I had the pleasure of interviewing She’Nee Young and Andrea Young, educators, and cousins, who are active members of HAABSE. She’Nee is the principal of an elementary campus in Fort Bend ISD and has a background in school psychology. Andrea has been a teacher for 14 years and is a recent graduate with a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Houston, working in Katy ISD as an elementary teacher.

During our discussion, they elaborated on what HAABSE means to them and their vision for the future of the organization. They both had a lot to say. She’Nee shared that the organization provides her with professional development opportunities and networking connections that she wouldn't have otherwise. Andrea added that through HAABSE she's been able to connect with other educators who share the same values and aspirations. She’Nee and Andrea are also the masterminds of a student empowerment group for youths from the Houston Area who learn leadership and networking skills. My own daughter is being mentored in this program and I can see its positive impact on her.

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In a world of Google Classroom, digital textbooks, and educational apps, it can be hard to keep up with the latest technology trends in education. One tool that is worth looking into is Flipboard: a social magazine platform that allows users to collect articles, images, and videos from across the web into customizable magazines. In fact, after using it myself for years, it inspired me to create this podcast. Flipboard can be used in the classroom and the school administrator's office in a variety of ways. Here are just a few ideas: Creating class magazines on current events or topics of study, collaboratively creating magazines about school life or memories, as a reading resource for schools, for monitoring student interests and curating content specific to them, and lastly flipping through content for professional development.

Victoria Tow is one of the senior product designers at Flipboard where she designs a lot of the app experience for both Android and iOS devices. She joined me on the show to talk about how and why Flipboard fits the needs of everyone. From building recipe books to curating classroom magazines, Flipboard is the Swiss Army Knife of applications for mobile devices. Victoria shares with us that her job is “really to solve user problems and create solutions to those problems through design.” That’s a powerful statement to me because that’s what I believe teachers do as well.

In this episode, we speak to Victoria about working at Flipboard and designing the world’s best app. We also discuss her involvement with coding clubs and supporting educators early in her career and how that translates into what she does at Flipboard. She also gives us insight into how Flipboard’s latest updates lets you curate topics of interest.

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I love talking with educators who are passionate about what they do for teachers and students. When I first saw a video from Sam Kary and Thom Gibson’s New EdTech Classroom, I was immediately hooked on how well they worked for educators, I started to follow them and collect their Instagram videos and TikToks, which share really cool websites for teachers and students. The New EdTech Classroom is my go-to resource for anything Google Education-related. Not only are Sam and Thom constantly updating their site, posting great resources and screencasts, they also have incredible videos that I collect in my Flipboard magazine.

I had an exploratory interview with them about what got them started in EdTech, how they work together, and where their love of Google Education began. Our conversation went deep into how they work from home, the devices they use, and how their different organizational strategies work together. They provide great insight into how to engage students using technology.

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During the pandemic, Microsoft Education was extremely responsive to the needs of educators. With inclusion and equity at the center of their education initiatives, Microsoft delivered game-changing products for teachers and students.

Tools like Microsoft Teams for Education, Microsoft Sway, and Microsoft Powerpoint evolved to meet the needs of remote educators and learners at break-neck speeds thanks to the constant collaboration and responsiveness to feedback.

Robyn Hrivnatz is the director of Microsoft Education’s US EDU industry team. Along with the Microsoft team of engineers and Microsoft Innovative Educators, they were on the front lines and played a key role in shaping Microsoft Education. Robyn is an award-winning education professional with 21 years of experience serving as an educator, school leader, student advocate, and corporate partner. Robyn joined Microsoft in 2014 after dedicating 14 years in public K-12 education as a classroom teacher, instructional technologist, and district leader. She has built robust learning platforms and communities and led trainers and consultants as part of Microsoft's mission to transform education and support educators.

In this episode, we speak with Robyn about Microsoft Education and its suite of tools that are free for teachers and students. We talk about how inclusion and equity are at the forefront of what Microsoft does to meet the needs of students. We also speak about social-emotional support that is built into platforms like Microsoft Teams, and how students can use the cross-platform tool Immersive Reader to improve literacy, fluency, and comprehension.

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Josh Allen is the technology integration specialist and unofficial communication specialist at Lewis Central. He is a former president of the Nebraska Educational Technology Association, Nebraska’s ISTE affiliate, and an ISTE Making It Happen Award winner. He is an avid Flipboard user like myself and uses it in many unconventional ways, including teachers’ professional development, school-to-community communication, and curating exceptional content to share with students.

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Before remote learning was a thing, tailoring instruction to fit the needs of individual students was a daunting task for teachers. In a perfect world teachers would do this automatically because, in that world, every student has an understanding of what he or she doesn't know. However, in the real world teachers personalize the lesson plan for each student by incorporating technology into instruction. During COVID-19, new opportunities for schools arose to do this while relieving much of that stress off of the teacher’s shoulders. Victoria Ransom, the CEO of Prisma, has developed a 21st century school that’s on a mission to change the way students learn.

Contrary to the narrative that all students struggled with remote learning during COVID-19 Prisma’s success is proving the contrary. In this episode, we speak to Victoria about Prisma and its role in education during COVID-19. She details why a school is an excellent option for learners in the 21st century and why student collaboration is key to its approach.

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In the past year, many educators have been facing a tough time. Issues that have traditionally been left out of conversations continue to be an elephant in almost every educator’s room. I am talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) among students as well as teachers on all levels; an issue often exacerbated by external pressures from parents and experts! Many believe the pressures of COVID-19 to be over but educators are feeling the different results on a daily basis.

Fortunately, I have a friend who introduced me to someone who has worked tirelessly for DEI her whole life: Simma Lieberman. Simma is internationally known as "The Inclusionist," because she creates inclusive workplaces where employees love doing their best work and promoting equity among organizations.

She is a DEI educator and author who has been working in the field for over 30 years. Her work has focused on promoting DEI in Fortune 500 companies, including Applied Materials, Intel, Diageo, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, and Boeing. An expert in reducing racial tension in organizations and communities, Simma founded her own consulting firm that works with organizations on racial equity initiatives.

She is a member of the editorial board for two diversity think tanks and the former chairperson and co-founder of San Francisco's regional chapter of Out & Equal as well as being inducted into their hall of fame. Simma’s articles have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Fast Company.

In this episode of the Flipboard EDU Podcast, we speak to Simma about how her work is going after the George Floyd murder and how diversity can affect classroom dynamics. We discuss why it's important for educators to be aware of their own biases; what strategies educators can use to help students understand other cultures better; and how to foster understanding between different groups at schools such as LGBTQ+ students or other marginalized groups.

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“Devious Licks” is the newest trend to hit the social media platform TikTok this school year. Like most viral crazes this one took off with youth, mainly boys, but definitely in the wrong direction. The term “ hitting a lick” means to successfully steal or rob someone without repercussions or retaliation. Students hit licks by stealing or vandalizing items from schools, like trashing bathrooms, stealing soap dispensers, and taking things off teacher’s or principal’s desks without their permission. They would then post their successful lick on TikTok using the hashtag #deviouslicks.

TikTok has removed the challenge from its platform and denounces any videos associated with the hashtag #DeviousLicks. In a statement to Newsweek, a spokesperson for TikTok said: "We expect our community to stay safe and create responsibly, and we do not allow content that promotes or enables criminal activities. We are removing this content and redirecting hashtags and search results to our Community Guidelines to discourage such behavior."

Students are being arrested and or suspended for vandalism of public property. Schools are cracking down on this trend, which is going strong even after it was removed from TikTok. Observing the challenge has given me two powerful insights. Number one: Students are influenced by social media more than we in education are able to address. Number two: Students are motivated to commit a crime and post it on social media for social recognition. In my opinion, this trend is another result of the pandemic and it may shift into its own variant.

