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Designed from the ground up as a no nonsense approach to teacher development, this podcast is your gateway to bettering your craft (and having some laughs along the way). It is a show for you. To help you better your craft, learn new skills, and get ideas to fuel your own. It is a show for anyone in the field of education, and has featured teachers and administrators from all over to offer their unique perspectives on some of the most relevant and hottest topics in public schools. Teach Me, ...
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#382 Teaching, Power, and Policy with John B. King Jr., Former U.S. Secretary of Education (pt.1)
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In this powerful episode, host Jacob Chastain sits down with Dr. John B. King Jr., the 10th U.S. Secretary of Education under President Obama, to discuss his new book Teacher by Teacher. They explore Dr. King's journey from classroom teacher to national education leader, offering a rare insider’s perspective on the state of American education. Toge…
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#381 Building Trust with Parents as a Teacher
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Hello everyone! In this episode of Teach Me, Teacher, we dive into one of the most vital—and often overlooked—elements of teaching success: building genuine, lasting partnerships with parents. Whether you're a first-year teacher or a seasoned educator, gaining parent support can transform your classroom culture, student outcomes, and your overall t…
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#380 My Frustrations and Reflections on Life and Education
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Hello everyone! What a title for a podcast. But, this is a real one. No guest, just me (Jacob Chastain,) the reality of changes in my life, and my continued frustration with the discussions around education. For followers of the show, you have seen a lot of "Greatest Hits" episodes dropping. This is due for a lot of reasons that I go into, but the …
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Greatest Hits: Bring the Joy Back (Regie Routman pt.3)
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Hello everyone! Literacy Essentials by Regie Routman (Stenhouse 2018) is by far one of the most influential books I’ve read in my teaching career. It’s a book I turn to weekly for advice, insight, and encouragement in my work to bring authentic literacy to my students. So when I was given a chance to talk to Regie herself, I knew I couldn’t pass up…
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Greatest Hits: What’s Wrong and How to Fix It (Regie Routman pt.2)
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Hello everyone! Literacy Essentials by Regie Routman (Stenhouse 2018) is by far one of the most influential books I’ve read in my teaching career. It’s a book I turn to weekly for advice, insight, and encouragement in my work to bring authentic literacy to my students. So when I was given a chance to talk to Regie herself, I knew I couldn’t pass up…
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Greatest Hits: We Teach KIDS, Not Data Points! Talking Equity with Regie Routman (pt.1)
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This episode previously aired in another season. Hello everyone! Literacy Essentials by Regie Routman is by far one of the most influential books I’ve read in my teaching career. It’s a book I turn to weekly for advice, insight, and encouragement in my work to bring authentic literacy to my students. So when I was given a chance to talk to Regie he…
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Greatest Hits: Beyond Grades, Rewards, and Standardized Testing with Alfie Kohn
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Hello everyone! Today, I am releasing what I believe is the most important podcast in the history of the show. Not only is it filled with honest and real world talk, it is filled with research based advice and insight from one of the premier thinkers on education today. In this episode, I sit down with Alfie Kohn and discuss a range of topics, such…
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#379 The Language of Behavior with Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper (pt.2)
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In this episode of Teach Me, Teacher, we’re diving deep into the misconceptions about student behavior and how traditional behavior management approaches are falling short. Part 1 can be heard here. I had the privilege of interviewing the authors of The Language of Behavior: A Framework to Elevate Student Support, a book that challenges the old par…
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#378 The Language of Behavior with Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper (pt.1)
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In this episode of Teach Me, Teacher, we’re diving deep into the misconceptions about student behavior and how traditional behavior management approaches are falling short. I had the privilege of interviewing the authors of The Language of Behavior: A Framework to Elevate Student Support, a book that challenges the old paradigms and offers a new wa…
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#377 Keeping the Joy of Reading Instruction with Pam Ochoa
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Far too often educators give up teaching the love of reading and writing during instruction. They feel pressure from the curriculum developed due a need to perform on high stakes testing. In this episode, Jacob and Pam discuss how to help students develop a love for reading and writing while maintaining a high level of learning that will meet the r…
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Greatest Hits: The Real Work of Teaching Literacy with Evan and Laura Robb pt.2
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This episode was previously published as episode 93 of the podcast. __ Hello everyone! In a world where too many educators want the short and easy answers to literacy education, Evan and Laura Robb are here to help us see the value and purpose for putting in the real work and time it takes to learn our craft, and support kids the way they need to b…
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Greatest Hits: The Real Work of Teaching Literacy with Evan and Laura Robb
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This episode previously aired several years ago. While I am out at a conference, I wanted to bring this one back for those who may have missed it. Enjoy! Original blurb: In a world where too many educators want the short and easy answers to literacy education, Evan and Laura Robb are here to help us see the value and purpose for putting in the real…
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#376 Micro-celebrations (Tal Thompson pt.2)
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In this episode of Teach Me, Teacher, we sit down with Tal Thompson, a National Board Certified teacher with over 20 years of experience, to dive deep into the essential principles of classroom engagement. Tal, a finalist for America’s Top Teacher on Live with Kelly and Michael and recipient of numerous teaching accolades—including the Golden Apple…
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#375 Essential Engagement Principles with Tal Thompson (pt.1)
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In this episode of Teach Me, Teacher, we sit down with Tal Thompson, a National Board Certified teacher with over 20 years of experience, to dive deep into the essential principles of classroom engagement. Tal, a finalist for America’s Top Teacher on Live with Kelly and Michael and recipient of numerous teaching accolades—including the Golden Apple…
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Hello everyone! I am back from my small break and ready to dive back into all things education. This episode provides some behind the scenes insights into where I was, my thinking of the podcast, and where the show could be headed in the next few months. Enjoy!
