Best Mastery Based Grading Podcasts (2026)

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13] Become a Mighty King: Restore Your Godship as a Father (PapiFri MiniSeries #2) 22:03

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This Fatherly Friday mini‑series urges fathers to reclaim spiritual authority by humbling themselves before God and acting as a calm, protective presence for their families. Using scripture (1 Peter), prayer, and practical coaching, the host guides men to become ‘mighty kings’ through clear communication, emotional safety, and faith‑driven leadersh…

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12] Become an Everlasting Father like Jesus (PapiFri Miniseries #1) 16:52

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In this Fatherly Friday miniseries, the host explores how fathers are called to model themselves after Jesus—being everlasting, compassionate, and disciplinarian leaders. Using Scripture (Isaiah, John, Ephesians, Proverbs), he outlines three practical steps: embrace eternal identity in Christ, compassionately care for and protect your family, and c…

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11] I See Them Returning: A Prayer for Children, Families, and Teachers 20:28

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David McDuffie delivers a powerful, hope-filled episode rooted in Romans 15:13 that prays for children’s transformation, family restoration, and teacher resilience. He breaks generational curses, calls for healing in marriages, and encourages educators to reclaim joy and purpose. Designed as a spiritual professional development moment, the episode …

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Episode 260: "Sharp That Eleven, Bob" 57:55

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Zach is joined by Eric Jao and Bob Habersat to talk about digital music teaching and making music education accessible to all students Show Notes Mix Major Electronic Music Elements The Shed Eric's Youtube channel Soundtrap Project based learning Kodaly and Orff approaches to music education The History of Calculus Electronic Music Elements PD Penn…

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10] Override the System: Numbers 23 Power for Teachers 20:39

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In this Burnout Rescue episode, David McDuffie teaches the Numbers 23 key to override systems of oppression in schools, leading bold prayers, confessions, and practical strategies for teachers to reclaim classrooms and build student critical thinking and godly legacies. This two-part session mixes spiritual warfare, daily confessions, and hands-on …

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Episode 259: Everybody's a Teacher, Everybody's a Learner 1:03:33

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TR is joined by Cindy Wilkins to talk about how she has used the model in her work with preservice teachers in the higher education setting Show Notes Belhaven University Khan Academy The Shift to Student Led, by Catlin Tucker and Katie Novak Bloom's Taxonomy Connect with Cindy by email at [email protected] Contact us, follow us online, and lea…

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9] Small Classroom Wins that Win Back Teachers 23:40

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This Fall Burnout Professional Development session draws on Revelation 12:11 to help K–8 teachers prevent burnout by combining daily emotional intelligence, spiritual practice, and practical classroom strategies. David McDuffie shares real classroom wins—redirecting disruptive students, creating joyful moments, and earning recognition—and calls tea…

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Episode 258: Student Perspective (HS) 58:02

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Zach is joined by three of his students, Hansi, Ian, and Kennedy, to talk about their experiences in his class, both when they had his class in Middle School and, currently, in 10th and 11th grades. Show Notes Radiohead Ezra Weisz Miraculous Ladybug Zach's tracker template DCI's student podcast, The Lair (check back here after 12/10/2025 to hear Ha…

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8] No Cursing in School: God Blocks Negative Vibes 26:23

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Fall Teacher Burnout Rescue--> 8 keys to activate restoration rescuing any teacher from giving up & quitting. This Professional Development is part 5. In October, November, and December QUIT TEACHING, JOB OPTIONS FOR TEACHERS, and TOXIC WORK ENVIRONMENT are most likely on your browser. Acceptance is the first step to breakthrough AND today we focus…

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Episode 257: It's Not Best Practice, But... 1:01:07

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TR is joined by Drea Aguirre, an instructional coach, to talk about genuine, realistic, and humanistic coaching, and the importance of intentionally modeling the techniques that best serve students Show Notes Drea's Core Syllabus Connect with Drea by email at [email protected] Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions a…

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7] Unite & Transform Your Holiday & Everyday with Purpose 25:15

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Teacher Retention Specialist, David McDuffie, encourages teachers to invite faith into the classroom and uses the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11) to show how unity, shared language, and purpose make the impossible possible. The episode blends spiritual encouragement with concrete classroom practices—clear communication, shared vocabulary, engagement te…

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Episode 256: Live from GaETC2025 49:31

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Live from GaETC2025, TR is joined by Daniel Forrester, Sarah Eiler, Nick Provenzano for a discussion of ed tech, AI, and implementing innovative approaches to teaching Show Notes Amitrace Screenpal SchoolAI [Needlepoint](https://needlepoint.com/) Lego "The Promises and Perils of AI in Education" by Dee Lanier and Ken Shelton [Lumio](https://www.mai…

