EAST students from John Tyson Elementary School attempt to #sprEAdpoSiTivity as they educate and entertain listeners!
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Each week, a local elementary school selects a student to be the Character Counts Student of the Week on WCTR. The student recites the 6 pillars of Character and then answers a few questions weekdays in the 8 o'clock hour on WCTR. Character Counts Student of the Week is brought to you by Davis A. Bramble Inc.
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Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
Victoria Zablocki, Elementary Teacher turned Outdoor Educator
Are you an elementary teacher or homeschool parent that wants to add more value to your lessons? Do you know the value of cultivating science skills in your students but feel like you don’t know the best way to incorporate them in your classroom? Then this is the perfect show for you! Naturally Teaching Elementary is a podcast designed for the elementary teacher and homeschool parent with too much on their plate but a desire to best serve their children. Each week Victoria Zablocki and her g ...
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A podcast produced by the Peru Elementary Media Club. Produced by students, for students. The podcast contains regular segments on Pop Culture, News, Weather, Sports, Comedy and Pets.
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Elementary students in NYC talk about topics that interest them.
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Form a deeper connection with God, more empathetically connection with other Moms, and more intentional connection with your child.
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Welcome to Progressively Incorrect, a podcast about the teacher-centered and the student-centered, the traditional and the progressive, in education. Hosted by Dr. Zach Groshell on educationrickshaw.com
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The CharacterStrong Podcast: Weekly conversations for anyone in education. CharacterStrong provides an evidence-based, multi-tiered solution to support whole child success. Curricula and trainings that improve behavior, increase safety, and support mental health. For more information visit our website: characterstrong.com
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Getting Students to Write! Helping Elementary and Middle School teachers transform writing time
Melissa C Morrison, Elementary, Middle School Writing Consultant, Literacy Coach
Are you a K-8 Elementary or Middle School ELA teacher wondering how to get your students to write? This podcast is for teachers looking for a way to revamp and transform their writing time! You don't need daily lesson plans or prompts-you just need to understand what writers need! In this inspiring podcast, you will hear about the struggles, pitfalls, practices, and joy of teaching writing in a student-centered (workshop) model. Melissa guides you through the journey away from a more traditi ...
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Kids have lots of questions about science. Hosts Evie and Garrett are here to help. On episodes of the Science Trek Podcast, scientists answer elementary-age students’ questions on a variety of science topics. The podcasts pair perfectly with the website, ScienceTrek.org, where kids, parents and educators can find videos, facts, games, teacher resources, lesson plans, 360° immersive videos and more! Science Trek is produced by Idaho Public Television, a trusted source for children's educatio ...
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Teacher Approved: Elementary Teacher Tips & Strategies
Heidi and Emily, Elementary School Teacher and Resource Designer
Do you ever feel like there’s just not enough time in the day to be the kind of teacher you really want to be? We know that feeling and we’re here to help! Each week on The Teacher Approved podcast, we discuss how to be the teacher you dream of being by elevating what matters and simplifying the rest. Join co-hosts Emily and Heidi of Second Story Window as they share research-based and teacher-approved strategies you can count on to make your teaching more efficient and effective than ever b ...
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Let's talk about... Ankeny Community School District! Superintendent, Dr. Erick Pruitt is your host as he talks about all things Ankeny Schools with staff, students and community members.
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Matters on Student Growth is a forum for discussing education topics for the Oak Grove Elementary School community (Fayette County Public School, GA). Play below or add to your podcast manager. Search "Matters on Student Growth" in your favorite podcatcher, or add this RSS to your feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2276561.rss
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Discover how to effortlessly integrate school gardens into your elementary or middle school curriculum with the School Gardens with Ease Podcast. This podcast is your go-to resource for creating flourishing and productive food gardens that provide long-term educational benefits. Learn tips, strategies, and insights to help you grow and maintain a sustainable school garden that enhances your teaching and inspires students for years to come.
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Audio musings from the students at Coop Elementary School.
