The Teachers Caucus Podcast

Meeting Adjourned with Joel Deardorf

All good things must come to an end. Now, this isn't the end for sure, but it's definitely a break. Life just gets so busy! Shawn, Rodney, and show producer Joel hop on one more time to officially close things out and reflect on their favorite moments on the mic.

TTU Educational Leadership Policy Program Chat w/ Carissa Duran & Chris McGilvery

Shawn discusses the Educational Leadership Policy doctoral program at Texas Tech University with cohort colleagues Carissa Duran and Chris McGilvery. Follow Carissa Twitter - @seejodee Follow Chris Twitter - @camcgilvery Follow Teacher Caucus www.teachercaucus.com Twitter - @TeachersCaucus Facebook - @theteacherscaucus Follow Shawn & Rodney on Twitter Shawn Sheehan - @SPSheehan Rodney Robinson - @RodRobinsonRVA Follow and give us a rating on the app you use to listen to our show.

The Teacher Salary Project's Midterm Election Guide w/Lauren Corboy

Lauren Corboy with The Teacher Salary Project joins the Teachers Caucus to talk about their Midterm Election Guide, the work that went into it, and how current educators can use it before heading to the polls in November. Check out the Teacher Salary Project's 2022 Midterm Election Guide. Follow Lauren Twitter - @corboy303 The Teacher Salary Project Twitter - @teachersalary Follow Teacher Caucus www.teachercaucus.com Twitter - @TeachersCaucus Facebook - @theteacherscaucus Follow Shawn &...

Louisiana Education & Teacher TikToks with Chris Dier

Author and 2020 Louisiana Teacher of the Year, Chris Dier, joins the Teachers Caucus to discuss education in his state and how he uses TikTok in his history classes. Follow Chris Twitter - @chrisdier TikTok - @chrisdier Follow Teacher Caucus www.teachercaucus.com Twitter - @TeachersCaucus Facebook - @theteacherscaucus Follow Shawn & Rodney on Twitter Shawn Sheehan - @SPSheehan Rodney Robinson - @RodRobinsonRVA Follow and give us a rating on the app you use to listen to our show.

Back-to-School & Safety with Ramon Benavides & Autumn Rivera

2022 Texas Teacher of the Year, Ramon Benavides, and 2022 Colorado Teacher of the Year, Autumn Rivera,  discuss school safety and some of the good stuff that awaits students and teachers as they head back to school. Follow Ramon Twitter - R_Benavides2 Follow Autumn Twitter - msrivera114 Follow Teacher Caucus www.teachercaucus.com Twitter - @TeachersCaucus Facebook - @theteacherscaucus Follow Shawn & Rodney on Twitter Shawn Sheehan - @SPSheehan Rodney Robinson - @RodRobinsonRVA Follow ...

The National Teachers Hall of Fame & Special Education with Kareem Neal

Kareem Neal, 2019 Arizona Teacher of the Year and Arizona’s first-ever National Teacher Hall of Fame Inductee, shared his journey as a special education teacher and the latest in AZ education. Rodney also takes a moment to celebrate his sister and her legacy of advocacy. Follow Kareem Neal Twitter - @kareem_neal Facebook - Kareem Neal Follow Teacher Caucus www.teachercaucus.com Twitter - @TeachersCaucus Facebook - @theteacherscaucus Follow Shawn & Rodney on Twitter Shawn Sheehan - @SPShee...

The #TeachingTruth Campaign with Natasha Wilkins & Takeru "TK" Nagayoshi

The Teachers Caucus explores the #TeachingTruth campaign led by the Education Civil Rights Alliance. Natasha Wilkins from ECRA and 2020 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year, Takeru "TK" Nagayoshi, walk us through the framework of "teaching truth" from educator and legal perspectives. Follow The #TeachingTruth Movement Twitter - @Ed_CivilRights Facebook - @edrights Instagram - @ncylnews LinkedIn - National Center for Youth Law Follow Teacher Caucus www.teachercaucus.com Twitter - @TeachersCauc...

Changing School Systems with Mercedes Munoz

2020 Oregon Teacher of the Year, Mercedes Munoz, walks us through her journey to Teacher of the Year and her decision to change school systems. Holla School website Follow Teacher Caucus www.teachercaucus.com Twitter - @TeachersCaucus Facebook - @theteacherscaucus Follow Shawn & Rodney on Twitter Shawn Sheehan - @SPSheehan Rodney Robinson - @RodRobinsonRVA Follow and give us a rating on the app you use to listen to our show.

