Equipping ELLs is a podcast for ESL specialists and homeroom teachers who are looking for effective and engaging ways to support their English Language Learners without adding to their endless to-do list. Each week you’ll hear tips, strategies, and inspirational stories that will empower you to better reach your ELL students, equip them with life-long skills, and strengthen relationships with colleagues and parents. Your host, Beth Vaucher, is an ESL certified homeroom teacher with over 10 y ...
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Welcome to The ESL Teaching Podcast, a place for K-12 teachers of English learners who are looking for simple and easy-to-implement ways to engage their students and for inspiration and empowerment in their day-to-day teaching. Whether you need a boost of confidence in reaching ESL/ELL newcomers, students in mixed proficiency level classes, or clarity in how to help them access content in the mainstream classrooms, this podcast will quickly become your go-to spot for inspiration and support. ...
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Secondary Science Simplified is a podcast specifically for high school science teachers that will help you to engage your students AND simplify your life as a secondary science educator. Each week Rebecca, from It's Not Rocket Science, and her guests will share practical and easy-to-implement strategies for decreasing your workload so that you can stop working overtime and start focusing your energy doing what you love - actually teaching! Teaching doesn't have to be rocket science, and you' ...
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One day she woke up and realized her potential and decided to use it for the greater good. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shewokeupdope/support
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Learn French with Louis' daily podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Empowering the Educator Within is a practical and inspiring podcast for teachers and education leaders. Hosted by Christina Shala, it covers educational frameworks, planning tools, ELL and language support, reading strategies, and hot topics in education. Each episode links to The Education Blog at www.shalabooks.com for added insight and resources to support your professional growth.
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Discover TrueFire Live: The Ultimate Guitar Podcast Join us on TrueFire Live, where top guitarists and educators share their expertise on a wide range of educational topics across all guitar styles and skill levels. Each episode features in-depth discussions, Q&A sessions, and exclusive live performances. Hosted by TrueFire's founder and recorded live at the TrueFire Studio, this podcast is a must-listen for serious guitar players looking to elevate their skills and knowledge. Tune in and ta ...
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Smart People Podcast is a biweekly, interview-based podcast that features today's most well respected thought leaders engaging in authentic, insightful conversation for the benefit of the listener. The host, Chris Stemp, and his co-host/producer Jon Rojas, utilize their insatiable curiosity and relatable charm to provoke their guests into giving the interview of a lifetime. Every single guest has achieved a high level of recognition within their arena and in doing so has collected a wealth o ...
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Amanda Elle is the curator of The Practice Within - a blog, brand, and podcast that assists you in living a life guided from your true Self. She started this podcast as a way to connect in a more personal and intentional way in a society addicted to instant gratification and fast paced living. Each Monday you can expect unfiltered conversations about healing, wellness, nutrition, spirituality, and creating a life that you truly love. Think of it as an alternative in the alternative health sp ...
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Hosted by Sarah Delahanty, Executive Decisions is a podcast for business leaders. One thing we all know is that successful executives are in a constant state of learning. Our guests share how their professional and personal roles have evolved over the years, what challenges they have overcome on their path to success, and how they manage the increasing financial complexity of life and work. Sarah Delahanty works for SYM Financial Advisors. All opinions expressed by Sarah or any podcast guest ...
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Teachers and sometimes students discussing how we co-create anti-racist, culturally-responsive, compassionate learning communities. This podcast looks at this through the lens of teaching immigrant and multilingual learners. We teach high school classes driven by student agency. We share practical strategies that have transformed our instruction, as well as practicing compassion and reflection with ourselves.
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SHOWTIME podcasts feature in-depth conversations with the people shaping Melbourne’s vibrant theatre scene. Offering an insider’s guide to the world of live performance, the series spotlights a ‘who’s who’ of both established and emerging talents. From the latest in Musical Theatre, Plays, and Cabaret, to behind-the-scenes stories and upcoming productions, SHOWTIME with Andrew G captures the essence of what makes Melbourne’s stages come alive, celebrating the artists and shows that define th ...
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Barrett's Project Discovery & Project Interaction teachers, & ELL, Reading, & Classroom Teachers were awarded a $10,000 Toyota TAPESTRY Science grant. The 2006-07 grant supported student participation in lessons that incorporate the Jason Project, NASA Explorer School experiences, Virginia Science and culminated with the creation of video podcasts by fourth graders. Recently science podcasts created by 2nd grade students have been added to this blog.