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Episode 255: Mastery-Based Learning Insights 1:00:27

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Zach is joined by Hui Couch to talk about how she uses the model to inspire her multi-lingual learners in math class, and to talk about how she approached designing a presentation for other teachers on using MCP in math classes Show Notes MCP Podcast Episode 246: Math Mentor Relationship MCP Podcast Episode 243: Math and ELL Connect with Hui by ema…

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6] Unlock the Practical Prep, Sigma Authority, & Teacher Retention 34:34

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David McDuffie speaks directly to overwhelmed teachers who feel underpaid, disrespected, and not valued. Beat October/November Burnout Now! This professional development combines scripture, spiritual warfare, and practical classroom strategies to help educators reclaim their teacher voice and maintain stamina. Rooted in Isaiah 54:17, he invites tea…

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Episode 254: Student Perspective 57:23

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Zach is joined by Steve Schlarman and two of his students, Molly and Ella, to talk about the student experience of learning in a modern classroom and how teachers can develop modern classrooms where students can thrive Show Notes Steve's previous appearance on the MCP Podcast, episode 174: Planning for Multiple Preps Connect with Steve in the MCP E…

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Episode 253: Elementary School 51:54

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Zach is joined by Laura Campbell to talk about how she implements the MCP model in her elementary math class, and how it brings balance and sustainability to the teaching profession Show Notes Eureka Math Laura's tracker Connect with Laura by email at [email protected] Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questio…

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5] Put on Your Drip: Tread on the school Dragon 23:23

2M ago23:23

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In this Fall Teacher Burnout Rescue episode, a teacher-focused pep talk ties Psalm 91:13 to everyday classroom authority: pray Psalm 91 daily, declare spiritual authority, and stand confidently in your role. The host connects modern language like "drip" and "kicks" with stepping on spiritual opposition, offers practical habits to invite the Holy Sp…

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Episode 252: Success Criteria 54:19

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TR is joined by Mike Friedberg to talk about middle school science and using success criteria to check for mastery and track student progress Show Notes Edutopia videos profiling MCP: High School Elementary School Mike's unit plan demonstrating his use of success criteria The Danielson Framework Connect with Mike on Twitter/X @mfriedbergteach Learn…

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4] Fall Rescue: Beat Burnout with Colossians' Hidden Key 24:42

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Teacher retention specialist, David McDuffie, shares the second hidden key to beat burnout in this October PD episode: using Colossians 2:13–15 to "disarm" negative powers in the classroom. He teaches practical steps—breaking legal claims, exposing lies (fear and ignorance), classroom routines, and a daily declaration—to help teachers reclaim autho…

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Episode 251: Chesapeake Schools 39:17

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TR is joined by Jataune Jones and Freddie Alarcon to talk about how they supported teachers in a district-wide rollout of the MCP model and the positive outcomes of implementing at a large scale Show Notes Modern Classrooms + Chesapeake Impact Report Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week It often feels harder to miss school than to teach when …

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Episode 250: Visual Rubrics 50:14

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TR is joined by Eileen Ng to discuss her use of visual rubrics to enable authentic assessment, reflection, and learning Show Notes Examples of Eileen's visual rubrics: Spider Web Lab Report Four-Level Rubric EDrenaline RUsh The Personal Record Rubric The Spider Graph rubric, based on Dungeons and Dragons See also - Lucas Blair's "Dungeons and Drago…

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3] Fall Classroom Rescue: Beat Burnout & Reclaim Authority 20:24

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October brings burnout, classroom chaos, and strained teams; this Fall Professional Development shares one of eight practical keys—rooted in James 4:7—to reclaim teacher authority by submitting to God and school policy, resisting distractions, and restoring order. Hear PD-style declarations, real classroom examples, and simple classroom management …

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Episode 249: Dungeons and Dragons and Self Pacing 1:02:57

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TR is joined by Travis Hammer to talk about how he uses the MCP model in his Dungeons and Dragons class to teach social and soft skills through gaming Show Notes Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) Balder’s Gate III Wizards of the Coast SchoolAI [Example DnD Assignments](https://open.bu.edu Not Another DnD Podcast Dimension20 D20 Adventuring Academy The Ore…

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Episode 248: Station Rotation 55:54

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TR is joined by Catlin Tucker to talk about the Station Rotation model of blended learning Show Notes Catlin Tucker NotebookLM "The Station Rotation Model and UDL," by Catlin Tucker Study Guide for The Station Rotation Model and UDL Universal Design for Learning The Four C's "The Shift to Student Led," by Catlin Tucker Learning Experiences for the …

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Episode 247: Engaging Professional Development 1:01:49