Changing School Systems & Charter Schools with Mercedes Munoz

2020 Oregon Teacher of the Year, Mercedes Munoz, walks us through her journey to Teacher of the Year, her decision to change school systems, and her move to a public charter school. Holla School website Follow Teacher Caucus www.teachercaucus.com Twitter - @TeachersCaucus Facebook - @theteacherscaucus Follow Shawn & Rodney on Twitter Shawn Sheehan - @SPSheehan Rodney Robinson - @RodRobinsonRVA Follow and give us a rating on the app you use to listen to our show.

The Race for Oklahoma State Superintendent with Jena Nelson

Jena Nelson, 2020 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, joins the Teachers Caucus to discuss why she's running for State Superintendent of Oklahoma. She shares her priorities for public education and answers a few tough questions about running as a Democrat in an overwhelmingly Republican state. Follow Jena Nelson www.nelsonforoklahoma.com Twitter - @Jena4OK Facebook - @Jena4OK Instagram - @Jena4OK Follow Teacher Caucus www.teachercaucus.com Twitter - @TeachersCaucus Facebook - @theteacherscaucus ...

Politics & Teacher Stories with the Too Dope Teachers and a Mic Podcast

We level up big time in this episode with our first-ever podcast collaboration with the Too Dope Teachers and a Mic Podcast. Hosts Gerardo Munoz and Kevin Adams join the Teachers Caucus to discuss education politics in Colorado, then we share teacher stories about "Times We Got It Wrong". Follow Too Dope Teachers and a Mic Podcast - Spotify or Apple Twitter - @toodopeteachers Follow Teacher Caucus www.teachercaucus.com Twitter - @TeachersCaucus Facebook - @theteacherscaucus Follow Shawn ...

Teacher Stories: Wow Moments with Joel Deardorf

Rodney, Shawn, and special guest/Teachers Caucus Podcast Producer, Joel Deardorf, share some of their teacher stories that made them say, “Wow.” Follow Teacher Caucus www.teachercaucus.com Twitter - @TeachersCaucus Facebook - @theteacherscaucus Follow Shawn & Rodney on Twitter Shawn Sheehan - @SPSheehan Rodney Robinson - @RodRobinsonRVA Follow and give us a rating on the app you use to listen to our show.

The Politics of Teacher Leadership with Anthony Swann

We double up on the Virginia love and our guest, Anthony Swann, 2021 Virginia Teacher of the Year, walks us through his journey to being the first currently-practicing teacher to be appointed to on Virginia's Board of Education. Then we learn about the fallout from political backlash that resulted in his removal from the Board. Follow Teacher Caucus www.teachercaucus.com Twitter - @TeachersCaucus Facebook - @theteacherscaucus Follow Shawn & Rodney on Twitter Shawn Sheehan - @SPSheehan Rod...

Live from SXSW Edu 2022 with Congresswoman Hayes & Juliana Urtubey

Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (D-CT-05) and 2021 National Teacher of the Year, Juliana Urtubey, discuss teacher recruitment and retention issues at The Teachers Caucus' first-ever live recording at SXSW Edu in Austin, Texas. Follow Jahana Hayes Twitter - @RepJahanaHayes Follow Juliana Urtubey Twitter - @JulianaUrtubey3 Follow Teacher Cauascus www.teachercaucus.com Twitter - @TeachersCaucus Facebook - @theteacherscaucus Follow Shawn & Rodney on Twitter Shawn Sheehan - @SPSheehan Rodney Robin...

Live from SXSW Edu 2022

Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (D-CT-05) and 2021 National Teacher of the Year, Juliana Urtubey, discuss teacher recruitment and retention issues at The Teachers Caucus' first-ever live recording at SXSW Edu in Austin, Texas. Follow Jahana Hayes Twitter - @RepJahanaHayes Follow Juliana Urtubey Twitter - @JulianaUrtubey3 Follow Teacher Cauascus www.teachercaucus.com Twitter - @TeachersCaucus Facebook - @theteacherscaucus Follow Shawn & Rodney on Twitter Shawn Sheehan - @SPSheehan Rodney Robin...

The State of School Counselors

2019 Oklahoma School Counselor of the Year and American School Counselor Association Board Member, Sarah Kirk, discusses school counselor needs in 2022. Follow Sarah Kirk Twitter - @Counselor_Kirk Loving Kindness Meditation resources Sarah referenced in the episode. Kids script Kids video Adults video Adults handout Follow Teacher Cauascus www.teachercaucus.com Twitter - @TeachersCaucus Facebook - @theteacherscaucus Follow Shawn & Rodney on Twitter Shawn Sheehan - @SPSheehan Rodney ...

