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Teachers Aid with Mandy Froehlich and Jon Harper. We've refocused the show on meeting some of the biggest unmet needs every educator has. If you are an educator who gives teaching your all, but still feels that you're not doing enough, this show is for you. Tune in to get social and emotional support for the very personal challenges teachers face. We promise you that you won't hear educators talking like this every day.
This conversation delves into the use of mini whiteboards in educational settings, exploring their benefits, challenges, and the cognitive science behind their effectiveness. Educators share their experiences and insights on implementing mini whiteboards to enhance student engagement and understanding, while also addressing potential pitfalls and the importance of routines in their use.
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Amber Haven is a STEM educator, speaker, and advocate for evidence-informed teaching with over 15 years of classroom experience. She is dedicated to refining her own practice while translating and showcasing evidence-informed strategies in authentic classroom settings.
Dylan Kane is a 7th grade math teacher at a rural public school in Colorado. He writes a Substack called Five Twelve Thirteen about the intersection of evidence-informed practice and the realities of classroom teaching.
Andrew Watson has been teaching since 1988, studying brains since 2008, and combining those fields since 2012. As a consultant and conference speaker, he works with students and teachers to make learning easier and teaching more effective. Author of three books, he writes frequently on memory, attention, motivation, and skepticism."
Brett Benson teaches 7th grade World Studies at a middle school in Omaha, Nebraska. He serves as our social studies department head. Last year he started the “CogSci PLC” at his school to help study the science of learning and evidence-based practices and strategies with teachers throughout the building . Last year the PLC focused on retrieval practice and working this year on Rosenshine’s principles of instruction. He has been teaching for 18 years.
Keywords
mini whiteboards, education, teaching strategies, classroom engagement, cognitive science, instructional choices, formative assessment, student participation, teaching tools, learning support
Takeaways
Mini whiteboards can quickly gauge student understanding.
They support various instructional strategies across subjects.
Effective use requires clear routines and expectations.
Overuse can lead to distractions and disengagement.
They provide immediate feedback for teachers.
Cognitive load management is crucial when using them.
Not the only tool for checking understanding; variety is key.
Engagement is enhanced when students feel safe to share.
Assessment for learning is more effective than assessment of learning.
Intentional questioning is vital for maximizing their benefits.
Quotables
"How can teachers use whiteboards effectively?"
"Routines make mini whiteboards effective."
"Be intentional about what you're looking for."
Chapters
00:00 Exploring Mini Whiteboards in Education
06:51Practical Applications and Benefits
13:33 Challenges and Limitations of Mini Whiteboards
19:53 Cognitive Science Perspectives on Whiteboards
25:53 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts
In this conversation, Jon and Dylan Wiliam delve into cognitive load theory, exploring its implications for teaching and learning. They discuss the distinction between biologically primary and secondary knowledge, the importance of understanding cognitive load in the classroom, and effective teaching strategies that can enhance student learning. Dylan emphasizes the need for teachers to be aware of their own cognitive load and how it affects their students, advocating for instructional methods that support all learners, particularly those with lower working memory capacity. The discussion highlights the scientific basis of cognitive load theory and its practical applications in education, encouraging teachers to adopt strategies that facilitate deeper learning and retention.
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Dylan Wiliam is Emeritus Professor of Educational Assessment at University College London. After a first degree in mathematics and physics, and one year teaching in a private school, he taught in inner-city schools in London for seven years. In 1984 he joined Chelsea College, University of London, which later merged with King’s College London. From 1996 to 2001 he was the Dean of the School of Education at King’s, and from 2001 to 2003, Assistant Principal of the College. In 2003 he moved to the USA, as Senior Research Director at the Educational Testing Service in Princeton, NJ. From 2006 to 2010 he was Deputy Director of the Institute of Education, University of London. Over the last 15 years, his academic work has focused on the use of assessment to support learning (sometimes called formative assessment). He now works with groups of teachers all over the world on developing formative assessment practices.
This 2025 year-end review of the Teachers’ Aid podcast highlights the conversations that helped educators rise to meet multiple challenges and find new ways to support students during one of the most chaotic and destabilizing years many of us have ever experienced. It captures the thinking behind another year of educators’ remarkable commitment, resilience, and perseverance under pressure. Mic Drop is a pilot project from BRN’s Gen AI Podcast Labs. We look forward to improving the channel as the technology evolves. See an error or have a suggestion? Leave your comments below.
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In this conversation, our guests discuss how retrieval practice can help all students learn, including those with ADHD and autism. For many teachers, this may challenge the assumption that retrieval practice only works for some learners. Instead, the discussion shows how, when used thoughtfully, retrieval practice can support diverse learning needs and help students build confidence, understanding, and long-term retention.
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Blogs: Brain – Book – Buddy Reverse Engineering the Multiple Choice Question 5 Reasons I Begin My Class With Retrieval Practice Most Days Retrieval Is Communication.
Blake Harvard is an AP Psychology teacher at a public high school in Alabama. He is in his 20th year of teaching. He is very interested in reading research and applying findings from cognitive psychology in the classroom to improve instruction and learning.
Blake is the author of a new book: Do I have Your Attention: Understanding Memory Constraints and Maximizing Learning
He is also the author of The Effortful Educator. A popular blog with over one million hits.
Sean Morrisey is a 5th-grade teacher at Pinehurst Elementary School, located just outside of Buffalo, NY. He brings over 25 years of experience as an educator. Before becoming a classroom teacher, Sean worked as a school psychologist, a role that shaped his understanding of how children learn. For the past 18 years, he has taught 1st, 4th, and 5th grade, focusing on building strong foundations in literacy and language.
Sean’s work in vocabulary instruction has been highlighted on numerous literacy podcasts and featured in science of reading resources, including The Literacy 50 and Know Better, Do Better: Comprehension. His passion lies in integrating vocabulary seamlessly across the school day, helping students connect words to meaning in authentic and engaging ways. Sean is currently writing his own curriculum called the Word Mapping Project: Linking Sound, Spelling, and Meaning for Word Mastery.
Marcie Samayoa is a 10th-year high school chemistry teacher that shares evidence-informed teaching strategies through her blog, Scientists in the Making. She connects cognitive science principles to classroom practices, inspiring both educators and students to deepen their understanding of science.
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The conversation explores cognitive load theory and why it matters for classroom learning, while also widening the focus to include practical teaching moves that help students learn more effectively. We talk about how working memory limits can affect what students remember, why some lessons don’t stick, and how teachers can design instruction that feels less complex and less overwhelming. Alongside cognitive load theory, the discussion touches on everyday strategies that support clearer, more manageable teaching and help more students experience real learning.
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Dylan William‘s bedding formative assessment pack for schools and colleges to run their own two-year professional development programme on formative assessment is now available worldwide. In Europe, this can be ordered through SSAT, in Australasia through Hawker-Brownlow, and in North America from Learning Sciences International.
Zach Groshell, PhD is a highly distinguished teacher, instructional coach, and education consultant. Zach is based in Seattle, WA and works with schools nationwide and internationally to develop high quality instruction based on the science of how kids learn. Zach is the author of the book Just Tell Them, hosts the podcast, Progressively Incorrect, and is active on Twitter (@mrzachg).
Laura Stam is a 3rd-grade teacher in Thermopolis, Wyoming. She is a 2024-2025 Goyen Fellow and a founding board member of The Reading League Wyoming.
Laura Patranella is a 12th-year teacher with experience primarily in upper elementary and middle school literacy as both a dyslexia interventionist and classroom teacher. She currently teaches 5th grade and is passionate about maximizing outcomes for all students through research-based teaching methods.
Andrew Watson has been teaching since 1988, studying brains since 2008, and combining those fields since 2012. As a consultant and conference speaker, he works with students and teachers to make learning easier and teaching more effective. Author of three books, he writes frequently on memory, attention, motivation, and skepticism.
This conversation examines the crucial importance of math fact fluency in education, exploring effective teaching strategies, the role of parents, and the challenges faced by educators. The panel shares success stories from their classrooms, emphasizing the importance of consistent practice and engagement in fostering student success in mathematics. They also address misconceptions about math instruction and the significance of building foundational skills for future learning.
Brian Poncy Facts on Fire | math fact fluency| Podcast
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Kristin Ryan is a first-grade teacher in a rural, K-4 school in Wyoming. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in K-8 Elementary Education and K-12 Special Education, as well as a Master of Arts degree in Elementary Education with a focus on K-12 Reading Specialist, all from the University of South Dakota. She also holds a Principal Certificate from the University of Wyoming. She has worked in education for the past 16 years.
Dr. Brian Poncy is a Professor of School Psychology at Oklahoma State University. His research focuses on academic interventions and behavioral principles of learning, specifically in the area of mathematics. Dr. Poncy created the Measures & Interventions for Numeracy Development (M.I.N.D.), a set of free materials to support teachers in the assessment and implementation of empirically-validated interventions to increase early numeracy and computation skills (www.factsonfire.com).
Laura Stam is a 3rd-grade teacher in Thermopolis, Wyoming. She is a 2024-2025 Goyen Fellow and a founding board member of The Reading League Wyoming.
Dr. Anna Stokke is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Winnipeg.. She is co-founder and President of the non-profit organization Archimedes Math Schools, which delivers after-school math classes for children. She hosts the popular math education podcast Chalk & Talk, where she discusses evidence-informed math teaching with leading education experts.
In this introductory episode, Jon discusses the concept of direct instruction with four experienced educators. They explore the definition of direct instruction, its effectiveness, common misconceptions, and actionable tips for teachers looking to implement these strategies in their classrooms. The conversation emphasizes the importance of clarity, engagement, and the role of the teacher as a content expert in facilitating student learning.
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Beanie Geoghegan is the Manager of Solutions and a Co-Founder of Freedom in Education. She works closely with educators to develop and implement solutions that align with the organization’s mission to restore excellence in K–12 education. With over two decades of experience as a teacher, parent, volunteer, and advocate, Beanie brings a deep understanding of classroom dynamics and instructional effectiveness.
Zach Groshell, PhD is a highly distinguished teacher, instructional coach, and education consultant. Zach is based in Seattle, WA and works with schools nationwide and internationally to develop high quality instruction based on the science of how kids learn. Zach is the author of the book Just Tell Them, hosts the podcast, Progressively Incorrect, and is active on Twitter (@mrzachg).
Laura Stam is a 3rd-grade teacher in Thermopolis, Wyoming. She is a 2024-2025 Goyen Fellow and a founding board member of The Reading League Wyoming.
Kim Lockhart is an elementary classroom teacher and Special Education Teacher, with a passion for helping students with reading and writing difficulties through science-based instruction. Following the completion of her Master of Education, Kim worked for the Ontario Ministry of Education to revise the Langauge curriculum document to align with the reading research and then began working, part-time, as a course instructor at Vancouver Island University where she teaches the evidence-based strategies she wishes she’d been taught in Teachers College. Kim lives by the words “prevention before intervention” and aims to ensure as many teachers as possible graduate from their Teacher training program with the knowledge they need to be knowledgeable, confident and successful classroom teachers.
This conversation delves into the pressing issue of teacher shortages across the United States, exploring the underlying causes, the impact on teacher well-being, and strategies for recruitment and retention. The panel of educators and experts discusses the importance of understanding the context of the teacher shortage, the need for systemic change, and the significance of fostering supportive relationships among teachers. They emphasize that teachers are ordinary individuals facing extraordinary challenges, and advocate for a more realistic portrayal of the teaching profession.
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Paul Bruno is an assistant professor of education policy, organization and leadership in the College of Education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He studies school staff labor markets, resource allocation in schools, and school personnel administration. He holds a Ph.D. in urban education policy and an MA in economics from the University of Southern California, as well as an MA in science and math education and a BA in philosophy and molecular and cell biology from the University of California, Berkeley. He previously taught middle school science in California.
Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth, JD, is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and Spanish and STEAM: Emerging Technology teacher. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law and a Doctorate in Instructional Technology. Rachelle specializes in Artificial Intelligence, AI and the Law, AI and the Environment, Cybersecurity, and STEM.
She is the author of ten books, including her most recent book, What the Tech?: An Educator’s Guide to AI, AR/VR, the Metaverse and More! and “How to Teach AI: Weaving Strategies and Activities Into Any Content Area.” She is also a frequent blogger for multiple publications. Contact Rachelle: bit.ly/thriveineduPD
Annette Ponnock, PhD is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Yale Center Emotional Intelligence. Dr. Ponnock’s research focuses on teacher motivation and well-being, with an emphasis on urban schools. She received her PhD in Educational Psychology from Temple University and her MA in Psychology from the University of Santa Monica.
Amir Taron Aryes is a curriculum supervisor at a charter school in Camden, New Jersey. He found his purpose in education over a decade ago. In addition to teaching history for five years, he held leadership roles in student discipline, academic counseling, after-school tutoring, and school programming. He approaches his work in education with a passion for students, families, and teachers from a perspective of empathy, understanding, and high expectations.
Robert Pondiscio is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute where he focuses on K–12 education, curriculum, teaching, school choice, and charter schooling. He is also a former New York City public school teacher and the author of many books, including How the Other Half Learns: Equality, Excellence, and the Battle over School Choice (Avery, 2019), about Success Academy Charter Schools.
Devon Beck is a dynamic leader and advocate for education, equity, and community development. His career spans multiple sectors, including education, community engagement, and the music business, where he has pioneered new roles to address organizational needs. A graduate of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Devon began his career in education, holding various roles such as Teacher’s Assistant, Behavior Specialist, Geometry/Algebra Teacher, Family & Student Liaison, and Pre-Referral Coordinator for the Talbot County Board of Education. Through these positions, he developed expertise in mentoring and supporting students who faced learning challenges. His work reinforced his belief that reaching students at critical stages in life can have a lasting impact.
This conversation explores educators’ challenges and strategies in teaching history amidst changing state guidelines and societal expectations. The panel discusses the importance of balancing required content with diverse perspectives, the role of storytelling in engaging students, and the necessity of fostering critical thinking skills. Each educator shares insights on how to navigate these complexities while preparing students for active citizenship.
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Andrew Swan is a devoted middle-school teacher who has worked at Bigelow Middle School in Newton, Massachusetts for over 20 years — currently as an 8th grade Civics teacher. He keeps striving for the ‘perfect’ lesson and the secret sauce that works for every student. Andrew is the author of many books on pedagogy that remain rattling around his head (for now).
Agustina S. Paglayan is a political science and public policy professor at the University of California, San Diego, and a nonresident fellow at the Center for Global Development. She is an expert in the interplay between politics and education. Her research has received numerous awards from the American Political Science Association for deepening our understanding of democracy, autocracy, political economy, political history, public policy, and labor politics. Her findings have been featured in The Economist, NPR, the Washington Post, and other media. She has consulted for the United Nations, the World Bank, and the Inter-American Development Bank.
In her new book Raised to Obey: The Rise and Spread of Mass Education (Princeton University Press, 2024), Paglayan shows that education systems in the West emerged not from democratic ideals or industrialization needs but from governments’ desire to control citizens.
Tyler Bonin is the Civics Education Specialist at the Goldwater Institute’s Van Sittert Center for Constitutional Advocacy. Prior to joining the Institute, Tyler managed marketing efforts at State Policy Network and the Classic Learning Test (CLT). While at CLT, Tyler created and produced the Anchored podcast, a top-ranked program focused on conversations at the nexus of education and culture, with such guests as Cornel West, Robert P. George, Heather Mac Donald, Glenn Loury, and more.
Additionally, Tyler taught and developed curricula in history and economics at Thales Academy, a network of private classical academies in the Southeastern United States. He was also a lecturer at Judson College at Southeastern, where he taught in a program for college students seeking careers in education. Tyler holds degrees from Campbell University and Duke University.
Patrick Riccards is the CEO of the Driving Force Institute, the nation’s largest producer of American history education films. DFI currently has more than 60 million users worldwide.
Robert Pondiscio is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute where he focuses on K–12 education, curriculum, teaching, school choice, and charter schooling. He is also a former New York City public school teacher and the author of many books, including “How the Other Half Learns: Equality, Excellence, and the Battle over School Choice” (Avery, 2019), about Success Academy Charter Schools.
This conversation explores the profound impact of recent immigration policy changes on teachers and students, focusing on the emotional and practical challenges faced in educational settings. Panelists discuss the anxiety and fear stemming from the potential presence of immigration agents in schools, the importance of clear communication and support systems, and strategies for creating safe spaces for students. The discussion highlights the importance of collaboration among educators, community organizations, and school leadership in effectively navigating these challenges.
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Jehan Hakim is a mother and Houston-based educational consultant with over a decade of experience in empowering educators and organizational leaders through culturally responsive pedagogy and professional development.
Jen Schwanke, Ed.D., has been an educator for almost three decades, teaching or leading at all levels. She is the author of four books published by ASCD, including The Principal’s Guide to Conflict Management, and has published hundreds of articles in various education publications. In addition to providing professional development to districts in the areas of school climate, personnel, and instructional leadership, Schwanke presents at conferences for ASCD, NAESP, NASSP, AASA, and various state and local education organizations. She is the co-host of the popular “Principal Matters” podcast and an instructor in educational administration at The Ohio State University and Miami University of Ohio. Dr. Schwanke currently serves as a Deputy Superintendent in Ohio.–
Kenya Bustos Diaz is a freshman ENL Teacher From Veracruz, Mexico, DACA recipient. Social Justice Mentor for Future Teachers of Color at Butler University Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education from Butler University.
Dara Laws Savage is a 26-year educator from the great state of Delaware. She has served on numerous local, regional, and state committees, and has been Teacher of the Year in two different districts. She is an Emeritus national faculty member of PBLWorks, and is presently the English 9 teacher and Instructional Coach at the Early College High School at Delaware State University while working on her doctorate. Dara is a proud Board of Education member for the Seaford School District (alumna) and she is the owner of Savage Educational Consulting.
Tom Rademacher has spent the last two decades devoted to students and education. He’s the author of 50 Strategies for Learning without Screens, It Won’t Be Easy, Raising Ollie, and the forthcoming chapter book series Bucket and Friends. Tom was named Minnesota’s 2014 Teacher of the Year, and before teaching mostly wrote bad poetry and talked about Kurt Cobain. He lives too close to the Mall of America in Minnesota with his wife, son, and absolute chonk of a dog.
This conversation explores the implications of recent changes to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in education. A panel of educators discusses how these changes affect teaching practices, classroom environments, and student relationships. They emphasize the importance of maintaining inclusivity and building strong relationships with students and families, regardless of policy shifts. The discussion highlights the need for educators to adapt while remaining committed to fostering an equitable learning environment.
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Crystal Watson is a passionate mathematics educator from Cincinnati, serving as an elementary school principal. She is dedicated to helping cultivate spaces of belonging where deep learning and positive growth can happen. Her motto, “What do the students think?” reminds her to always take time to hear different perspectives, especially the children, in order to make sound decisions.
Jehan Hakim is a second-generation Arab-American Muslim woman and mother of four. She is a Bay Area native who was born and raised in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco, California – and graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Though she’s been a community organizer and educator for decades. The depths of her experience span from program management and coordination within school districts, to interfaith coalition building, community outreach, foreign affairs, and diversity.
Robert “Bob” Maranto is the 21st Century Chair in Leadership in the Department of Education Reform at the University of Arkansas, has served on his local school board, and with others has written or edited 18 books so boring his own mother refused to read them. He co-edited a forthcoming book, The Free Inquiry Papers, to by published by the American Enterprise Institute in April. Maranto. “Bob”and James V. Shuls. (2011). Lessons from KIPP Delta. Phi Delta Kappan 93: (November) 52-56, at https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/003172171109300313.
Jonathan Butcher is the Will Skillman Senior Research Fellow in Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation. He has researched and testified on education policy around the U.S., including testimony before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. He is the author of Splintered: Critical Race Theory and the Progressive War on Truth (Bombardier Books, April 2022). He co-edited and wrote chapters in The Critical Classroom (The Heritage Foundation, 2022), discussing the racial prejudice that comes from the application of critical race theory in K-12 schools. In 2021, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster nominated Jonathan to serve on the board of the South Carolina Public Charter School District.
Ashley Eberhart is in her 11th year of teaching as a Spanish Teacher at Round Rock High School in Round Rock, Texas. She serves as the Vice President for the Texas Foreign Language Association and the Austin Area Chairperson for the Texas A&M Hispanic Network. Ashley has presented from the campus level all the way to the national level on various topics such as SEL classroom strategies, building relationships in the virtual space, and implementing authentic resources for World Languages to advance interpretive proficiency.
Devon Beck is a dynamic leader and advocate for education, equity, and community development. His career spans multiple sectors, including education, community engagement, and the music business, where he has pioneered new roles to address organizational needs.
A graduate of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Devon began his career in education, holding various roles such as Teacher’s Assistant, Behavior Specialist, Geometry/Algebra Teacher, Family & Student Liaison, and Pre-Referral Coordinator for the Talbot County Board of Education. Through these positions, he developed expertise in mentoring and supporting students who faced learning challenges. His work reinforced his belief that reaching students at critical stages in life can have a lasting impact.
This conversation explores the challenges educators face in creating safe and supportive environments for students. It highlights the importance of emotional support, effective discipline, and collaboration among teachers and administrators. The discussion emphasizes the need for empathy and understanding in addressing student behavior, as well as the critical role of school leadership in fostering a positive school culture.
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Larry Ferlazzo is the author or editor of 12 books, including Helping Students Motivate Themselves: Practical Answers To Classroom Challenges, The ESL/ELL Teacher’s Survival Guide, and Building Parent Engagement In Schools. He also maintains the popular Websites of the Day blog. In the Education Week Opinion blog, Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo, he responds to readers’ questions on classroom management, ELL instruction, lesson planning, and other challenges teachers face. He is an award-winning English and social studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, Calif.
Zach Groshell, PhD, is a former classroom teacher who now supports schools around the globe in implementing high-quality instruction based on the science of learning. He is the host of the popular podcast Progressively Incorrect and the author of Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit Teaching. His advocacy and consulting have resulted in powerful changes in culture, behavior, coaching, and instruction in a variety of school settings.
Jonah Davids is a research fellow at Maine Policy Institute, an analyst at The America Fund, and writes the Substack newsletter Mental Disorder.
Dennis Griffin, Jr. serves as the principal of Prairie Elementary School and is pursuing his doctoral studies in Educational Leadership at Cardinal Stritch University. Dennis is a servant leader who seeks to build collaborative cultures that enhance the future for ALL students, educators, and communities at large.
This conversation explores the complexities of classroom censorship, the impact of educational policies on teacher autonomy, and the importance of fostering trust and transparency in education. Experts discuss the challenges teachers face in navigating restrictive guidelines while striving to engage students in meaningful discussions. The dialogue emphasizes the need for professionalism, objectivity, and skills development for constructive conversations in the classroom. Additionally, the panel shares resources and strategies to effectively support educators in addressing these challenges.
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Dr. Steven Weber is an Assistant Principal at Rogers Heritage High School (AR). He has spent over twenty five years in education, serving as a teacher, administrator, and adjunct professor. His leadership experience includes serving as Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning with Fayetteville Public Schools (AR), Executive Director for Curriculum and Instruction with Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (NC), and Director of Secondary Instruction for Orange County Schools (NC). Weber was a social studies curriculum specialist with the Arkansas Department of Education and North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. In 2019, Weber was named the AACIA (Arkansas Association of Curriculum & Instruction Administrators) Administrator of the Year. Weber is the past president of Arkansas Association of Curriculum & Instruction Administrators, vice president of Arkansas ASCD, and has served on multiple state and national boards.
Robert Pondiscio is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute where he focuses on K–12 education, curriculum, teaching, school choice, and charter schooling. He is also a former New York City public school teacher and the author of many books, including “How the Other Half Learns: Equality, Excellence, and the Battle over School Choice” (Avery, 2019), about Success Academy Charter Schools.
Rick Wormeli is a long-time teacher, education leader, and teacher/principal trainer. He is the author of nine books, including The Collected Writings (So Far) of Rick Wormeli: Crazy, Good Stuff I Learned about Teaching Along the Way (AMLE), Fair Isn’t Always Equal: Second Edition (Taylor & Francis), Metaphors & Analogies: Power Tools for Teaching any Subject (Taylor & Francis), and Summarization in any Subject: 60 Innovative, Tech-Infused Strategies for Deeper Student Learning, 2nd edition, co-authored with Dedra Stafford. He is currently working directly with schools and organizations in variety of education elements, including accurate/ethical grading, equity, motivation, cognitive psychology applications, teacher professionalism, literacy, and teacher leadership.
Christina Andrade Melly, an English teacher at Ritenour High School in the Ritenour School District in St. Louis, Mo., was recently named the 2023 Missouri Teacher of the Year 2023.
The conversation explores the implications of AI in education, particularly in writing. It features educators discussing foundational skills necessary for writing, the evolving nature of these skills, and the potential role of AI as a tool for enhancing learning. The participants express diverse perspectives on whether AI can support or hinder the development of essential writing skills, emphasizing the need for careful technology integration in the classroom. The discussion highlights the importance of critical thinking, collaboration, and the human element in teaching and learning.
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Chanea Bond is a North Texas English and literacy teacher, scholar, and activist. Her areas of interest and advocacy include diversifying literacy curriculum to better represent the lived experience of her students and their communities.
Tom Berger is the Managing Editor, Contributor, and he is a former high school and college English teacher. As an editor and writer, he has covered travel, world news, and community economic development, and I’m excited to now be back in the world of education, working on high-quality content that’s of value to teachers.
He is a former high school and college English teacher. As an editor and writer, he’s covered travel, world news, and community economic development, and he is excited to now be back in the world of education, working on high-quality content that’s of value to teachers.
Melanie Meehan is the Elementary Curriculum Coordinator in Simsbury, Connecticut. She develops curriculum and assessments, coaches teachers, and works with students to help them become confident, competent writers. Melanie has written several books about writing instruction, co-authored the popular blog Two Writing Teachers, and co-hosted its companion podcast. Additionally, she consults with school districts and educational companies and tutors writers worldwide.
Jeremy Hyler was a middle school English teacher for almost 22 years. Currently, he works as a Manager of Educational Partnerships for the nonprofit Center for the Collaborative Classroom, where the science of reading is a key component of the literacy programs. He is also a teacher consultant/leader for the Chippewa River Writing Project. Jeremy has co-authored the best-selling book Create, Compose, Connect! Reading, Writing, and Learning with Digital Tools (Routledge/Eye on Education, 2014) with Dr. Troy Hicks, along with From Texting to Teaching: Grammar Instruction in a Digital Age (2017), and Ask, Explore, Write: An Inquiry-Driven Approach to Science and Literacy Learning.
Jennifer Serravallo is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning educator, literacy consultant, frequent invited speaker at state and national conferences, and former member of the Parents Magazine editorial board. Jen is best known for creating books (including The Reading Strategies Book 2.0) and resources rooted in research that help make responsive, strategic, differentiated literacy instruction possible for all educators.
