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Writing as Healing with Liz Prather: The Transformative Power of Poetry
April 04, 2024 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBWriting as Healing is a Heinemann podcast series focused on writing as a tool to increase healing in students and educators. We know that academic learning doesn’t happen without social and emotional support, and writing, as a key literacy, is uniquely positioned in every classroom to do both. This week, Liz is joined by Stacey Joy, a self-published poet and California 5th grade teacher, to talk about composing poetry on the freeway, writing the golden shovel, and mentoring young t...
Centering Love, Justice and Liberation in Schools with Shamari Reid
March 28, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBIn his new book, Humans Who Teach: A Guide for Centering Love, Justice and Liberation in Schools, author Shamari Reid writes that the ways in which we have been socialized can hold us back. This book is an invitation to examine those social lessons so we can show up in more loving ways for ourselves as teachers and for our students. He lays out a path for this work by honoring our own humanity and choosing love over fear. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...
The Importance of Teacher Autonomy with Katie Kelly and Lester Laminack
March 21, 2024 06:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBWelcome to The Dispatch, a Heinemann podcast series. Over the next several weeks we'll hear from Heinemann thought leaders as they discuss the most pressing issues in education today. In this episode, we hear from co-authors and longtime friends Katie Kelly and Lester Laminack about the importance of treating teachers like the professionals they are and celebrating the incredible work they do. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...
Engaging Students and Building Community with Poetry
March 19, 2024 07:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBA few lines of poetry can reveal so much about a student's interests, experiences and inner world. Imagine a classroom where poetry isn't just a side activity, but a cornerstone of learning and a tool for building community. Today, we hear from Georgia Heard, author of the brand new edition of Awakening the Heart and classroom teacher, Megan Sloan, about how they've used poetry to help them get to know their students and ignite a sense of belonging and community in the classroom. ...
Incorporating AI into the Classroom with Carol Jago
March 14, 2024 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBIn today's episode, Heinemann author Carol Jago speaks to the resilience she observes in both teachers and students. Our conversation begins with her thoughts on the implications of AI. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Dispatch with Kristin Bourdage
March 07, 2024 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBWelcome to The Dispatch, a Heinemann podcast series. Over the next several weeks, we'll hear from Heinemann thought leaders as they discuss the most pressing issues in education today. In today's episode we hear from Heinemann author Kristen Bourdage about designing instruction that deepens learning to prepare students for meeting the challenges of life with creativity, problem solving, and inquiry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...
On the Podcast: The Dispatch with Kristin Bourdage
March 07, 2024 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBWelcome to The Dispatch, a Heinemann podcast series. Over the next several weeks, we'll hear from Heinemann thought leaders as they discuss the most pressing issues in education today. In today's episode we hear from Heinemann author Kristen Bourdage about designing instruction that deepens learning to prepare students for meeting the challenges of life with creativity, problem solving, and inquiry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...
On the Podcast: High School Math Reform with Steve Leinwand and Eric Milou
March 01, 2024 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBDespite the fact that our current high school math curriculum is often outdated and not preparing students for the current societal and workplace realities, change is slow to come. Today, we hear from Steve Leinwand and Eric Milou, longtime champions of high school math instruction reform and authors of Invigorating High School Math. Steve starts the conversation with his thoughts on what the roadblocks are that prohibit this critical change. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...
High School Math Reform with Steve Leinwand and Eric Milou
March 01, 2024 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBDespite the fact that our current high school math curriculum is often outdated and not preparing students for the current societal and workplace realities, change is slow to come. Today, we hear from Steve Leinwand and Eric Milou, longtime champions of high school math instruction reform and authors of Invigorating High School Math. Steve starts the conversation with his thoughts on what the roadblocks are that prohibit this critical change. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...