In this episode, I speak to my former student and NFL Wide Reciever Jerrell Jackson and current owner of API Fitness, along with his friends former NFL Wide Reciever T.J. Moe now Real Estate Investor, along with NABC Hall of Fame basketball player Devin Griffin. We discuss ways to educate students about social media, digital citizenship, and how to stop these trends from taking off.

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Some of the most successful schools in COVID-19 are those that have made it a priority to meet all their students' needs. These schools recognize that, while they may not be able to help reach every student's potential, they can at least ensure that each and every student has the opportunity to succeed. This is traditionally achieved by providing teachers adequate resources; supporting students with disabilities, and ensuring that school policies align with state and federal law.

La’Mond Hall is a three-time graduate of Prairie View A & M University. La'Mond earned a BA in social work, a Master’s degree in counseling, and a Master’s degree in special education. He also holds an educational diagnostician certification.

In this episode, I speak to LaMond about being a self-contained behavioral teacher during COVID-19. We also discuss how children in special education now have to adjust to the second year of going to school with COVID-19 and how teachers can support their adjustment to the structure of a new year.

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In the midst of this pandemic, many educators jumped at the chance to podcast, including yours truly. Podcasting became a way for teachers to connect with each other and share ideas for how best to educate their students in these unique times. There are many great educational podcasts available today, including Leader of Learning hosted by Dr. Dan Kreiness, Teachers of Fire hosted by Tim Cavey, and the Flipboard EDU Podcast, if I say so myself. Fun fact: both fellow podcasters are also assistant principals.

What I am most proud of in the educator podcast community is the representation of Black male voices. These perspectives can be very different from mainstream experiences. The Liberated Educator Podcasts hosted by Ken Shelton, Dee Lanier, and Brian Romero-Smith Sr., Educating While Black Podcast hosted by Mahlon Evans-Sinclair are great examples in America and Canada.

Joining this group of podcasters is a friend of the show TaRael Key, president of the Illinois School Counselor Association, new assistant principal, and guest of Episode 26: Tackling the Achievement Gap. On his new podcast, called The Kee to Success, he discusses educating youth and shares his experiences as an educator in the COVID-19 era. I invited TaRael back to tell us more about his podcast, his reason for starting it now, and what his platform will be. We discuss the importance of sharing the perspective of Black men in education and how our contributions matter in the larger conversation of education.

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According to a recent study, 75 percent of teachers have used videos for their own professional development in the past year. What does improvement look like for teachers? This is a question Jim Thompson has been vigorously researching for the last twelve years.

Jim, a former social studies teacher, prides himself on the teaching experience that has propelled him into successful school administration and educational mentoring careers. With more than 30 years of working in various administrative and teaching roles, he has taught at elementary, middle school, high school levels, as well as undergraduate and graduate-level students. Jim was even National Distinguished Principal and New York State Elementary Principal of the Year for the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) before retiring from that career. He currently serves as the executive director of video coaching for the Genesee Valley Educational Partnership. He also co-authored a book with Dr. Casey Kosiorek titled A Quick Guide To Video Coaching.

In this episode, we discuss video as a way for teachers to expand their knowledge, create connections, and explore new ways to teach. We also discuss why it's important for educators who are interested in using videos as part of their teaching practice to understand the benefits and challenges associated with this form of professional development. Lastly, we discuss the importance of extending grace in this second round of COVID-19.

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In a perfect world, there would be no sickness and especially no COVID-19. But just as I was looking forward to the end of the pandemic, the delta variant reared its ugly head. It is nearly twice as contagious as previous strains of the virus. In studies from Canada and Scotland, patients infected with the delta variant were more likely to be hospitalized than people infected with the original virus strains.

As of August 18, 2021, the CDC recommends that children over the age of 12 be vaccinated. “More than 98% of US residents now live in an area with a “high” or “substantial” risk of COVID-19 community transmission — up from only 19% a month ago,” CNN reports.

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Local Leaders In Texas Are Defying The Governor’s Ban On Mask Mandates. (2021, August 17). NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/2021/08/17/1028542833/local-leaders-in-texas-are-defying-the-governors-ban-on-mask-mandates

Treisman, R. (2021, August 18). A Texas School Made Masks Part Of Its Dress Code To Get Around Gov. Abbott’s Ban. NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/sections/back-to-school-live-updates/2021/08/18/1028760318/paris-texas-school-district-mandate-masks-dress-code-gov-abbott-ban

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When I was first introduced to computer programming in 7th grade, we learned to code in MS-DOS. I programmed a snake squirming across the screen, and then I knew I was destined for greatness. Even though I stole the code from a classmate, it was a great feeling. Today’s youth is learning programming languages such as Scratch, Python, and Swift to name a few. These whizkids are building amazing apps and programs in virtual and augmented reality. Shaina Glass takes pride in building the infrastructure to support and grow our future app creators.

Shaina is passionate about incorporating computer science into K-12 education. As well as the CSTA, Shaina is involved in many initiatives such as Code.org that are designed to bring computer programming to underserved populations. Today’s episode discusses why learning computer science is necessary for all students and how any teacher can start teaching this subject. We also discuss the difference between S.T.E.M and S.T.E.A.M and how art and creativity are embedded in basic computer science education.

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Mike Olson was a mentor and English teacher at the Title One high school I began teaching at in Houston Texas. Now Mike is the CEO of Acton Academy in Northwest Houston with over 250 private schools worldwide. He’s a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Lacross with a bachelor of English and has an MBA from Rice University Jones Business School.

Innovation is Mike’s middle name. He has pioneered the micro-school model, an approach that rethinks traditional education transition as an alternate but equal form of k-12 education. The very definition of school discipline, attendance, and student achievement has been redefined by encouraging student’s education through the lens of a Heros Journey at Acton Academy Champions. Acton Academy introduces students to the latest in technology and socio-emotional learning while moving beyond the traditional tools of lectures, homework, high-stakes tests, and grades.

In this episode, we speak to Mike about collaborative classrooms of multi-age learners. We discuss how students manage their own discipline by protecting their culture, which they agreed to uphold. We also discuss the Heros Journey Method and why building character is very important for his student’s future.

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Students can now enjoy a fun and exciting way of learning thanks to Sherry Gunther Shugerman. Educators are always looking for ways to immerse students into curricular content while keeping everyone entertained at the same time. Sherry has just released a new educational platform that aims to make learning fun. The KazooBadoo app is an immersive, fantastical world where kids can play and learn simultaneously. KazooBadoo not only excites students but also gives them the opportunity to learn from this technology-driven platform. Engaging students is not only a passion for Sherry but she also is an adjunct professor teaching a graduate-level business class in media and entrepreneurship at USC. Sherry has a BS from UCLA and an MBA from USC.

Sherry is and has been a studio executive and serial entrepreneur, with an unparalleled track record producing and creating television's top hits for the past 3 decades. Sherry was the original producer of 'The Simpsons', 'Family Guy, 'Rugrats', to name a few. Sherry lead studio production divisions for Fox, Warner Bros., Nickelodeon, and Klasky Csupo. Sherry was also part of the team that launched The Cartoon Network. With two Emmy Awards under her belt, as well as an impeccable track record in producing engaging children’s television's top hits for 3 decades, educators will really benefit from a “creative” like Sherry.

In this episode, we discuss the engaging App Kazoobadoo. We also discuss Sherry’s motivation for making an app for educators, and how it supports Social-emotional well-being for students as they learn. We also discuss how teachers can submit lessons for students and how teachers can potentially make some extra money exchanging lessons on this platform.

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As we look forward to the new school year with enthusiasm and fresh hope of returning to normal schooling, we will need even more leadership from our school leaders. Students, teachers, and parents faced an unprecedented shift in education last year which will no, undoubtedly over the next couple of years. We will have to call upon leadership for guidance in areas of social and emotional intelligence and mental-health fitness in the post-COVID-19era.