A deep dive into the decline of reading among students, examining the factors contributing to this trend, including busy lifestyles, technology, and curriculum constraints. The discussion highlights the importance of fostering a love for reading through engaging teaching methods, social interactions, and empowering educators to have a say in curriculum decisions. Experts share insights on how to make reading a more enjoyable and communal experience for students, emphasizing the need for sustained attention and cognitive engagement with texts.
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Alden Jones is a professor at Emerson College and the author, most recently, of The Wanting Was a Wilderness. She is the editor of the forthcoming Edge of the World: An Anthology of Queer Travel Writing (May 2025). She is on the Fulbright Specialist roster as an expert in creative writing pedagogy.
Lisa Leaheey has taught English at North Providence High School for the entirety of her 23-year career. A lifelong voracious reader and movie buff, she spends every day sharing her passion for stories with her students, and she continuously seeks out new ways to elevate her students’ individual strengths and to support their individual needs. Lisa was recently named the 2023 Rhode Island Teacher of the Year,
Matthew R. Kay is a proud product of Philadelphia’s public schools and a founding teacher at Science Leadership Academy (SLA). He graduated from West Chester University and holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership with a Principal’s certificate from the California University of Pennsylvania. At SLA, he teaches an innovative, inquiry-driven, project-based curriculum. He is also the Founder and Executive Director of Philly Slam League (PSL).
Daniel Willingham is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia, where he has taught since 1992. Until about 2000, his research focused solely on the brain’s basis of learning and memory. Today, all of his research concerns the application of cognitive psychology to K-16 education. He is the author of several books, including the best-selling Why Don’t Students Like School?, and Outsmart Your Brain. His writing on education has appeared in twenty-three languages. In 2017 he was appointed by President Obama to serve as a Member of the National Board for Education Sciences.
Doug Lemov is the author of Teach Like a Champion (now in its 2.0 version) Reading Reconsidered and Practice Perfect—studies of top teachers, top teaching and the PD tools that can make more of those things. He works at Uncommon Schools and lives in upstate NY.
The 2024 review of the Teacher’s Aid podcast with Jon Harper focuses on enhancing teacher well-being and providing practical strategies for educators. Key themes include managing job-related stress and anxiety, trauma-informed practices, and fostering a supportive classroom environment. Episodes cover topics such as using the Spoon theory for energy management, creating calming corners, and implementing brain breaks tailored to student needs. The podcast emphasizes the importance of leveraging strengths-based teaching approaches. Listeners are encouraged to apply these insights to create engaging and supportive learning environments. Mic Drop is a pilot project from BRN’s Gen AI Podcast Labs. The first iteration is promising, and we look forward to improving the channel as the technology evolves. See an error or have a suggestion? Leave your comments below.
This conversation explores the transformative power of journaling for teachers, emphasizing its importance for reflection, mental health, and personal growth. The guests share their experiences and practical tips on how to incorporate journaling into a busy teaching schedule, highlighting the benefits of prioritizing self-care and reflection in the teaching profession.
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Pete Hall is a capacity-builder. A former principal and author of 12 books, he supports professional learning and personal growth through keynotes, workshops, and coaching across the globe.
Alissa Alteri Shea is an instructional coach at a K-6 elementary school in Vernon, Vermont, where she partners with teachers to improve student learning. She is committed to building strong public schools and joyful learning opportunities for children. Her favorite place is outside in nature, where she helps students learn from the world around them.
Christina Compton
Director of Program Development received her doctorate in education from Teachers College, Columbia University in 2016, with a concentration in the teaching of English. She began her career in education as a NYC Teaching Fellow, teaching in a Title 1 school, while completing her Masters in Childhood Education. Cristina serves as the Director of Program Development at CPET, overseeing a wide range of school-based projects and the Student Press Initiative, an initiative that supports teachers and students in developing projects that culminate in professionally designed, print-based publications.
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This conversation explores the significance of brain synchrony in education, emphasizing the importance of diverse teaching methods, social connections among students, and the role of teachers in facilitating engagement. The discussion highlights research findings that link student engagement to academic success and offers practical strategies for teachers to enhance learning environments.
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Suzanne Dikker’s work merges neuroscience, digital art, and education to bring human brain and behavior research out of the lab, into real-world, everyday contexts. As a Research Associate Professor affiliated with New York University and the University of Amsterdam and founding member of the art/science Harmonic Dissonance Collective, Suzanne leads various projects, including MindHive, a community science platform that supports student-teacher-scientist and community-scientist partnerships. Her projects are funded by the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Mental Health, and the European Research Council, among others.
Youki Terada is the Research Editor at Edutopia, a division of the George Lucas Educational Foundation. He leads the research beat, covering a broad range of topics from the science of learning to effective classroom management and assessment strategies. Prior to Edutopia, Youki was an educational technology, STEM, and informal science learning researcher at UC Berkeley and the Lawrence Hall of Science.
Crystal Frommert, M.Ed, brings over two decades of diverse educational experience, spanning from elementary to post-secondary levels. She currently holds the positions of middle school math teacher and deputy head of secondary at Awty International School in Houston. Crystal is also a published author of the 2023 book When Calling Parents Isn’t Your Calling: A Teacher’s Guide to Communicating With Parents.
This conversation explores the challenges teachers face in supporting students who feel overwhelmed. Experts discuss the importance of understanding emotions as data, the need for emotional education for both students and teachers, and practical strategies for navigating the hidden struggles students bring to class. The discussion emphasizes the significance of co-regulation and the necessity of addressing adult emotional skills to foster a healthier learning atmosphere.
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Dr. Lori Desautels has been an assistant professor at Butler University since 2016, where she teaches both undergraduate and graduate programs at the College of Education. Lori was also an Assistant Professor at Marian University in Indianapolis for eight years, where she founded the Educational Neuroscience Symposium, which has now reached thousands of educators and is in its 16th year. Lori’s passion is engaging her students through social and relational neurosciences, which apply to education. She does this by integrating the tier one trauma accommodating Applied Educational Neuroscience framework, and its learning principles and practices into her coursework at Butler. Lori is the author of 4 books with more to come. Her most recent books are: Intentional Neuroplasticity, Our Educational Journey Towards Post Traumatic Growth, Connections over Compliance: Rewiring our Perceptions of Discipline. Her newest book will be a manual coming out in 2024 titled Body and Brain Brilliance: A manual to cultivate Awareness and Practices for our Nervous System.
Wendy Turner is not just a teacher. She is an experienced elementary educator, author, and teacher leader with a passion for social-emotional learning. Wendy currently teaches 3rd grade in Wilmington, Delaware, and regularly contributes to blogs, podcasts, and other education spaces with the goals of sharing ideas and supporting everyday educators. Her first book, Embracing Adult SEL (December 2023).
Marc Brackett, Ph.D., is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a professor in the Child Study Center at Yale University. His research focuses on the role of emotional intelligence in learning, decision-making, creativity, relationships, health, and performance. He has published over 150 scholarly articles, received numerous awards, and is featured regularly in popular media outlets such as the New York Times, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, and The Today Show. Marc serves on a number of boards, including the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), the nonprofit that founded the field of social and emotional learning (SEL). Marc also regularly consults with corporations, including Facebook, General Electric, Google, Microsoft, and Pinterest, on integrating emotional intelligence principles into employee training and product design, and is co-founder of Oji Life Lab, a digital emotional intelligence learning system for businesses. Marc is the author of Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help our Kids, Ourselves, and our Society Thrive, published by Celadon (Macmillan), which is being translated into 15 languages.
Preparing for class discussions when students are not prepared can be a challenge for teachers. It can lead to tough choices on how to spend class time and can have repercussions for students academically and socially. However, there are strategies teachers can use to address this issue, such as providing alternative ways for students to participate in discussions and creating a supportive and inclusive classroom environment. It is important for teachers to show that they value students' participation and effort and to help students understand the importance of being prepared for class.
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Lisa Leaheey has taught English at North Providence High School for the entirety of her 23-year career. A lifelong voracious reader and movie buff, she spends every day sharing her passion for stories with her students, and she continuously seeks out new ways to elevate her students’ individual strengths and to support their individual needs. Lisa was recently named the 2023 Rhode Island Teacher of the Year,
Matthew R. Kay is a proud product of Philadelphia’s public schools and a founding teacher at Science Leadership Academy (SLA). He graduated from West Chester University and holds a Master's in Educational Leadership with a Principal’s certificate from the California University of Pennsylvania. At SLA, he teaches an innovative, inquiry-driven, project-based curriculum. He is also the Founder and Executive Director of Philly Slam League (PSL).
A recent survey found that nearly a quarter of middle school students and a third of high school students feel they don’t belong. This conversation explores the concept of belonging uncertainty and its impact on students’ well-being and academic success. The guests discuss the importance of creating a sense of belonging in schools and offer strategies for addressing this issue. They emphasize the need for adults to have conversations about identity, race, gender, and sexual orientation with students, and to validate their experiences. Small interventions, such as assigning buddies to new students and using value-affirmation activities, can also help reduce belonging uncertainty.
Daniel Leonard is a journalist and assistant editor at Edutopia, a division of the George Lucas Educational Foundation. He writes about classroom tips, tech tools, and the latest research in education. Prior to Edutopia, Daniel wrote for outlets including Scientific American and Scienceline, and has a master’s degree in science journalism from New York University.
2024 National Teacher of the Year Missy Testerman is a kindergarten through eighth grade English as a second language (ESL) teacher who is a staunch advocate for students, teachers and families. She served as a first and second-grade teacher at Rogersville City School in Rogersville, Tennessee, for three decades before taking advantage of the state’s Grow Your Own initiative and adding an ESL endorsement three years ago.
Jen Cort is a counselor, author, podcast host, and former school administrator in many roles, including principal and senior administrator. She works around the United States and multiple countries on advisory program support, diversity, and skill building for navigating challenging topics.
Christina Cipriano, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the Yale Child Study Center and Director of Research at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence (YCEI). Dr. Cipriano’s research focuses on the systematic examination of social and emotional learning (SEL) to promote pathways to optimal developmental outcomes for the traditionally marginalized student and teacher populations.
The conversation explores the importance of considering executive function skills when designing classrooms. The guests discuss how classroom design can impact students’ executive function and offer practical strategies for creating a supportive environment. They emphasize the need for clear organization, visual cues, and predictable routines to help students manage their working memory and develop executive function skills. The conversation also highlights the role of reflection and flexibility in classroom design, as well as the role of empathy and self-compassion for teachers in supporting students’ executive function development.
Follow on Twitter: @childsplaynyny @mrs_frommert @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork
Related Resources: | Using Games to Reinforce Classroom Routines | Games That Boost Working Memor | Playful Classroom Management | Hacking Gen AI in Education
Jocelyn Greene is Child’s Play NY’s founder and executive director, an award-winning theater education company based in New York. She partners with dozens of schools to connect social-emotional learning (SEL) with academics through residencies and professional development. Jocelyn founded Child’s Play NY in 2009, drawing from her work as a student (MFA, NYU graduate acting; BA, Wesleyan University), an actor (The Public Theater, LA Shakespeare Festival), and a teacher (Will Power to Youth, Oddfellows Playhouse, Epic Theater) to develop the rigorous curriculum and imagination-based games that ignite the program today. She is a contributor with Mt. Sinai Parenting and writes about the intersection between theater and child development at childsplayinaction.com
Sarah Kesty is an executive function and ADHD coach, author, and speaker. She created Brain Tools School and hosts the Executive Function Podcast. A 4-time teacher of the year, Sarah’s coaching and learning program supports high school and college students in developing skills and mindset for independence.
Crystal Frommert, M.Ed, brings over two decades of diverse educational experience, spanning from elementary to post-secondary levels. She currently holds the positions of middle school math teacher and deputy head of secondary at Awty International School in Houston. Crystal is also a published author of the 2023 book When Calling Parents Isn’t Your Calling: A Teacher’s Guide to Communicating With Parents.
Panelists share effective strategies they have used to accommodate and empower students facing challenges with mathematical concepts. The discussion raises awareness of dyscalculia, an overlooked learning challenge that our guests say needs more research, attention, and support.
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Honora Wall never liked math or being cold when she was younger, but now she does math every day and lives in the Midwest! Her passion for helping struggling students led her to get her Master’s degree in Applied Learning & Instruction from the University of Central Florida, and an Ed.D in Curriculum & Instruction from Concordia University Chicago. Dr. Wall is a 19-year educator who specializes in helping people who have a math learning disability, as well as neurodivergence, anxiety, and depressive disorders.
Dawn Pagliaro-Newman has been an elementary educator in New York City public schools. She has a passion for working with students with disabilities and has developed a unique approach to teaching that combines academic and pedagogical experience with social-emotional approaches that allow for the support and development of the whole child. She has been recognized as a Master Teacher by Math For America. She lives in Queens, New York, with her husband, daughter, and cat.
Bobson Wong has taught math at New York City public high schools since 2005. He is a three-time recipient of the Math for America Master Teacher Fellowship, a New York State Master Teacher, and a 2014-15 recipient of the New York Educator Voice Fellowship. Bobson has written and spoken extensively on mathematics education in print, on television, and online. As an Educational Specialist for the New York State Education Department, he writes and edits questions for the state’s high school math Regents exams. He is a member of the Advisory Council of the Museum of Mathematics.
This panel discussed why brain breaks are important for students during class time. More importantly, the guests unpack how to differentiate brain breaks to meet students’ specific needs– using them as tools to enhance social-emotional learning and academic performance.
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David Upegui, PhD, serves as a science teacher at his alma mater, Central Falls High School (RI) and as an adjunct professor of Education at Brown University. He completed his doctoral degree in education at the University of RI, focusing on science education and social justice. His latest book, Integrating Racial Justice Into Your High-School Biology Classroom: Using Evolution to Understand Diversity, was recently released.
Wendy Turner is not just a teacher. She is an experienced elementary educator, author, and teacher leader with a passion for social-emotional learning. Wendy currently teaches 3rd grade in Wilmington, Delaware, and regularly contributes to blogs, podcasts, and other education spaces with the goals of sharing ideas and supporting everyday educators. Her first book, Embracing Adult SEL, (December 2023).
Dr. Judy Willis, a board-certified neurologist, combined her 15 years as a practicing neurologist with 10 subsequent years as a classroom teacher to become a leading authority in the neuroscience of learning. With her unique background as both in neuroscience and education, she has written ten books and more than 200 articles about applying neuroscience research to classroom teaching strategies.
After graduating Phi Beta Kappa as the first woman graduate from Williams College, Willis attended UCLA School of Medicine where she was awarded her medical degree. She remained at UCLA and completed a medical residency and neurology residency, including chief residency. She practiced neurology for 15 years before returning to university to obtain her teaching credential and Masters of Education degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She then taught in elementary and secondary school for 10 years.
Many educators support the idea of allowing students to retake exams or redo submitted assignments. However, there are significant complexities and challenges involved when teachers have large and multiple classes. In this discussion, we explore the educational value of retakes, stressing the importance of structured learning processes over mere grade chasing. The consensus was that retakes when managed well, can greatly aid student learning but require clear policies to ensure they do not overwhelm teachers.
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Related Resources: Retakes for Grading Equity – Edutopia | Redos and Retakes Done Right (ascd.org) | Blindsided by AI
Lisa Leaheey has taught English at North Providence High School for the entirety of her 23-year career. A lifelong voracious reader and movie buff, she spends every day sharing her passion for stories with her students, and she continuously seeks out new ways to elevate her students’ individual strengths and to support their individual needs. Lisa was recently named the 2023 Rhode Island Teacher of the Year.
Rick Wormeli, a long-time classroom veteran, now award-winning author and teacher trainer, was one of the first Nationally Board Certified Teachers in America as well as Disney’s Outstanding English Teacher of the Nation in 1996. Today, he trains teachers and principals in all 50 states and eight countries, writes for education journals and magazines, and is working on his 12th book.
Sarah Ruth Morris is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Education Reform at the University of Arkansas and a strategic data partner for the Northwest Arkansas school districts at the Office for Education Policy. She researches grading practices and the ninth-grade year.
Dr. Steven Weber is an Assistant Principal at Rogers Heritage High School (AR). He has spent over twenty-five years in education, serving as a teacher, administrator, and adjunct professor. His leadership experience includes serving as Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning with Fayetteville Public Schools (AR), Executive Director for Curriculum and Instruction with Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (NC), and Director of Secondary Instruction for Orange County Schools (NC). Weber was a social studies curriculum specialist with the Arkansas Department of Education and North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. In 2019, Weber was named the AACIA (Arkansas Association of Curriculum & Instruction Administrators) Administrator of the Year. Weber is the past president of the Arkansas Association of Curriculum & Instruction Administrators, vice president of Arkansas ASCD, and has served on multiple state and national boards.
The trauma experienced by teachers is often overlooked, or discounted in favor of focusing on student trauma. The guests discuss the need for systemic changes to support teachers, including the provision of therapists specifically for educators, regular check-ins on mental health, and a shift in culture to prioritize teacher wellbeing.
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Related Articles:
Trauma-Informed Care for Teachers | Edutopia
How Childhood Trauma Affects Teachers | Edutopia
Dr. Laura McGuire is an internationally recognized consultant, survivor, researcher, seminarian, and author of the book Creating Cultures of Consent and The Sexual Misconduct Prevention Guidebook: Consent and Conduct for Higher Education Campuses. They were named as one of the 2022 Champions of Pride by The Advocate magazine and are regularly featured in media outlets for their expertise and approachability.
Tarn Wilson is a high school teacher and new teacher mentor in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is the author of a memoir, an essay collection, and a book of creative writing prompts and has been published in numerous literary journals as well as educational websites.
Jelena Kecmanovic, Ph.D., is the founding director of the Arlington/DC Behavior Therapy Institute and an adjunct professor of psychology at Georgetown University. In addition to academic articles, she has written for the Washington Post, The Conversation, Psychology Today Magazine, and others.
The conversation explores the importance of considering executive function skills when designing classrooms. The guests discuss how classroom design can impact students' executive function and offer practical strategies for creating a supportive environment. They emphasize the need for clear organization, visual cues, and predictable routines to help students manage their working memory and develop executive function skills. The conversation also highlights the role of reflection and flexibility in classroom design, as well as the role of empathy and self-compassion for teachers in supporting students' executive function development.
Follow on Twitter: @childsplaynyny @mrs_frommert @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork
Related Resources: | Designing Your Classroom to Support Executive Function Skills | Edutopia, Using Games to Reinforce Classroom Routines | Games That Boost Working Memor | Playful Classroom Management | Hacking Gen AI in Education
Jocelyn Greene is Child's Play NY's founder and executive director, an award-winning theater education company based in New York. She partners with dozens of schools to connect social-emotional learning (SEL) with academics through residencies and professional development. Jocelyn founded Child’s Play NY in 2009, drawing from her work as a student (MFA, NYU graduate acting; BA, Wesleyan University), an actor (The Public Theater, LA Shakespeare Festival), and a teacher (Will Power to Youth, Oddfellows Playhouse, Epic Theater) to develop the rigorous curriculum and imagination-based games that ignite the program today. She is a contributor with Mt. Sinai Parenting and writes about the intersection between theater and child development at childsplayinaction.com
Sarah Kesty is an executive function and ADHD coach, author, and speaker. She created Brain Tools School and hosts the Executive Function Podcast. A 4-time teacher of the year, Sarah’s coaching and learning program supports high school and college students in developing skills and mindset for independence.
Crystal Frommert, M.Ed, brings over two decades of diverse educational experience, spanning from elementary to post-secondary levels. She currently holds the positions of middle school math teacher and deputy head of secondary at Awty International School in Houston. Crystal is also a published author of the 2023 book When Calling Parents Isn’t Your Calling: A Teacher’s Guide to Communicating With Parents.
In a thought-provoking discussion on work-life balance, our guests delve into the evolving challenges educators face in harmonizing their professional and personal lives. They discuss the varying approaches to work-life balance and even challenge the narrative of the need for it.
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The OnBeing podcast is a nice resource as well for living more fully with both contentment and purpose:
The Huffington Post Well-being activities
Published article on emotionally intelligent school leadership
Dr. James L. Floman is an Associate Research Scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. He received his Ph.D. at the University of British Columbia, where he studied the effects of mindfulness and compassion meditation on teacher emotion regulation and prosocial behavior with Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl. Dr. Floman has three core research streams: 1) The assessment of dynamic social-affective processes (i.e., developing and validating EI and well-being measurement tools); 2) EI, mindfulness, and well-being training (i.e., developing, optimizing, and scaling EI and well-being-enhancement interventions for real-world applications); and 3) Affective neuroscience (studying mental training-induced changes in ‘emotional brain’ function and structure).
Dan Jones earned a BS in Middle Grades Education from Ashland University and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the American College of Education. Dan is an FLGI Master Teacher whose professional interests include e-learning, technology, and Project-Based Learning.
Rachelle Dené Poth is an accomplished edtech consultant, presenter, author, blogger and teacher. She currently teaches Spanish and a course on emerging tech that covers AR/VR, artificial intelligence, coding, gaming, digital citizenship, video animation and more. She presents regularly at conferences on technology and ways to drive student learning. Poth is the president of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and serves on the leadership team for the ISTE Mobile Learning Network. At ISTE19, she received the Making IT Happen Award and a Presidential Gold Award for volunteer service to education. She’s a Buncee Ambassador, Edmodo Certified Trainer, Nearpod Certified Educator and PioNear, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and Google Certified Educator Levels I and II. Poth is the author of In Other Words: Quotes That Push Our Thinking, The Future Is Now: Looking Back to Move Ahead and Unconventional Ways to THRIVE in EDU. She’s a contributing author to Education Write Now, Volume 3; several volumes of the Edumatch book Snapshot in Education; and the ISTE book Gamify Literacy. Poth is a regular blogger for Getting Smart and DefinedSTEM.
Multiple sources report that the number of students challenged with emotional regulation has grown exponentially. Our guests highlight the importance of creating a safe, structured, and predictable environment for children. We identify ways to maintain our composure and provide clear, assertive instructions. We also cover strategies to help students identify their emotions and offer proven methods to manage them.
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Resources:
Edutopia article: What to Do About Increasing Dysregulation in the Early Grades | The Zones of Regulation | A Curriculum For Emotional Regulation
Lety Valero has been a teacher and assistant principal and was the director of a preschool at an international school in Mexico City, Mexico. She is a Conscious Discipline Master Instructor. She has been an enthusiastic, innovative and committed educator for over 30 years and has been in charge of the implementation process of Conscious Discipline in several schools around the world and has been a key part in their transformational process. In her commitment, concern, and dedication to the healthy emotional well-being of children, Leticia co-created the Feeling Buddies and participated in the development of the Feeling Buddies self-regulation curriculum with Dr. Becky Bailey.
Lori Webber has been teaching Kindergarten for the past 18 years in Acworth, GA, at McCall Primary School. She received her Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from Kennesaw State University in 2006 and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree. She has a passion for social-emotional learning and has been responsible for bringing the Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E. framework to her school.
Lauren Brukner is a Senior Occupational Therapist and published author of six books with Jessica Kingsley Publishers. She currently works as a Senior Occupational Therapist and evaluator for the NYC Department of Education. She has contributed to Scary Mommy, the Huffington Post, and Edutopia. Lauren was a speaker at UNESCO’s Virtual Special Kids International Summit in April of 2020. She appeared as a guest on the Sue Larkey Show, The Autism Show, The Manhattan Neighborhood Network’s School-Home Connection, the Sue Atkins Show, and The Matt Townsend Show. She was quoted in the Wall Street Journal on self-regulation tips for traveling. Her books have been endorsed by experts in the field such as Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Lucy Jane Miller, and Dr. Winnie Dunn, and listed as resources on websites such as Real Simple Magazine, Inc. Magazine, Psych Central, Romper, Everyday Health, Aol’s Health and Wellness, MSN Health, Singapore’s Child, and Friendship Circle, among other websites/libraries/community/academic/parenting sources.
What are the most effective ways to restore a class that's spinning out of control? We discovered that the answer depends on the grade level. An Edutopia survey identified the top 34 strategies to quiet a rowdy classroom. We review the findings with an elementary school teacher, a middle school math teacher, and an assistant principal.
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Related Edutopia Article: 34 Ways to Quiet a Rambunctious Class | Edutopia
Daniel Leonard is a journalist and assistant editor at Edutopia, a division of the George Lucas Educational Foundation. He writes about classroom tips, tech tools, and the latest research in education. Prior to Edutopia, Daniel wrote for outlets including Scientific American and Scienceline, and has a master’s degree in science journalism from New York University.
Crystal Frommert, M.Ed, brings over two decades of diverse educational experience, spanning from elementary to post-secondary levels. She currently holds the positions of middle school math teacher and deputy head of secondary at Awty International School in Houston. Crystal is also a published author of the 2023 book When Calling Parents Isn't Your Calling: A Teacher's Guide to Communicating With Parents.
Jeremiah Short is entering his 10th year in education and eighth as a teacher, and he’s presented at the State and National level. He’s the author of Phenomenal Intervention: The Playbook and the host of The Phenomenal Student Podcast.
Emily Paschall, author and education leader, has served as a teacher, district coach, school administrator, professional learning trainer, and motivational speaker. Her passions lie in teaching, learning, and serving others. Her work is recognized around the world by educators who desire to learn how to create a climate and culture that promotes excellence.
Some call it a calming station, calming corner, or pause place. Whatever the name, it's a helpful tool for helping students regulate emotions. Our guests explain how the stations work, how to set one up, and the essential key to using them effectively.
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Mary Karapetian Alvord, Ph.D., is a psychologist and director of Alvord, Baker & Associates, LLC, located in Rockville and Silver Spring, Maryland. She specializes in individual and group treatment of anxiety disorders in children and adults, and ADHD and problems of emotional and behavioral regulation in children and teens. Dr. Alvord holds a position as Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavior Sciences at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, where she supervises psychiatry fellows in cognitive-behavioral therapy. With more than 35 years of experience.
Marie Weller has over 30 years of experience in education and has recently retired after serving 17 years as an elementary school counselor in central Ohio. As a school counselor, she worked with many teachers to incorporate calming corners (Pause Places) into their classrooms. This experience led her (and her principal) to co-author the Cranium Critters picture book series for elementary students. The books feature Scout, the brain's safety pup, and Einstein the wise owl, who work together to teach children (and adults) how the brain works and offer ideas for creating and using Pause Place tools in the classroom or at home. More information about Cranium Critters can be found on their website craniumkidsmedia.com.
Jennifer Orr has been an elementary school classroom teacher for more than two decades, teaching kindergartners through fifth graders. She is the author of Demystifying Discussion: How to Teach and Assess Academic Conversation Skills, K-5 and the coauthor of We’re Gonna Keep on Talking: How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Elementary Classroom. She is a National Board Certified Teacher, a Teacher Consultant with the Northern Virginia Writing Project, and a frequent mentor to new and pre-service teachers.
The stories we tell ourselves impact students and our relationships with them. In this discussion, we explore some of those stories and identify ways to improve students’ experiences by modifying the stories we tell.