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TR is joined by Erin Luckhardt and Kim Weaver to talk about the importance of relevant, differentiated professional development opportunities for teachers Show Notes Meet Every Learner's Needs, by Rob Barnett Kareem on the Cult of Pedagogy podcast: Everything You Need to Know About Building a Great Screencast Video How to Create a Self-Paced Classr…

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Episode 246: Math Mentor Relationship 42:56

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Zach is joined by Candi Williams to talk about the MCP virtual mentorship experience and the value of personalized coaching and feedback in the MCP program Show Notes Wavio and The Wavio Pulse Tracker Zach's anonymized progress tracker Connect with Candi by email at [email protected] Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week: Wan…

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Episode 245: Gamification in SPED 58:48

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Toni Rose is joined by Dykeisha Hill to talk about using games of all types to bring joy into the classroom and connect with students Show Notes ArtyNerdShop - Dykeisha's Etsy City Year Freedom Riders Some of the games Dykeisha mentions: God of War Kingdom Hearts The Legend of Zelda Ed Tech tools Dykeisha mentions: Edpuzzle Nearpod Peardeck Comic b…

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2] Armor Up in Ubers: Daily Routine for Class Protection 19:19

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B E A U Ti Ful Day! This live episode features David McDuffie sharing his morning routine for preparing for school teaching EACH DAY (even when chaos changes certain staples in your life a.k.a. car transport to uber). Stomp on evil spirits/negative energy --> dream analysis --> encouragement to trust God through financial & personal challenges --> …

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Episode 244: CTE Student 51:56

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Zach is joined by Erin Luckhardt, Michele Deming, and their former student Eve Willoughby, to talk about CTE and using the MCP model to prepare students with real-world career experience Show Notes Kareem on the Cult of Pedagogy podcast: Everything You Need to Know About Building a Great Screencast Video How to Create a Self-Paced Classroom How to …

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Episode 243: Math and ELL 40:30

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Zach is joined by Miguel Melchor to talk about his approach to working with multilingual learners and coaching teachers using the MCP model Show Notes Miguel's comprehensive resource "Personalized Learning for Multilingual Learners" Screenpal Screencastify Mote Universal Design for Learning Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us que…

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1] Psalm 91 for Teachers: Morning Prayers to Guard Your Classroom 57:05

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This episode encourages teachers to start the school year with Psalm 91 and daily prayers, inviting Jesus and the Holy Spirit into the classroom for protection, wisdom, and order. It blends Scripture, practical classroom encouragement, and an invitation to send specific prayer requests via [email protected] or Podbean comments.…

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Episode 242: EduProtocols 48:00

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Toni Rose is joined by Zena Brown to talk about the Eduprotocols frameworks and explore the ways Zena uses them in her Modern Classroom Show Notes Edutopia videos profiling MCP: High School Elementary School Eduprotocols Quizziz Eduprotocols Resources ChatGPT Follow Zena on social media @zlbrownschools Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: …

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Episode 241: Alabama Teacher of the Year 57:08

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TR is joined by Katie Collins, MCP educator and Alabama Teacher of the Year, to talk about how she uses the model to build community in her classroom and develop a growth mindset with her 1st graders Show Notes Alabama Teacher of the Year Cottage Gardens The Anxious Generation, by John Haidt Let Grow Lil' John's meditation videos Connect with Katie…

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Solid 1st month Start for Gen Alpha Rookie Teachers (summer series) 28:56

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This episode is a must-listen for educators gearing up for the new school year or looking to strengthen their mid-year resolve. Join David Prof. McDuffie as he wraps up the summer series 'The Place of Value of Teachers.' Explore how to build a solid foundation, S-O-L-I-D, for your teaching journey, inspired by the parable of the two foundations fro…

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Shortcast 4: Building Authentic Relationships with Students 11:59

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You can hear the full episode here Zach is joined by special guests Michael Carr and Toni Rose Deanon to talk about social emotional learning and how the Modern Classrooms Model helps us cultivate authentic relationships with students, in person and virtually. Show Notes Modern Classrooms resources for building relationships (Includes “Five by Five…

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Unlocking the "Sigma Educator" Within: A Spiritual Guide (summer series) 28:41

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In this empowering Male Educator Podcast professional development, host David 'Prof' McDuffie invites all to re-evaluate their teaching paradigms and embrace excellence inspired by biblical wisdom. Discover the journey to becoming a 'Sigma Educator'—a committed individual who not only excels in the classroom but also makes a profound impact on thei…

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FEED DROP: The Exit Interview 50:04

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For this feed drop, here's an episode of The Exit Interview, with Dr. Asia Lyons. We hope you enjoy! You can learn more about The Exit Interview and subscribe hereBy The Modern Classrooms Project

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Meet the Teacher: Avoid these Bad 3 (Summer series) 21:25