In this episode, we speak to Vernon about his journey into school and district leadership, why he is passionate about education leadership, and his success model, which he describes as Believe. Study. Hustle. Manifest. Repeat. We also speak about the chapter he wrote for the book 100 No-Nonsense Things that ALL Teachers Should STOP Doing

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Sherman Batiste is Fort Bend ISD’s Teacher of the Year. Sherman graduated from Texas A&M University Kingsville with a Master’s Degree in sociology. He is also a graduate of Fort Bend Marshall High School and received a scholarship to play football at his alma mater. Although you might think this phenomenal teacher is ordinary up to this point in the story, he faced adversity as he experienced one of our country’s largest natural disasters in recent history and ensuing displacement.

Sherman was one of the students, who came to Texas. He overcame poverty and adversity as he found support from principals and coaches to complete his education. Before social-emotional education was a buzzword, his varsity football coach and mentor Dennis Brantly applied some of the same techniques, which Sherman credits for his current success in teaching.

In this episode, we discuss how relationship-building is at the core of teaching and learning. We also discuss how facing adversity can be transformed into a motivation to strive for excellence in teaching.

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On this podcast, we will feature Flipboard Magazines to unite all components of Digital Learning focusing on student communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. We will explore how the use of Flipboard in education enhances instruction and promotes beautifully crafted magazines that support 21st Century learning. Content is generated by the community, not the company.

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As the NBA playoffs began this past week I just can’t help but think about the challenges coaches and players are experiencing due to COVID-19. I watched my daughter play junior varsity basketball while wearing a mask, sitting six feet away from the nearest teammate when she wasn't on the court. As a former basketball coach, I can only imagine the difficulties associated with motivating youth during this pandemic.

One of my best friends and colleagues, Coach Marcus Gabriel, joins us for this episode as we discuss another aspect of student engagement: extracurricular activities. Although basketball may see a small portion of student body participation, it can be the main attraction in some communities in the American education system.

This episode discusses coaching basketball in the COVID-19 era and how the pandemic has affected competition, camaraderie, and school morale. We also discuss how students adjusted to the COVID-19 protocols during competition and talked about how we became friends as coaches and the importance of building relationships with fellow coaches and players.

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**When thinking about the makeup of K-12 schools, teachers, students, and principals might come to mind first. Too often, the forgotten soldiers of education are librarians. These unsung, multiskilled individuals are sometimes the backbone of a school. During COVID-19 these specialized educators faced tremendous adversity as they were forced to advocate for literacy via video conferences or socially distanced library visits.

This week I reached out to three extraordinary librarians who did amazing things for their campuses during the pandemic. Melanie Hodges has been a librarian for 17 years and shares a professional learning network (PLN) with Anne Arnold*, a librarian of 13 years, and* Tiffany Achiu**, a librarian of four years.

In this episode, we speak with these remarkable librarians about obstacles they faced and figured out, virtual support for remote learning, virtual maker spaces, and curbside library book check-out. We also discuss the challenges and triumphs that COVID-19 has presented in the library as well as their profession. Lastly, we talk about the power of a PLN and how it has strengthened our guests’ effectiveness in their schools.

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Graduation is one of the most celebrated events in the American school system. Students, parents, teachers, and principals all look forward to the day when they can collectively celebrate the culmination of students’ learning. However, a new term has surfaced during the pandemic: learning loss — the loss of academic progress that may lead to students not graduating due to low test scores.

If standardized testing is not a good reflection of a student’s development and growth, and a growing number of colleges and universities are eliminating exam requirements, are there other factors that are driving standardized testing in education? A surprising connection to the real estate market and education. Real Estate firms heavily rely on data from tests to sell and construct homes across the country.

For this episode, we spoke with educators on Clubhouse about learning loss, its connection to the pandemic, standardized testing, real estate, and other factors. We also discussed what skills students need to gain in order to be successful.

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This week marks one year of this podcast’s trek in building a viable resource for teaching and learning during this pandemic. We strive to highlight teachers, administrators, students, and parents who are thriving in the era of remote learning. We have been extremely lucky to have amazing educators share their recipe for success or excellence.

Casey Jakubowski is an excellent addition to the catalog of scholars who share best practices during COVID-19. I met Casey two years ago when we were both guests on an EduMatch Podcast with Sarah Thomas. His passion for education impressed me and I learned a lot from his perspective as an educator in a rural environment. I had hardly considered the plight of rural educators as they often face separate but equal challenges in educating various student groups. It was eye-opening to hear about the difficulties they face in maintaining viable resources and preparing students for standardized tests, especially in comparison with their urban counterparts.

In this episode, we speak with Casey about Thinking About Teaching and its application during the pandemic. We discuss ways to improve teaching to tailor it to the needs of all learners, especially those who need hands-on experiences. Casey explains why teaching civics is critical to the sovereignty of the nation and a viable educational system.

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Rhonda Finely is one of the best instructional coaches I know. She supports teachers and students in one of the most innovative middle school learning labs in southeast Texas. Rhonda is a graduate of Houston Baptist University with a master’s degree in educational counseling and a bachelor’s in psychology. She taught me about MakerSpaces, Genius Hours, and a plethora of other instructional strategies that support high-quality instruction. She also played a key role in securing a grant from Verizon to design a state-of-the-art learning lab. Verizon Innovative Learning Schools are designed to address equity for under-resourced communities that lack access to technology and internet connectivity.

In this episode, we speak to Rhonda about digital inclusivity, STEM, and technology integration opportunities that address equity. We also discuss how remote learning resources and teacher training pathways enhance instruction during COVID-19. Lastly, Rhonda shares how educators can apply for a Verizon Learning Lab for your school.

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I really don’t know why basketball and education go hand in hand — they just do. It’s as if learning about basketball is an unwritten rule of the American educational system. Some of us educators love basketball so much that we coach it, create NCAA tournament brackets, and even repeat this process during the NBA playoffs. Basketball is ingrained in the fabric of the American educational system.

This week I invited Aaron Meyer, George Couros and David Preston for a conversation on equity and other values basketball teaches students and educators. Aaron, an assistant principal at Washington Middle School in Evansville, is the “rookie guest” on this episode. He is also the host of 19Nine | Hardwood History | College Basketball, a college basketball podcast.

George joins us for the second time as he talks with us about Canada’s relationship with basketball and its contribution to education. He is the author of The Innovators Mindset and Innovate Inside of the Box, and host of The Innovator's Mindset podcast. George’s perspective on basketball is as insightful as his books about education.

David returns to the show to share the insights he got from Hall of Fame basketball coach, the late John Wooden. Coach Wooden was David’s mentor as he grew up near UCLA and worked his basketball camps there. The author of Academy of One, David works as a consultant and teacher. He leads conversations about equity, equality, and open-sourced learning coupled with a love of basketball.

Our shared love for basketball is apparent in this episode, as we discuss the NCAA Men's and Women’s Division I Basketball Tournament, and its role in equity and equality. We also get into some friendly trash talk as we root for our favorite college team in the tournament.

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For over a year now we all have been teaching with video. Quite frankly, teaching with video is a craft that needs to be developed, especially if you want to get your point across. I can honestly say that I believe video in education is here to stay. I’ll go further and say that in education, COVID-19 will be remembered as a catalyst for improving instruction.

Former high school teacher Rob Bayuk understands how important video is to education. He has worked with the Microsoft Innovative Experts and served as general manager of the Teaching Channel. Rob is currently senior education marketing lead at Prezi, where he and his team develop innovative ways to support the “flipped classroom” model, virtual teaching, virtual assignments, test preparations, and school-to-home communication.

In this episode, we speak with Rob about how the pandemic has changed the use of video in classrooms. We also discuss creativity tools like Prezi Design, a Canva-like platform that allows teachers to create interactive graphs, presentations, and video templates that enhance student understanding.

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One of the prevalent problems in the COVID-19 era is the lack of digital access for students. Parents, students, and teachers know this problem all too well and it has led to disparities in education that manifest in multiple ways. The most significant of these is that teachers and schools have struggled to get students to show up for online classes and interact with them using technology at the same rate as face-to-face instruction.