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Self-compassion.org/category/exercises/ | GGIA.berkeley.edu/mindfulness | Edutopia article: How to Shift Your Mindset and Feel Present| Other book from author(s)
David Upegui, PhD, serves as a science teacher at his alma mater, Central Falls High School (RI) and as an adjunct professor of Education at Brown University. He completed his doctoral degree in education at the University of RI, focusing on science education and social justice. His latest book, Integrating Racial Justice Into Your High-School Biology Classroom: Using Evolution to Understand Diversity, was recently released.
Dr. James L. Floman is an Associate Research Scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. He received his Ph.D. at the University of British Columbia, where he studied the effects of mindfulness and compassion meditation on teacher emotion regulation and prosocial behavior with Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl. Dr. Floman has three core research streams: 1) The assessment of dynamic social-affective processes (i.e., developing and validating EI and well-being measurement tools); 2) EI, mindfulness, and well-being training (i.e., developing, optimizing, and scaling EI and well-being-enhancement interventions for real-world applications); and 3) Affective neuroscience (studying mental training-induced changes in ‘emotional brain’ function and structure).
Kathy Collier is a learner and a collaborator. Her current, and dream role is Language and Literacy Equity Specialist, and she has 16 years of classroom experience (K–5 Spanish, first, third, and fourth grade), seven years as a Learning Resource Coordinator, and three years as an Elementary Curriculum Coordinator. Her passions include equity, mentoring, coaching, language, beliefs, and systems. She integrates learning from my master’s degree in literacy and multicultural education, licensure programs (ESL and reading teacher), and two coaching credentials into my work with teachers and curriculum.
We often face challenges between Halloween and Thanksgiving, marked by decreasing student engagement and increasing fatigue. This discussion highlights the heightened energy and focus issues observed in students across various grades and the impact on teaching. The conversation explores creative methods to maintain a positive and energetic classroom atmosphere, including thematic activities and non-content-related interactions. Key themes include the importance of creativity to navigate this challenging period in the academic year effectively.
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Karen Randazzo is an enthusiastic chemistry teacher in New Jersey. She believes that every student has the power to learn anything, even chemistry. Chemistry teacher by day, teacher-author by night, she’s dedicated to making teachers’ lives more manageable by offering professional development, sharing her engaging resources on her website, and collaborating with educators on various social media platforms. A former ‘chalk and talk’ teacher, she shares her journey navigating the Next Generation Science Standards and student-centered learning on her YouTube channel.
Breanna Taylor is licensed to teach K-12 Special Education. She graduated from the University of Arkansas at Monticello with a Bachelor of Arts P-4 Early Childhood Education, and a Master of Education Degree.
Shawn Thomas is in her 20th year of teaching in the largest county in Georgia. She has taught Kindergarten, Second and Third Grade, and ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) K-5.
A 2022 study from the University of Essex and the University of Reading found that tone shifts significantly impact classroom health and student behavior. In this session, we discuss how to cultivate a warm, confident, firm tone that can minimize student misbehavior and create a conducive climate for learning.
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Youki Terada is the Research Editor at Edutopia, a division of the George Lucas Educational Foundation. He leads the research beat, covering a broad range of topics from the science of learning to effective classroom management and assessment strategies. Prior to Edutopia, Youki was an educational technology, STEM, and informal science learning researcher at UC Berkeley and the Lawrence Hall of Science.
Annette Ponnock, PhD is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Yale Center Emotional Intelligence. Dr. Ponnock’s research focuses on teacher motivation and well-being, with an emphasis on urban schools. She received her PhD in Educational Psychology from Temple University and her MA in Psychology from the University of Santa Monica.
Nina Parrish has 20 years of experience in the field of education, where she has worked as a special education teacher, education center director, speaker, and educational consultant. Nina is the co-founder and chief academic officer of Parrish Learning Zone in Virginia and the author of The Independent Learner: Metacognitive Exercises to Help K-12 Students Focus, Self-Regulate, and Persevere. Nina holds a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from the University of Mary Washington, a teaching certification in special education from North Carolina A &T, and a Master’s Degree in education for school counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Dr. James L. Floman is an Associate Research Scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. He received his Ph.D. at the University of British Columbia, where he studied the effects of mindfulness and compassion meditation on teacher emotion regulation and prosocial behavior with Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl. Dr. Floman has three core research streams: 1) The assessment of dynamic social-affective processes (i.e., developing and validating EI and well-being measurement tools); 2) EI, mindfulness, and well-being training (i.e., developing, optimizing, and scaling EI and well-being-enhancement interventions for real-world applications); and 3) Affective neuroscience (studying mental training-induced changes in ‘emotional brain’ function and structure).
Student engagement remains high on the priority list this school term. Recent studies suggest keenly listening to students’ needs can make a significant difference. In this session, we explore what students really need us to hear and how we can improve our ability to hear what matters most to each of them.
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Brandi Halverson is a mental health professional currently working as a School Counselor. She has 25 years of experience in education ranging from elementary to high school students. Ms. Halverson obtained her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health from San Houston State University. She plans to continue her career by pursuing her LPC and research in mental health studies.
Lisa Leaheey has taught English at North Providence High School for the entirety of her 23-year career. A lifelong voracious reader and movie buff, she spends every day sharing her passion for stories with her students, and she continuously seeks out new ways to elevate her students’ individual strengths and to support their individual needs. Lisa was recently named the 2023 Rhode Island Teacher of the Year,
Sara Silber is an award-winning elementary school teacher and a lead mentor with 30 years of classroom experience. Sara has written two blogposts, for BehaviorFlip’s Blog — “Social Emotional Growth Maps” and “A Teacher’s Journey Through Hacking School Discipline.” More recently, she authored a chapter in the inspiring book Thank You, Teacher. Sara enjoys working with her students and helping them grow and become independent learners. When she is not teaching or planning she is finding ways to support her colleagues. She loves to share her expertise, funny stories and other things that happen in the life of a teacher.
Dr. Steven Weber is an Assistant Principal at Rogers Heritage High School (AR). He has spent over twenty five years in education, serving as a teacher, administrator, and adjunct professor. His leadership experience includes serving as Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning with Fayetteville Public Schools (AR), Executive Director for Curriculum and Instruction with Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (NC), and Director of Secondary Instruction for Orange County Schools (NC). Weber was a social studies curriculum specialist with the Arkansas Department of Education and North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. In 2019, Weber was named the AACIA (Arkansas Association of Curriculum & Instruction Administrators) Administrator of the Year. Weber is the past president of Arkansas Association of Curriculum & Instruction Administrators, vice president of Arkansas ASCD, and has served on multiple state and national boards.
Many of you have been working hard to reconnect with students since the pandemic subsided. A recent student survey suggests a few areas that need special attention as we return to school this term. What are the factors affecting student teacher trust and how do we maintain and restore the trust needed to teach in our post-pandemic classrooms?
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Rachel Palumbo is a 24-year-old passionate educator in her second year of teaching, dedicated to nurturing young minds as a 4th-grade teacher. Her approach revolves around child-centered teaching and a strong emphasis on childhood literacy, aiming to empower all students to reach their fullest potential. She firmly believe in the power of inclusion, diversity, and unlocking each student’s creative potential to create a supportive and thriving learning environment.”
Doug Lemov is the author of Teach Like a Champion (now in its 2.0 version) Reading Reconsidered and Practice Perfect—studies of top teachers, top teaching and the PD tools that can make more of those things. He works at Uncommon Schools and lives in upstate NY.
Matthew J. Bowerman is a husband and father of 6, an educator of 26 years, and a author/speaker/trainer for Teacher Goals. Additionally, Matthew is a professional actor/singer/dancer, and his book, Heartleader, on trauma responsive teaching and leading is out this summer!
Many of us routinely park our emotions at the classroom door by compartmentalizing our stress and anxiety. It turns out that putting on a chronic happy face is harmful. The impact of this practice is well-known among mental health professionals. We invited a panel to explore productive, proven alternatives.
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Dr. James L. Floman is an Associate Research Scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. He received his Ph.D. at the University of British Columbia, where he studied the effects of mindfulness and compassion meditation on teacher emotion regulation and prosocial behavior with Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl. Dr. Floman has three core research streams: 1) The assessment of dynamic social-affective processes (i.e., developing and validating EI and well-being measurement tools); 2) EI, mindfulness, and well-being training (i.e., developing, optimizing, and scaling EI and well-being-enhancement interventions for real-world applications); and 3) Affective neuroscience (studying mental training-induced changes in ‘emotional brain’ function and structure).
Sara Silber is an award-winning elementary school teacher and a lead mentor with 30 years of classroom experience. Sara has written two blogposts, for BehaviorFlip’s Blog — “Social Emotional Growth Maps” and “A Teacher’s Journey Through Hacking School Discipline.” More recently, she authored a chapter in the inspiring book Thank You, Teacher. Sara enjoys working with her students and helping them grow and become independent learners. When she is not teaching or planning she is finding ways to support her colleagues. She loves to share her expertise, funny stories and other things that happen in the life of a teacher.
Mandy Froehlich is the former Director of Innovation and Technology in Ripon, WI. She also consults, presents and keynotes nationally on teacher engagement, edtech, leadership, and climate & culture. She is the author of several books, Reignite the Flames, The Educator’s Matchbook,The Fire Within and Divergent EDU.
As always, we’ve given all we have this school year, and now many of us are beyond teacher tired. So what can we do? I’ve invited a group of colleagues to talk about practical ways to manage our emotional and physical energy over the final stretch of the school year.
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Dr Jane Kise is an education consultant and author of over 25 books. She works with schools and leaders around the world on leadership development, instructional coaching, differentiated instruction, and collaborative teaming. Her most recent book is Educator Bandwidth, from ASCD.
Annette Ponnock, PhD is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Yale Center Emotional Intelligence. Dr. Ponnock’s research focuses on teacher motivation and well-being, with an emphasis on urban schools. She received her PhD in Educational Psychology from Temple University and her MA in Psychology from the University of Santa Monica.
Karen Kraeger is a National Board Certified elementary teacher who specializes in gifted and advanced learning. She is an avid reader, lifelong learner and cheerleader for student voice, choice and creativity.
Dr. Michael Gaskell is a veteran principal in New Jersey, author of over four dozen articles on best practices and solutions to persistent problems and has made the most-read section of ASCD Smartbrief numerous times, top 10 blogs of 2021. He has written books (Microstrategy Magic, Leading Schools Through Trauma, & Radical Principals), and presented on disrupting inequity, at numerous national conferences including Learning and the Brain and FETC. He mentors new principals and works tirelessly to support instructional excellence, student success, and the wellness and equity of all children.
Most of us are so committed to our students, colleagues, and schools that we are hesitant to take time off even when we really need it. Who will cover my class? What impact will my absence have on my students? Join us as we talk candidly about why many teachers feel guilty taking time off, why feeling comfortable taking off is essential, and explore ways to help make hitting pause more acceptable when needed.
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Dr. James L. Floman is an Associate Research Scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. He received his PhD at the University of British Columbia, where he studied the effects of mindfulness and compassion meditation on teacher emotion regulation and prosocial behavior with Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl. Dr. Floman has three core research streams: 1) The assessment of dynamic social-affective processes (i.e., developing and validating EI and well-being measurement tools); 2) EI, mindfulness, and well-being training (i.e., developing, optimizing, and scaling EI and well-being-enhancement interventions for real-world applications); and 3) Affective neuroscience (studying mental training-induced changes in ‘emotional brain’ function and structure).
Joe Ferraro is currently in his 24th year as an educator, teaching English 12, Public Speaking, and Creative Writing. In addition to his work in the classroom, he is the founder of DamnGoodConversations.com, a company whose mission is to teach you repeatable ways to have the best conversations in your life and work. His flagship service is the weekly personal growth podcast One Percent Better. Every Sunday, Joe releases conversations with fascinating people like Mitch Albom, Seth Godin, Daniel Pink, James Clear and Debbie Millman designed to help people leverage small changes in mindset, language, and behavior in order to get life-changing results.
Recently named the 2023 Rhode Island Teacher of the Year, Lisa Leaheey has taught English at North Providence High School for the entirety of her 23-year career. A lifelong voracious reader and movie buff, she spends every day sharing her passion for stories with her students, and she continuously seeks out new ways to elevate her students' individual strengths and to support their individual needs.
Benjamin Kitslaar is the principal of West Side Elementary School. He started his career teaching 4th and 5th grade and has been in administration for the last nine years. He's a husband to his wife, Sarah, and father to two beautiful girls, who keep him busy!
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As educators, we have to balance increasing demands with fewer resources everyday. One potential solution is reducing teacher expectations, but this is difficult due to teacher shortages and the need to support students. As a result, we are often forced to make difficult choices about where to focus our time and energy. In this discussion, we identify practical strategies to manage this challenge.
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Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. Nir previously taught as a Lecturer in Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of two bestselling books, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. Indistractable received critical acclaim, winning the Outstanding Works of Literature Award and one of the Best Personal Development Books of the Year by Audible.
Shawn Thomas is in her 24th year of teaching in the largest county in Georgia. She has taught Kindergarten, Second and Third Grade, and ESOL K-5. She currently coaches new teachers at her school in Georgia.
From elementary classrooms to high schools, getting students back to learning after the winter break requires additional attention, intention, and skill. In this discussion, I asked educators to share the most effective strategies they've found to reenergize their classrooms and get students back on task after the holidays.
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Jennifer Yoo-Brannon is a teacher and instructional coach in El Monte, California, with over 16 years of experience teaching high school students, mentoring teachers, and designing and facilitating professional learning. Jennifer’s passions include: building collective teacher efficacy, designing meaningful professional learning, and fostering emotional resilience among all educators. She is an Edsurge Voices of Change Writing Fellow and has written for Edsurge and The California Educator.
Sara Silber is an award-winning elementary school teacher and a lead mentor with 30 years of classroom experience. Sara has written two blogposts, for BehaviorFlip’s Blog-“Social Emotional Growth Maps” and “A Teacher’s Journey Through Hacking School Discipline.” More recently, she authored a chapter in the inspiring book Thank You, Teacher. Sara enjoys working with her students and helping them grow and become independent learners. When she is not teaching or planning she is finding ways to support her colleagues. She loves to share her expertise, funny stories and other things that happen in the life of a teacher.
Dan Tricarico has been a high school English teacher for over twenty years. He is author of The Zen Teacher: Creating Focus, Simplicity, and Tranquility in the Classroom (DBC, Inc. 2015) and You’re a Teacher...So Act Like One! Improving Your Stage Presence in the Classroom. In his spare time, he enjoys writing fiction, listening to classic rock, reading mystery novels, staring out of windows, and watching movies.
Breanna Taylor is licensed to teach K-12 Special Education. She graduated from the University of Arkansas at Monticello with a Bachelor of Arts P-4 Early Childhood Education, and a Master of Education Degree.
Matt Wachel is an ASCD emerging leader and an elementary principal in the Gardner Edgerton School District in Gardner, KS. He is the co-author of the book, Having an impact on learning, the public relations professional and the principal.
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Our guests agree there are better ways to think about and help our students accelerate learning in the wake of the COVID Pandemic. They share their stories about using the one percent better principle, combined with celebrating small wins to reduce stress and increase learning.
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Erin Geary teaches high school English in New York. She researches the power of non-carceral classrooms and has an upcoming piece about the topic in NCTE’s English Leadership Quarterly. Geary is also a poet/essayist (2020’s The Island) and hosts a podcast about pop culture (Hivemind).
Joe Ferraro is currently in his 24th year as an educator, teaching English 12, Public Speaking, and Creative Writing. In addition to his work in the classroom, he is the founder of DamnGoodConversations.com, a company whose mission is to teach you repeatable ways to have the best conversations in your life and work. His flagship service is the weekly personal growth podcast One Percent Better. Every Sunday, Joe releases conversations with fascinating people like Mitch Albom, Seth Godin, Daniel Pink, James Clear and Debbie Millman designed to help people leverage small changes in mindset, language, and behavior in order to get life-changing results.
Dr. Michael Gaskell is Principal at Hammarskjold Middle School in East Brunswick, NJ. following experience as a special educator and assistant principal in Paramus, NJ. He continues to model the pursuit of lifelong learning as he serves to mentor new principals through the New Jersey Leaders to Leaders program. An NJPSA Stars recipient, he has been published in over 2 dozen articles in education journals and blogs, including eSchoolNews, NASSP, Edtech and ASCD Smartbrief, he has made the most-read section of ASCD Smartbrief numerous times. Mike had a book published in October, 2020 (Microstrategy Magic), and a second book published in September 2021 (Leading Schools Through Trauma).
By December, most of us are ready for the long holiday break. What’s fascinating though is how some of us can fully disconnect and leave school behind for the holidays while others struggle to turn off our school brain. I invited a few educators to talk about making the most of the holiday break — what works for them and what doesn’t?
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Ashley Stephens, Ed.D. is the creator of the weekly Family Academy video series which helps families intentionally build relationships with one another and make the most of their children’s educational opportunities. She serves as the Family & Community Engagement Facilitator for Cabell County Schools in West Virginia.
Brian Kulak is the Chief Academic Officer of a K-12 district in NJ. Before that, he taught high school English and journalism for 15 years. He is the founder of leveluplead.com, a teaching and leadership blog and was a featured speaker at NCTE/CEL and ECET2NJPA, and has written for Edutopia and Educational Viewpoints.
Joe Ferraro is currently in his 24th year as an educator, teaching English 12, Public Speaking, and Creative Writing. In addition to his work in the classroom, he is the founder of DamnGoodConversations.com, a company whose mission is to teach you repeatable ways to have the best conversations in your life and work. His flagship service is the weekly personal growth podcast One Percent Better. Every Sunday, Joe releases conversations with fascinating people like Mitch Albom, Seth Godin, Daniel Pink, James Clear and Debbie Millman designed to help people leverage small changes in mindset, language, and behavior in order to get life-changing results.
Lisa Leaheey has taught English at North Providence High School for the entirety of her 23-year career. A lifelong voracious reader and movie buff, she spends every day sharing her passion for stories with her students, and she continuously seeks out new ways to elevate her students’ individual strengths and to support their individual needs. Lisa was recently named the 2023 Rhode Island Teacher of the Year,
This week millions of teachers and school leaders will turn our attention to gratitude. In the spirit of the season, I’ve invited a group of educators to talk with me about what silver linings they see in education today that make them feel grateful.
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Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, writer, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of Evolving Learner, a contributing author of Because of a Teacher, and her latest book, Evolving with Gratitude, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, she is dedicated to building learning communities and her areas of focus include learner-driven design, social-emotional learning, online/blended learning, and professional learning.
Shawn Thomas is in her 20th year of teaching in the largest county in Georgia. She has taught Kindergarten, Second and Third Grade, and ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) K-5.
Sara Silber is an award-winning elementary school teacher and a lead mentor with 30 years of classroom experience. Sara has written two blogposts, for BehaviorFlip’s Blog-“Social Emotional Growth Maps” and “A Teacher’s Journey Through Hacking School Discipline.” More recently, she authored a chapter in the inspiring book Thank You, Teacher. Sara enjoys working with her students and helping them grow and become independent learners. When she is not teaching or planning she is finding ways to support her colleagues. She loves to share her expertise, funny stories and other things that happen in the life of a teacher.
Dan Jones earned a BS in Middle Grades Education from Ashland University and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from American College of Education. Dan is an FLGI Master Teacher whose professional interests include e-learning and technology, as well as Project-Based Learning. He is the author of Flipped 3.0 Project Based Learning: An Insanely Simple Guide.
Kyle Hamstra is an Instructional facilitator at Westlake Middle school Apex, North Carolina.
We all agree that in teaching, relationships are everything. So how do we restore relationships with students when they become strained for any reason? Our guests share their experiences, what they’ve discovered works, and what doesn’t.
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Brandi Halverson is a mental health professional currently working as a School Counselor. She has 25 years of experience in education ranging from elementary to high school students. Ms. Halverson obtained her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health from San Houston State University. She plans to continue her career by pursuing her LPC and research in mental health studies.
Lisa Leaheey has taught English at North Providence High School for the entirety of her 23-year career. A lifelong voracious reader and movie buff, she spends every day sharing her passion for stories with her students, and she continuously seeks out new ways to elevate her students’ individual strengths and to support their individual needs. Lisa was recently named the 2023 Rhode Island Teacher of the Year,
Some days being fully present with students is more challenging than others. Today, we share our best strategies for consistently giving students our full attention and backup plans for those quirky days when those strategies aren’t working.
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Breanna Taylor is licensed to teach K-12 Special Education. She graduated from the University of Arkansas at Monticello with a Bachelor of Arts P-4 Early Childhood Education, and a Master of Education Degree.
Jelena Kecmanovic, Ph.D., is the founding director of the Arlington/DC Behavior Therapy Institute and an adjunct professor of psychology at Georgetown University. In addition to academic articles, she has written for the Washington Post, The Conversation, Psychology Today Magazine, and others.
Lisa Imel, M.Ed. is the Founder & CEO of EdSolutions Consulting Group and Balanced Powerhouse. Lisa is a former teacher, principal, curriculum coordinator and licensed superintendent.
This panel discussion echoes the findings of recent EducationWeek Research Center surveys. Supporting teachers requires more vigilance and a more personalized approach this school year. Our panel explores three options gaining support in school districts.
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Jean Hohrein is entering her 29th year in education and has been in her current district for 27 years, 22 of which had been at the high school level as a special education teacher. This coming school year, Jean will be returning to her roots at the elementary level as a special education teacher.
Jon Wennstrom is the principal of Riley Upper Elementary in Livonia Public Schools, Livonia, Michigan. This is his 28th year in education, mainly in the role of building principal. He is the past president of the Michigan Elementary & Middle School Principals Association (MEMSPA) and is currently the Zone 6 Director for the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP).
Brandi Halverson is a mental health professional currently working as a School Counselor. She has 25 years of experience in education ranging from elementary to high school students. Ms. Halverson obtained her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health from San Houston State University. She plans to continue her career by pursuing her LPC and research in mental health studies.
Dr. James L. Floman is an Associate Research Scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. He received his Ph.D. at the University of British Columbia, where he studied the effects of mindfulness and compassion meditation on teacher emotion regulation and prosocial behavior with Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl. Dr. Floman has three core research streams: 1) The assessment of dynamic social-affective processes (i.e., developing and validating EI and well-being measurement tools); 2) EI, mindfulness, and well-being training (i.e., developing, optimizing, and scaling EI and well-being-enhancement interventions for real-world applications); and 3) Affective neuroscience (studying mental training-induced changes in ‘emotional brain’ function and structure).
Robert C. Schmidt, Ed.D, LCPC, NCC is a national speaker and consultant on building sustainable school mental health and suicide prevention programs centered on data collection, outcomes, quality of services, and student achievement. With interests embedded in research, Dr. Schmidt has published chapters in recognized books, including the award-winning book by Dr. Kathryn Seifert, How Children Become Violent (2006) and Youth Violence (2011). He has led studies on youth suicide and school mental health and was a contributor to Preventing Suicide: A Toolkit for High Schools: Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Dr. Schmidt previously worked at Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus in Baltimore, Maryland, and provided coverage to the Johns Hopkins Psychiatric Children’s Center, Baltimore Adolescent Treatment Program, Outpatient Clinic, and 24-hour Baltimore Child & Adolescent Crisis.
A calm classroom with students on task is what we all want. In this discussion, two teachers, two psychologists, and a school superintendent unanimously agree that current events outside of the classroom are impacting our ability to reach and teach our students. What follows is a refreshingly honest and insightful discussion about what it takes to create a calm climate for learning during exceptionally stressful times. The result is a practical guide for every educator and school leader.
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Dr. Lisa Damour is recognized as a thought leader by the American Psychological Association, and writes about teenagers for
the New York Times, appears as a regular contributor to CBS News, and works in collaboration with UNICEF. She is the author of two New York Times best sellers, Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood and Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls. Dr. Damour graduated with honors from Yale University and worked for the Yale Child Study Center before earning her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Michigan.
drlisadamour.com. Dr. Damour co-hosts the Ask Lisa podcast,.
Dr. Kris Felicello has been in the field of education for over 25 years as a Teacher, Coach, Athletic Director, Assistant Principal, Principal, and Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and he is currently the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services in the North Rockland Central School District in Rockland County, New York. Kris obtained his Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership from St. John’s University in 2011.
Phyllis L. Fagell, LCPC is the school counselor at Sheridan School in Washington, D.C. and a therapist at The Chrysalis Group. Phyllis frequently writes columns on counseling, parenting and education for The Washington Post, and she’s the author of Middle School Matters (Hachette, 2019). Phyllis blogs at phyllisfagell.com.
Jennifer Yoo-Brannon is a teacher and instructional coach in El Monte, California, with over 16 years of experience teaching high school students, mentoring teachers, and designing and facilitating professional learning. Jennifer’s passions include: building collective teacher efficacy, designing meaningful professional learning, and fostering emotional resilience among all educators. She is an Edsurge Voices of Change Writing Fellow and has written for Edsurge and The California Educator.
We’re all gearing up to bring our best selves to school so we can bring out the best in our students. In this episode, we talk about balancing relentless positivity with the need to respond authentically and realistically to those challenging and frustrating moments.
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Annette Ponnock, PhD is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Yale Center Emotional Intelligence. Dr. Ponnock’s research focuses on teacher motivation and well-being, with an emphasis on urban schools. She received her PhD in Educational Psychology from Temple University and her MA in Psychology from the University of Santa Monica.
Breanna Taylor is licensed to teach K-12 Special Education. She graduated from the University of Arkansas at Monticello with a Bachelor of Arts P-4 Early Childhood Education, a Master of Education Degree.
Sara Silber is an award-winning elementary school teacher and a lead mentor with 30 years of classroom experience. Sara has written two blogposts, for BehaviorFlip’s Blog-“Social Emotional Growth Maps” and “A Teacher’s Journey Through Hacking School Discipline.” More recently, she authored a chapter in the inspiring book Thank You, Teacher. Sara enjoys working with her students and helping them grow and become independent learners. When she is not teaching or planning she is finding ways to support her colleagues. She loves to share her expertise,funny stories and other things that happen in the life of a teacher.
Taren Nance is the high school principal at Urbana School District.
Glenn Robbins is the proud Superintendent of the Brigantine Public School District in Brigantine, New Jersey. His passion is harnessing a school culture that thrives on design thinking, futurism, innovative digital spaces, technology integration, Social Emotional Learning Zen Dens, and Maker cultures. In addition, Glenn encourages all students to have a voice, not only in building a school culture but also in designing student-led entrepreneur opportunities. Glenn is a New Jersey representative for the AASA Aspiring Superintendent Mentor Program, AASA Governing Board, CoSN Empowered Superintendent Panel, NJ Innovative Superintendent Award, NASSP National Digital Principal of the Year, the co-chair for the NJASA Technology Committee in New Jersey, and has received numerous state and national leadership distinctions during his career.
The four-day school week is not new, but the speed at which schools are adopting the model is breathtaking. Largely driven by the difficulty in attracting and retaining teachers, school districts are making the leap at increasingly rapid rates. In this episode we ask, what do teachers and school leaders need to consider ahead of time to be prepared?