The State of School Counselors with Sarah Kirk

2019 Oklahoma School Counselor of the Year and American School Counselor Association Board Member, Sarah Kirk, discusses school counselor needs in 2022. Follow Sarah Kirk Twitter - @Counselor_Kirk Loving Kindness Meditation resources Sarah referenced in the episode. Kids script Kids video Adults video Adults handout Follow Teacher Cauascus www.teachercaucus.com Twitter - @TeachersCaucus Facebook - @theteacherscaucus Follow Shawn & Rodney on Twitter Shawn Sheehan - @SPSheehan Rodney ...

Arkansans Against School Paddling with Tate Aldrich & Jeffery Burton

Tate Aldrich and Jeffery Burton of Arkansans Against School Paddling discuss the use of corporal punishment in the state and their call to end the practice. Arkansans Against School Paddling is a chapter of the U.S. Alliance to End the Hitting of Children. Learn more about their work at BanPaddlingAR.com. @BanPaddlingAR #BreakTheCycle, #BanSchoolPaddling Follow Teacher Caucus www.teachercaucus.com Twitter - @TeachersCaucus Facebook - @theteacherscaucus Follow Shawn & Rodney on Twitter Sha...

Arkansans Against School Paddling

Tate Aldrich and Jeffery Burton of Arkansans Against School Paddling discuss the use of corporal punishment in the state and their call to end the practice. Arkansans Against School Paddling is a chapter of the U.S. Alliance to End the Hitting of Children. Learn more about their work at BanPaddlingAR.com. @BanPaddlingAR #BreakTheCycle, #BanSchoolPaddling Follow Teacher Caucus www.teachercaucus.com Twitter - @TeachersCaucus Facebook - @theteacherscaucus Follow Shawn & Rodney on Twitter Sha...

The Need for Mental Health Resources with Chanda Jefferson

2020 South Carolina Teacher of the Year, Chanda Jefferson, gives us local and federal perspectives on the need for more mental health resources for students and educators in 2022. Follow Chanda Jefferson National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Follow Teacher Caucus www.teachercaucus.com Twitter - @TeachersCaucus Facebook - @theteacherscaucus Follow Shawn & Rodney on Twitter Shawn Sheehan - @SPSheehan Rodney Robinson - @RodRobinsonRVA Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow & Review on...

The Teacher Salary Project with Ellen Sherratt

Ellen Sherratt, Board Chair for The Teacher Salary Project, introduces the organization's work and call to action to raise teacher salaries everywhere. Follow Teacher Salary Project www.teachersalaryproject.org Twitter - @teachersalary Follow Ellen Sherratt Twitter - @ellensheratt Follow Teacher Caucus www.teachercaucus.com Twitter - @TeachersCaucus Facebook - @theteacherscaucus Follow Shawn & Rodney on Twitter Shawn Sheehan - @SPSheehan Rodney Robinson - @RodRobinsonRVA Subscribe & Re...

Supporting Military-Connected Students and Families with Kelisa Wing

Kelisa Wing, 2017 Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Teacher of the Year & Chief of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, discusses her experiences working in the DoDEA system and being an author. Follow Kelisa https://kelisawing.com Facebook - @kelisawingauthor Twitter - @kelisa_l2teach Instagram - @kelisa_javon Youtube - Kelisa Wing Follow Teacher Caucus www.teachercaucus.com Twitter - @TeachersCaucus Facebook - @theteacherscaucus Follow Shawn & Rodney on Twitter Shawn Sheehan -...

Supporting Military-Connected Students and Families

Kelisa Wing, 2017 Department of Defense Education Activity Teacher of the Year, discusses her experiences working in the DoDEA system and about being an author. Follow Kelisa https://kelisawing.com Facebook - @kelisawingauthor Twitter - @kelisa_l2teach Instagram - @kelisa_javon Youtube - Kelisa Wing Follow Teacher Caucus www.teachercaucus.com Twitter - @TeachersCaucus Facebook - @theteacherscaucus Follow Shawn & Rodney on Twitter Shawn Sheehan - @SPSheehan Rodney Robinson - @RodRobinsonR...