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Being an Olympian is life-changing. It represents the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance, elevating athletes to a global platform while inspiring amateur athletes around the world. Join Olympian Carrie Tollefson for authentic discussions with other Olympians about their life-long journey of achievement. If you’re a youth, high school or college athlete or parent, each episode provides inspiration, information and motivation to help you create a happy, healthy lif ...
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Build your authentic brand and business online through No B.S. marketing. For the founders of B2B, professional services, and software companies. This is the show where we get real and talk about what's working to grow your influence, impact, and personal wealth. All whilst doing it ethically and in alignment with who you are as a human being. This show will feature a mix of solo episodes and guest interviews with actual practitioners who are honest, courageous, and generous with sharing wha ...
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190. Time-Wasters vs. What Actually Works: How to Plan ELL Lessons That Save You Time and Boost Student Success
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24:18Are you spending hours planning ELL lessons that your students don’t even seem to retain? Welcome back to the Equipping ELLs Podcast — the space where we take the overwhelm out of teaching English language learners and replace it with clarity, strategy, and confidence. In this episode, host Beth Vaucher dives deep into the common time wasters ELL t…
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EP39 - Leading with Clarity, Empowering Creativity
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5:52What if the secret to unlocking teacher creativity isn't more freedom—but more clarity? In this episode of Empowering the Educator Within, Christina Shala explores the often-overlooked connection between structure and innovation in schools. Discover why a lack of alignment can stall creativity—and how a clear framework can actually give teachers th…
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(Rediffusion) Deux tableaux de l'exposition parisienne à succès des chefs d'oeuvres de la collection d'Ivan Morozov resteront en France en raison des circonstances nées de l'invasion de l'Ukraine par la Russie. Traduction: Two paintings from the smash hit Paris art exhibition of masterpieces collected by Ivan Morozov are to remain in France due to …
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197. Motivating the Unmotivated - 4 Practical Tips to Help Students Care
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18:02August is wild because some of you are squeezing out those last drops of summer, while others are already knee-deep in grading. Wherever you are on that back-to-school spectrum, one thing is for sure: at some point this year, you’ll be staring down an unmotivated student (or ten!). In this episode, I’m sharing four practical tips to boost engagemen…
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(Rediffusion) Le président français a été très critiqué pour l'usage généreux de l'argent public par son gouvernement auprès de société privées de conseil, dont le géant américain McKinsey. Traduction: French President has come under fire for his government's liberal use of public money on private consultancy firms, including US-based giant McKinse…
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191. Prioritize Supporting Exceptional Learners with Beth Skelton and Tan Huynh
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48:10Are your multilingual learners fluent in conversation but still struggling with academic content? In this episode of the Equipping ELLs podcast, host Beth Vaucher speaks with Beth Skelton and Tan Huynh, authors of Long-Term Success for Experienced Multilinguals, to unpack why fluency isn’t the finish line—and how educators can better support multil…
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(Rediffusion) Très profondément sous les rues de Kharkiv dans l'est de l'Ukraine des centaines de personnes se protègent des féroces bombardements russes, en occupant les stations de métro. Traduction: Deep under the streets of Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine hundreds of people are sheltering from fierce Russian bombardment, occupying metro stations. Ho…
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Theatre as empathy and collective healing
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22:58In this episode of Showtime I sit down with the incredible Carissa Lee, an actor, writer and cultural researcher whose work bridges theatre, television and academia. Carissa takes us back to her early days growing up in a small South Australian town where a passionate drama teacher first introduced her to Shakespeare and professional training. That…
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(Rediffusion) Le système français de santé est parfois montré en exemple pour la qualité des traitement et la couverture universelle. Mais des disparités existent dans le pays, avec un grave manque de médecins dans certaines régions. Traduction: The French healthcare system is sometimes held up as an example for its quality of treatment and univers…
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How AI Is Forcing Us to Rethink Who We Are and the Future We Want with Jeff Burningham
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47:49What if the biggest challenge with AI isn’t the technology, but what it’s revealing about us? Jeff Burningham has built companies, invested in hundreds of startups, and even run for governor — but his most urgent message comes in his new book The Last Book Written by a Human: Becoming Wise in the Age of AI. He believes AI is a mirror, reflecting ou…