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The SUSD Spotlight podcast is Scottsdale Unified School District’s official podcast featuring co-hosts Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel and Director of Communications & Marketing, Kristine Harrington, interviewing a wide-range of guests. The stories ”spotlighted” showcase the best of the SUSD’s community of students, alumni, parents, staff members, and community partners and exemplify the district’s commitment to engaging all students in word-class, future-focused learning.
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Welcome to Literacy Talks, a podcast from Reading Horizons, where reading momentum begins. Each episode features our trio of literacy champions: Stacy Hurst, an assistant professor of reading at Southern Utah University and Chief Academic Advisor at Reading Horizons; Donell Pons, a dyslexia specialist, educator, presenter, and writer, who now works with adults with reading challenges; and Lindsay Kemeny, a dedicated elementary teacher who is a CERI-certified Structured Literacy Classroom Tea ...
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This podcast is UEN’s chance to tell the stories and talk about the issues impacting Utah’s amazing teachers. We feature educators and leaders from Utah and around the nation in a fun and informative podcast.
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This is Elementary Tech Time where students share what they know and encourage others to do the same! Remember, listening to podcasts from Elementary Tech Time is time well spent!
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What does it mean to be a "Teacher." What is it like teaching in a NYC school? The myth of the teacher's lounge, summer vacation, and so much more. A raw look at the education system, learning versus schooling, and what kids REALLY take away from the early days of school. Matt and Rob have a combined 40+ years of teaching experience in NYC and have worked with tens of thousands of children. Guests include current and former teachers, administrators, learning scientists, former students, and ...
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A Montessori podcast for parents and teachers about raising children and educating students while bettering ourselves alongside them
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A showcase of voices of students at Jefferson Elementary School in the School District of Janesville.
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Grading is an extremely important and largely unexamined piece of the classroom puzzle. In this weekly podcast, Sharona Krinsky and Robert Bosley, two long time classroom instructors from the K-12 and Higher Ed worlds, explore the nuts and bolts of grading student work. From looking at traditional grading practices to other types of grading such as alternative grading, equitable grading, ungrading, and more, join us as we and our guests provide the research, practices, and details needed to ...
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Welcome to CougarCast, a Podcast written, recorded and produced entirely by Cooper Mountain Elementary students!
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A collection of interviews with students and staff from Russell Blvd Elementary.
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podcasts from the kids in the Newfound Area Elementary Schools in New Hampshire
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Identity. Diversity. Empathy. Awareness. Service. The IDEAS Club at the John F. Kennedy School in Berlin, Germany was born of the demand that in our time of crises, in our Age of Anxiety, when democracy is fragile, when intolerance is increasingly tolerated, we must intensify our efforts to create a safe but challenging space to discuss and celebrate diversity. IDEAS is about challenging stereotypes, grappling with our biases, and tackling tough issues.
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The Teaching Toolbox - A Podcast for Middle School Teachers
Brittany Naujok & Ellie Nixon, Podcast for Middle School Teachers
The Teaching Toolbox podcast is the ultimate resource for upper elementary and middle school teachers seeking time-tested strategies and ideas. With knowledgeable teacher guests, this podcast offers invaluable teaching tips and strategies that are sure to enhance your classroom experience. Tune in for expert advice from Brittany and Ellie on everything from lesson planning to classroom management. With over 50 years of teaching experience between them, they have the knowledge, expertise, and ...
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High quality classroom instruction, students who are highly motivated to learn, a warm and nurturing learning environment, and a supportive and encouraging parent community make Woodbury a wonderful place to learn and work.
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Educate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast
Kelsey Sorenson, Elementary Teacher, Homeschool Mom, and Life Coach
Being an educator is beyond a full-time job. Whether you’re a teacher or a homeschool parent, the everyday to-do list is endless. Between lesson planning, grading, meetings, and actually teaching, it probably feels impossible to show up for your students without dropping the ball in other areas of your life. Educate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast is the show that will bring you the teacher tips, practical strategies, and inspiration that you need to relieve the stress and overwhelm of your day-to ...
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Are you an upper elementary educator looking for simple strategies that will help make teaching social studies easy and fun? This podcast is perfect for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade teachers and parents who want to maximize their time and bring social studies to life in their classrooms! Your host, Kirsten of The Southern Teach, is a mom and educator with over a decade of experience teaching in the classroom. She is all about simple and actionable strategies that result in wins, big or small ...
