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Middle School Café – Strategies & Support for Middle School ELA Teachers

Carolyn Wahl - Middle School ELA

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Are you a middle school ELA teacher looking for practical, proven strategies to help your students grow as confident readers and writers? Middle School Café is your go-to podcast for engaging teaching ideas, classroom-tested tools, and real talk about what works in today’s ELA classroom. Each episode delivers actionable tips to help you close reading gaps, build student ownership, and create a classroom culture where literacy thrives. Whether you're navigating a curriculum, supporting strugg ...
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Teaching Middle School ELA

Caitlin Mitchell

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Welcome to the Teaching Middle School ELA Podcast, where we help English Language Arts teachers create dynamic, engaging lessons while balancing the everyday responsibilities of teaching middle school. I’m Caitlin Mitchell, a longtime ELA educator and curriculum creator, and I know firsthand how challenging it can be to manage grading, planning, and student needs—while still trying to have a life outside the classroom. That’s why every Tuesday and Thursday, I bring you practical strategies, ...
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Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers

Marie Morris & Amanda Cardenas, Secondary ELA Teachers

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Join hosts Amanda Cardenas (Mud & Ink Teaching) and Marie Morris (The Caffeinated Classroom) in discussions about being brave, trying new things, and all things teaching! As seasoned classroom teachers, Amanda and Marie bring their experience, insight, energy, and oh, so many opinions and ideas... It's time for all teachers to take their classroom and teaching practice into their own hands!
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Find Your Strong Podcast

Christine Chessman & Ela Law

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Encouraging people to find what FEELS good in terms of food, movement and their bodies. Let's challenge the wellness w*nkery and start a new conversation. In each episode, Christine and Ela discuss their thoughts on diet and fitness fads, speak with fabulous guests about finding peace with food and movement, and interview experts so that they can share their insights and knowledge with you, the listeners. The hope is that together we can change the narrative around fitness and nutrition, and ...
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Virtually Unbreakable

Ela Senghera

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We believe that the only way to have a fulfilling life is to stay true to who you really are. To us that means building self-confidence, self-worth and resilience as well as accepting yourself for who you are. Virtually Unbreakable Podcast is dedicated to empowering you to create an identity that serves you and helps you embrace you true self. We talk about building a positive self-image and confidence, becoming resilient, changing your beliefs, setting boundaries and improving your relation ...
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The Knowledge Matters Podcast

Knowledge Matters Campaign

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Join the Knowledge Matters Campaign in this thought-provoking and engaging exploration of the vital role of knowledge-building in education. Each season delves into pressing issues, innovative ideas, and transformative solutions. It’s a must-listen for educators, administrators, parents, and anyone with an interest in the evolving landscape of learning.
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The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast | ELA

Betsy Potash: ELA

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Want to love walking into your ELA classroom each day? Excited about innovative strategies like PBL, escape rooms, hexagonal thinking, sketchnotes, one-pagers, student podcasting, genius hour, and more? Want a thriving choice reading program and a shelf full of compelling diverse texts? You're in the right place! Here you'll find interviews with top authors from the ELA field, workshops with strategies you can use in class immediately, and quick tips to ignite your English teacher creativity ...
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My ELA Class

Josh Guthrie

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Math people get to have all the fun. So, here is a podcast for the rest of us. From classroom technology to standardized testing, My ELA Class covers the topics that matter to ELA teachers. And we might even let the math people listen in too.
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In Bloom with Ela Richmond

Ela Richmond

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Build a life, not just a career. Every week I learn from extraordinary women about how they're building a life they're proud of. Gain clarity on your own path and values and learn from the experiences of diverse and inspiring women in topics like relationships, work, love, and more!
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Annotated ELA