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(Rediffusion) L'intelligence artificielle est sur le point d'affecter près de 40 % de tous les emplois et risque probablement d'aggraver les inégalités globales. Traduction : Artificial intelligence is set to affect nearly 40% of all jobs, and will likely worsen overall inequality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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196. Grading Game Changers: 6 Ways to Grade Differently This School Year
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18:21Grading doesn’t have to take over your nights and weekends! In this episode, I’m sharing six practical grading game changers that helped me simplify my workload without lowering my standards. You’ll learn how to define your grading philosophy, reduce what you collect, give meaningful feedback faster, and keep students engaged, even when you're not …
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(Rediffusion) La pollution chimique dépasse officiellement les limites en terme de sécurité pour les humains et la planète Traduction: Chemical pollution has officially exceeded the limits safe for humans and the planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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(Rediffusion) Une femme a été retirée vivante des débris d’un immeuble en Italie quelques jours après un tremblement de terre. Traduction: A woman is pulled alive from the rubble of a building in Italie some four days after an earthquake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Showtime, Andrew G speaks with Annie Blood, someone whose connection to Australian theatre spans more than six decades. Annie’s love for the stage began backstage at the Alfred Hospital revue in the 1960s, sparking a lifelong passion for live performance. Over the years she has worked as a director, stage manager, production mana…
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(Rediffusion) De violents affrontements ont eu lieu la nuit dernière entre des manifestants et la police en Corse, alors que la colère s'intensifie en raison de l'attaque en prison d'une figure nationaliste. Traduction: Violent clashes broke out last night between protesters and police in Corsica as local anger intensified over the assault in priso…
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The Passion Project Helping Thousands Find Their Next Stage Role
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20:00Dawn Riddale, once a musical theatre performer, is the founder of Melbourne Theatre News and Just Auditions, two platforms that have transformed how Melbourne’s community theatre scene connects. Before they existed, show and audition details were scattered and hard to find. Dawn and her fiancé Craig created centralised hubs where performers, theatr…
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(Rediffusion) Une Cour de justice française a rejeté la demande de l'acteur star Gérard Depardieu visant à lever les accusations de viol portées contre lui. Traduction: A French court has rejected a bid by star actor Gérard Depardieu to have rape charges against him dropped. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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195. A Simple and Effective Process for Parent Communication With Guest Mandy Farrar
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48:08Confession time: I’ve been gatekeeping this conversation with Mandy Farrar because it’s that perfect for the start of the school year. Mandy, a high school chemistry and physics teacher, shares her simple yet highly effective system for parent communication, built from her own early struggles and refined into a clear, repeatable process. From start…
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(Rediffusion) L'auteur de Harry Potter JK Rowling a dit qu'elle ne s'inquiétait pas des conséquences de sa prise de position sur les transgenres sur son héritage. Traduction : Harry Potter author JK Rowling has said she is not concerned about how the backlash to her position on transgender issues will affect her legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…
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EP38 - How to Bring School Values into Every Lesson
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5:12School values often look great on posters and sound inspiring in assemblies—but what happens when the bell rings and lessons begin? In this episode of Empowering the Educator Within, we’ll explore simple, practical ways to make those values part of your daily teaching. From quick, in-the-moment connections to intentional planning strategies, you’ll…
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EP37 - The Support Staff Survival Guide: From Reactive to Ready
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7:11Support staff often find themselves reacting on the fly—stepping into lessons midstream or being handed tasks without context. In this episode of Empowering the Educator Within, we walk through five practical strategies to help you move from scrambling to supporting with confidence. Learn how to access the curriculum, preview resources ahead of tim…
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189. From Theory to Practice: Kelly Reider on Making Language Visible in Every Classroom
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43:19In this episode of the Equipping ELLs Podcast, host Beth Vaucher is joined by renowned educator and language planning expert Kelly Reider for a deep dive into the world of functional language planning—a critical but often misunderstood approach to supporting multilingual learners in today’s classrooms. With over 30 years of experience in education,…
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EP36 - The Real Reading Gap: Is It in the Student or the Resource?
