The four-day school week is not new, but the speed at which schools are adopting the model is breathtaking. Largely driven by the difficulty in attracting and retaining teachers, school districts are making the leap at increasingly rapid rates.

Two Teachers, a Lawyer and a Couple of Talk Show Hosts Walk Into a Bar, the Conversation Was..

May 1st, 2022 31m 19s

We invited the authors of three books written to teach us how to talk with people we disagree with on just about everything. Each shared with us their framework for navigating difficult discussions with difficult people in school, at work, and

When Student Behavior Disrupts Learning, and You’ve Done All You Know How to Do, Consider This….

Apr 20th, 2022 11m 52s

Across the nation, at all levels, educators are reporting a rise in troublesome student behaviors. The list of causes is wide and deep, but the first professionals expected to manage student behavior are classroom teachers. This episode takes a

How Teachers Are Managing the Rapid Stream of Small (and Big) Decisions We Make Daily

Mar 12th, 2022 13m 38s

In this episode, we pause to examine the seemingly endless minor and high-stakes decisions that we need to make in our classrooms every day. Listen in as we identify ways to manage the decision fatigue that some feel.Follow on Twitter: @katyf

Navigating Sensitive Cultural, Social and Civic Discussions 101: Identify the Right People

Feb 5th, 2022 17m 12s

There’s so much we urgently need to talk about, mask mandates, transgender issues, race relations, growing incivility, threats to our democracy, but so little we can safely discuss in mixed company. Increasingly, what starts out as a cordial an

Sustaining Emotional Energy and Resilience During an Extremely Tough School Year: What Works, What Doesn’t?

Jan 26th, 2022 11m 6s

As we all push through another exceptionally challenging school year, we pause to talk about proven ways to sustain our emotional energy and resilience. Join us as we separate what works from what doesn’t.Follow on Twitter: @brightmorningtm @

Compliant Students or Passionately Motivated Students: Which Are You Seeing Most in Your Classroom This Year and Why?

Jan 18th, 2022 13m 23s

Many, maybe even most, students see school as a grade game. "What do I have to do to get an A?" Many of us have been driven to see teaching as a compliance game. "What do I have to do to get my students to meet the course requirements?" In thi

Spoiler Alert: The Most Valuable 21st-Century Skill We Needed To Teach and Learn Is Not What We Expected

Oct 29th, 2021 11m 27s

Remember when we were consumed with teaching the skills that would be needed in the future? Well, what 21st-Century skill is more valuable than the ability to talk constructively about the brave new world we're all trying to figure out and nav

Why Ignoring Learning Recovery Is a Privilege Many Students and Teachers Don't Have

Oct 5th, 2021 26m 1s

We are still searching for an "acceptable" phrase to define what teachers around the world are doing this school term. Many are avoiding the term "learning recovery" like a carton of milk past the expiration date. In this episode, we found out

Protecting Our Freedom to Teach What We Know Is Best for Students

Sep 29th, 2021 3m 24s

In this premier episode, we consider the riveting story of a teacher who is committed to doing the right thing, teaching the right things, and serving his students’ best interests. So why is he out of work, and why should his story matter to yo

‘Assessments Don’t Have to Suck’ – 3 Ways We Can Make Teaching and Learning More Relevant, Riveting and Fun

Sep 19th, 2021 16m 1s

Eavesdrop on a delightfully down-to-earth, insightful, and inspiring discussion with the head of ISTE about the exciting opportunities we have sitting in our laps and what we can do to make the most of the moment.Follow on Twitter: @ISTE @m

Ignore the ‘Learning Recovery’ Label, Close Your Classroom Door, Do What’s Best for Kids

Aug 22nd, 2021 13m 37s

We don’t like the term “learning loss,” and we see learning recovery as a pig with lipstick. But we know learning recovery mandates are coming our way. In this premiere episode of We Just Want to Teach, we begin our search for practical strateg

SPECIAL REPORT: Safe Spaces In Schools, How to Create Them, Why They Matter More Now

Aug 18th, 2021 16m 38s

ISTE REWIND: In this special edition of Learning Unleashed, we air a panel discussion about the need for safe spaces and places in schools, why the pandemic has made these spaces even more important, and how to create them.Follow on Twitter:

Teach This, Not That: How Will You Tell Your Students That Including Their Point of View Is Now Against the Law?