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Dr. Robert Sigrist currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations for the St. Joseph School District in St. Joseph, MO. He is beginning his 29th year as an educator. He received his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He earned his M.S. in Secondary Administration from Northwest Missouri State University and his B.S. in Natural Science from Missouri Western State University.
Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, PhD., is the author of “REST: WHY YOU GET MORE DONE WHEN YOU WORK LESS.” Rest has been translated into a dozen languages, and recently appeared in a new paperback edition with a foreword by Arianna Huffington.
Shawn Thomas is in her 20th year of teaching in the largest county in Georgia. She has taught Kindergarten, Second and Third Grade, and ESOL K-5.
Dr. James L. Floman is an Associate Research Scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. He received his PhD at the University of British Columbia, where he studied the effects of mindfulness and compassion meditation on teacher emotion regulation and prosocial behavior with Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl. Dr. Floman has three core research streams: 1) The assessment of dynamic social-affective processes (i.e., developing and validating EI and well-being measurement tools); 2) EI, mindfulness, and well-being training (i.e., developing, optimizing, and scaling EI and well-being-enhancement interventions for real-world applications); and 3) Affective neuroscience (studying mental training-induced changes in ‘emotional brain’ function and structure).
Jennifer Yoo-Brannon is a teacher and instructional coach in El Monte, California, with over 16 years of experience teaching high school students, mentoring teachers, and designing and facilitating professional learning. Jennifer’s passions include: building collective teacher efficacy, designing meaningful professional learning, and fostering emotional resilience among all educators. She is an Edsurge Voices of Change Writing Fellow and has written for Edsurge and The California Educator.
Kevin Leichtman is an adjunct professor and former English teacher of grades 7-12. He is the author of two books and a researcher in the fields of burnout, mindset, SEL, and equity. You can learn more about Kevin by visiting tlceducate.com
John Griesse has been teaching for 13 years with Fayetteville Public Schools. He spent the first four years teaching all subjects in third grade. The last 9 years he taught in a departmentalized fourth grade. He focused on math, reading, science, and social studies in those nine years.
For those of us who are still winding down the school year, we look at strategies for managing the final days when students have had enough and so have we.
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Dr. Todd Whitaker has been fortunate to be able to blend his passion with his career. Recognized as a leading presenter in the field of education, his message about the importance of teaching has resonated with hundreds of thousands of educators around the world. Todd is a professor of educational leadership at the University of Missouri and professor emeritus at Indiana State University. Todd has written over 50 books including the national best seller, What Great Teachers Do Differently. Other titles include: Dealing With Difficult Teachers, Ten-Minute Inservice, Your First Year, What Great Principals Do Differently, Motivating & Inspiring Teachers, and Dealing With Difficult Parents.
Marjo Burk, Fayetteville Public Schools, 5th Grade Teacher 2021-2022 marks her 20th year teaching public school. Engaging students in learning by building background knowledge and a culture of literacy in an environment of positivity has always been her top priority. Teaching for 20 years has given her the opportunity to teach biology and environmental science in the high school setting, English language arts, social studies, and math in the upper elementary and middle school settings. She is also 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year supporting 13 schools across the Fayetteville Public School district.
Shawn Thomas is in her 20th year of teaching in the largest county in Georgia. She has taught Kindergarten, Second and Third Grade, and ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) K-5.
As we all grieve and grapple with the loss of students and teachers in Uvalde, Texas, we wanted to talk about how we can best respond to students when these events continue to happen despite efforts to prevent them.
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Jelena Kecmanovic, Ph.D., is the founding director of the Arlington/DC Behavior Therapy Institute and an adjunct professor of psychology at Georgetown University. In addition to academic articles, she has written for the Washington Post, The Conversation, Psychology Today Magazine, and others.
Christina Cipriano, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the Yale Child Study Center and Director of Research at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence (YCEI). Dr. Cipriano’s research focuses on the systematic examination of social and emotional learning (SEL) to promote pathways to optimal developmental outcomes for the traditionally marginalized student and teacher populations.
Dan Jones earned a BS in Middle Grades Education from Ashland University and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from American College of Education. Dan is an FLGI Master Teacher whose professional interests include e-learning and technology, as well as Project-Based Learning. He is the author of Flipped 3.0 Project Based Learning: An Insanely Simple Guide.
In many classrooms, May is not just another month. It’s four weeks that require a special mindset to get our students and ourselves over the finish line as the school year winds down. Listen to this episode on the May Mindset and what’s required to get through this unique month with skill and grace.
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Sara Silber is an award-winning elementary school teacher and a lead mentor with 30 years of classroom experience. Sara has written two blogposts, for BehaviorFlip’s Blog-“Social Emotional Growth Maps” and “A Teacher’s Journey Through Hacking School Discipline.” More recently, she authored a chapter in the inspiring book Thank You, Teacher. Sara enjoys working with her students and helping them grow and become independent learners. When she is not teaching or planning, she is finding ways to support her colleagues. She loves to share her expertise, funny stories and other things that happen in the life of a teacher.
Almut K. Zieher, Ph.D., is an associate research scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. Dr. Zieher received her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, her M.A. in Special Education, and her B.A. in Elementary Education from the University of New Mexico. Dr. Zieher’s experiences as a general and special education teacher lead her to study how teachers learn and engage in social and emotional behaviors to increase their well-being and pedagogical effectiveness. She uses social, emotional and mindfulness approaches to inform training and measure development. Previously she developed and deployed mindfulness training using the skills from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy with pre-service teachers. Currently, she is developing an indirect self-report measure of teachers’ mindfulness to better understand how the mechanisms of mindfulness work. Additionally, Dr. Zieher is focused on improving measures of SEL implementation, including developing a checklist for measuring elementary school teacher’s social and emotional teaching and a teacher self-report measure of emotion-focused SEL implementation.
Meredith Newlin is entering her 17th year teaching secondary English. Her passion and purpose are to help motivate and inspire educators to rediscover—and keep— their joy for the teaching profession.
She is the author of Captured Fireflies: Truths, Mistakes, And Other Gifts Of Being an English Teacher and Freed To Teach: 7 Keys To Thrive In an Era Of Uncertainty. She also the creator of The Transformed Teacher podcast as well as a variety of workshops, online courses, and programs for teachers. She also coaches teachers who want to finish and launch their own books.
In this episode, we pause to examine the seemingly endless minor and high-stakes decisions that we need to make in our classrooms every day. Listen in as we identify ways to manage the decision fatigue that some feel.
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Dr. Katy Farber is a classroom educator and writer from Vermont. She has written and co-authored several books about education, including Why Great Teachers Quit and How We Might Solve the Exodus (Corwin Press).
Faige Meller taught for 38 years at the same school “The Center For Early Education” and that’s where she is a substitute teacher. She began teaching in 1977 in the preschool. In 1991 she became one of the kindergarten teachers. She taught kindergarten until retired in June 2015. She started subbing in 2016 and subbed in Toddlers, 3 and 4-year-old program, kindergarten, 1st and 2nd. She did a three-and-a-half-month sub position for a kindergarten teacher from January till April 17th — which included in the classroom and then remote learning.
Christina Cipriano, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the Yale Child Study Center and Director of Research at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence (YCEI). Dr. Cipriano’s research focuses on the systematic examination of social and emotional learning (SEL) to promote pathways to optimal developmental outcomes for the traditionally marginalized student and teacher populations.
By now most of us know why many teachers are leaving the profession, but one study reveals what may be the most overlooked reason teachers stay and what it will take to attract and keep more of us.
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Marina Whiteleather is the Director of Social Media and Audience Engagement for Education Week.
Elaine McNeil, a social studies teacher, retired after 31 years of teaching middle and high school in Maryland. A former president of Queen Anne’s County Teacher’s Association, Assessor External Diploma Program, Elaine has a Master of Science degree from Radford University and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Melbourne University.
Joseph Hamer is a second and third-grade combination teacher in Wichita, Kansas. He’s passionate about empowering children to explore their greatest potential through the liberty found in social-emotional learning. Joseph co-authored the brand-new activity book called Brain Awakes: Empowering Children Through Breath, Balance, and Reflection. Additionally, he hosts the “Cup of Joe” podcast where he interviews inspiring educators to discuss how we can cultivate a more connected and compassionate community of learners.
Across the nation, at all levels, educators are reporting a rise in troublesome student behaviors. The list of causes is wide and deep, but the first professionals expected to manage student behavior are classroom teachers. This episode takes an unvarnished look at the new genre of student behavior challenges and how some educators are handling them.
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Dara Laws Savage is a 26-year educator from the great state of Delaware. She has served on numerous local, regional, and state committees, and has been Teacher of the Year in two different districts. She is an Emeritus national faculty member of PBLWorks, and is presently the English 9 teacher and Instructional Coach at the Early College High School at Delaware State University while working on her doctorate. Dara is a proud Board of Education member for the Seaford School District (alumna) and the owner of Savage Educational Consulting.
Jaime Donally is a passionate technology enthusiast. She began her career as a math teacher and later moved into Instructional Technology. Her desire to build relationships has brought about opportunities to collaborate with students and educators around the world. She provides staff development and training on immersive technology as an edtech consultant. Her latest adventures include the launch of Global Maker Day and the #ARVRinEDU community, events and presentations. She works as an author and speaker to provide practical use of augmented and virtual reality in the classroom.
Jon Harper is currently an assistant principal at Choptank Elementary School in Cambridge, Maryland. This is his 12th year as an assistant principal and prior to that he was a math coach and taught first through fifth grades. He is the author of My Bad: 24 Educators Who Messed Up Fessed Up and Grew! He Hosts #MyBad Radio and Teachers' Aid.
The ups and downs of the pandemic have elevated stress levels across the board and one of the potential flashpoints is sensitive discussions between teachers and parents. Join us for a fast list of do’s and don’ts for diffusing and managing these emotionally difficult conversations.
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Dr. Todd Whitaker has been fortunate to be able to blend his passion with his career. Recognized as a leading presenter in the field of education, his message about the importance of teaching has resonated with hundreds of thousands of educators around the world. Todd is a professor of educational leadership at the University of Missouri and professor emeritus at Indiana State University. He has spent his life pursuing his love of education by researching and studying effective teachers and principals. One of the nation’s leading authorities on staff motivation, teacher leadership, and principal effectiveness, Todd has written over 50 books including the national best seller, What Great Teachers Do Differently. Other titles include: Dealing With Difficult Teachers, Ten-Minute Inservice, Your First Year, What Great Principals Do Differently, Motivating & Inspiring Teachers, and Dealing With Difficult Parents.
Meredith Newlin is the founder of The Transformed Teacher. As a veteran educator who has been teaching for more than 16 years, her passion and purpose are to help motivate and inspire educators to rediscover—and keep—their joy for the teaching profession. She is the author of Captured Fireflies: Truths, Mistakes, And Other Gifts Of Being an English Teacher as well as Freed To Teach: 7 Keys To Thrive In an Era Of Uncertainty.
Matt Wachel is an ASCD emerging leader and an elementary principal in the Gardner Edgerton School District in Gardner, KS. He is the co-author of the book, Having an impact on learning, the public relations professional and the principal.
Shawn Thomas is in her 20th year of teaching in the largest county in Georgia. She has taught Kindergarten, Second and Third Grade, and ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) K-5.
As we head back to school in the first month of 2022, a period that is normally dominated by high hopes is already requiring a change of plans. A blizzard of policy changes is aiming to keep students and teachers in school during a new COVID surge. In this episode, we discuss what many teachers say they want right now — reliable guidance for teaching the rest of the school year that doesn’t leave us conflicted.
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Amanda Slaten Frasier is a National Board Certified Teacher and holds a Ph.D. in Educational Policy from Michigan State University. She has held a variety of positions in both K-12 and higher education. Dr. Frasier is currently a social studies teacher at University School at East Tennessee State University.
Frederick M. Hess is a senior fellow and the director of Education Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he works on K–12 and higher education issues. He is the author of Education Week’s popular blog “Rick Hess Straight Up,” is a regular contributor to Forbes and The Hill, and serves as an executive editor of Education Next. Dr. Hess started his career as a high school social studies teacher and has since taught at colleges including Rice, Harvard, Georgetown, and the University of Virginia. His books include “Spinning Wheels,” “Letters to a Young Education Reformer,” “Cage-Busting Leadership,” and “A Search for Common Ground.” He holds an MA and a PhD in government and an MEd in teaching and curriculum from Harvard University.
Dr. Steven Weber serves as the Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning in Fayetteville Public Schools (Arkansas). During his career in public education, he has served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, director of secondary instruction, and executive director of curriculum and instruction. He has also served as a social studies curriculum coordinator with the Arkansas Department of Education and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Yes, teachers are resilient and most will continue to try to handle whatever the pandemic throws at us, but relying on teachers to fix systemic problems has limits. In this episode, we talk about what it’s really going to take for teachers to recover from the frustration, exhaustion, and distress so many feel.
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Breanna Taylor is licensed to teach K-12 Special Education. She graduated from the University of Arkansas at Monticello with a Bachelor of Arts P-4 Early Childhood Education, Master of Education Degree
Dr. Steven Weber serves as the Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning in Fayetteville Public Schools (Arkansas). During his career in public education, he has served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, director of secondary instruction, and executive director of curriculum and instruction. He has also served as a social studies curriculum coordinator with the Arkansas Department of Education and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Sean Slade is a global education leader, speaker, author, and policymaker, with over 25 years experience spanning five countries and four continents. He is US Head of Education at BTS Spark, a global education non-profit focused on developing the next generation of educational leaders. He is also a co-founding member for the UNESCO Chair on Global Health and Education; a member of the OECD’s Future of Education 2030; a HundrED Global Ambassador; and an NBC Today Social and Emotional Learning Expert.
Virtually every school district and school administrator has been laser-focused on providing the support teachers need to navigate another disrupted school year. Yet many of us still feel unsupported. Why is there a disconnect? How can we better match what’s being done to what teachers need?
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Doris Santoro is Professor of Education at Bowdoin College. Professor Santoro is a philosopher of education who studies teachers’ moral and ethical concerns about their work. She is the author of Demoralized: Why Teachers Leave the Profession They Love and How They Can Stay and co-editor of Principled Resistance: How Teachers Resolve Ethical Dilemmas.
Olga Acosta Price, Ph.D. is director of the Center for Health and Health Care in Schools at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, and is associate professor in the Department of Prevention and Community Health at the University. She is a clinical psychologist with postdoctoral training in school mental health. Dr. Acosta Price has dedicated herself to promoting prevention and early intervention programs that address the mental health needs of children and their families and has developed, implemented and evaluated programs promoting mental health and resilience conducted in school and community
settings.
Coming back to another disrupted school year has placed unexpected and unprecedented stress on teachers. In this episode, we check in to see what we can learn about how teachers are managing the increased demands of teaching when their emotional and mental tank is already on empty.
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Monica Swift, M.Ed., is an educator with 20+ years of varied experience in the field of education. She currently serves as an intermediate literacy instructional coach and an elementary classroom teacher. Throughout her years in the profession, Monica has served in private, public, and post-secondary education as teacher, coach, consultant, trainer, researcher, education systems strategist, and more.
Patricia (Tish) Jennings, M.Ed., Ph.D. is an internationally recognized leader in the fields of social and emotional learning and mindfulness in education and Professor of Education at the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia. Her research places a specific emphasis on teacher stress and how it impacts the social and emotional context of the classroom, as articulated in her highly cited theoretical article "The Prosocial Classroom." She is the author of numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and chapters and several books: Mindfulness for Teachers: Simple Skills for Peace and Productivity in the Classroom, The Trauma-Sensitive School: Building Resilience with Compassionate Teaching, Mindfulness in the Pre-K-5 Classroom: Helping Students Stress Less and Learn More, part of Social and Emotional Learning Solutions, a book series by WW Norton of which she is editor. Her latest book, Teacher Burnout Turnaround: Strategies for Empowered Teachers, was released in December 2020.
Madeline Will is a reporter for Education Week who covers the teaching profession. Before joining Education Week in 2016, she was the publications fellow for the Student Press Law Center. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2014.
In this segment, we follow up on our discussion on spotting elementary school students in distress and how to approach those who may be on the edge. Join us as we talk about the feelings that surface when a student is lost.
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Lynsay Ayer, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist who conducts research on youth mental health. She is a member of the suicide prevention research team at the National Institute of Mental Health and is also a senior behavioral scientist at the RAND Corporation.
Robert C. Schmidt, Ed.D, LCPC, NCC is a national speaker and consultant on building sustainable school mental health and suicide prevention programs centered on data collection, outcomes, quality of services, and student achievement. With interests embedded in research, Dr. Schmidt has published chapters in recognized books including the award-winning book by Dr. Kathryn Seifert, How Children Become Violent (2006) and Youth Violence (2011). He has led studies in the field of youth suicide, school mental health and was a contributor to Preventing Suicide: A Toolkit for High Schools: Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). In 2009 Dr. Schmidt published and is the author of the Risk Identification Suicide Kit (RISK) and in 2018 the RISK2, a suicide assessment instrument for ages 7-24. Dr. Schmidt previously worked at Johns Hopkins BayView Campus in Baltimore, Maryland and provided coverage to the Johns Hopkins Psychiatric Children’s Center, Baltimore Adolescent Treatment Program, Outpatient Clinic, and 24-hour Baltimore Child & Adolescent Crisis.
Shawn Thomas is in her 20th year of teaching in the largest county in Georgia. She has taught Kindergarten, Second and Third Grade, and ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) K-5.
We are still searching for an "acceptable" phrase to define what teachers around the world are doing this school term. Many are avoiding the term "learning recovery" like a carton of milk past the expiration date. In this episode, we found out why ignoring, dismissing, or simply overlooking learning recovery is a privilege that many students and teachers simply don't have.
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Robert Jenkins is the global director of education for UNICEF. Robert joined the organization in 1995. He brings over 20 years of experience in international development and humanitarian programming in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Prior to his current appointment, Mr. Jenkins served as the UNICEF Deputy Director, Division of Policy and Strategy in UNICEF Headquarters from 2009-2014. Mr. Jenkins earned a Doctor of Education Degree from the University of Bath and a Master’s Degree from the London School of Economics in the United Kingdom.
Shawn Thomas is in her 20th year of teaching in the largest county in Georgia. She has taught Kindergarten, Second and Third Grade, and ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) K-5.
Carl Hooker has been a part of a strong educational shift with technology integration since becoming an educator. From his start as a teacher to his current district technology leadership, he’s always had one common belief – the kids need to drive their own learning. He is a national faculty member at Future Ready Schools and an ISTE podcast host.
Dr. Steven Weber serves as the Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning in Fayetteville Public Schools (Arkansas). During his career in public education, he has served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, director of secondary instruction, and executive director of curriculum and instruction. He has also served as a social studies curriculum coordinator with the Arkansas Department of Education and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Kyle Hamstra is an Instructional facilitator at Westlake Middle school Apex, North Carolina.
In this segment, we talk about spotting elementary school students in distress and how to approach those who may on the edge. Join us as we identify behavioral indicators and practical intervention strategies.
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Lynsay Ayer, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist who conducts research on youth mental health. She is a member of the suicide prevention research team at the National Institute of Mental Health and is also a senior behavioral scientist at the RAND Corporation.
Robert C. Schmidt, Ed.D, LCPC, NCC is a national speaker and consultant on building sustainable school mental health and suicide prevention programs centered on data collection, outcomes, quality of services, and student achievement. With interests embedded in research, Dr. Schmidt has published chapters in recognized books including the award-winning book by Dr. Kathryn Seifert, How Children Become Violent (2006) and Youth Violence (2011). He has led studies in the field of youth suicide, school mental health and was a contributor to Preventing Suicide: A Toolkit for High Schools: Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). In 2009 Dr. Schmidt published and is the author of the Risk Identification Suicide Kit (RISK) and in 2018 the RISK2, a suicide assessment instrument for ages 7-24. Dr. Schmidt previously worked at Johns Hopkins BayView Campus in Baltimore, Maryland and provided coverage to the Johns Hopkins Psychiatric Children’s Center, Baltimore Adolescent Treatment Program, Outpatient Clinic, and 24-hour Baltimore Child & Adolescent Crisis.
Shawn Thomas is in her 20th year of teaching in the largest county in Georgia. She has taught Kindergarten, Second and Third Grade, and ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) K-5.
This term, many teachers, school leaders, students, and parents are going to be touched by the discussion seeping into schools around the United States. What is Critical Race Theory, and how did it get on the list of back-to-school things we all need to think about? In this episode, we invited three guests with specialized experience, knowledge, and insight to help us understand the basics.
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Sarah Schwartz is a reporter for Education Week who covers curriculum and instruction. Before joining the staff, she was as an Education Week intern, covering education technology. She has also worked at a middle school in New York.
Janel George is an Associate Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center. Her work and scholarship focus on racial stratification and inequality in U.S. education. She has written about the resegregation of public schools, discriminatory school discipline practices, Critical Race Theory, and resource equity. She has served as Legislative Counsel in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, during which time her legislative portfolio included child welfare, civil rights, and education issues. As a civil rights attorney with the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), she worked with several campaigns and coalitions to leverage legislative and policy advocacy to advance equal educational opportunity. She also helped to advance the federal policy work of the Dignity in Schools Campaign, including securing provisions related to promoting positive and inclusive school climates in the federal Every Student Succeeds Act. She has also worked with non-profits on a variety of state and federal policy issues and has served as an adjunct professor at Georgetown Law and Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy.
Dr. Dorinda Carter Andrews is an internationally renowned professor and the chairperson for the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University. Her research focuses on racial equity and justice in education and helping school leaders and youth develop and maintain culturally responsive learning environments. She has given two TEDx talks and is widely published on teacher education and culturally relevant teaching.
Many students will be starting school for the first time this year and many will do so without the benefit of kindergarten or face-to-face learning. What special needs will our youngest students bring into the classroom, and what do we need to know to help them adjust?
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Faige Meller taught for 38 years at the same school “The Center For Early Education” and that’s where she is a substitute teacher. She began teaching in 1977 in the preschool. In 1991 she became one of the kindergarten teachers. She taught kindergarten until retired in June 2015. She started subbing in 2016 and subbed in Toddlers, 3 and 4-year-old program, kindergarten, 1st and 2nd. She did a three-and-a-half-month sub position for a kindergarten teacher from January till April 17th — which included in the classroom and then remote learning.
Christina Cipriano, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the Yale Child Study Center and Director of Research at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence (YCEI). Dr. Cipriano’s research focuses on the systematic examination of social and emotional learning (SEL) to promote pathways to optimal developmental outcomes for the traditionally marginalized student and teacher populations.
Madeline Will is a reporter for Education Week who covers the teaching profession. Before joining Education Week in 2016, she was the publications fellow for the Student Press Law Center. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2014.
A recent three-year study at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence affirmed what most of us know -- Teachers feel deeply unappreciated and it's impacting our social-emotional well-being. In this episode, we zero in on the swell of teacher appreciation that was sparked by remote learning, why it faded, and how we can get it back and make it stick.
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Marc Brackett, Ph.D., is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a professor in the Child Study Center at Yale University. His research focuses on the role of emotional intelligence in learning, decision making, creativity, relationships, health, and performance. He has published over 150 scholarly articles, received numerous awards, and is featured regularly in popular media outlets such as the New York Times, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, and The Today Show. Marc serves on a number of boards, including the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), the nonprofit that founded the field of social and emotional learning (SEL). Marc also consults regularly with corporations including Facebook, General Electric, Google, Microsoft, and Pinterest on integrating emotional intelligence principles into employee training and product design, and is co-founder of Oji Life Lab, a digital emotional intelligence learning system for businesses. Marc is the author of Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help our Kids, Ourselves, and our Society Thrive, published by Celadon (Macmillan), which is being translated into 15 languages.
Jelena Kecmanovic, Ph.D., is the founding director of the Arlington/DC Behavior Therapy Institute and an adjunct professor of psychology at Georgetown University. In addition to academic articles, she has written for the Washington Post, The Conversation, Psychology Today Magazine, and others.
Joseph Hamer is a second and third-grade combination teacher in Wichita, Kansas. He’s passionate about empowering children to explore their greatest potential through the liberty found in social-emotional learning. Joseph co-authored the brand-new activity book called Brain Awakes: Empowering Children Through Breath, Balance, and Reflection. Additionally, he hosts the “Cup of Joe” podcast where he interviews inspiring educators to discuss how we can cultivate a more connected and compassionate community of learners.
In general, as women are increasingly setting firmer boundaries, being fierce and tender is an emerging mantra among female teachers. In this episode, we talk about the sprouting new rules of being authentic in the school and classroom settings.
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Kristin Neff, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies on self-compassion over fifteen years ago. She has co-developed an empirically-supported training program called Mindful Self-Compassion, and is the author of the books Fierce Self-Compassion, Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook, and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals and founder of www.self-compassion.org.
Megan Morgan is a School Administrative Manager for Davenport Community School District which means she supports her principal in being the educational leader of the school. Megan blogs about her journey as a wife, mom, teacher, and food adventurer at mrsmeganmorgan.wordpress.com.
Seeing the various ways teachers are spending the summer is always interesting. Some of us travel, some rest, some play. Others dive into projects, write books, or immediately start bulking up their skills for the next term. On the heels of an extraordinarily demanding school year, we're checking in with our peers to see how they plan to make the most of the summer break?
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Monica Swift, M.Ed., is an educator with 20+ years of varied experience in the field of education. She currently serves as an intermediate literacy instructional coach and an elementary classroom teacher. Throughout her years in the profession, Monica has served in private, public, and post-secondary education as teacher, coach, consultant, trainer, researcher, education systems strategist, and more.
Kavitha Cardoza is an award-winning journalist based in Washington, D.C. She covers education and poverty. Christina Cipriano, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the Yale Child Study Center and Director of Research at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence (YCEI). Dr. Cipriano’s research focuses on the systematic examination of social and emotional learning (SEL) to promote pathways to optimal developmental outcomes for the traditionally marginalized student and teacher populations.
In this episode, we take a close look at a quality that is so counterintuitive that many of us misinterpret it as selfishness. But our guests flip our thinking on its head and show how this single quality can positively impact our students, our peers, and our school climate.
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Helen Riess, M.D. is the author of The #Empathy Effect and a psychiatrist and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. She directs the Empathy and Relational Science Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. She has devoted her career to the art and science of healing relationships. Her research has been published in leading medical journals and has won many awards. Dr. Riess’s TEDx talk "The power of Empathy TEDX" has been viewed by more than 500,000 viewers. Her new book, The Empathy Effect has been licensed in nine foreign countries. In 2012, Dr. Riess co-founded Empathetics.com an organization that provides evidence-based empathy and communication skills training for healthcare and education. Dr. Riess and her teams are dedicated to transforming healthcare systems into compassionate care systems. Joseph Hamer is a second and third-grade combination teacher in Wichita, Kansas. He's passionate about empowering children to explore their greatest potential through the liberty found in social-emotional learning. Joseph co-authored the brand-new activity book called Brain Awakes: Empowering Children Through Breath, Balance, and Reflection. Additionally, he hosts the “Cup of Joe” podcast where he interviews inspiring educators to discuss how we can cultivate a more connected and compassionate community of learners.