Melissa Burch, Tips for ELA Teachers

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Annotated ELA is the podcast for ELA teachers. It’s a show that will help you enjoy teaching writing and reading with activities and strategies that will engage and motivate students to be better writers and readers! Twice a month, Melissa Burch will share tips and actionable strategies you can use in your classroom. You’ll get the inspiration you need to bring writing and reading alive because the magic is in the process. Melissa Burch is a middle school ELA teacher with 20 years of experie ...
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Episode 381: Monday Mindset: The Truth About “Feeling Behind” (And Why You’re Probably Ahead) 8:49

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It’s our first podcast episode of the year, and we’re starting with a message so many of us need right now. If you’ve been stepping into the new year feeling behind, this Monday Mindset is for you. We’re talking about why that feeling shows up, what it really means, and how you might actually be far more ahead than you think. A grounding, encouragi…
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RERELEASE Using Reading Challenges to Engage and Stretch Student Readers 15:32

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This is a rerelease of Episode #54 Think independent reading has to disappear with a canned curriculum? Not so fast. In this episode, I’m sharing how flexible, low-pressure reading challenges can help you keep independent reading alive—even when you're tied to a scripted program. You’ll get ideas for tying challenges to curriculum themes, recognizi…
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406: Try this Choice Twist on Review 12:22

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I bet you know your favorite way to learn something. Maybe it's by listening to a podcast, skimming a couple of articles on the topic, reading a book, going to a live lecture, taking a Masterclass, talking to a knowledgable friend, playing your way through an App like Duolingo, attending a conference... The point is, we're all pretty different when…
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How to Build Emotional Resilience in Men? 33:32

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TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE How to manage your mental health as a male entrepreneur? Cultivating healthy habits to boost resilience in men HELPFUL LINKS About the Host - Ela Senghera Speak to Me - Book Here Get Free Brochure - Be True You in Your Relationship Audiobook - Finding Love Parenting Book (2nd Edition) - Teach Your Kids to Build a Positive Sel…
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Episode 380: How We Actually Create EB Resources (You'll Never Guess the Last Step) 34:07

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Today’s episode is a special one because we’re welcoming back a familiar face—our very own Pat from the EB Team 🎉 You’ve heard Pat before, and since then, we’ve gotten so many questions about how EB resources actually come to life. So today, we’re pulling back the curtain. From the first spark of an idea, to collaboration, revisions, teacher feedba…
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Episode 379: Monday Mindset: Forget Resolutions — Do This Instead for a Better Year 9:39

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Today’s Monday Mindset episode is your gentle permission slip to skip the pressure of traditional New Year’s resolutions and try something that actually works. We’re sharing a simple, joyful shift that helps you create a year that feels better, flows easier, and supports the version of you you’re becoming. If you’re ready for a fresh start without …
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Use Positive Visualisations to Create Life You Want! 13:10

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TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE How to embrace the power of positive expectations? How to best practice positive imagery to reach goals? HELPFUL LINKS About the Host - Ela Senghera Speak to Me - Book Here Get Free Brochure - Be True You in Your Relationship Audiobook - Finding Love Parenting Book (2nd Edition) - Teach Your Kids to Build a Positive Self-Imag…
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Episode 378: 5 Classroom Routines That Make the Entire Semester Easier 26:01

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Looking for simple, high-impact routines that make teaching feel lighter and your classroom run smoother? In today’s episode, Caitlin shares five of her favorite practical routines that help create calm beginnings, peaceful endings, predictable pacing, better student behavior, and effortless paper management. These are routines you can implement to…
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Episode 377: Monday Mindset: Winter Break Won't Save You If You Don't Do This 10:28

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In today’s Monday Mindset, is your cozy little reminder that winter break alone won’t magically refill your cup—unless you do one simple, powerful thing. We’re diving into the mindset shift that helps you feel lighter, calmer, and genuinely restored long before break even begins. If you’re craving clarity, breathing room, and a gentler pace this se…
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2026 Will Bring Uncomfortable Shifts, and That’s a Really Good Thing - BNT Team Meeting [Ep 279] 23:52