Purpose with Shawn & Rodney

Shawn & Rodney reflect on their teaching and advocacy experiences that helped establish the foundation and purpose of The Teachers Caucus. Follow Teacher Caucus www.teachercaucus.com Twitter - @TeachersCaucus Facebook - @theteacherscaucus Follow Shawn & Rodney on Twitter Shawn Sheehan - @SPSheehan Rodney Robinson - @RodRobinsonRVA Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow & Review on Spotify

A North Carolina Ed Update & 2022 Ed Policy Needs with Freebird McKinney

2019 North Carolina Teacher of the Year, Freebird McKinney, gives us the latest on education policy in his state and the Teachers Caucus discusses policy needs in 2022. Follow Freebird Twitter - @FreebirdsShire North Carolina Public Schools - @ncpublicschools #EducatorDiplomats Follow Teacher Caucus www.teachercaucus.com Twitter - @TeachersCaucus Facebook - @theteacherscaucus Follow Shawn & Rodney on Twitter Shawn Sheehan - @SPSheehan Rodney Robinson - @RodRobinsonRVA Subscribe & Review...

Education Policy Needs in 2022 with Freebird McKinney

2019 North Carolina Teacher of the Year, Freebird McKinney, gives us the latest on education policy in his state and the Teachers Caucus discusses policy needs in 2022. Follow Freebird Twitter - @FreebirdsShire North Carolina Public Schools - @ncpublicschools #EducatorDiplomats Follow Teacher Caucus www.teachercaucus.com Twitter - @TeachersCaucus Facebook - @theteacherscaucus Follow Shawn & Rodney on Twitter Shawn Sheehan - @SPSheehan Rodney Robinson - @RodRobinsonRVA Subscribe & Review...

A Michigan Ed Update & School Safety with Rick Joseph

Rick Joseph, 2016 Michigan Teacher of the Year, discusses the latest in Michigan education and addresses school safety policy needs. Follow Rick www.rickjoseph.com Twitter - @rjoseph852 Follow Teacher Caucus www.teachercaucus.com Twitter - @TeachersCaucus Facebook - @theteacherscaucus Follow Shawn & Rodney on Twitter Shawn Sheehan - @SPSheehan Rodney Robinson - @RodRobinsonRVA Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow & Review on Spotify

Keeping Schools Safe with Rick Joseph

Rick Joseph, 2016 Michigan Teacher of the Year, discusses the latest in Michigan education and addresses school safety policy needs. Follow Rick www.rickjoseph.com Twitter - @rjoseph852 Follow Teacher Caucus www.teachercaucus.com Twitter - @TeachersCaucus Facebook - @theteacherscaucus Follow Shawn & Rodney on Twitter Shawn Sheehan - @SPSheehan Rodney Robinson - @RodRobinsonRVA Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow & Review on Spotify

Student Loan Forgiveness, DEI, & LGBTQ+ policies with Takeru Nagayoshi

Takeru Nagayoshi, 2020 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year, shares his thoughts on loan forgiveness for educators, addressing complacency in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) policy, and supporting LGBTQ+ students and educators. Follow Takeru Twitter: @tk_nagayoshi www.teacherscaucus.com

Teach Plus & The Phoenix Project with Keisha Rembert & Kristen Rhodes Beland

Teach Plus Policy Fellow Alums Keisha Rembert and Kristen Rhodes Beland introduce Teach Plus and dive into "The Phoenix Project Report: Building an Equitable Educational System Beyond the Pandemic". Links The Phoenix Project Teach Plus Follow on Twitter Keisha Rembert - @klrembert Kristen Rhodes Beland - @RhodesBeland Teach Plus - @teachplus

Connecting HBCUs and School Districts with Dr. Richard Warren Jr.

2019 Maryland Teacher of the Year, Dr. Richard Warren Jr., gives us the latest on ed policy in MD and dives into the need for partnerships between school districts and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Learn more about the Blueprint for Maryland's Future www.teacherscaucus.com

Arts Education Policy with Jonathan Juravich

Emmy Award Winner & 2018 Ohio Teacher of the Year, Jonathan Juravich, dives into arts education policy needs and self-regulation strategies. Follow Jonathan! Twitter - @JJuravich Drawing With Mr. J www.teacherscaucus.com

Art Education Policy with Jonathan Juravich

Emmy Award Winner & 2018 Ohio Teacher of the Year, Jonathan Juravich, dives into arts education policy needs and self-regulation strategies. Follow Jonathan! Twitter - @JJuravich Drawing With Mr. J www.teacherscaucus.com

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A Texas Ed Update & D.C. Politics with Eric Hale

Eric Hale, 2021 Texas Teacher of the Year, and the state's first Black man to earn the title, gives us an update on his week in Washington D.C. and ways to address teacher recruitment and retention issues. Follow Eric Hale Twitter @Erichale1979 www.teacherscaucus.com

Federal & State Politics with Eric Hale

Eric Hale, 2021 Texas Teacher of the Year, and the state's first Black man to earn the title, gives us an update on his week in Washington D.C. and ways to address teacher recruitment and retention issues. Follow Eric Hale Twitter @Erichale1979 www.teacherscaucus.com