We've received and sent lots of mixed messages to each other this school year. As we head for the finish line, we pause for a hot minute to take look back on the highs and lows of this mind-numbing and eye-opening school term.
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Monica Swift, M.Ed., is an educator with 20+ years of varied experience in the field of education. She currently serves as an intermediate literacy instructional coach and an elementary classroom teacher. Throughout her years in the profession, Monica has served in private, public, and post-secondary education as teacher, coach, consultant, trainer, researcher, education systems strategist, and more. Christina Cipriano, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the Yale Child Study Center and Director of Research at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence (YCEI). Dr. Cipriano’s research focuses on the systematic examination of social and emotional learning (SEL) to promote pathways to optimal developmental outcomes for the traditionally marginalized student and teacher populations. Madeline Will is a reporter for Education Week who covers the teaching profession. Before joining Education Week in 2016, she was the publications fellow for the Student Press Law Center. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2014.
The stress and trauma that students and their families experienced during the pandemic are increasingly showing up in our classrooms. In this episode, we explore how to we can manage our own pandemic stress, so we can better help students with theirs.
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Dr. Carlo Panlilio is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education, and a faculty member with the Child Maltreatment Solutions Network, at the Pennsylvania State University. He received his Ph.D. in Human Development from the University of Maryland, College Park with a specialization in Developmental Science. His program of research focuses on the dynamic interplay between development and learning for children who experience early maltreatment, and how elucidation of such processes can inform trauma-informed classroom instruction and prevention efforts. J. Bart Klika is the Chief Research Officer with the national organization Prevent Child Abuse America and a research faculty at Florida State University College of Social Work. Prior to joining PCAA, Dr. Klika was an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Montana. His research examines the causes and consequences associated with child abuse and neglect in an effort to prevent its occurrence. In 2011, he was selected for the inaugural cohort of fellows for the Doris Duke Fellowship for the Promotion of Child Well-Being, a national fellowship providing support and mentorship for doctoral students seeking innovations in the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Dr. Klika is on the national Board of Directors for American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) and is the chair of the APSAC prevention and publications committees. He is the senior editor for the APSAC Handbook on Child Maltreatment (4th Ed.) and an Associate Editor for the Journal of Interpersonal Violence. Christy Tirrell-Corbin, PhD, is the Executive Director of the Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention and the Director of the Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education program at the University of Maryland. She has worked extensively with Title I schools to increase family engagement and raise awareness of teacher beliefs and practices relative to race, culture and socioeconomic status. She has also taught courses on culture and community, as well as studied teacher candidates’ beliefs and practices around race and culturally responsive and respectful pedagogy.
Is it possible that learning to give and accept grace is more important this year than being a super positive teacher no matter what? Listen in as we try to determine when positivity is good and when grace is better.
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Jelena Kecmanovic, Ph.D is the founding director of the Arlington/DC Behavior Therapy Institute and an adjunct professor of psychology at Georgetown University. In addition to academic articles, she has written for the Washington Post, The Conversation, Psychology Today Magazine, and others. Arianna Prothero is a Texas-based reporter for Education Week covering students and their well-being. She has also extensively reported on school choice policy for the paper. Previously, she was a reporter and anchor at WLRN, the NPR-affiliate station in Miami. She got her start in journalism at WFIU, the public radio station in Bloomington, Ind. She has a degree in political science from Indiana University. Joseph Hamer is a second and third-grade combination teacher in Wichita, Kansas. He's passionate about empowering children to explore their greatest potential through the liberty found in social-emotional learning. Joseph co-authored the brand-new activity book called Brain Awakes: Empowering Children Through Breath, Balance, and Reflection. Additionally, he hosts the “Cup of Joe” podcast where he interviews inspiring educators to discuss how we can cultivate a more connected and compassionate community of learners.
Most agree that teachers have risen to meet the needs and demands of teaching during the pandemic. But do any of us really understand what teachers need during these unprecedented times?
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Monica Swift, M.Ed., is an educator with 20+ years varied experience in the field of education. She currently serves as an intermediate literacy instructional coach and an elementary classroom teacher. Throughout her years in the profession, Monica has served in private, public, and post-secondary education as teacher, coach, consultant, trainer, researcher, education systems strategist, and more. Christina Cipriano, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the Yale Child Study Center and Director of Research at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence (YCEI). Dr. Cipriano’s research focuses on the systematic examination of social and emotional learning (SEL) to promote pathways to optimal developmental outcomes for traditionally marginalized student and teacher populations. Henry Turner is the principal of Newton North High School in Newton, Massachusetts, an advisor to Future Ready Schools, and a national speaker on race in schools, technology in education, and creating change to narrow racial and economic opportunity gaps. K-12 Dive recently named Henry its 2020 Principal of the Year. You can sign up for his monthly newsletter on Social Justice Leadership https://bit.ly/SocialJusticeLead
Many of us are trying various hybrid teaching strategies to reach and teach students this year. In this episode, we take time out to reflect and examine approaches that are motivating and demotivating our students.
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Over the past 15 years, Cindy Chanin Founder of Rainbow EDU Consulting, has personally and extensively tutored virtually every subject. She has celebrated her gift of making education a positive, holistic experience, and specializes in working with adolescents of varying skill levels (middle school through college level). Cindy also has an extensive background in mentoring teens and young adults to help them find their ‘why’ in the world."
Many of us are increasingly forced to choose between teaching lessons that are relevant, authentic, and meaningful or watering down our approach to certain material to avoid conflict. In the episode, we ask our guests to share strategies for teaching in a toxic climate.
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Patrick Riccards is the executive director of Best in the World Teachers and the founder of the Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement. He is also the author of the nationally recognized Eduflack blog and its companion Twitter feed. PR News named Pat the Not-for-Profit Communications Professional of the Year for his work in teacher preparation and higher education transformation (2015). A former local school board chairman, Patrick is also the author of the award-winning Dadprovement. Host of TrumpED and former co-host of Common Core Radio. Andrew Sharos is a current administrator and teacher who lives in Chicago. He is the founder and CEO of the Village Project Consulting Group, which provides professional development to schools to improve their AP programs, their new teacher mentorship programs, and their overall culture of success. Also Amazon best-selling author for All 4s and 5s: A Guide for Teaching and Leading Advanced Placement Programs and Finding Lifelines: A Practical Tale about Teachers and Mentors. David Elbaum has been teaching Middle and High School Social Studies since 2003. He has presented at numerous NCSS (National Council of Social Studies) annual conferences, as well as ICSS (Illinois Council of Social Studies) and AP National conferences. He was the 2014 recipient of the Gilder-Lehrman Illinois History Teacher of the Year, and was a James Madison Fellow in 2012. He currently serves as the Social Studies Department Chairperson for Leyden High School District 212.
Pandemic learning has many downsides. In this episode, we acknowledge the ugly and go searching for the silver lining.
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Alana Stanton is a kindergarten teacher at Mulberry Elementary in Gwinnett County, Georgia. She has taught 13 years teaching K-3 literacy special, first grade, second grade, and kindergarten. She believes that relationships always come first in the classroom and the classroom should be a place where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. She currently writes a blog called More Than A Lesson. Joseph Hamer is a second and third-grade combination classroom teacher in Wichita, Kansas. Mr. Hamer is passionate about empowering children to explore their greatest potential through social-emotional learning and liberty. Joseph has utilized his passion by co-authoring the brand new activity book, Brain Awakes: Empowering Children Through Breath, Balance, and Reflection. Additionally, he hosts the Cup of Joe podcast. Jelena Kecmanovic, Ph.D is the founding director of the Arlington/DC Behavior Therapy Institute and an adjunct professor of psychology at Georgetown University. In addition to academic articles, she has written for the Washington Post, The Conversation, Psychology Today Magazine, and others.
We are teaching in extremely uncertain and stressful times. Our established habits are either helping or retarding our ability to successfully navigate these times. Join us as we talk about the habits that help us become more resilient and effective and more in control.
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Dr. BJ Fogg is a behavior scientist at Stanford, where he directs research and innovation at the Behavior Design Lab. He also teaches his models and methods in graduate seminars. On the industry side, BJ trains innovators to use his work so they can create solutions that influence behavior. The focus areas include health, sustainability, financial wellbeing, learning, productivity, and engagement. His early work on Persuasive Technology has informed the design of products that millions love and use every day (including Instagram, which one of his students co-founded). BJ created a new method of habit formation called Tiny Habits®. Craig Yen is a 5th-grade teacher from California. 18th year in education. Google 1 and 2 Certified. Bailey Harper is a high-school student on Eastern Shore of Maryland.
In our last episode, we discussed whether we should teach young children about race, and if so, at what age do we start? In this segment, we look at how to begin to teach young students about race in our classrooms.
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Matthew R. Kay is a proud product of Philadelphia’s public schools and a founding teacher at Science Leadership Academy (SLA). He is a graduate of West Chester University and holds a Masters in Educational Leadership with a Principals’ Certificate from the California University of Pennsylvania. At SLA, he teaches an innovative inquiry-driven, project-based curriculum. He is also the Founder and Executive Director of Philly Slam League (PSL). Award-winning educator Baruti Kafele is a leading keynote speaker and best-selling author. His books include Is My School Better a Better School BECAUSE I Lead It?, The Principal 50: Critical Leadership Questions for Inspiring Schoolwide Excellence, and The Teacher 50: Critical Questions for Inspiring Classroom Excellence. Christy Tirrell-Corbin, PhD, is the Executive Director of the Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention and the Director of the Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education program at the University of Maryland. Dr. Tirrell-Corbin has worked extensively with Title I schools to increase family engagement and raise awareness of teacher beliefs and practices relative to race, culture and socioeconomic status. She has also taught courses on culture and community, as well as studied teacher candidates’ beliefs and practices around race and culturally responsive and respectful pedagogy.
Discussions about race and injustice will be coming to schools this year whether we are ready for them or not. Students are seeing what’s transpiring in the nation, and they are talking with each other. In this episode, we aim to determine the age at which it’s appropriate to discuss issues of race and injustice in our classrooms.
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Matthew R. Kay is a proud product of Philadelphia’s public schools and a founding teacher at Science Leadership Academy (SLA). He is a graduate of West Chester University and holds a Masters in Educational Leadership with a Principals’ Certificate from the California University of Pennsylvania. At SLA, he teaches an innovative inquiry-driven, project-based curriculum. He is also the Founder and Executive Director of Philly Slam League (PSL). Award-winning educator Baruti Kafele is a leading keynote speaker and best-selling author. His books include Is My School Better a Better School BECAUSE I Lead It?, The Principal 50: Critical Leadership Questions for Inspiring Schoolwide Excellence, and The Teacher 50: Critical Questions for Inspiring Classroom Excellence. Christy Tirrell-Corbin, PhD, is the Executive Director of the Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention and the Director of the Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education program at the University of Maryland. She has worked extensively with Title I schools to increase family engagement and raise awareness of teacher beliefs and practices relative to race, culture and socioeconomic status. She has also taught courses on culture and community, as well as studied teacher candidates’ beliefs and practices around race and culturally responsive and respectful pedagogy.
We’ve tried to balance the need to reopen schools closed during the pandemic, with the safety of students, teachers, and communities. But have we considered all of the angles and possibilities?
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Jonah Berger is a Marketing Professor at the Wharton School and Bestselling author of Contagious, Invisible Influence, and most recently The Catalyst: How to Change Anyone’s Mind..Teaching phenom and educational activist, Dwayne Reed, has been crisscrossing the globe, promoting his message of love and equity in education. After seeing viral success with the release of his educational music video, "Welcome to the 4th Grade," and appearing on Good Morning America, CNN, and MTV's TRL, Reed has been on a mission to convince the world that relationships mean everything in education, and that every child, no matter their race or social status, deserves a fair chance at a quality education. Glenn Robbins is a Lead Learner/Designer @NCSNJ. Husband and father. Ed.D Student and organizer of EdCamps.
There’s a rising wave of agreement that the time has finally come to have that long-overdue discussion about race, injustice. In this segment, we talk about how to keep that discussion on track.
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Dr. Dorinda Carter Andrews is an internationally-renowned professor and the chairperson for the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University. Her research focuses on racial equity and justice in education and helping school leaders and youth develop and maintain culturally responsive learning environments. She has given two TEDx talks and is widely published on teacher education and culturally relevant teaching. Dr. Joseph B.. Richardson’s research focuses on four critical areas: 1) the intersection of structural and interpersonal violence among Black boys and young Black men 2) the intersection of the healthcare and criminal justice systems among violently injured young Black men; 3) violence prevention and intervention programming; 4) parenting and youth strategies for negotiating the social context of violence among low-income Black boys and young Black men. He is the Co-Founder and former Co-Director of the Capital Region Violence Intervention Program (CAP-VIP), a hospital-based violence intervention program, at the University of Maryland Prince George’s Hospital Center. He is the Executive Director of the Transformative Research and Applied Violence Intervention Lab (TRAVAIL). Dennis Griffin, Jr. serves as the principal of Prairie Elementary School and is pursuing his doctoral studies in Educational Leadership at Cardinal Stritch University. Dennis is a servant leader that seeks to build collaborative cultures that enhance the future for ALL students, educators, and communities at large.
There’s a rising wave of agreement that the time has finally come to have that long-overdue discussion about race, injustice, and our differing views about systemic bias. Join us as we make our own humble attempt to start that discussion.
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Dr. Dorinda Carter Andrews is an internationally-renowned professor and the chairperson for the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University. Her research focuses on racial equity and justice in education and helping school leaders and youth develop and maintain culturally responsive learning environments. She has given two TEDx talks and is widely published on teacher education and culturally relevant teaching. Dr. Joseph B.. Richardson’s research focuses on four critical areas: 1) the intersection of structural and interpersonal violence among Black boys and young Black men 2) the intersection of the healthcare and criminal justice systems among violently injured young Black men; 3) violence prevention and intervention programming; 4) parenting and youth strategies for negotiating the social context of violence among low-income Black boys and young Black men. He is the Co-Founder and former Co-Director of the Capital Region Violence Intervention Program (CAP-VIP), a hospital-based violence intervention program, at the University of Maryland Prince George’s Hospital Center. He is the Executive Director of the Transformative Research and Applied Violence Intervention Lab (TRAVAIL). Dennis Griffin, Jr. serves as the principal of Prairie Elementary School and is pursuing his doctoral studies in Educational Leadership at Cardinal Stritch University. Dennis is a servant leader that seeks to build collaborative cultures that enhance the future for ALL students, educators, and communities at large.
Yes, it feels good to be viewed as a rockstar, superhero teacher. But the image of the super teacher can create unrealistic and ultimately harmful expectations. Join us for a look at why we need to shatter the myth of the superhero teacher for our wellbeing and the betterment of our students.
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Roxanna Elden’s teacher advice book, See Me After Class: Advice for Teachers by Teachers, has long been a staple in many school districts and training programs. Her recently released novel, Adequate Yearly Progress, follows several teachers as their professional lives impact their personal lives and vice versa. (Washington Post calls it “a funny but insightful look at teachers in the workplace… reminiscent of the TV show The Office, but set in an urban high school.”)
Teaching remotely, in a crisis, with inadequate preparation can quickly drain the patience, energy, and creativity we need to teach well. Join us as we discuss ideas to make sure we are teaching with a full tank.
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Kiesha Easley is a certified educator with over 17 years of teaching experience. She is a burnout survivor. A few years ago, burnout and chronic fatigue led her on a health journey that enabled her to shed 75 pounds and recover her lost energy. With renewed strength, she became inspired to help other educators experience the same level of rejuvenation, so she founded Well Ed and began serving as a wellness coach for educators. www.theWellEd.com. Robert C. Schmidt, Ed.D, LCPC, NCC is a national speaker and consultant on building sustainable school mental health and suicide prevention programs centered on data collection, outcomes, quality of services, and student achievement. With interests embedded in research, Dr. Schmidt has published chapters in recognized books including the award-winning book by Dr. Kathryn Seifert, How Children Become Violent (2006) and Youth Violence (2011). He has led studies in the field of youth suicide, school mental health and was a contributor to Preventing Suicide: A Toolkit for High Schools: Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). In 2009 Dr. Schmidt published and is the author of the Risk Identification Suicide Kit (RISK) and in 2018 the RISK2, a suicide assessment instrument for ages 7-24. Dr. Schmidt previously worked at Johns Hopkins BayView Campus in Baltimore, Maryland and provided coverage to the Johns Hopkins Psychiatric Children’s Center, Baltimore Adolescent Treatment Program, Outpatient Clinic, and 24-hour Baltimore Child & Adolescent Crisis Response Team. He is the Mental Health Coordinator for Talbot County Public Schools and provides outpatient mental health services in Centreville, MD.
As the pandemic-driven demands placed on teachers escalates, the need for self-care and self-compassion are rising as well. Join us as we clarify the difference between the two and discuss how we can do both better.
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Kristin Neff is an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies on self-compassion over fifteen years ago. She has co-developed an empirically-supported training program called Mindful
Self-Compassion, and is author of the books Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook, and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals and founder of www.self-compassion.org. Alana Stanton is a kindergarten teacher at Mulberry Elementary in Gwinnett County, Georgia. She has taught several grades over her 15-year career including K-3 literacy special, first grade, second grade, kindergarten, and technology special. Alana believes that relationships always come first in the classroom and the classroom should be a place where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. She currently writes for her blog, More Than A Lesson
http://morethanalessonst.blogspot.com/ where she shares the stories of her classroom and her heart.
In this episode, we look at ways we can rise above this difficult moment by changing our routine and embracing creative, enriching, and uplifting activities.
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Jelena Kecmanovic, Ph.D is the founding director of the Arlington/DC Behavior Therapy Institute and an adjunct professor of psychology at Georgetown University. In addition to academic articles, she has written for the Washington Post, The Conversation, Psychology Today Magazine, and others. Shelton Hawkins is a father of three former college basketball coach, now a high school art teacher. His main focus is putting creative art on run down outdoor basketball courts to help with community engagement.
It’s becoming clear that online learning is leaving a hole in our souls that was routinely filled by face-to-face contact. Join us as we look at how to adapt our need for close relationships to teaching remotely.
Follow on Twitter: @jonHarper70bd @froehlichm @bamradionetwork @chasemielkeChase Mielke is a writer, speaker, and award-winning high school teacher. He holds a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction and runs affectiveliving.com He is the author of The Burnout Cure: Learning to Love Teaching Again. His work has been featured on CNN and on these websites: We Are Teachers, Edutopia, HuffPost, and Cult of Pedagogy.
As the relentless coronavirus pushes us deeper into this rapid transition to online learning, more challenging questions surface. To what extent can we bring structure to the vast amount of unstructured time students now have? Is it possible to differentiate instruction online? Should we even try?
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Debra Bernstein is the owner and co-director of Lifestone Bible-Based Montessori Preschool and Kindergarten in San Bernardino, California. She began home educating with her first child in 1992 and continued her career through the graduation of her fourth child 22 years later. Debra is a certified Gurian Institute trainer,and has a passion for ensuring all of her students receive the best possible learning opportunities.
We are all trying to figure out how to handle this unprecedented disruption of the school year. In this episode, we talk about what some teachers are saying they need from their administrators during these stressful and demanding times.
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Phyllis L. Fagell, LCPC is the school counselor at Sheridan School in Washington, D.C. and a therapist at The Chrysalis Group. Phyllis frequently writes columns on counseling, parenting and education for The Washington Post, and she’s the author of "Middle School Matters" (Hachette, 2019). Phyllis blogs at phyllisfagell.com. Joe Mazza, Ed.D. is Principal at Seven Brides Middle School in the Chappaqua Central School District (NY). He is a strong advocate for middle-level ed, family and community partnerships and connected learning while embracing the idea of today’s educators serving as the lead learners in their schools. Joe's innovative work has been featured in 17 books dating back to 2005.
Keeping up to speed on education technology is challenging during normal times. What will teachers and students need to get and need to know to come up to speed on online learning fast.
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Debby Atwater is the Director of Digital Learning and Libraries for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. During the past 22 years, she has been a District Administrator, an elementary and middle school teacher, and Instructional Technology Facilitator in Illinois and North Carolina. In her current role, Debby works to support and sustain learning opportunities and access to both technology and libraries for all school community stakeholders. Kyle Hamstra teaches fifth-grade math and science at Davis Drive Elementary for fourteen years. crafting learning experiences as a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) specialist. He is a 2016 ASCD Emerging Leader, a member of the Wake Science Core Leadership Team, and a member of the North Carolina Digital Leaders Coaching Network.
Is it possible to meet the social-emotional needs of students while teaching online? Yes and no. Tune in for a candid look at what we can do, what we can't do, and what we should do to help students through this emotional period.
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Phyllis L. Fagell, LCPC is the school counselor at Sheridan School in Washington, D.C. and a therapist at The Chrysalis Group. Phyllis frequently writes columns on counseling, parenting and education for The Washington Post, and she’s the author of "Middle School Matters" (Hachette, 2019). Phyllis blogs at phyllisfagell.com. Joe Mazza, Ed.D. is Principal at Seven Brides Middle School in the Chappaqua Central School District (NY). He is a strong advocate for middle-level ed, family and community partnerships and connected learning while embracing the idea of today’s educators serving as the lead learners in their schools. Joe's innovative work has been featured in 17 books dating back to 2005.
Keeping up to speed on education technology is challenging during normal times. What will teachers and students need to get and need to know to come up to speed on online learning fast.
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Debby Atwater is the Director of Digital Learning and Libraries for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. During the past 22 years, she has been a District Administrator, an elementary and middle school teacher, and Instructional Technology Facilitator in Illinois and North Carolina. In her current role, Debby works to support and sustain learning opportunities and access to both technology and libraries for all school community stakeholders. Kyle Hamstra teaches fifth-grade math and science at Davis Drive Elementary for fourteen years. crafting learning experiences as a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) specialist. He is a 2016 ASCD Emerging Leader, a member of the Wake Science Core Leadership Team, and a member of the North Carolina Digital Leaders Coaching Network.
As more schools respond to Covid-19, by making a rapid transition to online learning, what is happening to special needs students and their parents? Can these students receive the attention they require remotely? What are the specific challenges teachers face? What does every teacher moving to distance learning need to know?
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Dr. Chris Swanson is the director of the IDEALS Institute in the School of Education, and creator of the International Teaching and Global Learning master’s cohort program. He leads a team of experts focused on improving the quality of care and education globally, with emphasis on improving cross-sector collaboration around health, social services, care and teaching for young children and vulnerable adults. Joyce Pemberton is a special education teacher with the New York City Department of Education. Joyce has over 20 years of experience working with students who have special needs. Terasai Harris is a special needs counselor in with the New York City Department of Education and the parent of a child with special needs.
Join us for a discussion on why we expect so much of ourselves, why it's time to stop and how we can change our inner dialogue.
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Phil Echols is the Senior Administrator of Professional Learning for the Wake County Public School System, supporting Professional Learning Teams and Coaching. Born into a family of servant-leaders, he believes relationships are paramount and leading by example is imperative.
This month was dedicated to black history, but despite the activities, showcases, and programming, it’s still hard for many of us to talk authentically about race in school. Will we ever overcome our discomfort with race? If so, how?
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Devon Beck is a hip hop artist, motivational speaker and a Family & Student Liaison at Sandy Hill Elementary. He has dedicated his life to helping others find purpose and follow their dream
Is this episode, we take a moment to reflect on 2019, consider our teaching challenges, and look at how we can course correct in the year ahead.
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Dave Schmittou is a father of four and currently the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction for a school district in Michigan. He is a former teacher, assistant principal, principal, and college professor. In 2014 he was the Michigan Administrator of the Year and in 2018 was the Michigan College Educator of the Year. He is the author of the books It's Like Riding a BIke: How to make learning last a lifetime and Bold Humility. He is also the host of the Lasting Learning podcast. He can also be reached through his website https://schmittou.net
Some of the images we hold about what good teachers do and how they behave, discounts the qualities and needs of introverts. Join us as we look at self-care strategies for teachers who are introverted.
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After teaching middle school for eleven years, John Spencer is now a professor of instructional technology at George Fox University. He is passionate about creativity, design thinking, and digital literacy. He blogs at spencerideas.org.
We all know that teacher discouragement and burnout has become the new normal. What we all need are more creative strategies to find joy in teaching no matter the demands, the conditions or the student behaviors you encounter today. Our guest offers a set of classroom-tested tips and tactics for staying energized and positive.
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Michelle Gano is a wife, mother, teacher, motivational speaker, and the author of the inspirational book for teachers, Look Beyond the Clouds. She is on a mission to bring positive change to schools everywhere by helping teachers transform their daily habits to overcome burnout and find joy in teaching again.
In this episode, we look at how distractions dilute your effectiveness, undermine your actions, and the steps you can take to become "indistractible."
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James Clear is an author, entrepreneur, and photographer. He Nir Eyal lectured at Stanford's Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design. His first book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products, is an international bestseller and taught Silicon Valley how to design behavior. His next book, Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life, reveals the Achilles' heel of distraction and provides a guidebook for getting the best of technology without letting it get the best of us. Nir blogs at: NirAndFar.com
James takes us on another adventure in developing the habits and creating the environments that will give us the time and energy to be more effective.
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James Clear is an author, entrepreneur, and photographer. He is the New York Times Bestseller of Atomic Habits and creator of the Habits Academy.
Jon Harper and Mandi Froehlich with Doug Lemov
As school begins, we get help from Doug Lemov on strategies to manage your classroom like an experienced master teacher. In this episode, Doug shares a few strategies on directing, reading and writing for developing better teachers for better classroom management. The episode is an intro to Doug's book, Teach Like a Champion 2.0: 62 Techniques that Put Students on the Path to College.
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Doug Lemov is the author of Teach Like a Champion (now in its 2.0 version) Reading Reconsidered and Practice Perfect—studies of top teachers, top teaching and the PD tools that can make more of those things. He works at Uncommon Schools and lives in upstate NY.
When we are unable to help students we often feel guilty about our helplessness. What are the best ways to manage those unmanageable moments?
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Psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour writes the monthly Adolescence column for the New York Times, serves as a regular contributor to CBS News, maintains a private psychotherapy practice, and consults and speaks internationally. She is also the author of two New York Times best selling books, Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood and Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls.
Great teaching involves setting and keeping good habits. Join us for a discussion on how to cultivate and maintain the habits that make a difference.
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James Clear is an author, entrepreneur, and photographer. He is the author of Atomic Habits and creator of the Habits Academy.
Many of us are overachievers and our mindset introduces a lot of stress into our schoolwork. Join us as we look at how to temper our inner overachiever.
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Jennifer Gonzalez is editor-in-chief of the Cult of Pedagogy website, where she shares resources and inspiration to help teachers work happier and more effectively and the host of the podcast, Cult of Pedagogy. A National Board Certified Teacher and self-taught technology lover, she is the author of The Teacher's Guide to Tech.
Resilience is about thriving in the face of adversity and bouncing back quickly. In this episode, we talk about how teachers can cultivate this skill.