Cari KozickiDr. Stephanie Frazier, Salandra Bowman, and Stacy Fitzsimmons addressed this problem recently at SXSW EDU. In the session “EduCast: Legacy Tech Is a Bridge to Broadband,” they shared how they are serving multiple communities without access to the internet using legacy technology. It simply blew me away.

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Frazier of SCETV in South Carolina and Stacy Fitzsimmons of SNF Writing Solutions in Indiana are our guests. We speak about the way states like South Carolina, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Kentucky, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Virginia, Michigan, and Idaho are collaborating on bringing digital access to students without an internet connection. We also talk about equity and improving access for all students, regardless of their socio-economic background.

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I am a firm believer in giving credit where credit is due. When COVID-19 broke loose last year I was looking for a resource to prepare our teachers for what I thought was coming. I had no idea at this time last year that I would write 40 articles and episodes about education because of a pandemic. Even more surprising to me is that Flipboard has supported me to do it!

I dedicate this episode to Flipboard and its employees who support educators. They have been amazingly supportive through this journey. This year has been a doozy and I couldn’t have done it without the support of this group of people.

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On March 2, 2021, Texas Governor Gregory Abbott, along with Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, decided to waive mask requirements for their respective states. Face masks had become our “new normal” in the COVID-19 pandemic since they were quickly required to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Moreover, public health experts say masks are key in ensuring schools are safe for students and staff.

This plan was shared with all stakeholders simultaneously as a newscast, without a mention of a strategy for the safe return of students and teachers, or guidance for transportation, extracurricular competitions, and special events such as proms and graduations that happen in the spring.

In this episode, I share the mic with fellow educators to explore the pros and cons of decision-making from an educational standpoint. We cover the impact of the decision on students and teachers and talk about the push to fully open up as the fourth largest city in the nation grapples with four virulent strains of the coronavirus.

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On October 26, 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. surprised students of Barratt Junior High School in Philadelphia as he made a pitstop to talk with them about their life’s blueprint.

He gave this speech six months before his untimely death. In my estimation, this speech affected America profoundly as it exposed racial injustice in the American education system. To understand the breadth and depth of the impact this single 20-minute speech has had, you need to understand why it was pivotal to students. Tensions had been brewing for some time in Philadelphia due to the lack of diversity in the city’s employment. Students complained that their teachers were insensitive, and they noticed a lack of diversity and inequality on the school board and in the school system as well.

In this episode, I will explore the impact of Dr. King’s greatness on students and teachers. I also examine why Dr. King spoke to these students and what the lasting impressions of this talk have been on students. Lastly, I discuss why it’s important to assist students with discovering who they will become. This is the final podcast episode in a series of three that looks at what educators can do better when teaching Black history.

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We all know that the future of education has changed since COVID-19 but what that future looks like for students and teachers is a clear as mud. Educators know that at the core of that change in education is a collaboration with peers and amongst teachers and incorporating meaningful critical thinking exercises for students to learn from. That future also entails a thrust for creativity to be inserted into teacher’s lessons requiring students to use creativity to show mastery of those lessons, and for all stakeholders to communicate effectively using 21st-century tools like personalized and audio and video.

David Preston the author of Academy of One: The Power and Promise of Open-Source Learning. David is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles where he received a B.A. in Communication Studies and a master’s degree in Teacher Education and completed a Ph.D. in Education Policy from the UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information studies. David began his educational career at UCLA and taught there for eleven years. Being challenged by a high school principal stating that research doesn’t always equate to teaching practice David took him up on his offer.

In this episode, we talk with David about open-source learning and why education is more than books and tests. We also talk to David about why it’s essential to teach students to use tools like the internet to collaborate and communicate effectively with their peers, as classroom assignments. We also discuss training and professional developments he offers to teachers and schools to incorporate the Academy of One into their curriculums.

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I have had many discussions with my peers in the last year about race, equity and culture as well as what it means to be Black in America. We discuss how ingrained racism is in this country and its education system. One conversation in particular that has continued to surface is how the celebration of Black History Month has rested in the hands of educators. I can honestly say that my peers, who are as diverse as the United Nations, have been appalled at how some of the ways Black history is taught and introduced to students. Michelle Ellistweeted an example, which caught my eye as it began with “Somebody is ALREADY MESSING up Black History Month.”

It dawned on me, many educators may not know what is culturally appropriate or be aware of biased practices embedded in Black history lessons. For the podcast, I spoke with Michelle Ellis and Yvette Blake Ed.D, my mentor, about the way we celebrate Black History Month in American schools. These two brave educators didn’t hesitate to share their knowledge and expertise on the subject.

In this episode, Michelle, Yvette, and I discuss Black History Month, exploring ways Black history can be incorporated into curriculums with fidelity. We also review resources for teachers teaching Black history and provide suggestions for ways to do this purposefully and meaningfully.

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During the month of February, we will be highlighting conversations that I feel are necessary for educators as well as the recognition of Black History Month. These conversations are sparked by photos and articles I’ve seen on Twitter about How Not To Celebrate Black History. The gist: for anyone’s participation in Black History Month to not come across as performative it’s important to understand the culture and experience of Black people in America. As some educators begin to celebrate Black history during the month of February, African American males continue to face a bleak future in 2021. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, one in three Black men can expect to go to prison in his lifetime.

Our guest, assistant principal Ricardo Bates, works extensively to change this narrative. Ricardo is passionate about mentoring students of all cultures but understands that reaching Black youth during COVID-19 is a priority. He has spent six years in education advancing the ranks from his start as an English teacher to his current role. He played college football at the University of Houston, where he discovered a passion for filmmaking and storytelling. In his films, Ricardo depicts the struggles that young Black men face and overcome through sports and teamwork, and their victories.

In this episode, we speak with Ricardo about his experience with mentoring African American youths. We also discuss how students thrive when teachers build relationships with them and create authentic learning experiences. I also asked him about his film The Prattville Way, his production company The BateHouse, and his newest movie “Fruit”.Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/b9bb917b

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During this pandemic, we have highlighted the way teachers can enhance their careers through collaboration with other successful educators. We believe that connecting teachers with other teachers will foster creativity and collaboration in ways that will enhance student achievement. Humberto Perez of E4 Youth takes that collaborative mindset to a whole other level.

E4 Youth is a nonprofit organization that develops and mentors marginalized youths into creative professionals and Humberto Perez is its education director using the arts, sciences, and technology, the E4 Youth team mentors high school and college students to explore career pathways in the film and graphic arts community. The organization also offers hands-on training and exposure to real-world opportunities.

In this episode, we speak to Humberto about mentoring high school and college students on building a solid foundation in the film and graphic arts industry. We discuss how COVID-19 has affected his work with E4 Youth and spent some time reviewing his resources for filmmaking.

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Teaching students to be critical thinkers during this pandemic is at the forefront of most teachers' minds. Teaching students to be truth-seekers may be one of the most essential objectives for educators during the COVID-19 pandemic. Combating misinformation and citing credible sources can make all the difference when getting information online.

Jonathan Rogers is an award-winning journalism adviser at Iowa City High School, where he was a former Journalism Teacher of the Year in Iowa. Jonathan speaks nationally at education and technology conferences and is a contributing writer for Media Shift, JEADigitalMedia.org, the English in Texas journal, and blogs about education on Medium.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of students becoming critical thinkers and managers of their social media accounts, as well as the relevance of media literacy. Jonathan also shares his insights on multiculturalism in the media and the importance of cultural diversity.

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Fifty-three years ago America lost a true leader and visionary. Fifty-three years later his words ring true in our ears today. As educators deal with the pandemic and stress of working remotely, we are now faced with civil unrest and a divided country. I have gathered some resources that can be helpful to educators who are working to make Dr. Martin Luther King's dream a reality in 2021.