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If you’re limping toward break and just trying to survive the week, this episode is a quick, honest team meeting and much-needed reality check. I reflect on how teaching has shifted since 2020, how AI and technology are changing our classrooms, and why many old strategies no longer work. This isn’t about changing everything now, but about planting …
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Starting the New Year SOFT not STRONG. 33:31

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Send us a text Happy holidays everyone! This is a re-release from our January 2025 episode about easing into the new year. If you are thinking you need to change your body in 2026, this may just help you reframe and re-evaluate your goals. We had a great chat about how we can set goals in a sustainable way We also talked about - new year's resoluti…
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Creating Emotional Resilience in Men 24:56

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TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE What does mental wellbeing mean among men? Why do so many men struggle to open up? How can men look after their mental health and cultivate healthy habits? HELPFUL LINKS About the Host - Ela Senghera Speak to Me - Book Here Get Free Brochure - Be True You in Your Relationship Audiobook - Finding Love Parenting Book (2nd Editi…
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Episode 376: You're Not Too Busy to Plan—You're Busy Because You Don't Plan 17:05

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In today’s episode, we’re talking about the uncomfortable truth most teachers don’t want to hear: skipping planning doesn’t save time—it drains it. When you plan day-to-day, you’re making hundreds of decisions while already exhausted, and that’s what’s stealing your energy, your evenings, and your peace of mind. You’ll also learn how batch planning…
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Easy Ways to Celebrate Reading Wins and Motivate Readers [Ep 67] 9:48

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The days leading up to winter break can feel a little wild, and it’s easy to overlook all the quiet reading growth happening in your classroom. In this episode, we’re slowing down just enough to notice those moments. I’m sharing simple, low-pressure ways to celebrate reading wins—nothing fancy, nothing time-consuming—just meaningful moments that he…
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Episode 375: Monday Mindset: The Best Teachers Don't Stay the Latest 8:29

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Today’s Monday Mindset episode is a powerful reminder that being an incredible teacher doesn’t mean sacrificing your evenings, weekends, or well-being. The best teachers aren’t the ones who stay the latest—they’re the ones who protect their energy, set boundaries, and show up refreshed and present for their students. Tune in for a mindset shift tha…
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Kids Have Officially Forgotten How to Play, and We’re Going to Help Them Remember! - BNT Team Meeting [Episode 278] 17:54

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If your algorithm has also been screaming “screens are ruining humanity!” at you lately, then you’re right at home with us in this week’s team meeting. We break down the tech panic, talk about why students are tech comfortable but not tech fluent, and shift the focus back to building real human skills through creativity and play. From improv to pan…
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405: 5 Creative Activities for A Christmas Carol 17:01

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Dickens' A Christmas Carol stands out strongly from his other works, but not because it's so different, really, in what it hopes to accomplish. Critiquing society, drawing attention to the world outside the doors of the wealthy in Victorian England, hoping to create social change... this was Dickens. But it's in A Christmas Carol that he condenses …
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Why Marriage is Good for You? 16:46

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TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE What are the usual misconceptions about marriage? What are the 5 biggest reasons marriage is good for us? HELPFUL LINKS About the Host - Ela Senghera Speak to Me - Book Here Get Free Brochure - Be True You in Your Relationship Audiobook - Finding Love Parenting Book (2nd Edition) - Teach Your Kids to Build a Positive Self-Ima…
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Episode 374: How One Teacher Got Her Most Reluctant Writers Begging to Revise (Right Before Winter Break) 36:49

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Today on the Teaching Middle School ELA podcast, we’re joined by our very own Membership Manager, Genevieve Chavez, who’s sharing the incredible story of how one teacher got her most reluctant writers begging to revise—yes, even right before winter break! It’s an inspiring, practical, feel-good episode you won’t want to miss. Tune in and let Genevi…
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Episode 373: Monday Mindset: Choose Rest on Purpose 7:43