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Elena Aguilar is a writer, teacher, and facilitator of professional development. She is also the founder and president of Bright Morning Consulting (www.brightmorningteam.com) Twitter: @ - https://twitter.com/brightmorningtm
When students' emotions melt down in your classroom, how can you maintain your balance and respond effectively?
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Ruby Payne is the authority on working across economic classes to create sustainable communities where everyone can live well.
After changing the conversation in education to focus on
poverty, Payne’s work has expanded into social services,
criminal justice, healthcare, the workplace, and more.
Payne has written or coauthored over a dozen books, including Emotional Poverty.
Resting, relaxing, and rejecting multitasking can help you get more done during your school day with less effort. Can this be true?
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Alex Soojung-Kim Pang is the author of REST: WHY YOU GET MORE DONE WHEN YOU WORK LESS. Rest has been translated into a dozen languages, and recently appeared in a new paperback edition with a foreword by Arianna Huffington.
Is it wise, advisable, or effective to hide the negative emotions we feel when we are in school? What are the unintended consequences?
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Phyllis L. Fagell, LCPC is the school counselor at Sheridan School in Washington, D.C. and a therapist at The Chrysalis Group. Phyllis frequently writes columns on counseling, parenting and education for The Washington Post, and she’s the author of Middle School Matters (Hachette, 2019). Phyllis blogs at phyllisfagell.com.
How does fear impact teaching and learning? Join us as we look at the fears that limit us and how to move beyond them.
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Trevor Ragan is the founder of Trainugly.com, a free educational website designed to unpack and share the science of learning and development. He spends his time with thought leaders and researchers from the worlds of psychology and developmental science, consumes their research, connects the dots, and shares it with anyone that will listen.
Join us as we looking for inspiration, restoration and new energy for the new year.
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Mandy Froehlich is the Director of Innovation and Technology in Ripon, WI. She also consults, presents and keynotes nationally on teacher engagement, edtech, leadership, and climate & culture. Jon Harper was an elementary school teacher for ten years, a math coach for three years and is currently in his eighth year as an assistant principal. As a classroom teacher he taught 1st through 5th grades and was Nationally Board Certified as a Middle Childhood Generalist.
Making phone calls to parents can be one of the most stressful and dreaded experiences for all k-12 educators. Our guest offers proven tips and a set of guidelines to make parent calls easier.
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Todd Whitaker is a professor of educational leadership at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana. He has written over 30 books including the national best seller, What Great Teachers Do Differently. Other titles include: Dealing With Difficult Parents, Shifting The Monkey, Dealing With Difficult Teachers, What Great Principals Do Differently, Motivating & Inspiring Teachers.
We're constantly planning, moving, doing, and going. This is the life of a teacher. Even our breaks are used to get things done. Our guest says it's critical that we learn to take a break.
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Daniel H. Pink is the author of six provocative books — including his newest, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, which has spent four months on the New York Times bestseller list. His other books include the long-running New York Times bestseller A Whole New Mind and the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell is Human.
We're constantly planning, moving, doing, and going. This is the life of a teacher. Even our breaks are used to get things done. Our guest says it's critical that we learn to take a break.
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Daniel H. Pink is the author of six provocative books — including his newest, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, which has spent four months on the New York Times bestseller list. His other books include the long-running New York Times bestseller A Whole New Mind and the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell is Human.
We spend all day with other people's children and often find that by the time we get home we too exhausted to give much of ourselves to our own children. For many, this is a source of guilt. What can we do about it?
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Caroline Pugh is the Chief of Staff at CareJourney, a healthcare data analytics company based in Washington D.C. Caroline was previously the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of VirtualU, a tech startup that developed 3D human scanning technology. Named "15 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch" by Entrepreneur magazine. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.
Teachers are routinely focused on supporting students. What happens internally when a health challenge forces us to attend to ourselves?
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Kaye Henrickson is a western Wisconsin education consultant, former Middle School educator of 25 years, and a breast cancer THRIVER. Justin Birckbichler is a fourth-grade teacher in Spotyslvania, VA and a Google for Education Certified Innovator. Justin presents about technology integration at national events, including a 2016 keynote address about challenging teacher mindset. He is a testicular cancer survivor and shares his mission to spread awareness about men’s health at aballsysenseoftumor.com.
Teaching has evolved in ways that are very different from what many educators expected when they chose this career. What's a teacher to do?
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Trevor Muir is a teacher, speaker, and author of the book, The Epic Classroom: How to Boost Engagement, Make Learning Memorable, and Transform Lives. His viral videos for educators can be found at trevormuir.com and at his Facebook page, The Epic Classroom.
In this episode, we talk about educators who struggle with depression. Our hosts share their own experiences and discuss why coping starts with taking time for yourself. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @froehlichm @bamradionetwork Mandy Froehlich is the Director of Innovation and Technology in Ripon, WI. She also consults, presents and keynotes nationally on teacher engagement, edtech, leadership, and climate & culture. Jon Harper was an elementary school teacher for ten years, a math coach for three years and is currently in his eighth year as an assistant principal. As a classroom teacher he taught 1st through 5th grades and was Nationally Board Certified as a Middle Childhood Generalist.
We all know that teaching is more demanding than ever, and we rise every day giving all we have to the challenge. But if you ever feel like you are not good enough to do all that is expected of you, this is the episode you'll want to hear.
Follow @thezenteacher @froehlichm @ jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Dan Tricarico has been a high school English teacher for over twenty years. He is author of The Zen Teacher: Creating Focus, Simplicity, and Tranquility in the Classroom (DBC, Inc. 2015) and You're a Teacher...So Act Like One! Improving Your Stage Presence in the Classroom. In his spare time, he enjoys writing fiction, listening to Classic Rock, reading mystery novels, staring out of windows, and watching movies.
Finding the time, saving time, making time, and making up time lost are challenges most of us struggle to manage. There just never seems to be enough time to do all that is expected of us. This teacher has dedicated her career to solving the time issues teachers face and has come up with some proven, practical strategies to help you teach, sleep, live, and love.
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Angela Watson is National Board Certified Teacher currently working as an instructional coach and educational consultant based in Brooklyn, NY. She has published four books and blogs The Cornerstone For Teachers. Her Sunday podcast is called Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers.
Self-doubt is more pervasive in education than we admit. We close our classroom doors, do the best we can, but often quietly question ourselves on many levels. In this segment, a teacher, a principal, and an educator turned consultant talk about how they keep self-doubt, from limiting them.
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Mandy Froehlich is the Director of Innovation and Technology in Ripon, WI. She also consults, presents and keynotes nationally on teacher engagement, edtech, leadership, and climate & culture. Jon Harper was an elementary school teacher for ten years, a math coach for three years and is currently in his eighth year as an assistant principal. As a classroom teacher he taught 1st through 5th grades and was Nationally Board Certified as a Middle Childhood Generalist.
Do you spend the day surrounded by students and peers yet feel lonely? You're not alone. Many teachers feel the same way you do. No, it's not just a new teachers. It's not just innovative teachers. It's not just veteran teachers.
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Dr. Valerie King is a teacher of gifted and advanced "Littles" in metro Atlanta. She has a heart for being relevant with kids and teachers and challenging things in education that don't move things forward for all of us.
It's a new year, and Teachers Aid is rolling out a new format. We've refocused show on meeting some of the biggest unmet needs every educator has. If you are an educator who gives teaching your all, but still feels that you're not doing enough, this show is for you. Tune in; we promise you that you won't hear teachers talking like this every day.
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Mandy Froehlich is the Director of Innovation and Technology in Ripon, WI. She also consults, presents and keynotes nationally on teacher engagement, edtech, leadership, and climate & culture. Jon Harper was an elementary school teacher for ten years, a math coach for three years and is currently in his eighth year as an assistant principal. As a classroom teacher he taught 1st through 5th grades and was Nationally Board Certified as a Middle Childhood Generalist.
Tip #30 Assumptions are always risky but in education, they can be malpractice. Here are five we should avoid at all cost
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Keith Hughes is an educator, youtuber and innovator in the field of technology and education. He has a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education and Masters Educational Technology. His channel has amassed over 13 million views worldwide. Keith has served as an adjunct professor of New Literacies and has also appeared on the History Channel’s “United Stuff of America” and AHC’s “America’s Most Badass.”
Tip #29 Thinking about discussing white supremacy and Nazis was not on the top of my back-to-school list. Now what?
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Keith Hughes is an educator, youtuber and innovator in the field of technology and education. He has a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education and Masters Educational Technology. His channel has amassed over 13 million views worldwide. Keith has served as an adjunct professor of New Literacies and has also appeared on the History Channel’s “United Stuff of America” and AHC’s “America’s Most Badass.”
Tip #28 Even in the best of classes you'll find one or two disruptive students. Here are six tips for managing their behaviors while maintaining a healthy relationship with them.
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Keith Hughes is an educator, youtuber and innovator in the field of technology and education. He has a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education and Masters Educational Technology. His channel has amassed over 13 million views worldwide. Keith has served as an adjunct professor of New Literacies and has also appeared on the History Channel’s “United Stuff of America” and AHC’s “America’s Most Badass.”
Tip #26 Social media is not just for kids, fun, and folly. It's a serious tool for professional development and teaching. Listen to learn how.
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Keith Hughes is an educator, youtuber and innovator in the field of technology and education. He has a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education and Masters Educational Technology. His channel has amassed over 13 million views worldwide. Keith has served as an adjunct professor of New Literacies and has also appeared on the History Channel’s “United Stuff of America” and AHC’s “America’s Most Badass.”
Tip #25 The best professional development is the one that comes from you, your passions and your actions. Make something that thrills you this summer.
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Keith Hughes is an educator, youtuber and innovator in the field of technology and education. He has a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education and Masters Educational Technology. His channel has amassed over 13 million views worldwide. Keith has served as an adjunct professor of New Literacies and has also appeared on the History Channel’s “United Stuff of America” and AHC’s “America’s Most Badass.”
Tip #24 It's time to close the school year. Here's an idea to help you finish the terms with the same passion and energy with which you started.
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Keith Hughes is an educator, youtuber and innovator in the field of technology and education. He has a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education and Masters Educational Technology. His channel has amassed over 13 million views worldwide. Keith has served as an adjunct professor of New Literacies and has also appeared on the History Channel’s “United Stuff of America” and AHC’s “America’s Most Badass.”
Tip #21 Most school classrooms look like school classrooms. Learn why making your classroom look like anything but a classroom is a good idea.
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Keith Hughes is an educator, youtuber and innovator in the field of technology and education. He has a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education and Masters Educational Technology. His channel has amassed over 13 million views worldwide. Keith has served as an adjunct professor of New Literacies and has also appeared on the History Channel’s “United Stuff of America” and AHC’s “America’s Most Badass.”
Tip #20 Even the most riveting, engaging and captivating teacher can't motivate every student, every day. How can we fire students up when the spark is not there?
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Keith Hughes is an educator, youtuber and innovator in the field of technology and education. He has a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education and Masters Educational Technology. His channel has amassed over 13 million views worldwide. Keith has served as an adjunct professor of New Literacies and has also appeared on the History Channel’s “United Stuff of America” and AHC’s “America’s Most Badass.”
Tip #19 Even the most riveting, engaging and captivating teacher can't motivate every student, every day. How can we fire students up when the spark is not there?
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Keith Hughes is an educator, youtuber and innovator in the field of technology and education. He has a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education and Masters Educational Technology. His channel has amassed over 13 million views worldwide. Keith has served as an adjunct professor of New Literacies and has also appeared on the History Channel’s “United Stuff of America” and AHC’s “America’s Most Badass.”
Tip #18 Newsflash: Students cheat and often get away with it. The methods are too diverse for any teacher to track. What then can you do?
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Keith Hughes is an educator, youtuber and innovator in the field of technology and education. He has a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education and Masters Educational Technology. His channel has amassed over 13 million views worldwide. Keith has served as an adjunct professor of New Literacies and has also appeared on the History Channel’s “United Stuff of America” and AHC’s “America’s Most Badass.”
Tip #17 Coming to the end of the year involves a seasonal set of challenges. Join me for three tips on how to make it to the finish line with less stress for you and your students.
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Keith Hughes is an educator, youtuber and innovator in the field of technology and education. He has a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education and Masters Educational Technology. His channel has amassed over 13 million views worldwide. Keith has served as an adjunct professor of New Literacies and has also appeared on the History Channel’s “United Stuff of America” and AHC’s “America’s Most Badass.”
Tip #16 We should reconsider requiring children to read aloud unless we take a different approach.
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Keith Hughes is an educator, youtuber and innovator in the field of technology and education. He has a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education and Masters Educational Technology. His channel has amassed over 13 million views worldwide. Keith has served as an adjunct professor of New Literacies and has also appeared on the History Channel’s “United Stuff of America” and AHC’s “America’s Most Badass.”
Tip #15 I replaced traditional homework and gave my students more time in and out of class.
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Keith Hughes is an educator, youtuber and innovator in the field of technology and education. He has a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education and Masters Educational Technology. His channel has amassed over 13 million views worldwide. Keith has served as an adjunct professor of New Literacies and has also appeared on the History Channel’s “United Stuff of America” and AHC’s “America’s Most Badass.”
Tip #14 Before assigning homework, ask yourself this one question.
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Keith Hughes is an educator, youtuber and innovator in the field of technology and education. He has a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education and Masters Educational Technology. His channel has amassed over 13 million views worldwide. Keith has served as an adjunct professor of New Literacies and has also appeared on the History Channel’s “United Stuff of America” and AHC’s “America’s Most Badass.”
Tip #13 The right attitudes can make all the difference for teachers and students. Here are five attitudes every teacher will want to embrace.
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Keith Hughes is an educator, youtuber and innovator in the field of technology and education. He has a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education and Masters Educational Technology. His channel has amassed over 13 million views worldwide. Keith has served as an adjunct professor of New Literacies and has also appeared on the History Channel’s “United Stuff of America” and AHC’s “America’s Most Badass.”
Tip #12 You have the power to make testing less stressful, use it.
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Keith Hughes is an educator, youtuber and innovator in the field of technology and education. He has a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education and Masters Educational Technology. His channel has amassed over 13 million views worldwide. Keith has served as an adjunct professor of New Literacies and has also appeared on the History Channel’s “United Stuff of America” and AHC’s “America’s Most Badass.”
Tip #11 Video may be the most powerful tool for infusing Bloom's Taxonomy into your lessons. Learn how.
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Keith Hughes is an educator, youtuber and innovator in the field of technology and education. He has a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education and Masters Educational Technology. His channel has amassed over 13 million views worldwide. Keith has served as an adjunct professor of New Literacies and has also appeared on the History Channel’s “United Stuff of America” and AHC’s “America’s Most Badass.”
Tip #10 There's a certain amount of content that requires direct instruction. Here are three ways to convey boring content in ways that students will receive and remember.
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Keith Hughes is an educator, youtuber and innovator in the field of technology and education. He has a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education and Masters Educational Technology. His channel has amassed over 13 million views worldwide. Keith has served as an adjunct professor of New Literacies and has also appeared on the History Channel’s “United Stuff of America” and AHC’s “America’s Most Badass.”
Tip #9 In this segment we talk about how to handle you baddest, meanest, scariest kids.
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Keith Hughes is an educator, youtuber and innovator in the field of technology and education. He has a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education and Masters Educational Technology. His channel has amassed over 13 million views worldwide. Keith has served as an adjunct professor of New Literacies and has also appeared on the History Channel’s “United Stuff of America” and AHC’s “America’s Most Badass.”
Tip #8 If you teach, you think about classroom management. Here are three simple rules that will keep you in control.
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Keith Hughes is an educator, youtuber and innovator in the field of technology and education. He has a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education and Masters Educational Technology. His channel has amassed over 13 million views worldwide. Keith has served as an adjunct professor of New Literacies and has also appeared on the History Channel’s “United Stuff of America” and AHC’s “America’s Most Badass.”
Tip #7 Show me a teacher who isn't using social media in the classroom, and I'll show you an incredible missed opportunity.
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Keith Hughes is an educator, youtuber and innovator in the field of technology and education. He has a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education and Masters Educational Technology. His channel has amassed over 13 million views worldwide. Keith has served as an adjunct professor of New Literacies and has also appeared on the History Channel’s “United Stuff of America” and AHC’s “America’s Most Badass.”
Tip #6 If you agree that great teaching is all about relationships, you'll appreciate today's episode.
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Keith Hughes is an educator, youtuber and innovator in the field of technology and education. He has a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education and Masters Educational Technology. His channel has amassed over 13 million views worldwide. Keith has served as an adjunct professor of New Literacies and has also appeared on the History Channel’s “United Stuff of America” and AHC’s “America’s Most Badass.”
Tip #5 Yes, you can teach The War of 1812 without technology, but technology is a tool that shouldn't be ignored.
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Keith Hughes is an educator, youtuber and innovator in the field of technology and education. He has a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education and Masters Educational Technology. His channel has amassed over 13 million views worldwide. Keith has served as an adjunct professor of New Literacies and has also appeared on the History Channel’s “United Stuff of America” and AHC’s “America’s Most Badass.”
Tip #4 Join us as we talk about how the best teachers come at their students from many angles.
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Keith Hughes is an educator, youtuber and innovator in the field of technology and education. He has a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education and Masters Educational Technology. His channel has amassed over 13 million views worldwide. Keith has served as an adjunct professor of New Literacies and has also appeared on the History Channel’s “United Stuff of America” and AHC’s “America’s Most Badass.”
Tip #3 Yes, data matters, but your relationship with your students matters more.
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Keith Hughes is an educator, youtuber and innovator in the field of technology and education. He has a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education and Masters in Educational Technology. His channel has amassed over 6 million views and tens of thousands of fans worldwide. Keith has served as an adjunct professor of New Literacies and has also appeared on the History Channel’s “United Stuff of America” and AHC’s “America’s Most Badass” as an on air expert.
Tip #2 Get off the stage. Learn why being a fole will help you teach better by not teaching.
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Keith Hughes is an educator, youtuber and innovator in the field of technology and education. He has a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education and Masters in Educational Technology. His channel has amassed over 6 million views and tens of thousands of fans worldwide. Keith has served as an adjunct professor of New Literacies and has also appeared on the History Channel’s “United Stuff of America” and AHC’s “America’s Most Badass” as an on air expert.
Tip #1 Where attention goes energy flows. Join Hip Hughes for several classroom-tested tips for grabbing and keeping the attention of your students every day.
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Keith Hughes is an educator, youtuber and innovator in the field of technology and education. He has a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education and Masters in Educational Technology. His channel has amassed over 6 million views and tens of thousands of fans worldwide. Keith has served as an adjunct professor of New Literacies and has also appeared on the History Channel’s “United Stuff of America” and AHC’s “America’s Most Badass” as an on air expert.
When a child in your care is injured who is responsible? How likely are law suits? what is the best way to report an injury to parents, administrators, relevant outside entities? what are the basics you need to know? Tune in and find out.
Julie Bullard is a professor and the director of the Early Childhood Education program at the University of Montana Western. Tom Copeland is the nation's leading expert on the business of family child care. Since 1981 he has helped thousands of people understand complex legal, business and tax issues. Jason Flom is the Director of Learning Platforms at Q.E.D. He is also a former elementary school teacher and the Founding Publisher of Ecology of Education, a multi-author education blog.
Feelings of isolation occur with some regularity among educators. Teachers spend much of their day separated from peers in classrooms that can become silos. However, technology is providing new ways for teachers to connect with peers both near and far. Our guests today walk us through the process of getting connected.
Rob Mancabelli, co-author of Personal Learning Networks: Using the Power of Connections to Transform Education. Lisa Nielsen, author of the book Teaching Generation Text. Nicholas Provenzano is a high school English teacher that is passionate about integrating technology into the classroom. Second grade teacher, Erin Klein has her Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction and is the technology co-chairperson for the Michigan Reading Association.
Many parents expect teaching and classrooms to look and operate as they did when they were in school. Bringing parents up to speed on the new ways teaching and learning are being approached can be challenging. Our guest offer practical tips.
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Jenifer Fox is an international award-winning author and a recognized leader of the Strengths Movement within our educational system. Suzie Boss is an education writer and consultant who focuses on project-based learning. She is the author of Bringing Innovation to School and Reinventing Project-Based Learning, a regular contributor to Edutopia, and a member of the National Faculty of the Buck Institute for Education. Josh Stumpenhorst is a junior high Language Arts and Social Science teacher as well as an active blogger
Though teaching handwriting to perfection may longer be needed, our guests say teaching handwriting is still important. Learn why...
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Susan Vachon is a Learning Resource Teacher and founder of Optimally Learning (http://www.optimallylearning.com), a business that supports the parents of children who have recently been diagnosed as Learning Disabled or ADHD. Gail Bauman, elementary education professor who teaches a correspondence course on handwriting instruction for pre-service teachers. Melanie Link Taylor teaches both general ed. and Special Ed.
I this segment we explore the need to amplify teacher voice and teacher leadership in education policy decisions.
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Phylis Hoffman is a NBCT 2nd grade teacher at Harry Bridges Span School in Wilmington, CA. She spent 10 years out of the classroom as a categorical program advisor and literacy coach. David B. Cohen is a NBCT at Palo Alto High School in California. A veteran of multiple teacher leadership projects, he is currently on leave from his teaching position, traveling around California to work on a writing project about public schools and teachers. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist in the Hartland, Michigan schools. Flanagan is co-founder of the Network of Michigan Educators and her blog, Teacher in a Strange Land, is featured on Education Week's Teacher division.
I this segment we explore the need to amplify teacher voice and teacher leadership in education policy decisions.
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Phylis Hoffman is a NBCT 2nd grade teacher at Harry Bridges Span School in Wilmington, CA. She spent 10 years out of the classroom as a categorical program advisor and literacy coach. David B. Cohen is a NBCT at Palo Alto High School in California. A veteran of multiple teacher leadership projects, he is currently on leave from his teaching position, traveling around California to work on a writing project about public schools and teachers. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist in the Hartland, Michigan schools. Flanagan is co-founder of the Network of Michigan Educators and her blog, Teacher in a Strange Land, is featured on Education Week's Teacher division.
The research is clear, moving enhances learning. Why then is the sit-still-and-learn model so pervasive? In this segment we explore this question.
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Dr. Aili Pogust is a literacy trainer, coach and consultant. Based on her study of educational kinesiology, she adds physical movement into the learning process for children and teachers during her work in schools. David Sladkey is a high school math teacher in Naperville IL. He is the author of the "Book Energizing Brain Breaks and Engaging Teaching Tools." Jessica Lahey, former teacher & author of article, "Why Parents Need to Let Children Fail."
It's been said that perfection is the enemy of the good. Why do some of us feel the need to be perfect? What drives this need? What is the impact?
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Mark Kessling is a former social studies teacher at and is an assistant professor of education at Penn State University. Sandy Merz is an NBCT (CTE) and teach algebra and engineering at Safford K8 IB Magnet School in Tucson and do teacher leadership work with the Center for Teaching quality and the Arizona K12 Center. Vicki Davis is an author, speaker and a classroom technology teacher and author of Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds.
Regretfully, school policies are too often counterproductive. What's an educator to do? Our guests offer some guidance.
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Lori Nazereno currently serves as Teahcer-in-Residence at the Center for Teaching Quality supporting teachers who want to start teacher-powered schools. Ariel Sacks teaches eighth grade English at a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. She has published articles about her work in Edweek Teacher Magazine and is a co-author of the new book Teaching 2030. Anthony Cody worked in the high poverty schools in Oakland for 24 years and writes the popular Education Week blog, Living in Dialogue.
Our guests are behind an initiative to get scrap grades. Can we achieve academic goals without grades? What are the obstacles?
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Mark Barnes is a teacher and author of five education books, including Assessment 3.0: Throw Out Your Grade Book and Inspire Learning (due in February). Starr Sackstein, MJE, JEA New York State Director / High school educator, author, reformer, recovering perfectionist. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist in the Hartland, Michigan schools. She is co-founder of the Network of Michigan Educators and her blog, Teacher in a Strange Land.
Our guests argue that social and emotional learning must precede numeracy and literacy. Tune in as we talk about how teachers can find ways to balance these needs in the current educational climate.
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@bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Maurice J. Elias, Ph.D. is Professor and Director of Clinical Training, Psychology Department, Rutgers University, Academic Director of Rutgers Civic Engagement and Service Education Partnerships Program; author of e-book, "Emotionally Intelligent Parenting". Ed Dunkelblau, Ph.D., Director of the Institute for Emotionally Intelligent Learning and Past president of the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor. Melanie Link Taylor teaches both general ed. and Special Ed. Blog MzTeachuh.blogspot.com. Jason Flom is the Director of Learning Platforms at Q.E.D. Founda- tion where he works to cultivate, inspire and build learning communities dedicated to transformational learning practices. He is also a former elementary school teacher and the Founding Publisher of Ecology of Education, a multi-author education blog.
Education technology is increasingly finding its way into classrooms all across the nation. Many think this is good; some think it’s not good. Certainly, some technology is improving student learning, but how much is too much?
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"An award-winning teacher and best-selling author, Sonny Magaña has been studying the impact of technology on teaching and learning since 1983, publishing numerous research studies, journal articles, and co-authored "Art and Science of Teaching with Technology". Andy Marcinek, Director of Technology, Grafton Public Schools, and author of article, "Technology and Teaching: Finding a Balance". Lisa Nielsen has worked as a public-school educator and administrator since 1997. She is the author of “Teaching Generation Text: Using Cell Phones to Enhance Learning” and The Innovative Educator blog.
Student feedback can be productive, counterproductive or just plain useless. Our guest offer vital tips for giving feedback that advances student learning.
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Edward "Ed" L. Deci is Helen F. & Fred H. Gowen Professor of Psychology at the University of Rochester. A specialist in human motivation, he has published 10 books on the topic. Susan "Sue" M. Brookhart, Ph.D. ia a Senior Research Associate, at the Center for Advancing the Study of Teaching and Learning and author of author, How to Give Effective Feedback to Your Students. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant.
New programs are being introduced into education at an accelerated rate. This is leading to something called initiative fatigue. In this segment our guests offer practical tips for coping with the new speed of change in education.
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Dr. Vicki Caruana is a professor of education currently at Regis University in Colorado who has written a variety of books to educate and encourage educators to strive for excellence. Her book, Recess for Teachers: Taking Time out for your Body, Mind, and Soul, is available to help teachers find rest and balance in their lives. Kevin Parr is a 4th grade teacher at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Wenatchee, Washington. A 2014 ASCD Emerging Leader, he is also a regular guest blogger for the Whole Child Blog and Inservice. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist in the Hartland, Michigan schools. Flanagan is co-founder of the Network of Michigan Educators and her blog, Teacher in a Strange Land/Edutopia.
As being a team player and skilled collaborator becomes more important, many are finding today's graduates unprepared.
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Mickey Kolis is an award winning professor of education at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. His work focuses on developing beginning teachers who act as Collaborative Leaders. Alan November is an international leader in education technology. He has been director of an alternative high school, computer coordinator, technology consultant, and university lecturer. Shelly Sanchez Terrell is a teacher trainer, the author of The 30 Goals Challenge for Educators, and an international speaker.