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Preparing the next generation of teachers is a daunting task. The incorporation of mobile technology has led to many changes in education in the last five years, and the pandemic has accelerated the need to embrace these changes. New teachers need to know how to build relationships virtually, deliver engaging lessons using the best tools available, and communicate with parents to monitor students' progress. How will preservice teachers know where to start? These trends inspired Samantha Fecich to publish EduMagic, a book that helps prepare teachers to hone their digital presence and create activities with technology tools.

In this episode of the Flipboard EDU Podcast, we speak with Samantha about the challenges pre-service teachers face during the pandemic. We detail how to build relationships virtually with college students and how pre-service teachers will use technology in their classes as teachers. We also talk about the importance of maintaining a positive presence as a teacher on various forms of social media.

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What if the taught-and-tested curriculum in schools could foster really engaging learning experiences? If this pandemic has taught us anything, it is that the standards-based curriculum in school will have to evolve, along with expectations placed on teachers.

Evin Schwartz, CEO of Belouga, was well aware of this paradigm shift when he started his curriculum supplement company four years ago. Think of Belouga as an on-demand video service that supports what students need today to build a better tomorrow. Videos curated by this platform allow topics taught in school to be applied to real-world scenarios in various content areas. Common Sense Selection describes Belouga as an “impressive cross-curriculum platform that establishes global connections.” That might explain why Belouga excels in advocacy and grassroots movements with global projects through the United Nations and UNICF to name a few.

In this episode, Evin also speaks about students having access to a viable, self-directed curriculum for student achievement. We discuss the importance of storytelling, as well as student voice and choice during COVID-19. We also detail how Belouga is tailored to support 21st-century learning and student advocacy.

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Passionate educators like Christy McGowan are a necessity for reshaping equity in marginalized neighborhoods through education. Her plan of action is to build a charter school from the ground up, with open admissions based on a lottery system. A former teacher and literacy coach and current BES fellow, Christy is building her own school, One Collegiate, deeply rooted in literacy. BES believes that great schools are led by great leaders who are passionate about changing the educational landscape of underserved communities. Michael Milstead, who is a friend of our show and co-hosted several of our earlier episodes, is a school board member and assists Christy. In this episode, we speak to Christy and Michael about starting the One Collegiate charter school. We discuss why some charter schools have a negative reputation, the challenges a charter faces, and what the mission and vision are for One Collegiate.Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/b9bb917bCopyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/6cd0b356Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/fae889b3