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5:30Are we misunderstanding what it means when a child “can’t read”? In this episode of Empowering the Educator Within, we revisit the conversation around reading gaps—and shift the spotlight from student deficits to the materials we’re using to assess and support them. Are we combining decoding and vocabulary too early? Are our “level one” books actua…
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(Rediffusion) Dans 10 ans, à peu près 39% du temps passé dans les taches ménagères et à s'occuper des proches pourrait être pris en charge par des machines. Traduction : Within a decade, around 39% of the time spent on housework and caring for loved ones could be automated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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EP35 - Plan Your Classroom with Purpose: 8 Steps to Intentional Setup
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7:26Setting up your classroom isn’t just about where to place the tables or how to decorate the walls—it’s about designing an environment that supports learning, reflects your teaching goals, and grows with your students. In this episode, we walk through an 8-step planning process using the Classroom Setup Planner—a free visual tool that helps you orga…
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(Rediffusion) Un club de foot a signé avec un bébé un contrat symbolique de 10 ans après l'avoir vu sur Youtube marquer un but magique dans sa boîte à jouets. Traduction: A football club signed a toddler a symbolic 10-year contract after watching him score a stunning goal into his toy box on Youtube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …
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EP34 - From Pushback to Partnership: A 3-Step Plan for Leading Change
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5:20Ever pitched an idea you were sure would spark excitement—only to be met with silence or resistance? In this episode, we walk through a simple 3-step process to turn pushback into partnership and bring your team along for meaningful change. Whether you're launching something new or refining something old, this approach helps you shift from conflict…
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(Rediffusion) Des politiciens chrétiens en Irak tentent d'annuler la législation interdisant l'importation et la vente d'alcool. Traduction : Christian politicians in Iraq are attempting to overturn legislation banning the import and sale of alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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194. The Importance of Inquiry-Based Learning - And How to Implement It Practically
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31:17Back-to-school season is the perfect time to breathe new energy into your classroom, and one of the most powerful ways to do that is through inquiry-based learning. In this episode, I’m sharing why inquiry matters, why students often push back against it, and how you can scaffold it to feel less intimidating for everyone. I’ll break down what inqui…
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(Rediffusion) L'autorité américaine de contrôle de la sécurité au travail a donné une amende à une usine en Pennsylvanie après que deux travailleurs sont tombés dans une cuve à chocolat et ont dû être secourus. Traduction : US workplace safety regulators have fined a Pennsylvania factory after two workers fell into a vat of chocolate and had to be …
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188. How to support ELLs through differentiated instruction without feeling overwhelmed.
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16:09Has differentiation always felt like the most overwhelming part of your lesson plan? host Beth Vaucher dives deep into one of the most pressing challenges educators face: how to differentiate instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs) without feeling overwhelmed. This episode unpacks a practical, three-step framework that empowers teachers to…
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EP33 - From Inspiration to Implementation: Turning Professional Development Into Practice
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5:33We’ve all felt the post-conference buzz—the excitement, the fresh ideas, the urge to rethink how we teach. But too often, that energy fades once we’re back in our classrooms. In this episode of Empowering the Educator Within, we explore why most professional development doesn’t stick—and what’s missing from the equation. The answer? Planners. But n…
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(Rediffusion) Le Breton, qui était parlé dans le nord ouest de la France, la Bretagne, fut jadis menacé de disparaître, mais on assiste aujourd'hui à une recrudescence de nouveaux locuteurs. Traduction : Breton, which is spoken in France's northwestern region of Bretagne, was once at risk of vanishing, but it is now seeing a surge in young speakers…
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(Rediffusion) Les Etats Unis ont descendu un autre objet volant non identifié lors de la 4ème opération de ce genre ce mois-ci. Traduction : The US has shot down another unidentified flying object in the fourth military operation of its kind this month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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EP32 - Teaching Foreign Language with Purpose in the Early Years
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7:16In many Early Years classrooms, foreign language lessons feel more like standalone performances than integrated learning experiences. A teacher pops in with songs and stories—and while students enjoy the moment, the language rarely sticks. In this episode of Empowering the Educator Within, we explore how to make foreign language a meaningful part o…
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(Rediffusion) Pour les anciennes générations, le travail était le seul endroit de sociabilisation. Sans bureaux, les jeunes gens doivent trouver des astuces pour se faire des amis. Traduction : For older generations, work was the sole place of connection. Without offices, young people have to get clever about making friends. Hosted on Acast. See ac…
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193. First Year Teacher Reflections With Cienna Domke
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41:19What if you could hit pause after your first year of teaching and really process what just happened? That’s exactly what we’re doing in this episode with Cienna Domke. Cienna just wrapped up her first year teaching high school biology and chemistry in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and y’all—she brought the honesty, humility, and wisdom that only come…
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(Rediffusion) Les marécages disparaissent trois fois plus vite que les forêts. Quand il s'agit de les restaurer, il y a un héros aux pouvoirs remarquables, le castor. Traduction : We are losing wetlands three times faster than forests. When it comes to restoring them there is one hero with remarkable powers - the beaver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.…
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EP31 - Building Better ELL Support: Which Comes First—Systems or Students?