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Teaching is too hard of a job to try to do alone. Every week join Susan, a veteran teacher, as she discusses the power of sharing in the workload by offering tips for organization, teaching strategies, classroom management, and more. If you are a primary teacher looking for help and motivation to survive the ups and downs of teaching, this podcast is for you. Visit http://sharedteaching.com/shared-teaching-podcast/ to find show notes and how to contribute to an episode.
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There are LOTS of podcasts for teachers, but Substitute Teachers Lounge is the first podcast ever that also highlights substitute teachers. This podcast is aimed at giving ALL types of teachers the tools you need to teach in K-12 (elementary school, middle school, and high school), including administrative aspects as well as helping students receive everything they need to learn and feel special. We interview teachers, subs and students to make sure we have the information we need in order t ...
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Welcome to Podcasts for Parents at Westview Elementary, where amazing things happen. On this podcast each week, students from grades K-5 will present writing pieces that they have created. We hope that enjoy them. Happy Listening! Dana Barnes Westview Literacy Coach
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These podcasts were created by K-5 students from West Salem Elementary School in Salem, Virginia. They have created a variety of presentations including reading original stories and poems, readers theaters, and reviews for content area units. We hope you enjoy listening to these podcasts!
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A 5th grade student voice production from RK Finn Ryan Road Elementary, in Florence, Massachusetts.
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Welcome to Gav Session. A podcast about elementary school music in Canada. Learn with me and my students while we explore music, technology, out-of-the-box thinking and fun!
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Anyone who grew up being taught by a favorite teacher knows that—above all else—people are the heart and soul of a functioning education system. As the nation's largest provider of education talent, we at Kelly Education understand the critical role that high-quality educators and staff play in unlocking student potential. On Wake Up and Teach, by Kelly Education, we'll explore how school districts nationwide are reimagining the education workforce. From unconventional strategies to inspirin ...
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From elementary schools to universities, Apple products are transforming the learning experience, making it more interactive, immersive, and engaging.
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Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Learning Styles, SEL, Classroom Management
Elizabeth M. Peterson - Teacher, Arts Integration Specialist & Creative SEL Consultant
Do you feel like teaching just isn’t fun anymore? Does classroom management feel like you’re playing a game of whack-a-mole? Do you wish you could clone little Betsy - the only student in class who exudes joy and stays engaged while learning? Ever feel like shutting your door and going off script just so you can teach in a way that you know your students need? You’re not alone—and you’ve just found your people. (YAY!) In this podcast, you’ll find real solutions to bring joy back to teaching, ...
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Thorncliffe elementary music students sharing their creations with the world. Artwork: Rwdd_studios - Freepik.com
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Welcome to Rascal Writing, a student podcast about writing from Rowland Elementary School in the Rowland Unified School District. Learn more about us: www.rowlandelemschool.org @RascalPride www.rowlandschools.org @RowlandSchools
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Stories and inspiration for using Jostens Renaissance ideas to improve school climate and culture, and for yearbook storytelling, organization and education, from elementary school to college.
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Elementary and middle school students at New York Edge's Summer Rising program turn up the heat in summer 2024. 30 episodes from 30 different schools across NYC showcase students' ideas, cultures, favorite sports, anime, hot takes on current events, and of course, ASMR.
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Welcome to Rounding Up, the professional learning podcast brought to you by The Math Learning Center. Two things have always been true in education: Ongoing professional learning is essential, and teachers are extremely busy people. Rounding Up is a podcast designed to provide meaningful, bite-sized professional learning for busy educators and instructional leaders. I'm Mike Wallus, vice president for educator support at The Math Learning Center and host of the show. In each episode, we'll e ...
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A podcast by Danielsville Elementary students who are reviewing recently-read books.
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We are a small K-8 school on Mount Desert Island in Maine.This podcast features student responses to the question ”Should we change how social media is regulated?” after watching the film ”The Social Dilemma.”