The Dispatch with Liz Prather
February 29, 2024 02:49 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBOver the next several weeks, we'll hear from Heinemann thought leaders as they discuss the most pressing issues in education today. In today's episode, we hear from Heinemann author Liz Prather about the pressure of the teacher shortage and how we can support teachers who come to education through alternative certification. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On the Podcast: The Dispatch with Liz Prather
February 29, 2024 02:49 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBOver the next several weeks, we'll hear from Heinemann thought leaders as they discuss the most pressing issues in education today. In today's episode, we hear from Heinemann author Liz Prather about the pressure of the teacher shortage and how we can support teachers who come to education through alternative certification. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Dispatch with R. Joseph Rodríguez
February 22, 2024 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBWelcome to The Dispatch, a Heinemann podcast series. Over the next several weeks we’ll hear from Heinemann thought leaders as they reflect on the work they do in schools across the country and discuss, from their perspective, the most pressing issues in education today. Today we hear from secondary teacher R. Joseph Rodríguez. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Dispatch with Sue O’Connell
February 15, 2024 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.72 MBToday we hear from Heinemann math author Sue O'Connell about the importance of positive math identities for both students and teachers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Dispatch: A Heinemann Podcast Series with Sue O’Connell
February 15, 2024 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.72 MBToday we hear from Heinemann math author Sue O'Connell about the importance of positive math identities for both students and teachers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Dispatch with Penny Kittle and Kelly Gallagher
February 08, 2024 11:31 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBWelcome to The Dispatch, a Heinemann podcast series. Over the next several weeks we'll hear from Heinemann thought leaders as they reflect on the work they do in schools across the country and discuss, from their perspective, the most pressing issues in education today. Today we'll hear from longtime collaborators Penny Kittle and Kelly Gallagher. Penny and Kelly are co-authors of 180 Days: Two Teachers and the Quest to Engage and Empower Adolescents and 4 Essential Studies: Belie...
The Dispatch: A Heinemann Podcast Series with Penny Kittle and Kelly Gallagher
February 08, 2024 11:31 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBWelcome to The Dispatch, a Heinemann podcast series. Over the next several weeks we'll hear from Heinemann thought leaders as they reflect on the work they do in schools across the country and discuss, from their perspective, the most pressing issues in education today. Today we'll hear from longtime collaborators Penny Kittle and Kelly Gallagher. Penny and Kelly are co-authors of 180 Days: Two Teachers and the Quest to Engage and Empower Adolescents and 4 Essential Studies: Belie...
Growing Language & Literacy
February 01, 2024 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBToday, we'll hear author Andrea Honigsfeld in conversation with Pam Schwallier, the director of EL and Bilingual Programs at West Ottawa Public Schools in Michigan. Andrea is the author of Growing Language and Literacy: Strategies for English Learners. The deep respect they have for their profession and for the population of students who bring rich linguistic heritages to the classroom is powerful. Listen in as they delve into this asset-based approach that focuses on integrated lan...
Humans Who Teach
January 25, 2024 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBOur guest on the podcast today is author Shamari Reid. His forthcoming book, Humans Who Teach: A Guide for Centering Love, Justice and Liberation in Schools is a beautiful, anecdotal exploration of self-compassion in a demanding profession. This conversation will give you insight into how those explorations became the foundation for a timely, compact book that guides you through the same work of examining self-care, boundaries, expansion and love. See Privacy Policy at https://art...
Humans Who Teach with Shamari Reid
January 25, 2024 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBOur guest on the podcast today is author Shamari Reid. His forthcoming book, Humans Who Teach: A Guide for Centering Love, Justice and Liberation in Schools is a beautiful, anecdotal exploration of self-compassion in a demanding profession. This conversation will give you insight into how those explorations became the foundation for a timely, compact book that guides you through the same work of examining self-care, boundaries, expansion and love. See Privacy Policy at https://art...
Developing Skilled Readers with The Reading Strategies Book 2.0
January 18, 2024 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBThe Reading Strategies Book 2.0 by Jennifer Serravallo is designed to meet every type of reader, and today we are noting the one-year anniversary of this book. We're revisiting a podcast conversation from early 2023 between Jen and our former colleague, Jaclyn Karabinas. Jen talks about why she wanted to write this new edition, its timeliness, the detailed research process, and what new features readers will find. She shares her insights and hopes about how educators can incorporat...
Inquiry Illuminated with Anne Goudvis, Steph Harvey, and Karen Halverson
January 11, 2024 11:02 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBToday we’ll revisit a podcast from 2019 on the book Inquiry Illuminated: Researcher’s Workshop Across the Curriculum, by Anne Goudvis, Stephanie Harvey, and Brad Buhrow. Anne and Steph, along with the book’s contributor Karen Halverson, joined my colleague Brett to discuss a structure for inquiry that's predictable, proven, and—most importantly—authentic. Inquiry doesn’t just happen. It grows in a classroom community throughout the year. Their conversation started with talking abou...