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In today’s Monday Mindset episode, we’re reminding ourselves that rest isn’t a reward—it’s a necessity. When we intentionally slow down, we give our minds and bodies the space they need to reset, refocus, and show up stronger. This week, choose rest with purpose and watch how it transforms your energy, clarity, and joy.…
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Extreme Thinness Culture - How Did We End Up Here AGAIN?! 32:10

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Send us a text Spicy one this week. We both believe that individuals have agency and that commenting on an individual's body, whether it be out of 'concern' or otherwise, is just not helpful. But can we call out a cultural shift towards extreme thinness? F*ck yes! We feel that we have to. We have a duty of care as professionals working in the non-d…
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Phones, Chromebooks, AI, and The Battle for Their Attention (Send Help!) - BNT Team Meeting [Episode 277] 26:30

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Screens are running the show, and we need to talk about it! Phones, Chromebooks, AI - they’re everywhere, and they’re changing how students focus, work, and just be. I (it's Marie!) break down two articles, one on how kids think we can get them off their phones, and another on how screen time is shaping education. From chaos during unstructured tim…
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404: The Missing Piece in Most ELA Projects 16:44

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According to research by Stanford Professor Bob Sutton, innovative businesses need to generate about 4,000 ideas to come up with two or three really good ones. Think about that. 4,000 ideas. What does that mean for our students? In their busy whirlwind days, they're likely to opt for their first or second idea on any given assignment. A thesis pops…
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How to Heal Your Inner Child? 15:36

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TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE Defining the Concept of Our Inner Child Why do we all need to Connect with Our Inner Child? HELPFUL LINKS About the Host - Ela Senghera Speak to Me - Book Here Get Free Brochure - Be True You in Your Relationship Audiobook - Finding Love Parenting Book (2nd Edition) - Teach Your Kids to Build a Positive Self-Image Support the…
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Episode 372: Your New Favorite Pre-Break Activity (That’s Secretly All About Setting) 19:32

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Before break energy hits full chaos mode… we’ve got you covered. In today’s episode, we’re bringing on Pat from our curriculum team to share a pre-break activity your students will beg to do again — and yes, it’s sneakily building their understanding of setting too. Fun, meaningful, and totally classroom-ready.…
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Moving Students Beyond Surface-Level Reading [Ep 66] 14:38

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In this episode I’m talking about those familiar one-line reading responses like “I liked it” or “I don’t know” and how we can help students move beyond them. Students are capable of deeper thinking, and sometimes they just need a few simple routines to help them slow down, notice more, and explain what they’re seeing in a text. We’ll explore pract…
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Episode 371: Monday Mindset: Staying Calm Amidst the Chaos 12:03

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Today, we’re talking about staying calm amidst the chaos — especially during this busy season when everything feels louder, faster, and more overwhelming than usual. In this episode, Caitlin shares quick, practical mindset shifts to help you ground yourself, protect your energy, and move through the week with more ease (yes, even when life is wild!…
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Ok, but what if the secret to getting them to read is getting them to WRITE?? - BNT Team Meeting (Episode 276) 30:45

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In this week's Brave New Teaching team meeting, Marie's going a bit off-script with an idea that has been bouncing around her head the last couple weeks about how to get students to engage with reading and the literacy epidemic that is plaguing society at large (it's a lot, we know...). Is the secret to getting students reading actually in just get…
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Maybe You're NOT Inconsistent and You DON'T Lack Discipline @rulesandrebellion 1:00:33

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Send us a text Tasha and Brandon and their membership - the Village- have been a lifeline for me over the last few months, which personally have been incredibly difficult. They work with recovering perfectionists, folks struggling with burnout and high-achieving humans who are navigating complex life circumstances (clcs) and have lost themselves al…
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What is Your Attachment Style? 12:57