In this segment we talk about ways to organize your classroom to maximize collaboration between students.
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Melanie Kahl is a social science researcher, organizational consultant, and design strategist specializing in design for the social sector. Suzie Boss is an education writer and consultant who focuses on project-based learning. She is the author of Bringing Innovation to School and Reinventing Project-Based Learning, a regular contributor to Edutopia, and a member of the National Faculty of the Buck Institute for Education.
All of our guests agree that having a good relationship with students is critical to teaching and learning. In this segment we discuss how to quickly build positive relationships with your students.
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Paula Denton, EdD is a core faculty member in the Department of Education at Antioch University New England. She has 25 years of experience as an elementary school teacher and consultant and is the author of three books, including, "The First Six Weeks of School." Larry Ferlazzo, an inner-city High School teacher -- ESL & Mainstream; Author; and Ed Week teacher advice columnist. Lisa Nielsen, author of the book Teaching Generation Text, is a long time public school educator who has worked in various capacities.
Our guests all agree that teachers are expected to be emotionally available to students under all conditions. So what happens when a teacher is unable to do so?
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Deborah Kipps-Vaughan is an Associate Professor at James Madison University where she implements and researches her Teacher Wellness Program. Jesse Scaccia Jesse Scaccia is the editor-in-chief of Virginia's AltDaily.com. He has taught at public schools in New York City, San Diego, and at a home for young men in Cape Town, South Africa. Jessica Lahey, former teacher & author of article, "Why Parents Need to Let Children Fail."
The resounding message of this interview is that great teachers are not born and that the keys to great teaching are beyond what most of us assume. Learn more...
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Elizabeth Green has written for the New York Times Magazine and many other publications. The cofounder of Chalkbeat and former Spencer Fellow at the Columbia School of Journalism. Deborah Loewenberg Ball is dean of the University of Michigan School of Education and as director of TeachingWorks. She taught elementary school for more than 15 years. Dan Brown is a National Board Certified Teacher and Director of the Future Educators Association. He is the author of The Great Expectations School.
Public school teachers spent 1.6 billion dollars on classroom supplies last year. Today we talk about why teachers are personally paying for school supplies and what can be done to reduce this hidden teaching tax without harming kids.
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Terry Heick, Director of Curriculum at TeachThought & author of article, "8 Ways to Save Money on School Supplies" Blogger, Edutopia.org. Cynthia Henton has been a teacher with Seattle Schools for more than 20 years. From classroom teacher to Math Coach, she has been on a quest to save money for herself and her fellow colleagues.Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed.,over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, music director, Blog: Teach Preschool and consultant for staff training and professional development.
Getting and staying organized during the school year is a never ending challenge. Our guest offer practical steps you can take during the summer to have your act together when you head back to school.
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Maia Heyck-Merlin is the author of The Together Teacher and upcoming Together Leader. She is a former classroom teacher and education administrator. Jenny Edwards, PhD is the author of Time to Teach: How Do I Get Organized and Work Smarter? (ASCD, 2014) She has taught at the elementary and middle school levels. Dan Brown is a teacher and director of the Future Educators Association. He is the author of The Great Expectations School: A Rookie Year in the New Blackboard Jungle.
Authority, reliability, accuracy, credibility and bias are just a few of the elements students need to be able to discern when viewing online content. In this segment our guests discuss how to best teach these skills.
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Julie Coiro is Associate Professor in the School of Education at the University of Rhode Island. She teaches reading courses to undergraduate and graduate students and conducts research in new literacies and online reading comprehension. Caroline Hughes is the Library Services Coordinator for the Adams 12 School District. She has spent over ten years on library and literacy programs and services for students, teachers and families. Steven W. Anderson is a learner, blogger, speaker, educational evangelist and Dad. As a former teacher and Director of Instructional Technology he is highly sought after for his expertise in educational technology integration and using social media for learning.
Look around and you'll likely see that most people you know are struggling to keep up with all of the demands on their lives. Being overwhelmed has become the new normal. How can we restore some balance to our lives?
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Brigid Schulte is an award-winning journalist for the Washington Post and Washington Post magazine. She was part of a team that won the Pulitzer Prize. She is also a fellow at the New America Foundation and author of OVERWHELMED: WORK, LOVE AND PLAY WHEN NO ONE HAS THE TIME. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives of the Southern Regional Education Board. She co-moderates #edchat on Twitter, and co-hosts a Edchat Radio. Melanie Link Taylor teaches both general ed. and Special Ed. Jessica Lahey, former teacher & author of article, "Why Parents Need to Let Children Fail."
Look around and you'll likely see that most people you know are struggling to keep up with all of the demands on their lives. Being overwhelmed has become the new normal. How can we restore some balance to our lives?
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Brigid Schulte is an award-winning journalist for the Washington Post and Washington Post magazine. She was part of a team that won the Pulitzer Prize. She is also a fellow at the New America Foundation and author of OVERWHELMED: WORK, LOVE AND PLAY WHEN NO ONE HAS THE TIME. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives of the Southern Regional Education Board. She co-moderates #edchat on Twitter, and co-hosts a Edchat Radio. Melanie Link Taylor teaches both general ed. and Special Ed. Jessica Lahey, former teacher & author of article, "Why Parents Need to Let Children Fail."
Summer is a great time to catch up on those books we've been meaning to read. In this segment our guests share the hot titles on their summer reading list.
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Heather Wolpert-Gawron is a middle school teacher, and author of the book Writing Behind Every Door: Teaching Common Core Writing in the Content Areas. She has also authored workbooks on Internet Literacy and Project Based Writing. Erin Klein is a Second grade teacher who blogs at Kleinspiration.com and also blogs for Scholastic. Larry Ferlazzo teaches English at Luther Burbank High School, Sacramento's largest inner-city high school. He writes a popular Education Week blog and has written two books -- "Building Parent Engagement In Schools" and "English Language Learners: Teaching Strategies That Work"
In this segment we look at great ways to end the school year, recharge your batteries, rekindle your spirit and make the best use of your summer break.
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Dr. Jane Bluestein has worked with thousands of educators, counselors, healthcare professionals, parents, childcare workers, and other community members world-wide. Sue Gruber is a teacher in northern California. She has co-authored dozens of resource books for elementary teachers. Peter DeWitt (Ed.D.) has been a principal in Upstate, NY since 2006. He blogs at Finding Common Ground for Education Week and is the author of Dignity for All: Safeguarding LGBT Students (Corwin Press). Melanie Link Taylor teaches both general ed. and Special Ed.
When student failure happens it impacts the student, the teacher, the parent, the school and more.What does student failure really mean and how should teachers respond?
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Anthony Cody worked in the high poverty schools in Oakland for 24 years, 18 of them as a middle school science teacher. He does workshops for teachers around science education, teacher leadership and project-based learning. Lisa Dabbs spent 19 years as an administrator; passion is to support and mentor teachers and administrators.
When student failure happens it impacts the student, the teacher, the parent, the school and more.What does student failure really mean and how should teachers respond?
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Anthony Cody worked in the high poverty schools in Oakland for 24 years, 18 of them as a middle school science teacher. He does workshops for teachers around science education, teacher leadership and project-based learning. Lisa Dabbs spent 19 years as an administrator; passion is to support and mentor teachers and administrators.
Humor well used can be an amazing tool for engaging students and bringing joy into your classroom. Tune in for some tips on how to get students laughing and thinking more.
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Ed Dunkelblau, Ph.D. is Director of the Institute for Emotionally Intelligent Learning and Past president of the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor. Diana Loomans is founder of The Quantum Life Institute and author of The Laughing Classroom. Melanie Link Taylor teaches both general ed. and Special Ed. She blogs on education topics.
Students who don't develop the ability to manage conflict can fall prey to a panoply of problems in later life. In this segment our guests share strategies for empowering children with critical conflict resolution skills.
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Karen Stephens served as Director of Illinois State University Child Care Center. Today she writes and delivers staff development training. Sandy Heidemann is the Numbers Work! classroom coordinator and has been in the field of early childhood education for over 35 years. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed.,over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education. Karen Nemeth, Ed.M. is an dvocate for high quality early learning for dual language learners. She is co-host of the weekly #ELLChat on Twitter.
The end of a long school day can be tough for students as well as teachers. In this segment, our guests offer their best ideas for closing out the last few minutes of the day.
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Angela Watson was a classroom teacher for 11 years and is currently an educational consultant. Kristen Vincent, Responsive Classroom Program Developer & Consulting Teacher, & co-author of article, "A Simple, Joyful Way to End the Day". Melanie Link Taylor teaches both general ed. and Special Ed. Jennifer Carey is Director of Educational Technology at the Ransom Everglades School in Miami, Florida.
Evolution, global warming, same-sex marriage, civil rights. All of these topics can be tough to teach. In this segment our guest provide some guidelines.
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Diana Hess, Senior Vice-President of the Spencer Foundation and author of Controversy in the Classroom: The Democratic Power of Discussion. Bill Bigelow the co-author of Rethinking Columbus and A People's History for the Classroom. Dan Brown is a teacher and director of the Future Educators Association.
In this segment we look at formative and summative teacher evaluations and discuss what teachers can do to support more valid and effective assessments.
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W. James Popham, a UCLA emeritus professor, is the author of Evaluating America’s Teachers: Mission Possible? (Corwin, 2013). The author of more than 30 books, 200 journal articles, and 200 research papers, he has studied the evaluation of teachers throughout his entire career. Lisa Nielsen, author of the book Teaching Generation Text, is a long time public school educator who has worked in various capacities to support learning in real and innovative ways that will prepare students for success. Award-winning blog, The Innovative Educator.
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Social media is potentially a powerful tool for connecting with parents. What is required to make parent/teacher social media work?
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Kathy Cook is Director of Educational Technology and a faculty member at the University of Phoenix College of Education and a former K-12 teacher. Dr. Joe Mazza serves as K-12 Director of Connected Teaching, Learning & Leadership in Pennsylvania. He is the Innovation Coach at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education. Erin Klein is a second grade teacher, blogs at Kleinspiration.com and also blogs for Scholastic as a member of the National Writing Project.
Some schools and teachers have strict policies against teachers engaging students on social media. Other schools and districts say the biggest mistake you can make is to not engage students through social media. Listen to the pros and cons.
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Kathy Cook is Director of Educational Technology and a faculty member at the University of Phoenix College of Education and a former K-12 teacher. Tom Murray serves as the Director of Technology and Cyber Education for the Quakertown Community School District in Bucks County, Pa. co-founded and moderates both #sbgchat and #edtechchat. Erin Klein is a second grade teacher, blogs at Kleinspiration.com and also blogs for Scholastic as a member of the National Writing Project.
Managing challenging behavior is part and parcel of being a classroom teacher. In this segment our guests explore the drivers of disruptive behaviors, discuss traditional methods of responding to disruptive students and offer proven strategies.
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Dr. Kaye Otten is currently a behavioral and autism specialist for the Lee’s Summit R-VII School District in Lee’s Summit, Missouri and co-author, How to Reach and Teach Children with Challenging Behavior. Dr. Nancy Rappaport is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Director of School-Based Programs at the Cambridge Health Alliance and co-author, The Behavior Code: A Practical Guide to Understanding & Teaching the Most Challenging Students. Jessica Lahey is an educator, writer, and speaker, a formermiddle and high school English, Latin, and writing teacher, and is currently a correspondent for the Atlantic, a commentator for Vermont Public Radio, and writes the bi-weekly "Parent-Teacher Conference" advice column for the New York Times Motherlode blog. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist.
It's that time of year. Teachers around the nation are beginning to focus on assessments and test prep. Our guests say that test prep can actually be fun and offer specific strategies you can use immediately.
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Dave Burgess is a teacher and highly sought after professional development speaker well known for his creative, entertaining, and outrageously energetic style, and the author of Teach Like A PIRATE: Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator. Angela Bunyi is a K-6 Academic Interventionist outside of Nashville, Tennessee, publishing over 100 blogs, magazine articles, lessons, and unit plans through Scholastic. Erin Klein is the second grade teacher, Erin Klein blogs at Kleinspiration.com and also blog for Scholastic.
In this segment we explore why some students don't listen, and what teachers can do about it.
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Geoffrey Caine coauthored 9 books building bridges between neuroscience, psychology and education. Isis Artze, Asst. Dir., Center for the Advancement of Teaching, & author of article, "Active Listening: Seven Ways to Help Students Listen, Not Just Hear" Melanie Link Taylor teaches both general ed. and Special Ed. Dan Brown is a teacher and director of the Future Educators Association.
It's tax time, so we invited a tax expert to come on and answer some common teachers' tax questions. In this segment we get updates and guidelines on the educator expense deduction, unreimbursed expenses, conference costs and side work.
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Michael B. Rubin, CPA, CFP, is the author of Beyond Paycheck to Paycheck and The Savings Solution. He is also the founder of Total Candor, a financial planning education company, and a frequent media contributor. Vicki Davis is a classroom technology teacher and author of Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds.
Quiet, calm minds learn better. Unfortunately, students are increasingly stressed about life inside and outside of class. In this segment our guests offer strategies to help students stress less.
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Linda Esposito, LCSW is a psychotherapist/Anxiety Saboteur. Larry Ferlazzo teaches English, Social Studies and International Baccalaureate classes to English Language Learners in Sacramento, California. Melanie Link Taylor teaches both general ed. and Special Ed. Dan Brown is a teacher and director of the Future Educators Association.
Many teachers see transitions between classes, or from one activity to another, as a potentially chaotic time where all sorts of things can go wrong. Our guests today offer decades of their collective experience on how to make transitions more smooth and less stressful.
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Michaelene Ostrosky is Head of the Department of Special Education at the University of Illinois. Kristen Vincent is co-author of the NEFC book Closing Circles: 50 Activities for Ending the Day in a Positive Way. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed.,over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer. Joan Young is an elementary school teacher San Francisco Bay, and a clinical psychologist."
Our guests tell us that there are a number of things many educators don't understand about teaching black boys and, indeed, there are many myths. In this segment they attempt to open our eyes and debunk the biggest misconceptions.
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Principal Baruti Kafele is a Milken National Educator, international speaker, educational consultant, author of two ASCD best-selling books - Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School and in Life and Closing the Attitude Gap: How to Fire Up Your Students to Strive for Success. Jose Vilson is a math educator, writer, and activist in a New York City public school and author of This Is Not A Test, (Spring 2014). JasonFlom is the Director of Learning Platforms at Q.E.D. Foundation, a former elementary school teacher.
The problem of homeless students is greater than many realize. In this segment we take a closer look at the challenges teachers face and offer ways to manage this growing problem at the classroom level.
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Sarah D. Sparks spent the last five years writing about federal and state education regulations. She writes a blog called "Inside School Research" for Education Week. Barbara Duffield is Policy Director for the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth ("NAEHCY"). John Spencer is currently a sixth grade ELL teacher in a low-income urban school in Phoenix, Arizona and blogs regularly at Education Rethink. Melanie Link Taylor teaches both general ed. and Special Ed.
In this segment, two camps face off on classroom cell phone policies. While some of our guests "just say no" to cell phones, others say cell phones are an asset in the classroom and Google Glass is going to be an even larger game changer. Learn more...
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John Owens is the author of Confessions of a Bad Teacher. Dr. Thornburg has worked in the field of education since 1981. Jessica Lahey is an educator who writes about parenting and education for the New York Times. Lisa Nielsen is the author of the book Teaching Generation Text.
As we look back, all guests agreed that 2013 has been an exceptional year in education. Events cited included developments with Common Core, the focus on connected educators and universal kindergarten. Tune in to hear the expectations and hopes for 2014.
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ohn Owens, @JOwensTeacher, is an award-winning journalist with decades of experience in newspapers, magazines and digital media and has appeared on several media outlets. He left magazines to attend graduate school in order to "give back" as a public school teacher in New York's South Bronx. That experience led him to write Confessions of a Bad Teacher. Rafe Esquith, award-winning teacher, is in his 31st year of teaching and is author of four books, including the bestseller Real Talk for Real Teachers.
As we look back, all guests agreed that 2013 has been and exceptional year in education. Events cited included developments with Common Core, the focus on connected educators and universal kindergarten. Tune in to hear the expectations and hopes for 2014.
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Vicki Davis is a classroom technology teacher and author of Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist. Annie Fox, M.Ed. is an educator and award-winning author. Susan Ochshorn is founder of ECE PolicyWorks, a consulting firm specializing in early care and education policy research. Josh Stumpenhorst is an award winning junior high Language Arts and Social Science teacher.
Increasing numbers of educators are moving away from emphasizing content and toward provocative questions that promote higher-order thinking. What is the best way to design and present these questions? How can teachers align these questions to promote real learning and meet required standards?
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Andrew Miller is an educational consultant who authored an Edutopia piece, "How to Write Effective Driving Questions for Project-Based Learning". Sara Armstrong, Ph.D. is in her 40th year in education. She's been a classroom teacher, principal, curriculum developer. Suzie Boss is an education writer and consultant focusing on project-based learning and innovation. Anthony Cody worked in the high poverty schools in Oakland for 24 years, 18 of them as a middle school science teacher and writes the popular Education Week blog, Living in Dialogue.
Introverted students are often misunderstood, mischaracterized and mishandled by teachers. In this segment we debunk some of the myths about "quiet" students, uncover some of the common mistakes made in teaching them, and offer sound guidance on how to bring out the best in them.
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Tony Baldasaro is the Chief Human Resource Officer of the Virtual Learning Academy. Sophia Dembling is author of The Introvert's Way: Living a Quiet Life in a Noisy World. Lee Kolbert is an educator and manager of The Department of Educational Technologyat a Florida school. Jessica Lahey is an educator who writes about parenting and education for the New York Times.
The academic achievement gap between girls and boys is now well established and growing. The reasons are complex and in this segment we explore some of the more obscure causes. We close by looking at what can be done to narrow, if not close, the gap.
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Michael C. Reichert, Ph.D. is a psychologist who currently serves as Executive Director of the Center for the Study of Boys' and Girls' Lives. He has written numerous publications, including Reaching Boys, Teaching Boys... Dr. David Bloomfield is Professor of Education Leadership, Law, and Policy at the City University of NY Graduate Center. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist in the Hartland, Michigan schools.
Perhaps one of the biggest challenges you face as a teacher is making content interesting to all of your students, all of the time. Is this even possible? If so, how? Our panel of experienced teachers share what they've learned about this from practical experience..
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Andrea Brixey is an English teacher at Cascade High School in Leavenworth, Washington. Glen Lineberry is a second-career educator. After teaching civics, economics and Shakespeare on an Apache reservation in eastern Arizona, he now serves as Associate Principal at the 7-12 on the reservation. Mary Beth Hertz is a K-8 Technology Teacher and Technology Integration Specialist in Philadelphia, PA.
It's well known and accepted that failure is part of the learning and growth process. But how do we get students parents and even some teachers to embrace this in practice? In this segment our guests share their insight on embracing failure.
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Justin Minkel is an award winning Arkansas Teacherof the Year, teaching 2nd and 3rd grade at Jones Elementary, a high-achieving public school. Jessica Lahey is an educator who writes about parenting and education for the New York Times, the Atlantic. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist. Annie Fox, M.Ed. is an educator and award-winning author.
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Sarah Fillion is a Professional Development Designer and Consultant for the Northeast Foundation for Children, Inc.'s Responsive Classroom. Olga Jarrett, PhD is Professor of Early Childhood Education at Georgia State University. She is both a recess researcher and a recess advocate. Jason Flom is the Director of Learning Platforms at Q.E.D. Foundation Peter DeWitt, Ed.D., has been a principal in upstate, NY since 2006. He blogs at Finding Common Ground for Education Week.
A growing number of teachers are embracing the notion of empowering students to control and lead their own learning. However, many teachers push back on this emerging model for various reasons. In this segment we explore the viability of student-directed learning and ask those who embrace it to share the keys to making the model work.
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David Ginsburg helps schools improve student outcomes through leadership coaching and instructional coaching and blogs for Edweek. Ariel Sacks teaches eighth grade English and is the author of "Whole Novels for the Whole Class: A Student-Centered Approach." Vicki Davis a classroom technology teacher and author of Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds. Josh Stumpenhorst is a junior high Language Arts and Social Science teacher.
Urban parents have unique issues and concerns that can affect their interest and willingness to engage with school staff at all levels -- from teachers to administrators. Tune in to hear what a recent study revealed and to learn what you can do to better engage urban parents.
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PATRICIA A. ACKERMAN, Executive Director of the Chalkdust Education Foundation, is a retired public school educator who served as a teacher, principal and K-12 curriculum administrator. PeterMcDermott, faculty of Pace University in NYC teaching courses in literacy education. is involved in the International Reading Association's literacy education project in Sierra Leone. Marilyn Rhames is a science teacher at a charter school in Chicago and writes a weekly blog for Education Week Teacher called "Charting My Own Course." Patrick Riccards is a communications and policy expert and also blogs for Eduflack.
What should a teacher do when a great lesson plan takes a wrong turn and starts heading south? Our guests toss you a lifeline to grab when you feel yourself and your lesson plan going under.
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Bruce Oliver is an ASK Group Senior Consultant, living in Burke, Virginia. He is also a co-author of Creating a Culture for Learning. Sarah Brown Wessling is a 16-year veteran of the high school English classroom. She teaches at Johnston High School in Johnston, Iowa and is also Teacher Laureate for the Teaching Channel. Jason Flom is the Director of Learning Platforms at Q.E.D. Foundation. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives.
Parents are partners in the process of educating students, with a shared interest in the outcome. But what happens when that partnership is not a love connection? How do you deal with parents when the relationship is a rocky one? Our guests offer some time-tested advice.
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Jessica Lahey is an educator who writes about parenting and education for the New York Times, the Atlantic and Vermont Public Radio. Dr. Allen Mendler, trainer, author, develops effective frameworks and strategies for educators to help difficult youth succeed. Lee Kolbert is a blogger, educator, and self-proclaimed geek. She has been with Palm Beach County Schools for over 27 years. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist.
When tragedies strike students, their families, teachers and your classroom can be impacted. In this segment our guest provide guidance for teachers on how to help students cope with tragedy.
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Cathy Paine, Chair of National Emergency Assistance Team and member of National Association of School Psychologists. Mark DeAntonio MD Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Director of the Inpatient Child and Adolescent Service at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. Joan Young is an elementary school teacher in the San Francisco bay, and a clinical psychologist. Nancy Blair is a professional development consultant, former teacher and school administrator.
Burnout among teachers is a growing problem driven by increased feelings of powerlessness in the classroom and profession. Our guests explore the roots of the problem and offer practical guidance on getting through and beyond burnout.
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Jim Bender is the Executive Director of the National Education Association Health Information Network. Dr. Beverly Potter, author, Overcoming Job Burnout: How to Renew Enthusiasm for Work. Joan Young elementary school teacher San Francisco bay, and a clinical psychologist. Lisa Dabbs spent 19 years as an administrator; passion is to support and mentor teachers and administrators.
A recent Gallup poll found that within one to three years of teaching less than a third of teachers are still deeply enthusiastic about their work and actively contributing to their organizations. For the most part we know why so many teachers become demotivated. What we don't broadly know is how to prevent it. Our guests today have spent decades in the classroom and are still passionate and engage. They've come to share the keys to staying excited about teaching. Tune in...
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@bamradionetwork Rafe Esquith, award-winning teacher, is in his 31st year of teaching and is author of four books, including the bestseller Real Talk for Real Teachers. Dr. Allen Mendler, trainer, author, develops effective frameworks and strategies for educators to help difficult youth succeed. Lee Kolbert is a blogger, educator, and self-proclaimed geek. She has been with Palm Beach County Schools for over 27 years. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist.
The ideal communications culture in a school would be supportive, authentic and positive. But what happens when it isn't? Our guests talk about the teacher's role in shaping school culture.
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Samuel P. Chapman is chief executive officer of Empower Public Relations and co-author of "The No-Gossip Zone." Michael Linsin is author of the books, Dream Class and The Classroom Management Secret. Lisa Dabbs spent 19 years as an administrator; and now supports and mentors teachers and administrators.
What happens when you introduce students into the standard parent-teacher conference? Our guests report many benefits and a few challenges that need to be considered. Tune in to learn more about student-lead conferences.
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Jack Berckemeyer, author, A School-Wide Approach to Student-Led Conferences, is the Director of professional development for Incentive Publications. Bob Lenz, CEO of Envision Education, a leader in high school redesign, and performance assessment. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist in the Hartland, Michigan schools. John Spencer is currently a sixth grade ELL teacher in a low-income urban school in Phoenix, Arizona.
When it comes to driving change in education policy, many teachers feel powerless. Our guests say that nothing can be further from the truth. Today teachers are empowered in new and significant ways to effect change. In this segment we talk about how teachers can harness and use our new amplified ability to drive change in education.
Thomas Hatch, Co-Director, National Center for Restructuring Education, Schools, & Teaching (NCREST). Sandy Marz is a CTQ/AZk12 Teacherpreneur at Safford K8 International Baccalaureate School, Tucson Unified School District. Nancy Blair, a professional development consultant, former teacher and school administrator; and Jason Flom is the Director of Learning Platforms at Q.E.D. Foundation.
Creating a warm, welcoming, trusting sense of community in your classroom at the beginning of the year is crucial to learning. Listen as our guests share tips for quickly unifying your class and fostering a collaborative learning climate.
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Sarah Brown Wessling, National Teacher of the Year, teaches high school English at Johnston High School in Johnston, Iowa. Ellen Booth Church is an early childhood assistant professor at the State University of New York at New Paltz. Joan Young is an elementary school teacher and a clinical psychologist; Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed. has over 20 years experience in early childhood education as a teacher, director, and consultant for professional development.
Grouping students by ability, or what was traditionally called tracking, fell out of favor a decade ago but is making a comeback. What's driving the resurgence? What’s the impact? What are the current pros and cons?
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Joann DiGennaro, President, Center for Excellence in Education and author ofm Science Literacy: Essential for Decision Making. Carol Burris is principal of South Side High School in the Rockville Centre School District in NY and co-author of Detracking for Excellence and Equity. Patrick Riccards, is a communications and policy expert and also blogs for Eduflack. Nancy Blair a professional development consultant, former teacher and school administrator.
Our guests say that having a classroom management plan and setting the right expectations for students on the first day is critical. What's the best way to achieve this? Tune in now and find out...
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Harry Wong is co-author of The First Days of School. The book has sold 3.8 million copies and has been translated into five foreign languages. Nick Romagnolo taught Math before co-founding Aspire - East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist in the Hartland, Michigan schools. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed. is the Executive Educational Director over three childcare campuses.
No matter how long they've been teaching, fact is most teachers are nervous about the first day of school. In this segment our guests share their insights on how to to get off to a good start on the first day back in the classroom.