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During the month of December, computer science is finding its way into classrooms around the world. “ DeSTEMber ( https://girlstart.org/our-programs/destember/ ) ” was created by Girlstart ( https://girlstart.org/ ) as a month-long virtual program to build awareness for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). The goal is to show children and families that STEM is everywhere and to promote equal access to computer science initiatives for girls and misrepresented youth. These 21st-century skills taught this month range from writing lines of code for computer programming to building functioning robots. This emphasis on computer science is made possible by curricular activities found on Code.org ( https://hourofcode.com/ ) , Girls Who Code ( https://girlswhocode.com/ ) , and Microbits ( https://microbit.org/ ) to name a few.Navigating these activities can be overwhelming and some teachers struggle with the process of incorporating computer science into the traditional curriculum of reading, math, social studies, and science. Brenda Bass ( https://bootuppd.org/team/brenda-bass ) is not only an expert at these integrations, she is also an amazing educator who trains and supports teachers to deliver computer science initiatives.I first met Brenda when she was a digital learning specialist; she mentored me as a newly hired employee, training me to train elementary school teachers in technology integration for our school district. I saw her brilliance with students and teachers firsthand, as she showed my colleagues and me how to connect computer science with various subjects.In this episode, we speak with Brenda about ways to integrate computer science into a traditional curriculum, engaging classroom activities, and resources for teachers. Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/b9bb917bCopyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/6cd0b356Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/fae889b3411 Immunitea
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Dr. Josue Falaise is joining us again this week to dive deeper into the topic of cultural competence.As founder and CEO of GOMO Educational Services ( https://gomoedservices.com/ ) , he trains educators and writes articles on a variety of topics such as “Turning Adversity into Opportunity” and “Dealing with Difficult Students.” While he was director of improving student achievement at the Rutgers University Graduate School of Education, he traveled the world to train educators on practices for equity and equal access to opportunity for all students. A former teacher, principal, assistant superintendent/chief academic officer and, his career in education spans 20 years.In this week’s episode, in addition to sharing his professional expertise, Falaise recounts a time as a youth when he disregarded his culture and allowed others to use an “Americanized” version of his name. His awakening to his own Haitian roots steered his professional and educational journey. His story resonates with many culturally diverse students and helps him hold educators accountable to strengthen their cultural competency.Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/b9bb917bCopyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/6cd0b356Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/fae889b3411 Immunitea
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Storytelling might be the unsung hero of the pandemic. More and more schools are seeing the importance of incorporating “a narrative” during COVID-19. Traditionally school districts don’t proactively tell their own stories and as a result, they aren’t accurately represented in the media. Professional journalist and author Clement Townsend ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/clement-townsend-53718821/ ) fill a huge need as he mentors students and teachers on video journalism and broadcasting.In this episode, we speak with Clement about the importance of mentoring students in the field of video broadcasting and the appropriate use of social media.  He discusses how teachers can incorporate media learning opportunities that are project-based and outlines his step-by-step process to motivate students to use their voice like a pro.Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/b9bb917bCopyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/6cd0b356Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/fae889b3411 Immunitea
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Tarael Kee ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarael-kee-705197193/ ) , the president-elect of the Illinois School Counselors Association, speaks with me about these discrepancies and how some minority teachers are identifying bias in education that promotes various stereotypes. Tarael is also a high school counselor in Collinsville Illinois and has worked as an educator for 15 years. He is currently working on his doctorate in educational leadership and writes for the Illinois School Counselor Association about mental health-related ( https://www.schoolcounselor.org/newsletters/may-2020/protecting-your-mental-and-physical-health-to-avoi?st=IL ) topicsIn this episode, we identify several biases that play a crucial role in maintaining systemic racism in education in America. We also discuss the impact of gerrymandering on school funding and how COVID-19 has increased pressure on children in poverty.Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/b9bb917bCopyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/6cd0b356Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/fae889b3411 Immunitea
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It seems like 2020 has most of us feeling boxed in and overwhelmed with grading student’s work and virtual parent meetings. What better way to navigate the COVID-19 education era than with a wingman? Especially if your wingman is “EDUCopilot” Albert Thomas ( https://educopilot.com/ ) . Albert is an amazing educator who has been a teacher, principal, and instructional technologist and serves as the President for ISTE PLN ( https://www.iste.org/ ) . He has done extensive work with Adobe Education ( https://edex.adobe.com/ ) and is a founding member of the Adobe Creative Educator Creative Crew ( https://edex.adobe.com/adobe-creative-educator ) , as well as a Google Certified Educator ( https://edu.google.com/teacher-center/certifications/educator-level1/ ) .In this episode, we speak about the importance of school administrators to allow room for creativity in schools. Specifically, we discuss practical ways to use creativity in all aspects of education, from the lesson cycle to curriculum planning, as well as how creativity can support district administrators in communicating with the school community. We discuss the willingness of school leaders to take risks by incorporating creativity wherever possible. Due to COVID and compliance with rules from CDC and Education boards creativity can be the last thing on the school leader’s mind.Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/b9bb917bCopyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/6cd0b356Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/fae889b3411 Immunitea
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Nikki Spears has been an educator for 25 years, but in recent years, stepped away from her career as a principal, and now works as an educator, motivational speaker, and change leader. In 2016, Niki co-founded the Energy Bus for Schools ( https://energybusschools.com/ ) with Jon Gordon ( https://www.jongordon.com/ ) , where she trained educators to create positive school climates for teaching and learning. She recently embarked on yet another career – as an author..”In this episode, we speak to Niki about her non-fiction motivational book, “ The Beauty Underneath the Struggle ( https://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Underneath-Struggle-Creating-Story/dp/B08GPW4B64 ) ” and her children’s story, “ The Hand Hug ( https://www.amazon.com/Hand-Hug-Baelor-Books/dp/B08DSYRZFD ) ,” which features her granddaughter Baelor. We also discuss how COVID-19 has brought unexpected growth opportunities for self-awareness to educators and she invites them to rewrite narratives often perceived as negatives into positives that empower a growth mindset. We also speak about how school leaders can groom educators to walk in their purpose, focusing on how they fulfill that inner purpose versus what they are doing in pursuit to fulfill their professional goals.Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/b9bb917bCopyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/6cd0b356Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/fae889b3411 Immunitea
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It wasn’t until later in my career that I realized applying creativity to problem-solving is critical in engaging students. Claudio Zavala Jr. ( https://iamclaudius.com/ ) and Fred Benitez ( https://twitter.com/fredbenitez?lang=en ) don’t just understand that component of the learning cycle. They also use it to train teachers and students. Both of them inspire my growth as an educator.Claudio Zavala, Jr. and Fred Benitez are renowned educational technologists, in Burleson ISD and Eanes ISD respectively, that develop training for teachers, staff, and students. Both are Adobe Education Leaders and have presented at education conferences like ISTE ( https://iste.org/ ) , TCEA ( https://tcea.org/ ) , and Adobe for Education ( https://www.adobe.com/education.html ) .In this episode, we discuss the importance of being creative in teaching and problem-solving. We discuss why it’s important to take bite-sized or “Chicken Nugget” opportunities to incorporate creativity into the learning cycle — with or without electronic devices. We also discuss how tools like Adobe Spark lower the barrier for designing beautiful graphics, web pages, and video stories in minutes. Adobe Spark is an excellent tool for remote and face-to-face learners to show mastery of learning objectives. What I like even more is that these learning tools can be used by all students from kindergarten through 12th grade.Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/b9bb917bCopyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/6cd0b356Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/fae889b3411 Immunitea
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Now, more than ever, video is playing a key role in the classroom. Teachers at all levels are using video daily for various classroom activities. Synchronous and asynchronous learning are terms that were definitely born in 2020 and are becoming staples of professional development for teachers. It appears that they are here to stay.Oddly enough using video in classrooms is nothing new for educators. Yet, this school year has required a new skill from teachers, who may or may not have anticipated the shifts that are occurring this fall. With apps like Flipgrid ( https://info.flipgrid.com/ ) which allows students to use video to collaborate with other her students around the worldIn this episode, we speak with Monica Nahas ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-nahas-a554a7122/ ) , a distance-learning specialist, who works with over 50 school districts and 30 charter schools in one of Texas’ largest education service center Region 4 ( https://www.esc4.net/ ) . Monica lays out best practices for using video with students, including ways for teachers to create their own videos, and keeping students safe during video conferences.Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/b9bb917bCopyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/6cd0b356Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/fae889b3411 Immunitea
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I have had the fortune of working with many talented people throughout my career. One that stands out for me is Patience Edwards ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/patience-edwards-70853265/ ) , who was a newly minted third-grade teacher when I met her. At that time, she was one of the best new teachers I had ever seen: charismatic, well organized, and eager to learn anything that would change the lives of her students. This dynamic educator excelled in the classroom back then and now in a new role during COVID-19In this episode, we talk with Patience about this career change and pose the following questions: when is it the right time to spread your wings in education? Can you be impactful outside of the classroom supporting teachers in other capacities? What happens if you don't “bloom where you are planted”? Because when you finally figure out your “Why” you’ll need a vision on your “How”  and that’s something Patience has done.Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/b9bb917bCopyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/6cd0b356Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/fae889b3411 Immunitea
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In this episode, we explore the technique of “mining for treasures” in students and teachers. We also discuss meaningful instructional design for diverse student populations. We speak about her podcast Designed to Thrive Podcast and connecting multidisciplinary approaches to instruction. Elissa also details how important it is for teachers to cultivate personal creativity and using varied approaches to reach students where they are to grow students and teachers.In Elissa’s terms “mining for treasure” is essential in guiding the education process that reverses traditional teaching models. She believes that students have more to offer inside of them than what’s presented to them through traditional lecturing. Elissa gained insight into her instructional practice by parenting two Autistic students and “believing she could tap into them”. I’m personally inspired by Autistic parents because of their positive attitudes toward their children, which is refreshing in education. Elissa unwavering belief that her own children have unique greatness that has cultivated a math savant and musical genius. This process has transferred to a teaching practice that is passionate sincere for improving student and teacher outcomes.Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/b9bb917bCopyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/6cd0b356Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/fae889b3411 Immunitea
