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Teaching in This Charged Political Climate
There is a measurable uptick in mean and divisive behavior in schools right now, almost as if children are mirroring the current political climate. Let's talk about leading students in this charged political...
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The AI Dilemma in Classrooms: Ban or Adapt?
In this episode, we dive into the growing concern among educators about the impact of AI tools like ChatGPT in the classroom. With only 6% of American teachers believing AI does more good than harm, we explore the...
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The Power of Outdoor Learning
From exposure to vitamin D and its positive effects on our well-being, to the cognitive benefits that come with fresh air, to the innate joy and freedom of being outdoors, outdoor learning is beneficial for both...
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The Impact of Teachers
Some of our most impact childhood memories happen in school. Teachers and other educators have a massive influence on their students' identities, memories, and future. Let's dive into that and explore the brain...
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Helping Students See the Bigger Picture
We all—educators and students— worker harder and smarter when we can identify the bigger picture of our work. That's what we dive into in this episode.
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Holding High Expectations for Students
Let's talk about the importance of holding high expectations for students and some strategies to do it well.
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Harnessing Parent Power
Why caregivers can be an invaluable resource to your classroom.
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Starting Class With Good Things
"Good Things"Â is a calculated way for students to get the most out of every class period. Like many teaching approaches, while not always obvious, there is a method to the madness. It is a routine to help establish...
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Let Kids Move: Why kids need opportunities to move and play in school
I live here in Michigan, And we've had a whole string of snow days lately. And for my kids it's been like an endless recess. sledding and snow forts and snowball fights, and getting together with the neighbor kids and...
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Becoming "Highly Effective" in the New Year
When I was a new teacher, I cared so much about earning the label of "Highly Effective" following my teacher evaluation. I've since learned the joy of labels wears off quickly, and the real joy comes from recognizing...
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The Value of a Fun and Joyful Class
Is the school week before the Holiday Break a big waste of time? Holiday parties, watching Christmas movies, not doing a lot of academic work—well, from the outside looking in, it might look like that, but I don't...
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Why Some Kids Hate Christmas
For many students, the holidays are a time of joy and anticipation. However, that often isn't the case for every student. The reality is, for some students, no school for 2 weeks means no regular meals for 2 weeks, no...
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