The ranks of English language learners continue to expand rapidly. Some have no proficiency with the language, but many are intermediate English skills. In this episode, we explore strategies that are well suited for ELLs who have more develope

Teaching Middle Schoolers in 2022: A Shortlist of What Still Works and What Rarely Does

Jan 19th, 2022 11m 51s

The middle school classroom is so unpredictable. In this episode, our guests share what they’ve learned works when teaching middle school students and what doesn’t. Join us for a discussion about what middle schoolers need and what qualities ma

A Quick Primer: Using Arts and Crafts to Achieve Student Learning Objectives More Effectively

Jan 7th, 2022 11m 3s

We all know that arts and crafts can just be enjoyable busy work or a tremendous way to activate student learning. In this episode, we explore practical ways to use arts and crafts more effectively.Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @bamradi

How Can We Make Teacher Observations More Encouraging, More Productive, and Less Threatening?

Dec 7th, 2021 11m 13s

New and veteran teachers generally agree that performance observations are just slightly more appealing than a root canal. In this episode, we invite a panel of teachers and administrators to explore ways to make the practice more productive an

Why Teaching American Slavery With Integrity and Transparency Benefits All of Us and How to Do It Better

Dec 6th, 2021 10m 13s

We are still struggling to come to grips with American slavery and now the heightened dissonance around the topic has spilled into our classrooms. In this episode, we talk about the challenges of teaching about slavery and how to navigate them

Seven Ways to Effectively Use Art in Any Classroom, With Any Subject and Why You Should

Oct 7th, 2021 9m 45s

Art has the ability to be a powerful tool for engaging, differentiating, and humanizing virtually any subject. Join us as we cover several practical strategies for using art effectively in any classroom.Follow on Twitter: @klrembert @wendi322

Small Changes That Can Make a Big Difference in Your K12 Classroom

Sep 29th, 2021 10m 8s

In this episode, we talk about the small ways we can adapt the way we teach that can have a big impact on students and their learning. We close by looking at the barriers to making these minute changes.Follow on Twitter: @ValentinaESL @fromro

We Learned a Lot From the Pandemic, How Much Are We Applying As We Return to School?

Sep 19th, 2021 9m 58s

It’s hard to believe that we’re still talking about pandemic learning, but here we are. So how much of what we learned are we actually applying as we head back to school this year?Follow on Twitter: @helnvass @Dr_Kreisberg @therobsharvey @l

We’re Committed to Learn All We Can From the Pandemic: So How Did We Miss These?

Sep 19th, 2021 11m 7s

Most of us have never faced a pandemic on this scale, so there was much to learn and we did. Of course, there were mistakes made and some that seem so obvious in the rearview mirror. In this episode, we take a candid look at what we missed and

What Will We Need to Support Students With Learning Differences As the Pandemic Lingers?

Aug 25th, 2021 7m 46s

As we gear up for another round of pandemic teaching and learning, we zero in on what will be needed to support students who learn differently.Follow on Twitter: @fromrooma212 @amygdalayo @ElizabethLStein @TStudentsupport @SHSUHIED @larryferl

What Matters, What Matters More: How Will You Teach Differently This School Year?

Aug 25th, 2021 9m 47s

In this episode, I check in with four teachers on their expectations and plans for the new school year. What developments, challenges, and silver linings do you see ahead? What do you now feel is more important and what matters less?Follow on

Helping Students Develop the Ability to Ask Deeper, More Thoughtful Questions

Apr 22nd, 2021 8m 35s

Questioning is an essential part of any classroom. Often, teachers are the ones asking the questions and student questions are simple and basic. In this episode, we talk about strategies to encourage students to ask deeper more higher-order qu

How We Became More Effective Teachers By Asking Other Educators for Help

Mar 31st, 2021 11m 4s

We’ve become more effective teachers by leaving isolation behind. Support when we’re struggling, professional development, improved well-being, and inspiration to do better are among the benefits of reaching out to other teachers for help. In

Who Do You Most (and Least) Trust for Teaching Advice?