4 Essential Studies with Penny Kittle, Kelly Gallagher, and Tom Newkirk
December 28, 2023 11:53 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this podcast from 2021 Penny Kittle and Kelly Gallagher discuss their deep dive into the four essential studies of essay, poetry, book clubs and digital composition. Their aim is to move beyond compliance and formula, and to develop students’ agency, independence, and decision-making skills. Penny and Kelly write that these four practices, have the power to transform students’ relationship with literacy—and truly prepare them for the more demanding work of college. See Privacy P...
Steve Leinwand on Re-Imagining Math Class
December 21, 2023 11:28 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBToday we are going to revisit a podcast from 2019 on re-imagining the math classroom. My colleague Steph speaks with Heinemann author Steve Leinwand. Steve’s work revolves around fostering authentic math fluency in students, valuing deep understanding over memorization and speed. By challenging long-held ideas about how math is taught, Steve says we can re-imagine instruction that better serves our students. The conversation started on the topic of math homework, and why it’s jus...
The Journey to the Second Edition of When Kids Can't Read
December 14, 2023 13:46 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBKylene sits down with secondary teacher Jen Ochoa, who teaches in New York City, to reflect on the history of the book and the journey to the new edition. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Teaching Poetry Today
December 07, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBThis week we hear from Heinemann author and poet Georgia Heard about why you should and how you can make time for poetry in your classroom. An expanded and updated version of her book, Awakening the Heart: Exploring Poetry in Elementary and Middle School, will be available in the spring. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Offering Choice in the Writing Classroom
November 30, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBWe are a culture that loves choice and that goes for all ages. So offering choice in an elementary writing classroom is extremely powerful. Today, we will hear firsthand how making the small shift results in tremendous engagement. Join us for a discussion between Kelly Boswell, author of Every Kid a Writer, and Blake Williams, a second grade teacher in South Carolina. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...
Building Student Math Identities with the Workshop Model
November 16, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBJoin us today as we hear from Jennifer Lempp and Kristen Stump about shifting the culture and structure of their elementary math classrooms. Jennifer is author of Math Workshop, Five Steps to Implementing Guided Math Learning Stations, Reflection and More. And Kristen is a current classroom teacher in Fairfax County, Virginia. Their conversation is a beautiful testament to teacher growth that leads to student success. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California ...
Flash Fiction: Fostering Agency and Connection in the Classroom
November 09, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBCan you write a 100 word story? Sounds easy, right? That's what the students in Kim Culbertson's high school English class thought at first. A 100 word story, or piece of flash fiction as it's otherwise known, is a small yet densely packed teaching tool and harder to write than you think. In today's discussion between Kim and her contributing co-author, Grant Faulkner, they delve into the origin of the book, their own writing journeys, and beautiful stories from the classroom where...
Commuter Series: Identifying Dominant Narratives
November 06, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBStudents today are learning the importance of analyzing all forms of text for accuracy and truth. A great way to engage students in honing this skill is to practice identifying dominant narratives and seeking out counter narratives. In this excerpt from their audiobook, The Civically Engaged Classroom, authors, Mary Ehrenworth, Pablo Wolfe, and Marc Todd offer practical advice and resources for starting this work in your classroom. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...
Incremental Steps to Becoming a Better Writing Teacher
November 02, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBWhat is a book written for doing, not just reading? Matt Glover and Carl Anderson can answer this question. Their new book, How to Become a Better Writing Teacher is a book written for doing. It puts the power of day-to-day curriculum decision-making and fine-tuning into the hands of the teacher. In our conversation today, Matt and Carl dive deeper into some of the 50-plus high impact strategies from their book, that you can easily find as you need throughout the year. See Privacy ...
Commuter Series: An Integrated Reading and Writing Approach
October 30, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBLess planning, more student autonomy, and more time to confer. Sounds pretty great, right? In an integrated reading and writing block Ellin Keene aims to achieve all three. Her newest book The Literacy Studio –titled after this approach— is full of research-backed insights from the classroom, and practical strategies on how to do this in your ELA classroom. Today in a special commuter podcast episode Edie talks with the author before we hear the clip from the audiobook. See Privacy...
Commuter Series: Multilingual Learner Rights
October 10, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBOne way to better understand today’s issues in schools is to know the history of how we got here. Today, we’ll hear about the landmark supreme court case; Lau v. Nichols, that established that bilingual students have the right to equal educational opportunities and a meaningful education. In this excerpt from his audiobook, Elevating Equity and Justice: 10 U.S. Supreme Court Cases Every Teacher Should Know, former civil rights attorney Robert Kim tells the story of why the Laus and ...
