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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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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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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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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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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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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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Teaching Hard History

Learning for Justice

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From Learning for Justice and host Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Ph.D., Teaching Hard History brings us the crucial history we should have learned through the voices of leading scholars and educators. The series, which includes four seasons that originally aired from 2018 to 2022, begins with the long and brutal legacy of slavery and reaches through the victories of and violent responses to the Civil Rights Movement and Black Americans' experiences during the Jim Crow era to the issues we face today ...
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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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The Joys of Teaching Literature

Teacher's Workshop

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The study of literature can be fun, relevant, and meaningful for all students if we focus on inspiring creative and curious thinkers and writers. Visit www.theteachersworkshop.com to find more resources for secondary ELA (high school English language arts) teachers.
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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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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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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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Extreme Thinness Culture - How Did We End Up Here AGAIN?! 32:10

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Send us a text Spicy one this week. Ela and I 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! I feel that we have to. We have a duty of care as professionals working in the…
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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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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 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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Data Protection & Young People - What can we do? 25:03

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TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE Most common mistakes when dealing with personal data? What can we all do to help protect sensitive private data? 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 S…
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Building Teachers' Historical Knowledge | History Matters Podcast 15:28

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What do teachers need to successfully teach high-quality history lessons in elementary school? A strong curriculum is a great start, but teachers also need aligned professional learning and time to dig in and build the content knowledge that supports confident instruction, says guest Courtney Dumas. In this episode, she explains how her organizatio…
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Episode 364: Make Writing Feel Easy Again: 3 Simple Systems That Actually Work 29:57

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Today, on the Teaching Middle School ELA podcast, Caitlin breaks down exactly why writing feels overwhelming — and how the problem isn’t you, it’s the system. You’ll discover three simple, teacher-tested frameworks that will help you: ✅ Simplify writing instruction without reinventing the wheel ✅ Give faster, more meaningful feedback ✅ Bring fun (a…
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How to Use Nonfiction to Engage Reluctant Readers [Ep. 64] 12:38

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Nonfiction doesn’t have to be dry or something students just “get through.” In this episode, we’ll share how high-interest nonfiction can spark curiosity, build confidence, and help even the most reluctant readers see themselves as capable readers. You’ll hear why nonfiction belongs in everyday reading instruction, not just as a single unit, and ho…
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Episode 363: Monday Mindset: What Courage Looks Like in the Classroom (Hint: It’s Not Loud) 9:09

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When we think of courage, we often picture grand, dramatic moments — standing up to someone, taking a huge leap, or making a bold change. But in today’s Monday Mindset episode, we’re exploring a different kind of courage — the quiet, everyday kind that often goes unseen. Caitlin shares her own story of rebuilding confidence and identity after a lon…
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Body Image, Eating Disorder Recovery and Cake, with Dr Kamila Irvine - RE-RELEASE 51:41

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Send us a text We are re-releasing this to coincide with the APPG report from Dump The Scales, that was delivered to Number 10 yesterday, alongside a petition calling for an inquiry into all eating disorder deaths. You can find the full report here It's always humbling to speak to our amazing experts, and our conversation with Dr Kamila Irvine was …
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Episode 362: The Mystery Basket Game That Turns Any Lesson Into a Competition 10:31

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Ready to turn ordinary review time into pure excitement? In today’s episode of The Teaching Middle School ELA Podcast, we’re bringing you another hit from our Classroom Games Series: Mystery Baskets 🧺✨ This activity works with any ELA concept—grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, root words, you name it—and adds just the right amount of suspense and …
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400: #evolvingEDdesign: Giving Students Real Agency 34:34

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Imagine you and I were about to make a dinner together. Now, I bring a love of baking to our project, and a decently strong roast chicken game. But I don't want to dominate the conversation too much. "Let's make roast chicken and vegetables," I say, "and cookies." Your face falls a little. "Oh, but you can choose which vegetables we roast, and what…
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How to Use Mindfulness to Boost Your Inner Power? 20:21

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TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE What are the biggest roadblocks among women when introducing change? What is mindfulness ? How can mindfulness help develop self-awareness and create change? 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 Edi…
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Massachusetts' Big Move on Elementary History | History Matters Podcast 17:03

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In Medway, Massachusetts, “social studies is a subject to be valued,” fifth-grade teacher Jennifer Lindsey explains in this episode. “It’s the place to teach kids how to talk to each other and negotiate conversations and digest information and form an opinion—but also listen to others’ opinions and back that up with evidence,” she says. This conten…
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Episode 361: How to Fix Classroom Culture Fast (Without Starting Over) 43:30

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Your classroom culture starts with you. 💛 In this week’s episode, Caitlin shares three powerful mindset shifts that can completely transform how you show up—for yourself and your students. Tune in to discover how small inner changes can create big outer results. From Mark Traver's article: A Psychologist Shares The ‘90-Second Rule’ To Survive Emoti…
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Dr Jenn Salib Huber. Accepting Your Changing Body Through Peri to Post Menopause (Re-Release) 57:55

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Send us a text To celebrate the release of Jenn's first book - Eat to Thrive, we are re-releasing this impactful conversation with Jenn, which remains our most popular episode to date! What an episode. I realised about 20 minutes of chatting to Jenn that I wanted to work with her so immediately signed up to her Midlife Feast Community. Dr Jenn Sali…
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Episode 360: The Knockout Game That Makes Review Days 10x More Fun 9:30

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Welcome back to our Games Series! Today, we’re bringing the energy with one of the most exciting review games you’ll ever play in your ELA classroom—Knockout. This game transforms any concept—whether it’s text structures, grammar, or figurative language—into a high-stakes, fast-paced classroom battle. Students aren’t just answering questions; they’…
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TEACHING DYSTOPIA: Our NEW Favorite Stories & Protagonists [Ep 274] 32:19

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Think you’ve seen all the dystopia books out there? Think again! In part three of our “Teaching Dystopia” series, we share hidden gems, fresh picks, and classics, from middle grade survival stories to YA novels exploring climate change and government control. We highlight favorites like Alone and Station Eleven, plus TV and movie options like The S…
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399: #evolvingEDdesign: Crafting a Flexible Classroom 21:19

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My first classroom was a little blue trailer on the edge of the soccer field. Every morning, I got my shoes clogged with mud hiking across the field, but I loved my corner of campus, and I felt pretty free to design it to work best for my students. And it turned out that what really worked best was constant change. Our desks were attached to our ch…
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Stop Self Sabotage and Find Your Voice ! 28:46

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TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE Why women struggle with their mental health? What are common themes when it comes to poor self-care? 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 Su…
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History Can’t Wait Until High School | History Matters Podcast 17:19

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In the typical American high school, 9th-grade history students are expected to dive into the historical content, grapple with complex ideas, and engage in deep inquiry. But teenage students often lack the historical knowledge such tasks require. If you haven’t learned much about the Civil War, for example, you won’t be ready to discuss whether the…
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