Sandy and Terri discuss why foreign language literacy is an important life skill but often an area where students struggle. In part 2, they address high stakes testing and how to deal with rampant test anxiety.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs growth and impact on student success

Feb 11th, 2022 10m 35s

Sandy and Terri explore the growth of CTE programs in middle and high schools across the country and describe some of the unique benefits to the students who participate.

Improving reading skills through Literacy Week and helping to create better readers.

Jan 7th, 2022 12m 24s

Terri and Sandy discuss the upcoming event in schools called Literacy Week. They also offer tips and ideas to make reading fun.

Teachers leaving the profession

Dec 9th, 2021 10m 41s

Terri and Sandy discuss the November Michigan school shooting at Oxford HS. They also examine why one in four teachers are leaving the profession following issues with disruptive student behavior after the pandemic.

Discussion of the Facebook whistleblower, the crisis of cyber bullying, and ways to combat bullying

Nov 5th, 2021 13m 4s

Sandy and Terri review the Facebook whistleblower’s testimony of how the platform values profit over safety. They discuss the rebranding of Facebook to ‘Meta” and its goals for creating a “metaverse.” They also share some stories of bullying at

TikTok Challenges and tips for Red Ribbon Week

Oct 8th, 2021 9m 55s

Real educators Terri and Sandy review some of the dangerous TikTok challenges and then offer some tips for Red Ribbon Week’s drug prevention and awareness.

Teaching 9/11 is still relevant in the classroom, especially on the 20th anniversary.

Sep 3rd, 2021 8m 51s

Real Educators Terri and Sandy discuss the historical tragic events of September 11, 2001. They explain how lives were changed, and the importance of teaching students to Never Forget.

Teaching the importance of respect and debating if ambition can be taught

Aug 4th, 2021 9m 36s

Real educators Terri and Sandy discuss why it’s important to teach respect, introduce conscious discipline, and debate whether ambition can be taught

Suggestions to beat the ‘summer slide’ and reasons to try a WiFi free week for a digital detox

Jun 7th, 2021 10m 38s

Real educators Terri and Sandy present ideas to help prevent the ‘summer slide’ and keep your children engaged in reading and writing outside the classroom. They also propose reasons why a WiFi free week during the break can be challenging but

Appreciating mothers and offering ways to foster parent teacher relationships with mutual respect.

May 3rd, 2021 9m 23s

Real educators Terri and Sandy discuss the ironic overlap of Mother’s Day and Teacher Appreciation Week. While parents are to parent and educators are to educate, they offer ways to foster those critical parent teacher relationships and talk ab

Social media addiction of teens and tips for parents.

Apr 7th, 2021 9m 36s

Terri and Sandy discuss social media apps that let teens do it all, including sexting, dating, and sharing racy pictures. They offer tips for parents on what apps to be aware of and how to keep their children safe.

The debate of arming teachers in the classroom.

Mar 2nd, 2021 10m 3s

Special guest Kyle Savage, Treasurer of the Brevard Federation of Teachers, joins Terri and Sandy to discuss the debate of arming teachers. Also they review the legislation in response to the mass shooting on February 14th, 2018 in Parkland Flo

Teenage depression & Suicide prevention

Feb 4th, 2021 10m 28s

In this podcast, Terri & Sandy discuss ways to recognize signs of teenage depression, introduce resources and suicide prevention strategies.

Update; The pandemic in schools and vaping crisis among adolescents.

Jan 5th, 2021 9m 55s

Real Educators Terri & Sandy discuss how the pandemic has affected schools and also address the latest vaping trends.

Why it’s important to teach students Financial Skills early

Dec 8th, 2020 10m 7s

Real Educators Terri and Sandy discuss the importance of teaching students Financial Skills early. They offer ideas and tips to help you and your child.

How to improve student writing skills

Nov 18th, 2020 10m 13s

Real Educators Terri & Sandy discuss the need for students at all grade levels to continue to improve their writing skills. They discuss why it is important, and how to help your child.

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