Aug 2nd, 2021 11m 44s

Can we teach critical thinking while omitting obvious facts, and self-evident truths? How will you relate to students whose perspectives are no longer allowed in your classroom? How do you plan to teach, now that legislation around the nation

SPECIAL REPORT: Sliver Linings in the Pandemic, Myths Shattered, and Inspiration for the Next School Year

Jul 13th, 2021 43m 5s

ISTE REWIND: In this special edition of Learning Unleashed, we air a panel discussion about the silver linings our guests found in the pandemic, the new possibilities they discovered, the myths and misconceptions that were shattered during pand

We Made It Through the School Year! Take a Bow: Now It’s Time to Reevaluate Everything

Jun 13th, 2021 18m 3s

This school year is largely in the rearview mirror and many of us are exhausted. But after you've had some rest, you'll want to listen to this special episode on reevaluating everything we thought about teaching and technology before the pandem

Strategies for Testing and Grading Students at the End of This Exceptionally Challenging School Year

May 13th, 2021 11m 4s

We're finding that the pandemic is impacting students in ways that require us to rethink how we grade them. Join us as we share the various ways we are adapting our thinking and grading as we close out this unusual school year.Follow on Twit

Avoiding Equity Traps: If You’re Uncomfortable You’re Probably on the Right Track

May 4th, 2021 8m 17s

Join us for a candid discussion about the traps, tropes, and pitfalls we often encounter as we work to support equity and inclusion in our schools. In this episode, we discuss why the successful journey to equity starts with awareness and inclu

What We Learned About Teaching from the Derek Chauvin Verdict

May 2nd, 2021 10m 45s

The Derek Chauvin verdict was announced right before #edchat was set to begin, so we switched topics. That’s how this group of educators found ourselves in the middle of a raw, real, and relevant discussion, as the world was reacting in real-ti

Using the Pandemic to Teach Math, Coding, and Problem Solving Skills

Apr 27th, 2021 13m 20s

Our guests believe that we need to make math, coding, and problems solving skills relevant to their everyday lives of our students. How can we convince students, parents, and ourselves that the pandemic is a good opportunity to teach these ski

Strategies for Testing and Grading Students at the End of This Exceptionally Challenging School Year

Apr 25th, 2021 14m 52s

We’re finding that the pandemic is impacting students in ways that require us to rethink how we grade them. Join us as we share the various ways we are adapting our thinking and grading as we close out this unusual school year.Follow on Twit

Preparing for the Increasing Types of SEL Issues Students Are Bringing to Class

Apr 22nd, 2021 7m 54s

How can we prepare to help students with the increasing volume and types of SEL issues they are bringing to class? Join us for a discussion about when, where, and how to get started.Follow on Twitter: @JorgeDoesPBL @ISTE @mrhooker @jonHarper7

How Some Teachers Are Getting Higher Student Engagement in the Midst of the Pandemic

Apr 18th, 2021 10m 18s

Even as many of us wrestle with the myriad frustrations of remote and hybrid teaching, some teachers are experiencing exceptional levels of student engagement. In this episode, we talk about some strategies and tools that are getting and keepin

What Can We Do Now to End This Extraordinary School Year Well and Prepare for the Next?

Apr 10th, 2021 9m 51s

As we move through spring break, we begin looking ahead to the end of the school year. Join us as we consider how to end this extraordinary year well and prepare for whatever the coming school year will bring?Follow on Twitter: @ASCD @a_r

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

Mar 31st, 2021 10m 34s

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