1.6 A New Mexico Ed Update & ENLACE with David Morales

2016 New Mexico Teacher of the Year, David Morales, gives us the latest on education in his state, supporting English language learners, and discusses his class ENLACE (Engaging Latino Communities for Education). Gregory Boyle - Homeboy Industries www.teacherscaucus.com

Supporting English Language Learners & ENLACE with David Morales

2016 New Mexico Teacher of the Year, David Morales, gives us the latest on education in his state, supporting English language learners, and discusses his class ENLACE (Engaging Latino Communities for Education). Gregory Boyle - Homeboy Industries www.teacherscaucus.com

A New Mexico Ed Update & ENLACE with David Morales

2016 New Mexico Teacher of the Year, David Morales, gives us the latest on education in his state, supporting English language learners, and discusses his class ENLACE (Engaging Latino Communities for Education). Gregory Boyle - Homeboy Industries www.teacherscaucus.com

1.5 2021 Election Recap

Education was on the ballot in 2021 and candidates ran - and won - campaigning against CRT in schools, masks, and more. Shawn & Rodney recap the election results in VA, TX, and elsewhere.

2021 Election Recap

Education was on the ballot in 2021 and candidates ran - and won - campaigning against CRT in schools, masks, and more. Shawn & Rodney recap the election results in VA, TX, and elsewhere.

A Nebraska Ed Update with Tim Royers

2016 Nebraska Teacher of the Year, Tim Royers, gives us the latest on education in his state and discusses anti-Critical Race Theory bills, gender identities in health standards, and staffing issues. Follow Tim Royers Twitter @MW_Royers medium.com/@tdroyers www.teacherscaucus.com

1.4 A Nebraska Ed Update with Tim Royers

2016 Nebraska Teacher of the Year, Tim Royers, gives us the latest on education in his state and discusses anti-Critical Race Theory bills, gender identities in health standards, and staffing issues. Follow Tim Royers Twitter @MW_Royers medium.com/@tdroyers www.teacherscaucus.com

Anti-CRT & Gender Identity Bills with Tim Royers

2016 Nebraska Teacher of the Year, Tim Royers, gives us the latest on education in his state and discusses anti-Critical Race Theory bills, gender identities in health standards, and staffing issues. Follow Tim Royers Twitter @MW_Royers medium.com/@tdroyers www.teacherscaucus.com

1.3 Educator Wellness with Sydney Jensen

2019 Nebraska Teacher of the Year, Sydney Jensen, discusses the policy needs to support educator health and wellness. Follow Sydney Jenson Twitter: @sydneycjensen Website: www.sydney-jensen.com Check out Sydney's TED Talk referenced in this episode. www.teacherscaucus.com

Educator Wellness with Sydney Jensen

2019 Nebraska Teacher of the Year, Sydney Jensen, discusses the policy needs to support educator health and wellness. Follow Sydney Jenson Twitter: @sydneycjensen Website: www.sydney-jensen.com Check out Sydney's TED Talk referenced in this episode. www.teacherscaucus.com

1.2 The #EduColor Movement with José Vilson

#EduColor Movement Executive Director & Co-Founder José Vilson discusses education in NYC and introduces listeners to the #EduColor Movement. Follow Jose Vilson Twitter: @TheJLV Instagram: thejosevilson Website: https://thejosevilson.com Follow EduColor @EduColorMVMT on all socials www.educolor.org www.teacherscaucus.com

The #EduColor Movement with José Vilson

#EduColor Movement Executive Director & Co-Founder José Vilson discusses education in NYC and introduces listeners to the #EduColor Movement. Follow Jose Vilson Twitter: @TheJLV Instagram: thejosevilson Website: https://thejosevilson.com Follow EduColor @EduColorMVMT on all socials www.educolor.org www.teacherscaucus.com

1.1 Introduction/Goals/Mission

Shawn Sheehan, 2016 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, and Rodney Robinson, 2019 Virginia and National Teacher of the Year, introduce listeners to The Teachers Caucus Podcast and discuss its goals and mission. Search for The Teachers Caucus Podcast on your favorite social network to connect with us. www.teacherscaucus.com

Introduction/Goals/Mission

Shawn Sheehan, 2016 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, and Rodney Robinson, 2019 Virginia and National Teacher of the Year, introduce listeners to The Teachers Caucus Podcast and discuss its goals and mission. Search for The Teachers Caucus Podcast on your favorite social network to connect with us. www.teacherscaucus.com