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Hey everyone! Just wanted to make this quick post. All will be well. Just lots of changes coming and I need some time. Thank you. -Jacob
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Doing an episode like this is tricky. I didn’t want it to be one sided. I didn’t want it to have a political agenda. Instead, I wanted it to be an episode for ALL educators, whether you’re public or private, or something in between. To do that, I invited Kathy Edwards of The Novus Academy on the show to discuss everything from vouchers, to accounta…
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#372 Private School, Charters, Public Schools
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Doing an episode like this is tricky. I didn’t want it to be one sided. I didn’t want it to have a political agenda. Instead, I wanted it to be an episode for ALL educators, whether you’re public or private, or something in between. To do that, I invited Kathy Edwards of The Novus Academy on the show to discuss everything from vouchers, to accounta…
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#371 Diversity of Thought in Today's World (Stephanie Edmonds pt.2)
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Join us in this powerful episode of Teach Me Teacher as we welcome Stephanie Edmonds, also known as TeachingLiberty on Instagram and YouTube. After losing her teaching position in New York due to Covid vaccine mandates, Stephanie transformed her experience into a platform for advocacy and education. She passionately discusses the importance of heal…
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#370 Teaching Liberty with Stephanie Edmonds (pt.1)
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Join us in this powerful episode of Teach Me Teacher as we welcome Stephanie Edmonds, also known as TeachingLiberty on Instagram and YouTube. After losing her teaching position in New York due to Covid vaccine mandates, Stephanie transformed her experience into a platform for advocacy and education. She passionately discusses the importance of heal…
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#369 Building Relationships Through Content
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Hello everyone! This episode was previously published on the Craft & Draft podcast—my second show all about literacy! If you enjoy this one, go subscribe and support the show so you can be in line for all the bonus content coming soon! Jacob and Pam begin the episode with a segment regarding the best way to communicate in order to have difficult co…
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#368 The Importance of the Arts in School (Lauren Horn pt.2)
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In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Lauren Horn, author of This Is Not a Sketchbook: It’s a Class. Join us as Lauren dives into the transformative power of creativity in education and shares insights from her innovative approach to teaching. Discover how she encourages students to express themselves beyond traditional methods, and learn prac…
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#367 Expression Through Art with Lauren Horn (pt.1)
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In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Lauren Horn, author of This Is Not a Sketchbook: It’s a Class. Join us as Lauren dives into the transformative power of creativity in education and shares insights from her innovative approach to teaching. Discover how she encourages students to express themselves beyond traditional methods, and learn prac…
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#366 The National STEM Festival with Kari Byron
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Hello everyone! Join us for an inspiring episode featuring the one and only Kari Byron from Mythbusters! We dive into the exciting world of STEM education and its profound impact on creativity and innovation. Kari shares her insights on the upcoming National STEM Festival and discusses how hands-on experiences can ignite a passion for science in st…
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#365 Small Ways to Connect with Kids (Sierra Bohamera pt.2)
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Welcome to Teach Me, Teacher! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to have Sierra Bohamera, also known as @thattrendyteacher on Instagram. Join us as we explore the art of making teaching fun and engaging, connecting authentically with students, and infusing that all-important math energy into the classroom. Sierra shares her insights on being open t…
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