Literacy's Democratic Roots
October 05, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThe pleasure of storytelling is the entry point for everyone into writing, as well as what propels the writer as they move into different genres. Today we’ll hear from Tom Newkirk about his new book Literacy’s Democratic Roots: A Personal Tour Through Eight Big Ideas. Tom is interviewed by fellow Heinemann author Ralph Fletcher. In this delightful conversation between two old friends Tom and Ralph discuss the importance of narrative, the resources students bring to any curriculum, a...
Commuter Series: The Essential Practice of Reading Aloud to Students
October 02, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBAs far as I’m concerned," educator and performer Rebecca Bellingham writes, "there is no one busier than a teacher." Fitting it all in can feel impossible. Still, the benefits of reading aloud to students of all ages are vast and comprehensive – so if you’re going to skip something, Bellingham argues, please don’t let it be read aloud! This week, in an excerpt from Rebecca’s The Artful Read Aloud, we’re going to hear how reading aloud is essential to becoming a lifelong reader, and ...
Commuter Series: Why Reading Joy Matters
September 25, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBStudents who read more become stronger readers, so how do we get our students to read more? Today, we'll hear from teacher, author, and consultant, Donalyn Miller, advising us that the only way to support the volume of reading that we all want for students is to support their joy in reading. In this excerpt from the book, aptly titled, The Joy of Reading, which Donalyn co-authored with the late Teri Lesesne, Donalyn describes reading joy and explains why it matters to readers. See ...
Literature-Based Math Practices
September 21, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MBCan math skills and concepts be taught through children's literature? Can a shared reading experience in your classroom prompt meaningful math connections and a deep understanding of math concepts? The answer is yes! Join us for a conversation with Sue O'Connell, author of Math by the Book, to hear about why she created the series and how literature-based math practices enhance students' math experiences. We'll also get a sneak peek at what participants can expect in her upcoming f...
Commuter Series: Making the Work in Your Class Relevant
September 18, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MBWe know that students are more engaged and feel affirmed and centered when they're doing work that is relevant and meaningful to them. But how can we design units that are truly useful to students? Today, we'll hear from teacher, author, consultant, and DisruptTexts co-founder Lorena Gèrman. In this excerpt from her audiobook Textured Teaching, Lorena reminds us that making work relevant means knowing students and centering on community within and beyond the classroom. See Privacy ...
Energizing Educators for the Year Ahead with The Joyful Teacher
September 14, 2023 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBHow can back-to-school professional development leave teachers feeling heard, recognized, and energized for the year? Today, we are joined by Berit Gordon, the author of The Joyful Teacher, and Erin Bailey, a district-level instructional coach from the Blue Springs School District in Missouri. Berit and Erin talk about how Erin used The Joyful Teacher to create professional development that prioritizes teacher ownership, collaboration, and self-care in order to establish manageabl...
Commuter Series: Recognizing Trauma
September 11, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBIn the wake of school disruptions during the pandemic, reports of widespread student misbehavior have been making headlines. It's the kind of story that attracts attention, with armchair analysis from individuals outside the field of education. Today, we'll hear from teacher, consultant, and author Arlène Elizabeth Casimir about how the behavior categorized as misbehavior is often an expression of trauma. In this excerpt from Trauma-Responsive Pedagogy: Teaching for Healing and Tran...
Commuter Series: Moving Literacy Instruction Outdoors
September 05, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBLiteracy moves with us in the world wherever we go. Valerie Bang-Jensen writes, "When we move literacy practice outside, we give students the message that reading, writing, and thinking, go with them no matter where they are." Valerie, a professor of education at St. Michael's College, who has also taught in the K-6 classrooms, writes about how try new things can be hard, especially in or in this case out of the classroom but can also yield some pretty amazing results. This week, w...
Commuter Series: Teaching Rereading as a Comprehension Skill
August 28, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBWhen students, or any of us, find ourselves trying to make sense of a difficult text, it's easy to feel frustrated or even hopeless. In today's podcast, we'll hear about a simple strategy for supporting students when they encounter a text that is difficult for them, rereading. In this excerpt from the second edition of When Kids Can't Read - What Teachers Can Do, teacher, author, consultant, and former NCTE President Kylene Beers walks us through how to guide students how to reread ...