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TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE What types of attachment styles are there ? How do attachment styles impact our relationships? HELPFUL LINKS About the Host - Ela Senghera Speak to Me - Book Here Get Free Brochure - Be True You in Your Relationship Audiobook - Finding Love Parenting Book (2nd Edition) - Teach Your Kids to Build a Positive Self-Image Support …
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Bonus Episode: Following History's Stories, on Film | History Matters Podcast 17:33

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Thirteen colonies rose up, rebelled against an Empire, and won their independence. These unlikely victors built a new nation on democratic principles that inspired similar movements around the world. How should we tell the story of our nation’s founding? Guests Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, who co-directed The American Revolution with Ken Burns…
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Episode 370: The Gratitude Writing Activity Your Students Will Actually Love 13:56

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The Wednesday before Thanksgiving can feel chaotic — high energy, low focus, zero attention span. But what if it didn’t have to be survival mode? In today’s episode, Caitlin shares a simple gratitude writing project that transforms that busy pre-break day into one of the most meaningful moments of your school year. It’s low-prep, highly engaging, a…
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Episode 369: Monday Mindset: The Hard Truth You Need to Hear 10:37

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This week’s Monday Mindset episode dives into one of the hardest parts of personal growth: facing the truths we’ve been avoiding. Caitlin opens up about the “mirror moments” in her life — times when uncomfortable honesty led to deep healing, stronger leadership, and real transformation. Whether you’re a teacher navigating what’s not working in your…
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Nana Crawford. Celebrating Your Jiggles. 51:11

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Send us a text What a joyful conversation with the one and only Nana Crawford, creator of Jigglefitt. She is a powerhouse and her energy is truly infectious and we hope you love this conversation as much as we did. We talked to Nana about the following topics: Body Acceptance after having kids and seeing your body change out of recognition How to g…
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Fine, We Can Game-ify Reading (But No Gimmicks!) - BNT Team Meeting [Episode 275] 31:56

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Consider this your official invite to our Brave New Teaching team meeting! We’re catching you up on life, sharing what’s happening in our classrooms and libraries, and digging into why fun and whimsy are essential for bringing joy back to reading. We talk about the real challenges of getting students excited about books, our evolving thoughts on “g…
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403: 5 Hexagonal Thinking Minis (Try One Tomorrow!) 18:01

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It's easy to think of hexagonal thinking as a big event, a full-class activity that you set up and run for a whole period. But once your students know how to use this tool, it could come in handy in lots of other ways. Especially if you keep some blank hexagons on hand in your classroom. In today's short episode, I want to share five ten-minute hex…
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How to Manage Conflict in a Relationship? 13:23

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TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE Why is conflict so common in romantic relationships? What are the DO's and DON'Ts when it comes to managing conflict? How to ensure your relationship survive? - 4 skills HELPFUL LINKS About the Host - Ela Senghera Speak to Me - Book Here Get Free Brochure - Be True You in Your Relationship Audiobook - Finding Love Parenting B…
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Curiosity That Goes Beyond the Classroom | History Matters Podcast 16:39

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In Thermopolis, Wyoming, second-grade students love learning about the War of 1812, from the swashbuckling sea battles off the coast of Louisiana to the bombardment at Maryland’s Fort McHenry that inspired the “Star-Spangled Banner”—engaging lessons that build knowledge alongside literary and historical thinking skills. This type of learning is pow…
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Episode 368: Still Using This Simple Idea from 2015 in Your Writing Lessons? 14:14

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If your students seem “allergic” to writing — or if teaching writing feels like it’s eating your entire prep time — today's Teaching Middle School ELA episode will completely shift how you see the problem. Caitlin breaks down the simple structure-behind-choice system that skyrockets engagement, eliminates chaos, and actually saves you time. If you’…
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How Nonfiction Pairings Build Understanding and Reading Success [Ep 65] 13:36

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Looking for new ways to make reading more meaningful? In this episode, we’ll explore how pairing fiction and nonfiction can benefit all readers, helping every student, from those who need a little more support to those ready for deeper analysis, make stronger connections and think more critically. Together, these texts can deepen comprehension, bui…
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Episode 367: Monday Mindset: Burnout Isn’t a Badge of Honor 12:46