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5:50In this episode of Empowering the Educator Within, we unpack one of the biggest questions in ELL program design: Should we start with student needs—or fix the system first? Host Christina Shala reflects on key insights that emerged after attending an ELL conference in the UK and explores how bottom-up and top-down approaches each shape the kind of …
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EP30 - Hallways That Teach: Turning Transitions Into Learning Opportunities
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5:47What if your school hallways could do more than just showcase student work—what if they could teach? In this episode of Empowering the Educator Within, we explore how to turn transitional spaces like hallways into interactive, meaningful learning environments. From math challenges and comment-ready displays to collaborative art and outdoor learning…
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187. If I wanted to go from now to confidently supporting ELLs within the first month, here are the exact steps I would take.
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31:05Do you feel lost on how to support your English learners in the first month of school without a clear plan? In this episode of Equipping ELLs, host Beth Vaucher delivers an empowering and actionable roadmap for teachers stepping into the school year with multilingual learners. Whether you're a brand new ESL teacher, juggling a multi-building caselo…
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Resurrecting a Forgotten Voice: The Musical Legacy of Wilbur Weissman
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18:03The Forgotten Song Book is a bold new Australian musical that brings the lost legacy of Broadway composer Wilbur Weissman back to life. Created by 23-year-old talents Dylan McBurnie and Emerson Hurley, the show is part concert, part biography and all heart. Set to live piano and performed by two captivating singers, it resurrects Weissman’s long-fo…
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Episode 29 - From Unit Plans to Rubrics: Making Transdisciplinary Assessment Happen
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7:32Is your IB team planning transdisciplinarily—but assessing in isolation? In Episode 29 of Empowering the Educator Within, we explore how to move beyond beautifully connected unit plans to create assessments that truly reflect the same level of integration. From collaborative summative task design to shared rubrics and cross-subject standards, this …
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(Rediffusion) de 5000 femmes russes enceintes sont entrées en Argentine ces derniers mois, dont 33 sur un seul vol jeudi. Traduction : More than 5,000 pregnant Russian women have entered Argentina in recent months, including 33 on a single flight on Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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What If DMT Isn’t a Hallucination But a Message From Our Creator: A Neuroscientist Makes His Case - Dr. Andrew Gallimore
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1:01:27What if the most powerful psychedelic on Earth isn’t just a hallucination—but a message? Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Gallimore joins us to explore the mind-bending world of DMT, a molecule found in both nature and the human body that seems to reliably transport users to an alien-like realm filled with intelligent beings. In this episode, we dive into…
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(Rediffusion) Dans un étrange retournement ironique, les mines de charbon abandonnées qui produisaient jadis le combustible fossile le plus sale commencent à être exploitées pour produire de l'énergie propre. Traduction : In a strange twist of irony, abandoned coal mines that once produced among the dirtiest fossil fuels are starting to be exploite…
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EP28 - From Team to Teacher: Making Transdisciplinary Planning Work
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11:23You’ve brainstormed as a team. You’ve filled out the team planner. But what happens next? In this follow-up to Episodes 26 and 27, we shift to the individual side of transdisciplinary planning—where teachers take team ideas and turn them into weekly lessons that actually connect. Using a storytelling unit as our example, this episode walks through …
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(Rediffusion) La police en Espagne a démantelé un gang à la tête de trois usines illégales de tabac où des réfugiés ukrainiens travaillaient dans des conditions déplorables. Traduction : Police in Spain have broken up a gang running three illegal tobacco factories where Ukrainian refugees worked in poor conditions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…
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192. Teaching Biology, Managing 6 Preps, and EOC Review with Macee Huseman
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36:48What would you do if you were the entire science department at your school? That’s the reality for my guest, Macee Huseman, a powerhouse high school science teacher from Texas who juggles six preps, engaging labs, and family life with incredible grace. In this episode, Macee shares her best tips for staying organized, keeping students engaged, and …
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