Commuter Series: Teaching Inferring
August 21, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBHelping students to understand what they read is one of the most central academic aims of school. No matter what subject you’re teaching, students’ reading comprehension likely plays a big role in their success in your classroom. Back in 1992, Dr. P. David Pearson and others identified six strategies that proficient readers consistently use as they read: using schema, inferring, questioning, determining importance, visualizing, and synthesizing. Explicitly teaching these strategies...
Commuter Series: Centering Multilingual Learners in the Classroom
August 14, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBThe number of bilingual students in the United States is growing, and most of those students speak Spanish at home. What can teachers do to help these students feel not merely included but centered in classrooms? Doctors Carla España and Luz Yadira Herrera have named six essential practices for centering the voices and experiences of Latinx students. During today’s commute, we'll get to hear about two of these practices—getting to know students' journeys and understanding our stude...
Announcing a New Commuter Series from the Heinemann Podcast
August 07, 2023 19:11 - 54 seconds - 858 KBCommuting is always better when you have a friend along. Let us join you on your commute with curated segments from Heinemann's audiobook library. From guidance on creating a classroom where all students feel valued, to lessons on specific reading strategies, these short, focused podcasts will give you something to ponder during your commute or try out in your classroom after listening. Join us on the podcast during your commute. Our first episode will be available on August 14th,...
A Look Inside a Collaborative Math Classroom
June 15, 2023 07:30 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBWhat are some words that you would use to describe your math classroom? Today we’re joined by Jen Munson, Faith Kwon, and Mary Trinkle. If your classroom looks anything like theirs, you might say things like collective, trusting, and vulnerable. Sound surprising? Their new book, The Collaborative Math Classroom, guides readers through implementing easy and approachable suggestions to launch a truly student-centered environment, where students learn not just mathematical ideas, bu...
Conflict and Consensus: Leading with Student Inquiry
June 01, 2023 07:30 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBToday we are pleased to present the final episode of Conflict and Consensus, a three-part conversation led by author and educator Pablo Wolfe. Last episode, Pablo examined why preparation is so important for teachers, students, and caregivers to effectively engage with civic learning. Today, Pablo is joined by Hillary Usher, a Montessori educator in South Carolina. She and Pablo discuss the importance of inquiry in driving civic learning. They explore how to navigate conflicting vi...
Conflict and Consensus: From Debate to Deliberation
May 25, 2023 07:30 - 31 minutes - 29 MBToday we are pleased to present part two of Conflict and Consensus, a three-part conversation led by author and educator Pablo Wolfe. Last episode, Pablo explored the meaning of the term “civics”, and the role it plays as a guiding value in our classrooms. Today, Pablo is joined by Rachel Hsieh, an elementary educator in her 13th year. She believes in centering student voices and learning alongside her students. She and Pablo discuss the preparation needed to set both teachers and ...
Conflict and Consensus: What Does Civics Look Like in the Classroom?
May 18, 2023 07:30 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBToday we are pleased to present Conflict and Consensus, a three-part conversation led by author and educator Pablo Wolfe. In this first episode, Pablo explores the term “civics” and offers us a working definition for these conversations. He investigates how it’s interpreted differently from various perspectives, and how teachers who believe in the civic purpose of schools are navigating these turbulent times. In this first episode, Pablo is joined by follow educator Ylisse Yepez. Y...
Strategies for Teaching Writing Effectively
May 11, 2023 07:30 - 18 minutes - 17 MBThis week we are joined by Carl Anderson and Matt Glover, two long time educators and authors dedicated to student writing. Carl and Matt explore what makes a strong writing teacher, and what we can glean from the writing process. They identity several principles and aligned actions that teachers can take to improve their practice. If you enjoyed this conversation and want to learn more about improving your practice, sign up for Carl and Matt’s upcoming PD event “Becoming a Better ...
Teaching Literacy Outdoors
April 27, 2023 07:30 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBThe benefits of being outdoors for our emotional, mental, and physical health are well known. But how can being outdoors benefit literacy? This week we’re joined by Valerie Bang-Jensen and Amy Ludwig VanDerwater as they talk about Valerie’s new book Literacy Moves Outdoors: Learning Approaches for Any Environment. They walk through five easy ways to move literacy class outdoors, and how we already engage with literacy outside the classroom every day. As always, a transcript of t...