Mar 31st, 2021 10m 11s

There is no shortage of opinions, suggestions, and advice on how to teach. What sources do you most and least trust for teaching advice?Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork, @readysetcoteach @Cris_galvaom @AndrewSharosAP@Jonhar

He, She, Him, Her: 5 Ways Teachers Can Go Beyond Pronouns to Support LGBTQ Students

Mar 22nd, 2021 8m 47s

For those teachers struggling with gender-neutral terms and wondering how to appropriately support LGBTQ students, this episode provides some much-needed insight and guidance.Follow on Twitter: @LatinaComm @leatherj14 @larryferlazzo @bamradi

More Effective Strategies for Assessing English Language Learners: Do This, Not That

Mar 4th, 2021 11h 2m

We all know the many shortcomings of one-size-fits-all approaches to assessing student learning. In this episode, we focus on effective strategies for assessing English language learners. What works, what doesn’t?Follow on Twitter: @CindyGa

Unpacking the Most Helpful Teaching Advice We’ve Received in Our Careers

Mar 1st, 2021 10h 56m

There is no shortage of advice for teaching and teachers. Among the recommendations, some are duds, some are cliches, and some are invaluable gems. In the episode, we discuss the best teaching advice we’ve received in our careers.Follow on Tw

Keys to Teaching Critical Thinking in an Era of Misinformation, Irrationality, and Rigidly-Held Beliefs

Feb 23rd, 2021 9h 33m

How do we teach critical thinking when reason, evidence, and logic are increasingly displaced with an unwillingness to examine facts that conflict with our strongly-held beliefs.Follow on Twitter: @msdarasavage @riordan_meg @brownpatrick8 @la

How We Turn Boring Primary Sources Into Engaging Teaching Tools for Any Student

Feb 19th, 2021 9h 34m

Join us for a discussion about how to make primary sources more engaging and relevant starting with a list of dos and don’ts.Follow on Twitter: @sarahjcooper01 @larryferlazzo @jonHarper70bd @cmurcray @shellthief @bamradionetwork @dlshrum65

Preparing to Teach English Language Learners As Our Immigration Policy Shifts

Feb 19th, 2021 11h 20m

The ranks of English language learners will likely expand under the new administration in Washington D.C. In this episode, we explore in-person and remote strategies for teaching newcomers to the country and our classrooms.Follow on Twitter:

Retrieval Practice: What Is It, Why It Matters, How It Works in the Classroom

Jan 30th, 2021

Recalling information from memory when needed is a form of retrieval practice. Join us for a discussion on how retrieval practice helps enhance and boosts learning and strategies for using retrieval practice in your classroom.Follow on Twitter

How Has Pandemic Teaching Irrevocably Altered Your Practice for the Better?

Jan 21st, 2021

In this episode, we look at what we've learned from pandemic teaching and learning that we will take forward and incorporate into our classroom practices when we return to normal.Follow on Twitter: @KaylaSolinsky @MrsSaid17 @ccpsesolteam @ol

How to Apply Culturally Responsive Teaching in Science Classrooms

Jan 21st, 2021

Most discussions about culturally responsive teaching are rarely discussed in the context of teaching science. In this episode, we talk about how to apply the instructional model in science classrooms.@TaraCDale @teachanTravel1 @larryferlaz

Getting Students to Take Ownership of Their Learning

Jan 21st, 2021

Our guest shares the strategies her school uses to encourage students to own their learning. Join us as we look at strategies for encouraging risk-taking, flexibility, and creativity to achieve higher levels of student engagement.Follow on Tw

Racism In the Classroom: What White Educators Can Do to Help

Dec 5th, 2020

Join us for a discussion about racism in the classroom and how educators can help. Our guests offer books, blogs, podcasts, resources, recommendations, and specific actions we can take.Follow on Twitter: @klrembert @HarrisLeads @larryferlazz