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"Unleash the Power of Your Hidden Talents" Join my teacher spiritual leader David Prof. McDuffie in this empowering episode of The Male Educator Podcast as he delves into the importance of recognizing and utilizing your unique talents as an educator. Drawing inspiration from the biblical tale of the one talent, this PD session emphasizes overcoming…

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Shortcast 53: Unit Zero and a Day in the Life of a Modern Classroom 15:37

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Listen to the full episode here Toni Rose is joined by Emily Dia to talk about using a Unit Zero to introduce the model, and they go on to describe a day in the life of a Modern Classroom once students have internalized the routines. Show Notes Toni Rose's Unit 0 Calendar Keeping up with the Modern Classrooms: Episode #1: Unit 0 Marissa’s Classroom…

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100% Student Growth in Gen Alpha classrooms [Navigating Modern K-8 Teaching] 21:46

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Welcome to the Male Educated Podcast's summer series, where we delve into the realities and challenges faced by modern educators. This episode, titled "The Place Value of Teachers," explores the concept of applying a sense of zero value to achieve 100% student growth. Listen as we dive into a deep discussion based on the biblical parable of the tal…

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Shortcast 42: The Student Experience in a Modern Classroom 15:24

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This week, Kareem is joined by one of his former students, Jayme Mims, to talk about the Modern Classrooms model from the student's perspective, how it facilitates learning and responsibility in school, and how it prepares students for success in college and beyond Show Notes Edutopia Video Progress Trackers The Warm Demander Follow us online and l…

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FEED DROP: Under the Hat, with Steve Martinez 49:10

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For our fourth feed drop episode, we're happy to share this episode of Steve Martinez' Under the Hat podcast. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! You can find more info on Under the Hat and subscribe hereBy The Modern Classrooms Project

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Shortcast 207: How MCP Impacts the College Experience 14:59

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Listen to the full episode here Guest host Avery Balasbas is joined by a panel of his previous students who are now in college to discuss their MCP experience and how it prepared them for learning beyond high school Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Avery's previous MCP Podcast episodes: Episode 139: T…

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Teachers Arrested: Will You be next with Gen Alpha students? (Summer Series) 20:31

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In this engaging PD Session, we delve into the complexities faced by modern educators, from the challenges of maintaining authority in the classroom to the alarming trend of teacher arrests. Drawing inspiration from the teachings of the Bible, particularly Romans 5:6-9, listeners are guided on how to maintain their integrity and peace of mind while…

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Shortcast 183: Student Perspective (HS) 15:47

6M ago15:47

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Listen to the full episode here Toni Rose is joined by Sarahya College, a high school sophomore, who offers incredible insight into the student experience of learning in a modern classroom as well as advice for teachers who are implementing the model Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Contact us, follow us online,…

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Save Yourself! Teachers have ZERO Value. (Summer series) 19:19

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Spit on. Punched. Silenced. Insulted. Lied on. Welcome to the Male Educator Podcast where REAL TEACHERS find REAL SOLUTIONS from a REAL JESUS. This day in July starts a mini-series called “The Place Value of Teachers” Objective: I can & will Save MYSELF as a Teacher. Biblical Base: JOHN 12:24 || Word of the Week: Value Mark 23:37: "And even the rul…

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FEED DROP: The Balance with Catlin Tucker 52:39

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For our third feed drop episode, we're happy to share this episode of Catlin Tucker's The Balance podcast. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! You can find more info on The Balance podcast and subscribe hereBy The Modern Classrooms Project

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Shortcast 60 - Middle School Student Experience 15:53

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Listen to the full episode here Toni Rose is joined by two of her former 6th grade students, Lila and Tyler (currently 8th graders) to talk about their experience in Modern Classrooms throughout middle school - in person, in remote learning, and in general Show Notes Edpuzzle (and MCP Tutorial) Kahoot Quizlet Follow us online and learn more: Modern…

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Shortcast 219 - Student Voice (EC) 16:27

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Listen to the full episode here Zach is joined by Marlene Tapia Garcia and three of her first grade students, Olivia, Arya, and Ethan, to talk about their experience in a Modern Classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes MCP Podcast episode 138: La Revisión y las Pruebas de Dominio (Marlene's previou…

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FEED DROP - Lifelong Learning Defined with Jorge Valenzuela: Season 3, Episode 19 - From Compton to the World: Building STEM Futures Through Project-Based Learning with Jose González 26:02

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For our second feed drop of the summer off-season, we'd love to share an episode of Jorge Valenzuela's Lifelong Learning Defined podcast. This episode is called "From Compton to the World: Building STEM Futures Through Project-Based Learning with Jose González" You can find the Lifelong Learning Defined Podcast here…