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In this episode, we speak with Tom  Mc Fadden about using hip-hop as a way to teach science. We also discuss how COVID-19 and social distancing may hinder teacher creativity in the classroom, and strategize on how to get that excitement back into teaching.Tom teaches 8th graders biology at the Nueva School in Southern California. He also teaches the world science with his YouTube Channel Science Rap Academy ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3gFS6DINL-JBj5kd6hm9Ng ) . Tom’s videos are engaging, to say the least, and he encourages his students to create amazing video science content as well. Tom has been a guest on various morning talk shows, done duets with Lil Jon ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lil_Jon ) , and even had Bill Nye the Science Guy ( https://billnye.com/ ) in one of his rap videos, Everybody Has Questions. ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5mmE05e82I ) He is also building one of the most creative apps I have ever seen to enhance science instruction using hip-hop.Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/b9bb917bCopyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/6cd0b356Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/fae889b3411 Immunitea
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One of the biggest challenges for teachers lately is organizing curricula and having meaningful conversations online with students in a safe environment. There are several horror stories of teachers video conference classrooms being hijacked by hackers, who until now were the furthest thing away from the minds of educators. Like, who really thought that would be an issue eight months ago? Weirdly enough this year has brought about another wrinkle to online instruction that is currently a flaw in most Learning Management systems, a lack of social-emotional interaction. Enter Microsoft Teams for Education, an excellent one-stop-shop for security, safety, and supporting student engagement.In this episode, Bhavani Kola ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhavanikola/ ) mathematics and statistics instructor at Tarrant Junior College, and Kimberly Barrett ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmyb96/ ) English teacher at Calloway County High School, help me explain why Microsoft Teams for Education ( https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/products/teams?OCID=AID2100242_SEM_%3AG%3As&ef_id=CjwKCAjw74b7BRA_EiwAF8yHFMSj476F-mnoGzU_c1rdhBSaCANXdck0Wt5asK9macKj82_FKpZ7gBoCc44QAvD_BwE%3AG%3As&gclid=CjwKCAjw74b7BRA_EiwAF8yHFMSj476F-mnoGzU_c1rdhBSaCANXdck0Wt5asK9macKj82_FKpZ7gBoCc44QAvD_BwE&utm_source=google ) just works in the 21st-century classroom environment. Bhavani, a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert ( https://educationblog.microsoft.com/en-us/2020/08/congratulations-to-the-microsoft-innovative-educator-expert-class-of-2021/ ) shares her expertise on her youtube channel F2F to Online Transition ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAPrQmuxk8X9MAm5Pu88szQ ) training educators on the ins and outs of effectively using Microsoft Teams with students. Bhavani also helped me to understand that learning math from a teacher you like is more memorable than learning math from a teacher you dislike, which pretty much explains my relationship with Math. Speaking of relationships, Kimberly is also a Microsoft Innovative Expert ( https://educationblog.microsoft.com/en-us/2020/05/join-the-new-class-of-microsoft-innovative-educator-experts/ ) and specialized in personalized learning, teaching freshman English at Calloway High School. Kimberly is a master at engaging students as she was the Kentucky Career and Technolgy teacher of the year in 2017.Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/b9bb917bCopyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/6cd0b356Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/fae889b3411 Immunitea
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“Isn’t this a perfect time to gather all the students in your class and teach them how to podcast?”I asked Randy Marble, band director, and Jennifer Kincannon, English teacher at Columbia High School ( https://chs.cbisd.com/ ) , where we all work, that exact question a couple of weeks ago. Then it hit me: if I’m going to practice what I preach, I need to preach less to the choir. So instead, I pitched this idea to our principal, Scott Moody, who in turn mentioned it to our superintendent, Steven Galloway of Columbia Brazoria ISD ( https://www.cbisd.com/ ). After a vision casting session, a great program was born: we will have students make a podcast!In this episode of the Flipboard EDU podcast, I invited Randy and Jennifer to detail how we will enlist our students to record a podcast. Jennifer has been an English teacher for seven years and has worked in education for 13 years. Under her leadership, students have won awards in the University Interscholastic League competition ( https://www.uiltexas.org/journalism/uil-contests ). Randy has been an educator for 35 years, starting out as a youth minister and working as a band director for the last 18 years. He is also an avid Flipboard user. We discuss the tools we will be using, like Soundtrap and Flipboard, how they enhance teaching and learning in the 21st century and boost student engagement.Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/b9bb917bCopyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/6cd0b356Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/fae889b3411 Immunitea
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Can you think of anything that is more important to a school than teaching and learning? This is the sole reason schools exist, right? COVID-19 has presented an opportunity for teachers to embrace the modern practices of 21st-century education, albeit it also comes with challenges.In this episode, I detail how I began using Flipboard as an educational tool and why it is the app to rule them all. I discuss how you can use Flipboard to showcase student work, curate meaningful discussions, and use it as a tool to target instruction. I also highlight practical uses for Flipboard that increase student’s ability to communicate, collaborate, think critically, and be creative.Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/b9bb917bCopyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/6cd0b356Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/fae889b3411 Immunitea
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Schools across the country are opening as superintendents and school boards decide on best practices for keeping students safe and COVID-free. Some say that the reopening of schools should have been universally led by the Secretary of Education. Without regard to political affiliation, we ponder how much regulation and oversight is needed in returning to school nationally. Should we have a unified effort and plan from the Secretary of Education, or should decisions about openings be left up to local school boards?In this episode, we speak with Dr. Nida Saeed ( https://twitter.com/teachingnmore ) and Jeremy Sanders ( https://twitter.com/jsandersleads ) about their approach to these questions. I met Dr. Saeed in the Digital Learning Department of Fort Bend ISD which we both worked in during her undergraduate studies. She is a gifted educator who specializes in integrating Writing curricula with technology, as well as an expert on cultural awareness for Muslim Americans fostering inclusive environments in school settings. Mr. Sanders is an assistant principal in Galena Park ISD. He works at one of the largest high schools in the state of Texas, boasting a student body of 4,500 students.411 Immunitea
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Student engagement will be at the forefront of all educators’ minds this fall. In my experience, nothing engages students more than music and especially hip-hop—the music as well as the culture. Whether you are a fan of the genre or not, students have now been engaging with the five elements of hip-hop culture: Breakdancing, DJing, graffiti, emceeing, and beatboxing) for 47 years.In this episode, we speak with renowned hip-hop educator Ike Ramos, the director of district partnership at NearPod. Mr. Ramos, a former middle school principal, and coach have capitalized on his avid love for hip-hop by making it his career. He has written and performed educational W.R.A.P.s (Writing Rhymes with an Academic Purpose) on various TV shows, opened for mainstream artists, and even rapped at the United Nations World Peace Day.Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/b9bb917bCopyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/6cd0b356Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/fae889b3411 Immunitea
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A meaningful discussion about the lack of funding and resources for schools across America requires an honest look at the role systemic racism plays in education. All too often, we hear about the need for equity as a way to rectify disparities; in reality, equity doesn’t address the core problem but rather perpetuates it. “ Separate but Equal ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Separate_but_equal ) ” was abolished and replaced by equity, yet minority communities still struggle 66 years later.I’ve invited Dr. Michael Moody ( https://www.insighteducationgroup.com/our-team-michael-moody ) back on the show for a discussion about equity in education,, along with Knikole Taylor ( http://www.knikoletaylor.com/ ) . Dr. Moody is the CEO of Insight Advance, an organization dedicated to improving instructional practices and students’ achievement through various strategic coaching models. He joined us for episode 10 of the podcast about Racism in America ( https://redcircle.com/shows/929fa95d-1fbd-4ae6-9a7e-926f90fb7b4e/episodes/a3c584c6-fa0f-4303-82cf-4b9cd894bbff ) . Also for this conversation, I wanted a real educator doing the work of equalizing education, and Knikole Taylor is perfect. She’s a rockstar educator who resides in Dallas, Texas and currently works as a technology instructional coach. Mrs.Taylor is an international professional development trainer, curriculum developer, speaker, and author. She is known for her magnificent Edcamp/Edtech projects that train teachers and educators virtually and in person.Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/b9bb917bCopyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/6cd0b356411 Immunitea
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Dr. Sarah-Jane Thomas is currently a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland. Sarah is a Google Certified Innovator, Google Education Trainer, founder of the EduMatch project, which promotes connection and collaboration among educators around the world and part-time Affiliate Faculty at Loyola University. Through EduMatch, Sarah has published several collaborative and individual books and serves as President on the Board of Directors for EduMatch Foundation, Inc. Sarah is also on the leadership team of the ISTE Digital Equity PLN, andDr. Thomas is the host of her own EduMatch Podcast ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edumatch-tweet-talk/id1000467296 ).In this episode of Flipboard Edu Podcast ( https://redcircle.com/shows/flipboard-edu-podcast ) , we speak with Dr. Sarah Thomas and examine the impact of EduMatch ( http://www.edumatch.org/ ) personal learning network. Edumatch which started as a conversation has grown into an “edu-preneurial” force over the last five years. From publishing up to 50 books from dedicated rock-star teachers to a growing several podcast hosts of thriving educational shows. Edumatch founded by Dr. Sarah Thomas was instrumental in my growth as a professional as well, as it allows me to collaborate with like-minded educators around the world. Dr. Sarah Thomas is known for welcoming demeanor and passion for teaching-learning with technology with a multicultural approach.411 Immunitea
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During the COVID era, many teachers have started to use TikTok ( https://www.tiktok.com/@slaviccaesar/video/6849739720658799877?_d=d83b83b7lkleea&language=en&preview_pb=0&share_item_id=6849739720658799877&source=h5_m&timestamp=1595297540&tt_from=copy&u_code=d83b8a3hbjb9da&user_id=6731119026665817094 ) to engage their students. Janet Speyer ( https://flipboard.com/@JanetteSpeyer ) has curated a Flipboard Storyboard titled Going to school with TikTok ( https://flipboard.com/@janettespeyer/going-to-school-with-tiktok-1rq6h7ks9fj7qc0c ) that includes several great examples. That’s where I discovered the amazing history videos by Brooke Pavek aka “ Slavic Caesar. ( https://linktr.ee/slaviccaesar ) ” A recent high school graduate, she uses TikTok to teach the world to love history. Her extensive knowledge of history is impressive for a person of any age. The way she teaches gives me the impression she’s already in front of a classroom... and quite frankly we need more educators like her in the world. A former dual-credit high school senior who was concurrently enrolled at the University of South Florida, she has made a name for herself teaching history.In this episode of the Flipboard EDU Podcast, we speak with Brooke, who engages students of all ages with interesting historical facts. Her episodic themed history lessons are as engaging as they are informative. Her instructional delivery is so captivating that her TikTok channel has 600,000 followers. Her 60-second videos about Julius Caesar, the former emperor of Rome, became instant classics.411 Immunitea
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For far too long systemic racism has deterred the dreams of equity and equality for children of color. To really dig into this conversation we enlisted the help of several educational thought leaders. In this week’s episode, we discuss observations, gatekeepers, and possible solutions with Dr. Michael Moody ( https://www.insighteducationgroup.com/our-team-michael-moody ) , the founder of Insight Advance ( https://www.insightadvance.com/ ) , along with his Senior Vice President Dr. Andrea Thomas-Reynolds ( https://www.insighteducationgroup.com/our-team-andrea-thomas-reynolds ) , who have been actively coaching teachers to improve instructional practices in K-12 education. We also invited Dr. Josue Falaise ( https://gse.rutgers.edu/Josue_Falaise ) founder of FOMO Educational services and Dr. Adanna J. Janaki ( https://www.georgetown.edu/news/adanna-johnson/ ) Associate Vice President for Student Equity and Inclusion at Georgetown University.Music by Chillhop Music: https://chillhop.comWritten: Christel Van der Boom, Stacie Boudrie, Dr. Michael Milstead, William Jeffery411 Immunitea
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In this episode of the “ Flipboard EDU Podcast ( https://about.flipboard.com/tag/flipboard-edu-podcast/ ) ,” continue our conversation with Shelly Terrell ( https://www.shellyterrell.com/ ) about Social-Emotional Learning. Shelly explains that listening to the concerns from teachers around the world not only enhances her ability to reach teachers, it also supports her own instructional delivery. She firmly believes that a passionate teacher who enjoys learning will transfer that enthusiasm to the students. As a presenter, Shelly attempts to learn from her audience. As all of us in education adjust to remote teaching due to COVID-19, learning from our students’ experiences enhances the relationship between teachers and students.

