Chalk Talk: Recent Episodes
Stephanie Wagner
A new podcast, focused on REAL TALK for REAL EDUCATORS, addressing current issues in education with humor and levity.
James Nottingham talks all about the learning pit and why it is important to the learning process.
John SanGiovanni joins us to talk about productive strategies to help students engage with math in an effective and positive way.
Joe Schmidt joins us to talk about civil discourse and how to create a culture in your classroom where students can engage in contentious conversations.
Tom Hierck joins us to talk about school culture, behavior and making sure kids are "loved up in our house".
Joe Beckman joins us to talk about making connections with our students and each other to achieve our maximum potential.
Phonics, phonemic awareness, and encoding - Oh my! Wiley talks with us about how to create effective reading instruction so all students have the skill sets to read and write well!
Do your students find joy in learning about grammar? Do you find joy in teaching it? Join us to learn how we learn about grammar and writing using an inquiry and joyful model with teammates of Jeff Anderson, Whitney and Travis!
One of the original gurus of adolescent literacy joins us to talk about creating agency and engagement though effective reading and writing practices.
Katie Novak gives us analogies and crush-worthy explanations of all things UDL and MTSS.
Assessment guru, Chris Jakicic talks with us about writing and using effective assessments.
Cognitive Coaching trainer, Sue Schirmer, joins us to talk about the tools of the trade and the benefits of coaching, specifically cognitive coaching.
Educational technology and AI can be daunting. Join us as Monica Burns gives great strategies for simplifying it and using it effectively.
Depth of Knowledge can be a difficult topic with a lot of misinformation. Join us as Erik Francis demystifies DOK while bringing us back to the 80s and 90s.
How can you create a culture of curiosity and questioning in your classroom? What, in fact, is a beautiful question? Listen as questionologist Warren Berger explain it all!
How can we effectively provide feedback to students? How can we create a cohesive assessment system? Dr. Susan Brookhart has some advice in this episode!
Find out how we can encourage appropriate use of technology and grow digital leaders as we interview Jennifer Casa-Todd, author and teacher librarian!
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This episode we talk with Tom Murray, the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, about being innovate, vulnerable, and authentic.
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Bill Ferriter joins Steph and Kaye and shares his passion of PLCs, data, and flunking ineffective practices.
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We are so privileged to have Dr. Sharroky Hollie join us to talk about CLR and all the nuances that are important to embrace as we show outrageous love!
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As we complete our first year of podcasting, we take a step back to interview of music composer and reflect on the themes and lessons of "a year in podcasting".
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In this episode, instructional coaching guru, Jim Knight, joins Kaye and Steph to talk about effective coaching and how it can enhance our schools and our classrooms.
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Kaye and Steph are joined by Pernille Ripp as she talks about teaching, learning and giving everyone a voice.
After a short hiatus for the holiday we are back with Rachel Lissey. She shares the research and story behind the podcast Nice White Parents and how that story applies to our schools today.
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We are so delighted to have Ken Williams of Unfold the Soul with us to talk about using the PLC process to attain cultural and instructional equity.
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Alfie Kohn talks with us about student motivation and the ways in which we can begin to instill intrinsic motivation back into our students.
Join us as we talk with Dr. Richard Cash about gifted and talented students....and he sets Kaye straight!
Gloria Ladson-Billings joins us for an informative and powerful discussion on Critical Race Theory; what it is and what it isn't, and how it plays a role in education and politics today.
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Peter DeWitt talks all things collective efficacy and its importance in our schools.
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Myron Dueck joins Steph and Kaye to talk about bring students' voices into the assessment process.
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Rick Wormeli takes us back to school with his enlightening thoughts, innovative ideas, and motivational style....and surprise visitor!
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Tom Schimmer joins Steph and Kaye on this fun and information packed episode to talk about transitioning to a Standards-Based Mindset and other topics related to SBG.
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Matt Townsley joins Steph and Kaye to talk about Standards-Based Grading at the secondary level and its impacts on college admission.
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Join Steph and Kaye as they have an inspirational and insightful conversation with Principal Kafele about equity and being a reflective practitioner.
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Join us as we have a frank and thought-provoking conversation with the "homework lady" Cathy Vatterott. She will share her research, her insights, and her suggestions for creating an equitable and purposeful homework practice.
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In this very special episode we hear from students about their experiences through COVID learning. Their candor, positivity, and honesty reveal how adults can learn from our kids more often!
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Kristina Ismael joins Kaye and Steph for a powerful discussion on the benefits and pitfalls of using Open Education Resources while having a lens of equity.
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With his energetic and enthusiastic approach, superintendent and author, Joe Sanfilippo joins Chalk Talk to discuss how to be a strong leader from right where you are.
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Author, teacher, and inquiry model guru Trevor Mackenzie joins Steph and Kaye to talk about the benefits on using inquiry teaching in the classroom.
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Teacher and education game enthusiast, Mike Scoville, talks with Steph and Kaye about ways to "gamify" your curriculum and use tools that already exist.
Steph and Kaye reminisce about some of their favorite student excuses and share listener submitted excuses.
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Steph and Kaye explore inclement weather options and all that goes into those decisions.
Join Steph, Kaye, and yet another passionate educator, Future Cain from Wisconsin Center for Resilient Schools as she shares some startling statistics as well as inspirational and informative strategies for us, regardless of zip code. She'll help us better understand S-E-L and Mental Health aspects of teaching through times of trauma and civil unrest so we can better embed it into our everyday teaching and learning environments.
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Kaye and Steph discuss teacher mental health with Mandy Froelich, renowned author and speaker.
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Steph and Kaye discuss and dispel some common teaching myths and misconceptions.
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We discuss what teaching and leading during the pandemic has been like with two regional educators.