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Katie Petrick and David Fiorazo are here to bring you the facts and provide answers to help protect the next generation of patriots. Stay Educated!
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The Teacher Entrepreneur Podcast is the podcast for teachers and online educators looking to start and scale an online business as a teacher, through teaching online (both on Outschool and/or independently) and by diversifying your income through options like hiring teachers as an organization, creating and selling digital products on platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers or digital courses, and more. Each week, Katie Gettys and her guests will share top tips and actionable strategies that yo ...
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Episode 108 Practical and Effective Tips for Supporting Multi-lingual Writers with Katherine Hamilton
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38:54I know that teachers are always looking for more ways to be able to provide effective support for their students who are multilingual learners. In this episode, Katherine Hamilton from Ensemble Learning discusses mindsets and strategies that are able to be implemented without lengthy preparation and will generalize across other areas of instruction…
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55 | Scrambling for ideas for National Poetry Month? 3 Poetry Ideas that Your Students Will Love
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17:53April is Poetry Month, and if you’re thinking “ugh, not another acrostic…” this episode is for you. I’m sharing three fresh, arts-infused poetry ideas that are simple to implement, fun for your students, and packed with SEL goodness. These strategies don’t require fancy materials, a background in poetry, or hours of prep—and they’re designed to eng…
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Gen Z Flocking To Catholic Church En Masse | 396
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25:08A new study finds Gen Z is surging to the Catholic Church, as more young people say they're searching for answers and community after COVID left them feeling alone.
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Join us on location at Hohokam Elementary School for a special celebration of their prestigious 2025 Arizona Educational Foundation A+ School of Excellence designation. Principal Chuck Rantala reflects on his 12-year tenure at Hohokam, sharing insights into the school's journey to this remarkable achievement, while incoming Principal Maggie Finan d…
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Showing Up Matters: The Power of Daily Connection - Alex Kajitani
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19:15Today our guest is Alex Kajitani the 2009 California Teacher of the Year and also The Rappin' Mathematician. We talk to Alex about the foundational role that relationships play in education. He unpacks the three essential components every relationship must have and highlights the different types of relationships students navigate daily—with themsel…
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AI and Alumni: Our Final Homeroom Bell
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1:06:37In the final episode of Homeroom, Fernando and Dani take a heartfelt trip down memory lane.They’re joined by former UEN Homeroom hosts and some of the beloved substitute teachers who’ve stepped in along the way.To our incredible listeners—thank you for tuning in over the past seven years. We’re deeply grateful to every guest who shared their experi…
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Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom Podcast, host Becky Harling engages in a heartfelt conversation with Linda Dillow, a best-selling author and mentor, about her new book, 'Hope for My Hurting Heart.' Linda shares her personal journey through pain, including her challenging childho…
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Season 3 | Episode 17 - Understanding the Role of Language in Math Classrooms - Guest: William Zahner
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23:57William Zahner, Understanding the Role of Language in Math Classrooms ROUNDING UP: SEASON 3 | EPISODE 17 How can educators understand the relationship between language and the mathematical concepts and skills students engage with in their classrooms? And how might educators think about the mathematical demands and the language demands of tasks when…
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This week's Character Counts Student of the Week is Joey McBride. Joey is a 5th grader from Rock Hall Elementary.By Character Counts Kent County
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95 - Standards Based Reporting and Grading at the Elementary School Level
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57:13In this episode, Sharona and Bosley look at some of the challenges that elementary school face when considering standards based reporting and standards based grading. From issues with consistency between instructors to the differences between communicating with parents versus communicating with students. Join us in this discussion as we look at the…
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58 | Forget the Gift! 3 Better Ways for Teachers to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
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17:07This week, we’re celebrating Teacher Appreciation in a way that's a little different. While I’m all about those lunches and door prizes (can we normalize surprise snacks every month?), this episode invites you to reflect on something even more meaningful—the teachers who have impacted you. Whether it’s a colleague who lifted you up, a mentor who sh…
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83. Giving Students Constructive Feedback as the Year Ends
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14:17Just because the school year’s wrapping up doesn’t mean our work is done. In fact, this is PRIME TIME for something super important… giving your students the kind of feedback that doesn’t just slap a period at the end of their year—but leaves them feeling seen, motivated, and ready to crush whatever’s next. Report card comments, one-on-one chats, e…
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Curiosity Over Control- What If You Didn’t Need to Force It? [#168]
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1:03:44As we near the end of the school year, many teachers and homeschool parents are feeling the pressure to hold it all together. You know the feeling: “If I can just fix this one thing… If I can just make it through the next two weeks… then I’ll be okay.” But in this episode of Educate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast, we’re flipping the script. What if you …
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Interview with Substitute Teacher Felice from Texas
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19:26Send us a text Ever wonder what life is really like for substitute teachers navigating classrooms in today's educational landscape? This candid conversation with Felice, a substitute teacher from the Houston suburbs, pulls back the curtain on this vital yet often overlooked profession. Felice brings a remarkably diverse background to her role, havi…
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47: Should You Have People Fertilizing Your School Garden During Summer?