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Are students' mental health and their ability to socialize a priority at your school? In this episode of the " Flipboard EDU Podcast ( https://about.flipboard.com/tag/flipboard-edu-podcast/ ) ," we interview author and award-winning public speaker Shelly Sanchez Terrell ( https://www.shellyterrell.com/ ) about social-emotional learning. In light of the traumatic experiences that our students have faced over the last two months, there is a need for educators to prioritize healing and making sense of the world with students. In times like these, it’s a gift to have good friends to lean on, especially if they are like Shelly.

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In this episode, we have three amazing guests who are the backbone of the Flipboard EDU community: Janette Speyer ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/janettespeyer/ ) and Terry Porter ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/tporter2tx/ ) chat with Michael Toothman ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelptoothman/ ) about the many creative ways to use Flipboard. In case you don't know, Janette is a marketing executive/partner at Hot Ice Media, ( https://hoticemedia.com/ ) and Terry Porter is a former systems administrator passionate about educating others on Flipboard’s versatility. While these women are not teachers by trade, they've been working with the University of California-Riverside professor Michael Toothman on Flipboard’s ability to engage his college students.411 Immunitea
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In this episode, we will conclude our conversation with George Couros ( https://georgecouros.ca/blog/ ) where we look at valuable professional learning connections for educators. We also ask George about embracing meaningful change as post-COVID-19 settles more into our reality. George clarifies the “Networker” characteristic, which is one of the eight characteristics of an "Innovative Mindset” ( https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity-ebook/dp/B016YTBZKO ) that he wrote about in his book. He details the importance of interacting online with the purpose of establishing connections with educators to build capacity for the start of school in the fall.Writers: Stacie Boudrie, Dr. Micheal Milstead, and William Jeffery Producers: Stacie Boudrie, Dr. Micheal Milstead, and William Jeffery Music used in this episode was authorized by the following: Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/ad1e4411 Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/b9bb917b Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/ad1e4411

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In this episode, we talk about building relationships in the COVID-19 era with educator and author George Couros. ( https://georgecouros.ca/blog/ ) George has served students for over 20 years in key roles as a teacher, principal, technology coordinator, and district administrator. Heis also a highly sought-after public speaker, author, and avid basketball fan. (That makes him a forever guest on our show by the way) He can be found sharing his love of basketball, his personality, and professional learning on all social outlets. George is world renown for his work in leadership developmentGeorge has written, “ The Innovator's Mindset: Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity” ( https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity-ebook/dp/B016YTBZKO ) and “ Innovate Inside the Box: Empowering Learners Through UDL and the Innovator's Mindset” ( https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127 ) with Katie Novak. George’s books couldn’t have been written for a better time in education. We talk about the necessity to get educators to build meaningful relationships with students by understanding the culture of students they teach. Specifically, marginalized students who may be underserved will be engaged by a teacher who invests time in relationship-building. The master teacher will then flip that interest into the subject matter to achieve student success. George reminds us that “Innovating Inside of the box” is the most useful tool available to educators. We say that Flipboard makes that process even easier.Writers: Stacie Boudrie, Dr. Micheal Milstead, and William Jeffery Producers: Stacie Boudrie, Dr. Micheal Milstead, and William Jeffery Music used in this episode was authorized by the following: Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/ad1e4411 Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/b9bb917b Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/ad1e4411411 Immunitea
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In this week’s episode, we continue our conversation with educator Carl Hooker as we detail how collaboration tools support instruction and how they work really well with Flipboard. Carl discusses his go-to app to stay on task: Trello, a free platform that allows students to collaborate on assignments with purpose. I flipped a “Scientific Method” Trello board into the "Flipboard EDU Podcast" magazine as an example of the way the two apps can work together. Writers: Stacie Boudrie, Dr. Micheal Milstead, and William Jeffery Producers: Stacie Boudrie, Dr. Micheal Milstead, and William Jeffery Music used in this episode was authorized by the following: Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/ad1e4411 Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/b9bb917b Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/ad1e4411 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/flipboardedu/message411 Immunitea
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In this episode, we speak with Carl Hooker, the Mad Hatter of teaching and technology integration. Carl was instrumental early in my career as I transitioned to become a digital learning specialist fresh out of school. During our interview, Carl shared myriad ideas about the evolving landscape of professional development during COVID-19. We asked him about one of his latest blog posts, “A Beginner’s Toolkit for Teaching Remotely,” in which he details five key components in support of remote teaching. We will also share weekly FlipTips from Terry Porter and Janette Speyer. We end this episode, in the spirit of Teacher Appreciation Week, by honoring educators who curate on Flipboard: Josh Allen, Linda Bernstein, Clay Reisler, Michael James, Liz Cho, Wesley Fryer, and Bret Biornstad. Learn more about them on the Flipboard for Educators blog. Writers: Stacie Boudrie, Dr. Micheal Milstead, and William Jeffery Producers: Stacie Boudrie, Dr. Micheal Milstead, and William Jeffery Music used in this episode was authorized by the following: Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/ad1e4411 Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/b9bb917b Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/ad1e4411--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/flipboardedu/message

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In this episode, we continue our discussion of the book written by Robinson and Aronica Creative Schools: The Grassroots. Our focus in this session is on the second set of the 8 C’s Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, and Critical Thinking which are essential traits to instruction and building leadership capacity in students. The authors state that these skills are pillars of learning and pathways to student mastery in the 21st Century. As teachers purposefully incorporate Creativity into instruction we explore what is required of the learner when measuring student achievement. During this period of COVID 19, what steps are teachers imploring to emphasize the importance of effective communication during a period of crisis?  How are educators promoting best practices for Collaboration? These and other questions will be answered on this episode of 21st Century Teaching Skills.

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In the first episode, we will look at how to incorporate the first four attributes: citizenship, composure, compassion, and criticism. Dr. Michael Milstead and Stacie Boudrie explain why fostering 21st-century skills in instruction, learning, and student achievement Are critical for teachers to implement in the current state of Education. We will introduce the listening audience to Flipboard EDU Podcast. We will tell the audience to expect a fair and balanced look at education, its practices, and promote student achievement in the 21st century. On this podcast, we will use Flipboard Magazines to unite all components of Digital Learning focusing on student communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. We will explore how the use of Flipboard in education enhances instruction and promotes beautifully crafted magazines that support 21st Century learning.

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