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If you’ve ever felt the slow creep of burnout — the shrinking energy, the growing to-do list, the joy that quietly slips away — this episode is going to hit home. Caitlin opens up about her own “burnout wake-up call” in the classroom and the simple but powerful non-negotiables that helped her reclaim her time, energy, and purpose. Whether you’re a …
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GLP-1s - Why Informed Consent is Key, with Aoife McMahon @thatirishdietitian 47:28

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Send us a text Before I share the show notes below, a quick disclaimer: this episode is for information and education purposes only and does not focus on medical risk/ replace advice from a medical professional. If you are taking any weight loss drug or are considering taking one, please consult with a professional/ your healthcare provider. Now - …
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402: Make Your Space a Partner with Flexible Resources 20:50

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You know how some spaces just make you feel excited to DO something? Whether it's a Cricut getting your wheels spinning with what-ifs, beautiful shelves of paint inviting you to decorate holiday pottery, or a giant stack of cookbooks suddenly causing you to wonder if it's time to fill the cookie jar, well-organized resources in a creative space can…
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How to Overcome Rejection & Self Doubt ? 20:34

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TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE What stops us from achieving our goals? How can we deal with rejection and negative feedback? HELPFUL LINKS About the Host - Ela Senghera Speak to Me - Book Here Get Free Brochure - Be True You in Your Relationship Audiobook - Finding Love Parenting Book (2nd Edition) - Teach Your Kids to Build a Positive Self-Image Support t…
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The Four Questions That Make History Come Alive | History Matters Podcast 17:39

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Many teachers build history lessons on primary sources like letters and legal documents. But without context and historical thinking skills, students can’t make much meaning from them, say guests Jon Bassett and Gary Shiffman, co-founders of the Four Question Method for history instruction. “Primary sources, for us, are ways to practice doing what …
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Episode 366: How to Teach Writing With Confidence (Even If You Feel Like a Fraud) 25:18

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Teaching writing doesn’t have to feel hard — it just takes one mindset shift and a clear framework. In today's Teaching Middle School ELA podcast episode, Caitlin shares how to trust yourself, your system, and your students so teaching writing feels calm, confident, and easy. Tune in and discover how to step into your power as a writing teacher!…
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Episode 365: Monday Mindset: Feeling Stuck? This Episode Will Help You See Why That’s a Good Thing. 6:45

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You know that uncomfortable middle space — where you can see the vision of who you’re becoming, but you’re not quite there yet? That’s what today’s episode is all about. Caitlin opens up about her own season of “in-between,” where growth felt slow and uncertain — and how she learned to see that space not as wasted time, but as sacred ground for tra…
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Can Hypnotherapy Help in Eating Disorder Recovery? With Dr Rachel Evans 50:06

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Send us a text We had the pleasure of chatting with Dr Rachel Evans for this episode - and we absolutely loved her multi-faceted approach to eating disorder recovery. Rachel draws on her own lived experience with Bulimia, and uses lots of different therapeutic modalities in her client sessions so that each session is tailored exactly to the individ…
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Stop Using RACE: The Better Writing Framework Students Actually Understand 16:16

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In today’s episode, Caitlin dives into why the RACE formula falls short for essay writing—and how the EBW Approach takes students from “answering questions” to thinking like real writers. You’ll learn how to recognize when your students are ready to level up, and what simple steps to take to help them move from summary to true analysis. -----------…
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401: Easy Wins on the Sensory Dashboard (yes, in ELA!) 19:22

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The other day I found myself walking through a parking garage stairwell in Iowa City, and I realized they were using the same scent design as the local mall in Bratislava where we used to live. Half-shocked, half-amused, I climbed the cement stairs as I remembered riding the escalator through the same subtle scent cloud two years ago. The memory wa…
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