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7:07Send us a text Are you overwhelmed by the idea of fertilizing your school garden during summer break—or worse, feeling disappointed when your garden underperforms come fall? In this episode, Leila Mireskandari shares a powerful shift in perspective: you don’t need to fertilize your school garden during summer at all—if you set it up right from the …
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100 Years of Social Studies: What’s Changed & What Hasn’t
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39:58Welcome to the 100th episode of The Social Studies Teacher Podcast! 🎉 I truly can’t believe we’ve made it to triple digits. I’m beyond grateful for this community of amazing educators, and I thought it’d be fun to celebrate by taking a trip back in time. In this episode, we’re looking at 100 years of social studies—what’s changed since 1925, and wh…
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SCOTUS May Side With First Religious Charter School | 395
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25:01The Supreme Court hears arguments to determine whether religious schools can accept taxpayer funds like public schools.By David Fiorazo, Katie Petrick
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193. Why Smart Teachers Start Planning for Next Year in May
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20:31May might feel like survival mode, but it’s actually the perfect time to start planning for the year ahead. In this episode, we share five reasons why teacher end-of-year planning is a game changer, from reflecting on what worked to testing out new systems with your current students. Planning now helps ease your mental load over the summer, so you …
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College Loan Borrowers Will Now Be Forced To Payback Debt
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26:41American taxpayers will no longer carry the burden of defaulted loans, as the Trump administration prepares to begin collecting college loan payments one way or another from millions of Americans not paying back their debt.By David Fiorazo, Katie Petrick
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Unlocking Literacy: Inside SUSD’s New CKLA Approach
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17:03In this episode of SUSD Spotlight, we explore Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA), Scottsdale Unified School District’s new elementary literacy curriculum. Join Diane Murphy, Elementary Language Arts Curriculum Specialist, first-grade teacher Sheena Byerley (Sequoya Elementary), and fourth-grade teacher Rebecca Bentivegna (Echo Canyon School) as th…
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Start Small, Lead Big: Building Culture with Student Leaders - Julia Kennedy
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15:56Today our guest is Julia Kennedy the SEL Coach at Meduxnekeag Consolidated School in Woodstock, NB. We talk with Julia about her school’s CharacterStrong journey and the intentional steps they’ve taken to build a stronger culture. She shares how they’ve created meaningful opportunities for student engagement—like having 200 students sign up to gree…
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A desert is one of the Earth’s biomes with a specific climate and its own types of plants and animals. About one-fifth of the Earth’s land surface is classified as desert, and they are found on every continent. Joining hosts Evie and Garrett to answers students questions about deserts are Kim Franklin, Associate Director for Conservation and Jesus …
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Season Finale: Highlights, High Points, and Lessons in Structured Literacy
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32:39As we wrap up Season 7 of Literacy Talks, we reflect on a powerful journey through the lens of the 75th Anniversary Issue of the International Dyslexia Association. In this special finale, hosts Stacy Hurst, Donell Pons, and Lindsay Kemeny revisit the insights, standout moments, and expert voices that shaped a season devoted entirely to Structured …
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Finding Friendship in the Journey of Motherhood
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37:00Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, host Becky Harling discusses the importance of friendships in parenting with guest Kristen Strong, author of 'Desperate Woman Seeks Friends.' They explore Kristen's personal journey of finding friends, the challenges of busyness in modern…
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Lots of great stuff in this episode! We discuss speak with Principal Sexton about school expectations, interview fourth grade teacher Mr. Castine, discuss our favorite movies and more!
