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Summer Recharge: Self-Care Strategies for Educators with Sari Laberis

The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - June 24, 2024 04:00 - 8 minutes
Ready to recharge and find joy this summer? Discover transformative self-care techniques that will leave you refreshed and inspired for the next school year. From completely disconnecting from work to indulging in hobbies, this episode is packed with actionable strategies tailored specifically f...

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Transforming Literacy Instruction with Angie Gates

The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - June 17, 2024 04:00 - 10 minutes
Unlock the secrets to effective literacy instruction with Angie Gates, our inspiring guest and dedicated Field Support Manager for Literacy Implementations with Curriculum Associates. Angie brings a treasure trove of knowledge about the science of reading and shares her practical wisdom on overc...

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It's Not Just Music-It's Sound! with Hayes Greenfield

The Thoughtful Teacher Podcast - June 12, 2024 04:00 - 44 minutes
Hayes Greenfield is a jazz musician, composer, and teaching artist. In this episode he shares the importance of not just music-but sound and how teaching students about sound can enhance social emotional learning and student attention.

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Innovative Student Engagement Strategies with Kim Brownell

The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - June 10, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes
What if you could transform your classroom into an engaging, vibrant hub of learning, especially in the challenging post-COVID era? Our latest episode features Kim Brownell, a sixth-grade ELA and reading teacher, who shares her incredible journey from being a principal back to the classroom. Kim...

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Creating Inclusive Classrooms with Nina Henderson

The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - June 03, 2024 04:00 - 8 minutes
Discover how to create a classroom where every child feels seen and heard with insights from our guest, Extraordinary Educator, Nina Henderson. In this episode, we promise to equip you with practical strategies for culturally responsive teaching, all inspired by Zaretta Hammond's groundbreaking ...

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Mercy Dogs of World War I

History Detective - May 30, 2024 18:00 - 9 minutes
Meet the amazing Mercy Dogs who served in WWI. Click to join my mailing list Teachers Pay Teachers Store Grab a copy of History, Her Story, Our Story from Amazon!   If you would like to support the podcast, you and Buy Me a Coffee Write a review on Podchaser, Apple or Spotify. The History...

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Start from Somewhere with Uloma Achinanya

The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - May 27, 2024 04:00 - 8 minutes
Unlock the secrets to empowering your math students as Uloma, a math specialist, joins us to illuminate the transformative power of a positive math mindset. Delve into the essential role of productive struggle within the classroom and discover strategies that allow students, especially those fro...

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Communication in the Classroom with Donna Van Natten

The Thoughtful Teacher Podcast - May 21, 2024 04:00 - 32 minutes
Donna Van Natten-the Body Language Dr.- shares her expertise on non-verbal communication and behavioral intentions. A former teacher herself, the conversation focuses on communication skills with students in the classroom.

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Using a STEAM Approach in Small Group Instruction with Jasmine Applewhite

The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - May 20, 2024 04:00 - 7 minutes
Ever wondered how a middle school classroom can transform into a hub of engagement, where students are not just listeners but active participants? Join us as we sit down with Jasmine Applewhite, a dynamic STEAM teacher from Mississippi, who's revolutionizing middle school education by incorporat...

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New Episode: The Tragic Death of Critical Thinking

Overthrowing Education - May 20, 2024 03:01 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
This is the first totally new episode in about 10 months. What could get me to put aside my other work to make sure this episode gets out? Only something as important as the death of critical thinking in our education system and how it has especially played out this school year of 2023-24 would ...

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Fostering Empathy and Belonging in the Classroom with Kelly Rossetti and Amber Venoutsos

The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - May 13, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes
Imagine stepping into a school where every face is familiar and every interaction is threaded with empathy and support. That's the reality second-grade teachers Kelly and Amber have created with their PAWS Time initiative, a program that's transforming their school community into an interconnect...

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We Get a Chance to Work with the Best Students

The Thoughtful Teacher Podcast - May 07, 2024 04:00 - 51 minutes
Lynne Roland, Brain Hopkins, and Raymond Appleberry are educators in the Grand Prairie Independent School District in Texas and Rising Phoenix Consulting. In this episode they share their stories of creating a culture where students develop resilience because of their work implementing restorativ...

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Teacher Appreciation with Rob Waldron

The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - May 06, 2024 04:00 - 7 minutes
Discover the transformative power of appreciation and the heartwarming impact it has on educators far and wide, as we bring you a special Teacher Appreciation Week episode of the Extraordinary Educators Podcast. Rob Waldron, CEO of Curriculum Associates, joins this episode to celebrate the influ...

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Madam Mosquito WWII: Interview with Dr Nat Fong

History Detective - May 02, 2024 18:00 - 19 minutes
Madam Mosquito, what a fabulous name. In this interview with Dr Nat Fong, she explains the origins of this amazing Chinese freedom fighter from World War II, from her humble beginnings in a Chinese village to star of several war time comic books. Not to mention almost having a movie made of her ...

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Dr. Brandon Renfroe - Geraldine, AL

I Am A Rural Teacher - April 30, 2024 14:22 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Hello, and welcome to the I Am A Rural Teacher Podcast, a project of Rural Schools Collaborative and the National Rural Education Association. Rural teachers know that their students deserve the very best, often continuing their own education so they can better serve their learners. Dr. Brando...

