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While you're waiting for more LITTLE THINGS FIRST, why not try Jim's other podcast with Rachel called YES AND KNOW? It's an educational podcast focused on the binaries that often plague education--and how to deal with them. If you like YES AN
Dr. Sarah Thomas and Dr. Larry Parker collaborated on an article that listens to students and what their experience have been in the secondary setting. They share little things that make a difference in helping our young people feel heard and
It's important to teach kids writing--teachers everywhere understand this. But what if mastering the art and craft of writing is about more than just learning the associated skills? What if it requires a kind of writing mindset that makes wri
Little Things is back for a temporary time! Joining Jim is guest co-host Rachel Nance to discuss all things education. Mike Anderson returns to the podcast this week with his latest book TACKLING THE MOTIVATION CRISIS that looks at some of th
Little Things is back for a limited time! Tracy Vandeventer (who goes on hiatus after this episode) and Jim Martin visit with the new Superintendent of Sal Lake City School District in an episode recorded last summer but never released. Dr. G
Stacey Green of Stockton, Kansas was recently recognized as a Distinguished {Principal of the Year through the National Association of Elementary School Principals, after first being recognized as a state principal of the year. Ms. Green talks
What are some little things schools can do to positively impact family engagement? Drs. Mavis Sanders and Claudia Galindo have been studying the topic for years, and their new book REVIEWING THE SUCCESS OF FULL-SERVICE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IN THE
Michelle Love-Day has been a teacher and an administrator. She has worked at the district level and now has unveiled a supplemental schooling experience for Black youth that focuses on Black history and culture. This new schooling experience
Yes, Virginia, 95% IS really possible: The Science of Reading and Making the Most of the Coming Year
Dr. Susan Hall has been studying reading for many years now and has started her own company--the 95% Group--focused on improving reading outcomes for all students. Dr. Hall's programs are being used by districts and schools across the country
This week, Tracy and Jim talk with Dr. Don Vu, who has released his book LIFE, LITERACY, AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS. A refugee himself, Dr. Vu has learned firsthand and through his scholarship what it takes to support refugee and immigrant y
Dr. Shannon Wanless has written about psychological safety in education, and Tracy and Jim dig deep to find out what exactly it looks like. Dr. Wanless explains that there is fear psychological safety could be overused or misunderstood in educ
Adaptive vs. Technical Challenges: Seeking Solutions to Novel Problems Through Professional Learning
This week, Tracy and Jim chat with the creator of THE MAIN IDEA Jennifer David-Lang. Ms. David-Lang is well-known in leadership circles for her intricate book summaries on every leadership topic under the sun. You don't have time to read that
On today's podcast, Tracy and Jim interview Dr. Mara Tieken, a scholar of rural education. who has published a book called WHY RURAL SCHOOLS MATTER. Here, Dr. Tieken discusses what she has learned about the topic and the little things that mak
Tracy and Jim re-interview Karin Chenoweth, one of our first podcast guests, to discuss her new book DISTRICTS THAT SUCCEED about the role that districts play in systemic change and sustainability. Karin talks about some of the flatlining that
This week, we interview award-winning middle school principal Jeremy LaCrosse, the principal of Altona Middle in Colorado. In this episode, we discuss the school's move toward inquiry-based learning practices, providing choices to students in
Eric Sheninger is a national coach, author, and educational expert who talks about change in education and how to embrace an environment that might look different from that with which we are comfortable. Tracy, Jim and Eric discuss everything
Joel Asiala is the award-winning Principal at Horizons Alternative High School in Michigan. In this podcast, he shares how he is using a trauma-informed approach to change the trajectories of his students and how he is influencing the directio
In January, controversy rocked the quiet school district of Murray Utah as a student asked his teacher to read one of his books to the class. The book happened to be one of Kyle Luckoff's Max adventures featuring a child identifying as transge
Dr. Kevin Leichtman spent years teaching and collected many stories of impact through those years. While many educators keep those stories locked away, Dr. Leichtman decided to use them for good. He interviewed ten of his former students to d
Tracy attended the ESEA Conference and walked away with inspiration from principal colleagues Lynn Allen and Meaghan Jerr. The two principals have found ways to enact little, inexpensive changes that make a huge difference. Sound familiar? W
Today, Tracy and Jim interview Dr. Tron Young, the middle school principal of the year out of Illinois. Dr. Young tells us about the little things that make the difference, especially in the formative middle school years. Listen to what he do
Last week, Tracy and Jim discussed the text TRUST MATTERS, which helps schools and leaders prioritize the building of trust in their work to improve schools. Tracy and Jim shared their thoughts about the book, but what does the actual author h
It's time for another book club! We hope you will join us for TRUST MATTERS, a book by Megan Tschannen-Moran, that explores how to go beyond relationships to deep and lasting trust. Without trust, nothing else matters. Tracy and Jim chat abo
Dr. Julian (Joe) Elliott has been studying dyslexia for decades and has come to the realization that we simply don't have any solid ways of determining if a child is in fact dyslexic. The response to students diagnosed with dyslexia is the sam
Coutney Monterecy is a state principal of the year and national distinguished principal in Providence, Rhode Island who has a unique way of addressing the needs of English Language Learners in her school. In addition, she discusses her efforts
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