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Student of the Week 4-30-25 Annabelle Templeton
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1:48This week's Character Counts Student of the Week is Annabelle Templeton. She's a 5th grader at Rock Hall Elementary.By Character Counts Kent County
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94 - Replay: The Human Impact of our Assessments on Students, What story do your assessments tell about a student? An Interview with Sean Nank
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58:18Please enjoy this replay of episode 20 from November 2023. Coming to you from the California Mathematics Council - South annual conference, Sharona and Bosley sit down for a wonderful conversation with Dr. Sean Nank. Sean is an adjunct professor at California State University San Marcos, a full professor at the American College of Education, as wel…
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Am I doing what's right for my baby?
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1:07:05“Remember that every day is a new day, and we can start again. Whatever you didn’t like from the day before just change it the following day.” Gaby Velazquez Gaby is a longtime mom, AMI Montessori trainer for ages 0-3, and the guest on our latest episode of The Montessori Education Podcast. A few of the topics/questions covered: ~“I just don’t have…
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Episode 107 Thoughts on "Free Writing" and Journals
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21:47The term "free writing" is used often, and I have to say, I don't love it. To me, it signals that providing students "freedom" to choose their own topics, make mistakes, right without what is considered "proper structure", make mistakes or go at their own pace is something that is different from or outside of the writing that is typically done. Hea…
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57 | From Morning Chaos to Classroom Calm - 3 Teacher-Tested Approaches
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17:30What if the secret to a calmer, more connected classroom started in the first five minutes of your day? In this episode, I share simple, teacher-tested ways to set the tone for a day that flows—with less chaos and more connection. If mornings in your classroom feel rushed, noisy, or just plain off, this one’s for you. These aren't major overhauls—j…
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Today, we're exploring a topic that's close to our hearts: the power of read-alouds in the classroom. Topics Discussed Research about the value of read alouds Balancing read alouds with independent reading How to use them in the classroom A list of our favorite books for middle school read alouds Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you do…
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Social Studies at Home – 5 Steps for Parents on Having Important Conversations with Your Kids
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19:16Social studies isn’t just a subject we teach in school—it’s happening all around us, every single day! From historical events and current news to civic engagement and even the geography of where we live, there are so many ways to help kids connect with the world in a meaningful way. And as parents, we have a unique opportunity to guide them in deve…
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SCOTUS Questions Why Kids Must Read LGBT Books In School
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26:55The Supreme Court hears a case that would determine whether public schools must allow parents to opt their children out of reading any LGBTQ books in class.By David Fiorazo, Katie Petrick
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192. Say Goodbye to Recess Problems with These 4 Teacher Approved Fixes
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22:15Recess drama got you down? In this episode, we’re sharing four teacher-approved fixes to common playground problems, so you can stop dreading recess duty and start feeling confident about this part of the school day. From teaching games to empowering student problem-solving, these simple strategies will help bring structure and peace to your playgr…
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Substitute Teaching First Grade, What’s Going On?!