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Gamifying the Math Classroom with Matthew Weimann

The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - April 29, 2024 04:00 - 9 minutes
Discover the magic of mathematics with a twist of flair as we chat with Pennsylvania's own Matthew Weimann, a math maven and business-savvy educator. This week's episode of the Extraordinary Educators Podcast brings you an invigorating conversation that will reshape your thoughts on math educati...

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Multisensory Learning in Math Education with Liz Peyser

The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - April 22, 2024 04:00 - 11 minutes
Unlock the secrets to making math an exhilarating experience for students with the wisdom of Liz Peyser, National Director of Content and Implementation at Curriculum Associates. Discover how multisensory learning can revolutionize the way children understand and enjoy mathematics. In our conver...

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The Next Generation of Sloyd with Luke Johanson

The Thoughtful Teacher Podcast - April 16, 2024 04:00 - 43 minutes
Sloyd is a 19th century teaching methodology that fell out of favor in the early 20th century in America. Luke Johanson shares how The Sloyd Experience is bringing this highly useful teaching approach back to relevance for students in the 21st century.

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The Power of Productive Struggle with Andrea Baney

The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - April 15, 2024 04:00 - 10 minutes
What happens when young minds meet the roadblocks of complex problems? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Andrea Baney, a fourth-grade math and science teacher, who sheds light on the power of productive struggle in the classroom. Andrea shares her refreshing take on how she re-engage...

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Women of World War I

History Detective - April 11, 2024 18:00 - 8 minutes
There were so many women involved in World War I, both on the Front Lines and on the home front. Matron Adelaide Maud Kellett was on the hospital ship at Gallipoli and later ran a hospital for soldiers who had lost limbs. In this episode Kelly Chase reads out the words of Adelaide herself in thi...

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Cultivating Excellence in Schools with Monique Smalls

The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - April 08, 2024 04:00 - 10 minutes
Discover the transformational power of data-driven decisions in education as we sit down with Monique Smalls, a visionary principal who turns struggling schools into bastions of excellence. Journey with us through Monique's candid recount of how practical approaches like the gradual release mode...

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Science in the Schoolyard with Janneke Petersen

The Thoughtful Teacher Podcast - April 02, 2024 04:00 - 28 minutes
Listen to this conversation with science curriculum developer Janneke Petersen shares how she empowers students with Symbiotic Schoolyard. This curriculum helps teachers plant and grow native plants in their schoolyard. This place-based learning initiative is aligned to Next-Gen Science Standards...

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Celebrate to Educate with Kat Perry

The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - April 01, 2024 04:00 - 12 minutes
Ready to roll out the red carpet for your students? Join us as we delve into an extraordinary and inspiring conversation with Kat Perry, a remarkable reading specialist from Northeast ISD in San Antonio, Texas. Kat's unique approach to celebrating student growth and learning brings the glitz and...

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Empowering Middle School Minds for Algebra with Rebecca Brenneman

The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - March 25, 2024 04:00 - 11 minutes
Ever wondered how to unlock the algebraic potential in young minds? Look no further, as we've tapped into the expertise of Rebecca Brenneman, a seasoned 7th-grade math teacher from Maryland, who's got the playbook for priming middle schoolers for the world of algebra. Rebecca's approach emphasiz...

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Inclusive Support for Transgender and Non-binary Students with Vanessa Ford and Rebecca Kling

The Thoughtful Teacher Podcast - March 19, 2024 04:00 - 52 minutes
Transgender and non-binary students often do not find inclusive experiences in schools and many teachers do not know where to turn in finding resources and supports. Scott Lee shares a conversation with Vanessa Ford and Rebecca Kling who discuss their book The Advocate Educator’s Handbook: Creati...

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Transforming Math Education with Dee Dee Leoni

The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - March 18, 2024 04:00 - 17 minutes
Unlock a new dimension in teaching math with the guidance of Dee Dee Leoni from Curriculum Associates, who joins us to share her expertise on math manipulatives' transformative power. Imagine replacing math anxiety with excitement and understanding; that's the promise when we integrate visual le...

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Transforming Math Education with Deedee Leoni

The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - March 18, 2024 04:00 - 17 minutes
Unlock a new dimension in teaching math with the guidance of Deedee Leoni from Curriculum Associates, who joins us to share her expertise on math manipulatives' transformative power. Imagine replacing math anxiety with excitement and understanding; that's the promise when we integrate visual lea...

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Crafting Effective Classroom Learning Centers with Amy Haskell

The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - March 11, 2024 04:00 - 8 minutes
Ever feel overwhelmed by the idea of setting up learning centers in your classroom? Let's break down those barriers with Amy Haskell from Curriculum Associates as she joins us to debunk myths and simplify the concept. In our revealing conversation, she spills the beans on how to craft structured...

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You Can Teach Writing in the Age of Generative AI with Jen Roberts

The Thoughtful Teacher Podcast - March 05, 2024 05:00 - 47 minutes
Have you ever worried that your students are using an artificial intelligence (AI) program to cheat? To do homework? To do something else dishonest? Join me for this conversation with Jen Roberts as we talk about not only how to prevent academic dishonesty using AI, but actually how to use it in ...

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Mastering Math Fact Fluency with Laurie Penney

The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - March 04, 2024 05:00 - 10 minutes
Unlock the mystery of math fact fluency with the enlightening guidance of Laurie Penney, a Math Content and Pedagogy Specialist from Curriculum Associates. In our latest conversation, Laurie sheds light on the vital components of math fluency—accuracy, efficiency, and flexibility—and how these e...