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Dr. Joe Martin is a professor, and a teacher retention and classroom management expert. He's authored or co-authored nine books, including "Good Teachers Never Quit." Larry Ferlazzo, author of "HSelf Driven to Learn", is a high school teacher. John T. Spencer is currently a sixth grade ELL teacher in Phoenix, Arizona. He blogs regularly at Education Rethink
The digital age has made plagiarizing the works of others much easier. But new digital tools have also made it easier to detect submissions that have been "appropriated." Our guests discuss the problem, these new tools and best practices to dissuade students from plagiarizing other's work.
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Jennifer Carey is Director of Educational Technology at the Ransom Everglades School in Miami, Florida and has more than 12 years of educational technology experience. Laura Hennessey DeSena is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Humanities at NYU and the author of Preventing Plagiarism: Tips and Techniques. Steve Anderson is an educator, #Edchat Co-Creator, ASCD Emerging Leader and one the Top 50 Innovators in Education.
Along with the many benefits of being able to freely access the world's information online comes the challenge of separating reliable information from unreliable. How can teachers help students avoid the scams, scoundrels and hoaxes that come with bringing the Internet into the classroom?
Robert Pondiscio is a former South Bronx 5th grade teacher, Pondiscio has written and lectured extensively about education and ed reform, most recently as the Vice President of the Core Knowledge Foundation. Brian Mull has been a middle school teacher, a technology director and a curriculum specialist. He now assists schools and districts in the building of robust and rigorous educational environments. Lisa Nielsen, author of the book Teaching Generation Text, is a long time public school educator who has worked in various capacities. Dr. Joyce Valenza is the teacher-librarian at Springfield Township High School in Erdenheim, PA. She is a prolific education and technology writer who for ten years.
While one of our guests refers to some advanced certifications as "meaningless credentials,” another says the move to discount advanced degrees is dumbing down teaching. Listen and tell us what you think
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John Wilson is former executive director of the National Education Association and a senior fellow with the Pearson Foundation. Marcus A. Winters is an assistant professor in the Leadership, the College of Education at the University of Colorado. His research focuses on K-12 education policy including teacher compensation policies. Nancy Flanagan is a retired National Board Certified Teacher. Josh Stumpenhorst, is a junior high Language Arts and Social Science teacher.
A growing cabal of educators is concluding that giving control of learning to students is the ideal path forward. But are teachers, accustomed to being the sage on the stage, really ready to step down? Are school leaders ready to support teachers taking a backseat to students? Can the standards be met this way?
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David Ginsburg helps schools improve student outcomes through various services including leadership coaching and instructional coaching. Alan November is an international leader in education technology. He has been director of an alternative high school, computer coordinator, technology consultant, and university lecturer. Josh Stumpenhorst is a junior high Language Arts and Social Science teacher. He has been named the 2012 Illinois Teacher of the Year.
Our guests move beyond lamenting the lack of respect teachers receive and offer some practical ideas about how teachers can reclaim the profession.
Daniel Willingham is currently Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia. Dr. Steve Paine is current President of P21 (Partnership for 21st Century Skills) and a consummate life-long educator; he served as West Virginia's 25th state superintendent of schools. Lisa Nielsen is an educator and author of the book Teaching Generation Tex. Jerry Blumengarten taught for 32 years at inner city NY school.
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The rules and expectations in today's schools creates a climate that many believe conflicts with encouraging creativity. What's a teacher to do? Our guests offer some ideas and practical strategies.
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Robert J. Sternberg is Provost, Senior Vice President, and Regents Professor of Psychology and Education at Oklahoma State University. Angela Maiers is a teacher educator, author and advocate. Kyle Pace is an Instructional Technology Specialist in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. William Chamberlain is a husband, father, and an educator. John Spencer is currently a sixth grade ELL teacher in a low-income urban school in Phoenix, Arizona.
Apparently the jury is still out on whether creativity can or cannot be taught in schools. In this segment we bring together a cadre of educators to see if we can get a definitive verdict.
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Robert J. Sternberg is Provost, Senior Vice President, and Regents Professor of Psychology and Education at Oklahoma State University. Angela Maiers is a teacher educator, author and advocate. Kyle Pace is an Instructional Technology Specialist in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. William Chamberlain is a husband, father, and an educator. John Spencer is currently a sixth grade ELL teacher in a low-income urban school in Phoenix, Arizona.
The school year is over and summertime is here. Our guests weigh in on how to make the most of the hiatus.
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Elena Aguilar, education coach & author of article, How to Make Planning for Next Year Fun. Suzie Boss is author of Edutopia's Summer Rejuvenation Guide. Vicki Davis is a classroom technology teacher and author of the Cool Cat Teacher Blog and the book Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds and co-founder of the award winning Flat Classroom projects. She is also host of Education Matters on BAM Radio Network.
A series of new studies is pointing to the importance of relationships between teachers and students and academic success. It's a fine line that requires some second thoughts. Where are the new boundaries? Our guests offer guidance.
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Dr. Sara Rimm-Kaufman trained as a developmental psychologist and received her Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1996. She is the Director of the Educational Psychology-Applied Developmental Science Program. Dr. Rita F. Pierson is an educational trainer and consultant, motivational speaker/teacher, author and human resource developer. Peter DeWitt (Ed.D.) has been a principal in Upstate, NY since 2006. Before becoming a principal he taught elementary school for eleven years. He blogs at Finding Common Ground for Education Week Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work.
This is a fascinating discussion between two education advocates about why some teachers are able to stay motivated in the face of a dysfunctional education culture while others aren't. Eavesdrop on their exchange and see if their assessment, conclusions and prescriptions are valid.
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Valerie Strauss is an education writer at The Washington Post. She currently writes The Answer Sheet Blog after covering various education systems and reform efforts for more than a decade, and she created the Post's education ideas page with Jay Mathews. Robert(Rob) L. Fried Executive Director Upper Valley Educators Institute and author of The Passionate Teacher.
In the face of relentless scrutiny and criticism, vacillating school policies, low pay and increasing demands, many teachers are discouraged and defeated. But not all. In fact some are wildly energized and optimistic. In this segment we explore why many teachers are bailing out while others are kicking in the afterburners and enjoying being a teacher more than ever.
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Robert L. Fried Executive Director Upper Valley Educators Institute and author of The Passionate Teacher. Michelle Malvey, NASP andcontributing author of paper, Ability to Teach in Stressful Times. Michelle Malvey has been an educator for 26 years as a teacher, school psychologist and currently as an elementary principal. She serves on the executive council for the National Association of School Psychologists. Shannon McClintock Miller is the district teacher librarian at Van Meter Community School in Van Meter, Iowa. Shannon blogs at Van Meter Library Voice and can be found on Twitter at @shannonmmiller
When the subject turns to classroom management, using carrots and sticks has been the prevailing strategy for getting compliance. But research and an emerging cadre of voices are asserting that engagement trumps compliance. So is there a place in the enlightened teacher's classroom for rewards and punishments?
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Dan Pink is the author of 5 best-selling books about business, work, and management, including Drive: The Surprising Truth about What Motivates Us. Larry Ferlazzo, author of Helping Students Motivate Themselves and Self Driven to Learn, is a high school teacher. Josh Stumpenhorst, award winning teacher, is a junior high Language Arts and Social Science teacher. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed. has over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education and is the Executive Educational Director over three childcare campuses.
There is a huge chasm between how much sleep students need and how much students typically get. Moreover, the litany of problems that sleep deprivation can cause in a classroom is astounding. Our guests open our eyes to the problem and offer practical insights and guidance.
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Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, Ed.D is the author of Sleepless in America. Dr. James B. Maas, author of Sleep to Win and Sleep for Success, is a leading authority and international consultant on sleep and performance.Joan Young is a 4th-grade teacher and a clinical psychologist. Jerry Blumengarten taught for 32 years at inner city NY school (one of the worst neighborhoods), grades 6-9.
When it comes to using technology in the classroom, our guests say there is much for teachers to consider and learn to develop higher-order teaching skills. The data provided suggests that in the absence of these higher-order teaching skills, technology has either no effect on learning or may actually hinder learning.
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The Director of Marzano Research Laboratory's Educational Technology Division, Anthony J. "Sonny" Magaña is the co-author of Enhancing the Art and Science of Teaching with Technology (2013). Ben Rimes works closely with teachers infusing their instruction with technology in his school district. Steve Anderson is an educator, #Edchat Co-Creator, ASCD Emerging Leader and one the Top 50 Innovators in Education..
Our guests tell us that teaching gifted kids requires special skills and insights that many teachers have simply not been taught. In this segment we offer some basic dos and don'ts along with key insights into how to bring out the best in the really advanced students in your classroom.
Susan Winebinebrenner is a consultant and author who works with school districts to help them translate current educational research into classroom practice. Susan is president of Education Consulting Service, Inc., a speakers' bureau for educational topics. Ann Gadzikowski, with 20+ years of experience as a teacher and director of early childhood programs, is the author of several publications, including Challenging Exceptionally Bright Children in Early Childhood Classrooms. Nancy Blair, School improvement consultant (middle grades) and former middle school teacher/middle school administrator.
There are many fascinating attractions vying for your student s' attention. How are teachers to engage students in the face of such compelling competition for their attention? Many feel forced to entertain. In this segment we explore this question with our guests.
Pat Hensley is a former public school Special Education teacher for 30 years who taught all grade levels. Mike Muir is the Multiple Pathways Leader for the Auburn School Department (Auburn, ME). Lee Kolbert is a blogger, educator, and self-proclaimed geek. She has been with Palm Beach County Schools for over 27 years. Lisa Nielsen, author of the book Teaching Generation Text, is a long time public school educator. Award-winning blog, The Innovative Educator.
New thinking and new approaches to professional development are gaining popularity among educators. Creating a Personal Learning Network (PLN) is one of these new ways to do PD. In this segment we explore the pros and cons (mostly pros) of developing a PLN for professional development.
George Siemens is an educator and researcher on learning, technology, networks, analytics, and openness in education. Sheryl Nussbaum Beach is co-founder, of Powerful Learning Practice (http://plpnetwork.com/)and author of, The Connected Educator. Lynn Hilt is an Elementary school principal, K-6 technology integration coach and author of "The Principal's Post" blog.
There's something wrong when teachers are qualifying for food stamps, forced to work second jobs to make ends meet, and foregoing vacations. Surviving on a teachers salary is tough, but our guests say you can actually live well on what teachers earn. Find out how.
Danny Kofke is currently a special education teacher in Georgia. He's written personal finance books, including, "How To Survive (and perhaps thrive) On A Teacher's Salary." Judy Lawrence, MS Ed. is a Financial Counselor, Money Coach and author of the best-selling book, The Budget Kit: Common Cents Money Management Workbook. Joan Young is a 4th grade teacher, a clinical psychologist, and blogger "Finding Ways for All Kids to Flourish". Susan Ochshorn, with more than 15 years of experience, at the local, state, and national levels, is the founder of ECE PolicyWorks, a consulting firm specializing in early care and education policy research, program development, and project management.
Teachers can find grading students' tests and papers time-consuming, painful and stressful. The prospect of your grades being challenged by students and parents adds to the angst. Today our guests talk openly about the perils and challenges of grading and how to reduce the stress and better manage the process.
Ken O'Connor is an independent consultant on assessment, grading and reporting; a staff development presenter and facilitator in 45 states in the USA, 9 provinces in Canada, in 15 countries; and author of The School Leaders Guide to Grading, Solution Tree. John Tierney was a professor of American government for almost twenty-five years, most of that time at Boston College (retired). He later taught American government and American history at an independent high school for girls (Boston area). Josh Stumpenhorst is a junior high Language Arts and Social Science teacher as well as an active blogger (stumpteacher.blogspot.com) and tweeter (@stumpteacher)(2012 Illinois Teacher of the Year). Jerry Blumengarten taught for 32 years at inner city NY school (one of the worst neighborhoods), grades 6-9.
The national discussion of standardized testing was ratcheted up a notch when five schools in Seattle voted to boycott a standard test. In this segment we interview one of the leaders of the boycott and get some views on what impact, if any, this strategy will likely have on the practice of testing.
Jesse Hagopian teaches history at Garfield High School, the site of the historic boycott of the MAP test in 2013. He was recipient of the 2012 Abe Keller Foundation award for “excellence and innovation in peace education.” Celine Coggins is the founder and CEO of Teach Plus, a former teacher and current Mind Trust Education Entrepreneur Fellow. Patrick Riccards, CEO of ConnCAN, has more than 20 years of communications political strategy under his belt.
Student bodies have changed in dramatic ways. There are more differences in your classroom than ever, but many of these differences are below the surface. Children of divorced parents, children of single parents, children in blended families, children with LGBT parents, children from homeless families and military families all bring a different set of issues into your classroom. What do you need to know to manage these new classroom dynamics?
Eileen Kugler is author of Innovative Voices in Education: What It Takes to Engage Diverse Communities. Lisa King is co-author of "Today's Families: Who Are We & Why Does it Matter?" (Exchange magazine). Heather Wolpert-Gawron is an award-winning middle school teacher. Peter DeWitt (Ed.D.)a principal in Upstate, NY and is the author of Dignity for All: Safeguarding LGBT Students.
In the wake of the Newtown tragedy school teachers and administrators are showing heightened concerns about violence of all sorts. But is imaginary gun play among young kids really a threat? Some schools are responding by with new zero tolerance policies on violent play. Should toy guns and gun play be banned in schools?.
Nancy Carlsson-Paige is a professor of education at Lesley University and a co-founder of Lesley's masters degree program in conflict resolution and peaceable schools, as well as co-author, The War Play Dilemma. Jane Katch is a teacher who has explored children's violent fantasies and aggressive behavior. She is the author of Under Deadman's Skin: Discovering the Meaning of Children's Violent Play. Peter DeWitt Ed.D has been a principal in Upstate, NY since 2006. He blogs at Finding Common Ground for Education Week and is the author of Dignity for All. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., over 20 years in the field of early childhood education.
In this segment our guests explain how personal learning networks are empowering teachers to reform education from the inside out and how the growth of these networks is empowering teachers in unprecedented ways.
Will Richardson is author of Personal Learning Networks: Using the Power of Connections to Transform Education. Lynne Schrum, PhD, is co-author of Leading 21st-Century Schools. Jason Flom is the Director of Learning Platforms at Q.E.D. Foundation where he works to cultivate, inspire and build learning communities dedicated to transformational learning practices.
The debate about homework is heating up again, much of it driven by connected educators through social media. The growing consensus is that the notion of homework has passed its expiration date, but has it? Are you still assigning homework? Should you?
Etta Kralovec, co-author of The End of Homework, is an Associate Professor of Teacher Education, University of Arizona, South. Janine Bempechat is a professor of psychology and human development at Wheelock College in Boston, MA. Josh Stumpenhorst, is an award winning teacher and a junior high Language Arts and Social Science teacher. Brian Nichols is currently the Executive Director of School Leadership for Newport News Public Schools, located in Newport News, Virginia.
Integrating technology into project-based learning can take your teaching to a whole new level. The challenge is knowing what technologies to embrace, how to use them and where to draw the line. Our guests offer some sound guidance.
Dr. William Bender has published 26 books including Project Based Learning: Differentiation for the 21st Century, and Cool Tech Tools for Lower Tech Teachers. Suzie Boss is author of Bringing Innovation to School and Reinventing Project-Based Learning. Anthony Cody worked in the high poverty schools in Oakland for 24 years. He writes the popular Education Week blog, Living in Dialogue. Vicki Davis is a classroom technology teacher and author of the book Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds. .
Interest in project based learning continues to accelerate. However this approach to teaching has its share of skeptics and detractors. In this segment our guests do a wonderful job of laying out the benefits of Project based learning and dispelling the concerns, doubts and objections. Check it out!
John Larmer is Director of Product Development at the Buck Institute for Education. Nikhil Goyal is a 17-year-old author of One Size Does Not Fit All: A Student's Assessment of School. Lisa Nielsen, author of the book Teaching Generation Text, is a long time public school educator. Nicholas "Nick" Provenzano is a high school English teacher and writes thoughts on education at TheNerdyTeacher.com.
A new generation of young teachers, combined with more casual trends in dress, has raised some prickly questions about what is appropriate attire for teachers. Teachers with tattoos, piercings and provocative clothing are acceptable to some and strictly off-limits to others. In this segment our guests tackle the issue in what became a surprisingly spirited discussion.
Eve Michaels, author of Dress Code: Ending Fashion Anarchy, believes that Americans suffer from a pandemic of fashion anarchy. Beth Winfrey Freeburg, Ph.D. is Professor and Chair in the Department of Workforce Education and Development at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. David Bloomfield is Professor of Education Leadership, Law, and Policy at Brooklyn College and the City University. Amanda Dykes M.Ed, is a sixth grade teacher who is passionate about technology integration.
According to our guests there are many factors driving the increase in angry parents: fewer stay-at-home moms to deal with student issues, increased expectations that schools should solve problems and fix kids, and growing external pressures. Dealing with angry parents can be a teacher's worst nightmare. Our guests offer some tips, tools and tactics to help.
Jim West is a counselor and author of the StressLess Series. Neill Gibson is co-author of the book What's Making You Angry? Dr. Jann Gumbiner is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology. Beginning as a Head Start preschool teacher and ultimately moved to higher education, author of Adolescent Assessment, and writes a blog for Psychology Today titled The Teenage Mind. Deven Black is a school librarian and father of an 18-year-old.
The rate at which new education technologies are being developed and diffused is accelerating at a mind-numbing pace. How can teachers, especially matures teachers who are not digital natives, discern what technologies they need to embrace and master.
Neil Charness, author of Designing Telehealth for an Aging Population: A Human Factors Perspective. Dr. Kathy King is a professor of education, and chair of the Department of Adult, Career and Higher Education at the University of South Florida. Maria Knee is an award winning, educator whose kindergarten students use a personal and a classroom blog, twitter and skype. Vicki Davis is a classroom technology teacher and author of Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds.
We are shocked, deeply saddened and angered when senseless violence occurs in schools, hurting children and teachers. What are the best ways to respond? What should you do individually? What is the path forward? Where do we find comfort? What should we do as a community?
George A. Bonanno is a professor of clinical psychology at Columbia University, Teachers College and author of, "The Other Side of Sadness: What the New Science of Bereavement Tells Us About Life After a Loss." Dr. Joyce Valenza is the teacher-librarian at Springfield Township High School. Marilyn Anderson Rhames is a science teacher and Education Week blogger. Nicholas "Nick" Provenzano is a high school English teacher and education commentator.
Where administrator observation is typically viewed as an evaluation, peer observation is more generally seen as an approach to professional development and improvement of personal skills. In this segment we look at the keys to making peer observation work.
Elena Silva, PhD in education, is a senior associate at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, where she researches and writes on a range of K-12 and higher education issues. Lisa Dabbs spent 19 years as an education administrator. Ariel Sacks teaches eighth grade English at a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. She has published articles about her work in Edweek Teacher Magazine and is a co-author of the new book Teaching 2030.
Now that we teach in a wired world anyone and everyone can get hold of you 24/7. Teachers are increasingly reporting that interruptions are on the rise. Even during class, parents are texting and calling and expecting an immediate response. In this session our guest talk about where the new boundaries need to be placed in a wired world and how to set them.
Maureen Moriarty, helps leaders and managers improve leadership and team performance and author of "Setting & Keeping Boundaries." Dr. Jane Bluestein is a former classroom teacher and author of article "The Challenge of Setting Boundaries." Patrick Riccards, CEO of ConnCAN, has more than 20 years of communications strategy under his belt. Vicki Davis is a classroom technology teacher and author of the book Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds.
Between the increasing mandate for academic outcomes, expanding class sizes and the daily litany of demands by students, parents and administrators, teaching can drain even the most energetic of educators. In this segment our guests share thoughts and strategies to keep your energy high and your stress low.
Dr. Jack Singer, is a Clinical Psychologist and author of "The Teacher's Ultimate Stress Mastery Guide." Carol Bergmann Corporate Coach, Consultant, and DiSC-Certified Facilitator Shelly Sanchez Terrell is a teacher trainer, the author of The 30 Goals Challenge for Educators. She has also founded various acclaimed educational projects and trained teachers face to face and online in 100 countries. Joan Young is a 4th-grade teacher and a clinical psychologist;
The holidays are coming and with them comes the challenge of celebrating the holidays while being sensitive to an increasingly culturally diverse student population. Add to the mix widely varying school policies and guidelines, and the holidays can quickly become a stress-inducing balancing act. What's an educator to do? Our guests offer some sage advice and practical tips.
Maurice J. Elias, Ph.D. is Professor and Director of Clinical Training, Psychology Department, Rutgers University. Julie is the director of Epiphany Early Learning Preschool in Seattle Washington and is the author of "Celebrate! An Anti-Bias Guide to Enjoying Holidays in Early Childhood Programs." Lee Kolbert is a educator and blogger. She has been with Palm Beach County Schools for over 27 years.
While some educators see cell phones and digital devices as distractions and sources of attention deficit, others say these are wonderful, undervalued teaching tools. Do we need to suppress the use of cell phones in classrooms or bring today's teachers up to speed on how to teach with this new tool?
Greg Graham is the author of, "Cell Phones in the Classroom? No, Students Need to Pay Attention." Liz Kolb is a clinical assistant professor at The University of Michigan and authored "Cell Phones in the Classroom: A Practical Guide for the K-12 Educator." Lisa Nielsen,award-winning blogger and author of "Teaching Generation Text," is a long time public school educator.
Well, conference season is upon us, but in these challenging financial times many are finding it increasingly difficult to justify the expense. Are conferences still viable and, if so, how do we make the most of attending conferences? Our guests share some useful insights and practical tips.
Rae Pica with Sandra Giarde, Executive Director, California Association for the Education of Young Children; Suzanne Gellens, Executive Director of the Florida AEYC; and Kimberly Tice, Executive Director of the Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children (AEYC).
In this final part of our series on dealing with a generation of students who feel entitled to good grades and special treatment, we're told that apparently it's possible for teachers to contribute to the problem. In this segment we talk about how to avoid enabling the entitlement mentality in students, parents and yes administrators.
Dr. Stephen Lippman
ia a Sociology Faculty Member at Miami University. Tracy E. Zinn, Ph.D.
is Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at James Madison University. She conducts research on student entitlement, procedural justice in the classroom. Vicki Davis is a teacher and author the book Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds. Levi X is has been teaching for 18-years and is currently teaching 4th grade.
In addition to dealing with a generation of students who feel entitled to good grades and special treatment, teachers are often finding they have to deal with parents who feel equally entitled. How do savvy teachers handle parents in the age of entitlement?
Dr. Mari Cortez is co-autho of Parents as Partners in Education. Karen Deerwester is the owner of Family Time Coaching & Consulting, as well as the Mommy & Me director. She is the author of The Entitlement-Free Child. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist. She is co-founder of the Network of Michigan Educators.
Decades of telling children that they are special has engendered a generation of students who feel entitled to good grades and special treatment without being encumbered by the need to earn them. The fall out creates many challenges for teachers who must deal with this sense of entitlement is their classrooms. Our guests offer, perspective, practical insights and solutions.
Robert J. MacKenzie, Ed.D., is an educational psychologist and founder of the Setting Limits program. Jean M. Twenge is Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University and the author of Generation Me, The Narcissism Epidemic. Steve Reifman is a National Board Certified elementary school teacher and author of Eight Essentials for Empowered Teaching and Learning, K-8. Jon has been a public school teacher for the past 15 years and has taught grades 3rd-8th.
You know the student we're talking about. Yes, the one who regularly makes you want to consider a new career. Dealing with difficult students has always been a part of teaching, but with all the new demands, many teachers are feeling more challenged in this area than ever before. Our guests offer proven strategies that can make a difference immediately.
Sheryl K. Pruitt, M.Ed., ET/P, is the Clinical Director of Parkaire Consultants, a clinic she founded to serve neurologically impaired individuals. She is the Co-author of Challenging Kids, Challenged Teachers. Ross W. Greene, Ph.D. is the author of The Explosive Child and Lost at School and he is Associate Clinical Professor, at Harvard Medical School. He is also founding director of the non-profit, Lives in the Balance, through which he provides free, web-based resources on Collaborative Problem Solving.
The cost of teaching has gone up as teachers are increasingly having to pay for teaching supplies and teaching tools out of their own pockets. Tight budgets are largely to blame but what can teachers do now to bridge the funding gap without taking on the financial burden.
Dan Domenech is executive director of the American Association of School Administrator. Sabrina Stevens currently leads the Voices from the Classroom project at the American Federation of Teachers. Heather Wolpert-Gawron is an award-winning middle school teacher in Los Angeles. She has authored workbooks on teaching Internet Literacy. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer.
Why do young children who don't bite at home come to preschool or day care and suddenly mimic carnivores? Our guest explain why young children bite, how to talk to parents about the problem and how to minimize the occurrences.
Susan Campbell was a Principal Investigator on the NICHD Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development and author of Behavior Problems in Preschool Children: Clinical and Developmental Issues. Gretchen Kinnell is the author of No Biting:Policy and Practice for Toddler Programs. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed.,over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer.
Children and classrooms gone wild. It's an early childhood teacher's nightmare. Most agree that it's superior to have children with good self-control, versus having to consistently and persistently manage a child's behavior. In this segment our guests offer proven strategies to help you create the best kind of control in your classroom -- self-control.
Ellen Galinsky, President and Co-Founder of Families and Work Institute (FWI) and author of more than 40 books and reports. Author Sandra Aamodt, Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of Rochester, joined Nature Neuroscience, a leading scientific journal in the field of brain research. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., over 20 years in the field of early childhood education.
"If students aren't learning the way we're teaching, we need to teach the way children learn," says our guest. However, learning difficulties can make this wisdom challenging to apply. In this segment our guests give practical guidance for teaching students with learning difficulties.
Susan Winebrenner
is the author, Teaching Kids with Learning Difficulties in the Regular Classroom. Ann S. Epstein, Ph.D., is Senior Director of Curriculum Development of HighScope Educational Research Foundation. Second grade teacher, Erin Klein has her Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction and is the technology co-chairperson for the Michigan Reading Association, a national A Plus Workshop Presenter, SMART Technologies Exemplary Educator, and award-winning EduTech Blogger at Kleinspiration.com.
The cost of teaching has gone up as teachers are increasingly having to pay for teaching supplies and teaching tools out of their own pockets. Tight budgets are largely to blame but what can teachers do now to bridge the funding gap without taking on the financial burden.
Dan Domenech is executive director of the American Association of School Administrator. Sabrina Stevens currently leads the Voices from the Classroom project at the American Federation of Teachers. Heather Wolpert-Gawron is an award-winning middle school teacher in Los Angeles. She has authored workbooks on teaching Internet Literacy. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer.
Starting a new school year is both exciting and challenging. Taking the right actions can help you get off to a great start. Our guest offer a few great do's and don'ts to help you put your new class of students on the right track.
For over 30 years Dr. Fred Jones has studied highly successful teachers - the "naturals" - to see how they make success look easy and the author of, "Tools for Teaching." Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist in the Hartland, Michigan schools. She was named Michigan Teacher of the Year (1993) Flanagan is co-founder of the Network of Michigan Educators and her blog, Teacher in a Strange Land, is featured on Education Week's Teacher division.