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18:36Send us a text Breaking my own rule of "never below third grade," I recently stepped into a first-grade classroom as a substitute teacher and discovered a whole new world of teaching challenges and rewards. The experience was so transformative that I couldn't wait to share what makes seven-year-olds uniquely different from other elementary grades. …
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50. Picture Books for 4th Graders and Beyond: Using Picture Books to Enhance Your Science Teaching with Dan Kriesberg
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27:15Picture books are a fantastic tool for teaching learners, and they're not just for early childhood learners. Children of all ages can benefit from hearing picture books and seeing their illustrations, and they can be especially beneficial for teaching science with your elementary-aged learners. In today's episode, Dan Kriesberg talks about picture …
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S4E31: Laura Stam on Integrating Explicit Teaching Practices into Elementary Classrooms
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34:27In this episode of Progressively Incorrect, I’m delighted to host Laura Stam, a dedicated advocate for the Science of Reading and Direct Instruction. Laura will share her expertise on designing and curating resources to integrate content and vocabulary into literacy, discuss new shifts in her thinking and teaching, and offer insights into how struc…
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Cocopah Middle School: A Place of Wellness for Everyone
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20:46In this 50th episode of SUSD Spotlight, we sit down with Cocopah Middle School’s Principal Joe Olney and Assistant Principal Kristina Ambri to explore what makes Cocopah a standout in the Chaparral Learning Community. From its vibrant student culture to its recent recognition as a Blue Zones Project Approved School, Cocopah is leading the way in st…
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Character Traits That Connect: A K–12 Approach - Dr. Mark Chapin
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14:17Today our guest is Dr. Mark Chapin, Principal at Meyer Middle School. We talk to Dr. Chapin about how his district takes a purposeful approach to character development—from monthly character kickoff presentations to unifying yearly themes. He explains how each trait is clearly defined and modeled across all grade levels, K–12, and how community inp…
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Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, host Becky Harling and guest Jenni Lord discuss the critical importance of connection in parenting. They explore Jenni's personal journey into child advocacy, the impact of trauma on children, and the shift from control-based parenting to…
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What Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan Taught Us About Structured Literacy for Multilingual Learners
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51:37In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan—renowned author, educator, and advocate for multilingual learners—to explore how Structured Literacy can empower every student. From bridging language and culture to practical classroom strategies, Dr. Cárdenas-Hagan shares inspiring insights and actionable tools for supporting English learn…
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This week's Character Counts Student of the Week is Caidryn Turner. She's a 5th grader at Rock Hall Elementary.By Character Counts Kent County
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Educate & Rejuvenate Summer 2025 Reveal Party! [#167]
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1:01:40You KNOW I’ve been bursting at the seams to share this… it’s time for the Educate & Rejuvenate 2025 SPEAKER REVEAL PARTY! 🎉 In this special (and super cozy) episode, I went live to spill all the deets on our summer event—including our keynote speaker, the incredible speaker lineup, and some exciting new twists we’re doing this year. Think: more con…
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Let's Talk About... The Big Picture, Ep. 1 (10-Year Academic & Facility Plan Series)
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23:17Have you heard of Ankeny School's Long-Range 10-Year Academic and Facility Plan? Get the big picture in this first episode of a new series on this plan with Superintendent Dr. Erick Pruitt and Assistant Superintendents Dr. Amy Dittmar and Dr. Darin Haack. Know why it matters and what’s ahead. Future episodes will cover school funding, proposed faci…
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46: Is Your School Garden’s Summer Cleanup Too Much?
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8:13Send us a text Welcome back to School Gardens with Ease! I’m your host, Leila Mireskandari, and in this episode, we’re tackling a question that comes up a lot around this time of year: 👉 How much cleanup does a school garden really need in the summer? If you’re a bit of a clean freak when it comes to your school garden—or you’re feeling overwhelmed…
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93 - The Importance of Understanding AI as an Instructor in Order to Comprehend It's Impact on Your Students and Your Grading
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1:04:59Sharona and Bosley sit down this week to talk with Jennifer Martinez-Montes about her work on professional development surrounding AI for instructors. Jennifer is a 9th grade English teacher at Santee Education Complex in the Los Angeles Unified School District. She is currently researching the impact of AI on teachers and the opportunities for eff…
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Episode 106 Meaningful Grammar Instruction with Patty McGee
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43:45Students struggle with grammar. Teachers struggle with grammar. But...Patty McGee says it doesn't have to be that way! If you are looking for simple yet powerful ways to help your students to apply grammar skills, you will not want to miss this discussion! Patty shares a wealth of information on best practices in grammar instruction including high-…
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The wonderfully complex world of teaching English Language Arts—otherwise known as ELA. The subject that has it all—novels, grammar drills, essays, creative writing, and that classic moment when a student asks, “Why do I need to know what a gerund is?” ELA isn’t just about reading books and writing essays. It’s about developing critical thinking, c…
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