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Holiday Stress: Before It Starts, Take a Moment to Remember What's Really Important
As the holidays approach again this year, many parents are already making lists and plans and schedules. They may be excited for the festivities and family get-togethers, but along with this can come anxiety and stress. Remembering what last year was like may intensify these feelings and may be a precursor to actually spoiling the enjoyment and significance of the holiday season.
Seizing the Moment: Why Now is the Time for Small Wins
March is almost over, meaning there are only a few months left in the school year. These last few months either fly by or drag on, depending on how you look at it. Field trips, state tests, and final projects always seem to dominate this time of year. We Can Get Started On Them Today Since so much is happening this time of the year, beginning a new initiative or a big project seems silly. That is why now is the perfect time for us to go for small wins.
One Year of Lesson Plans by June 30th. Hey, Politicians, No Way!
I never dreamed I’d be writing about lesson plans tonight, but here we are. I’ve been speaking out against recent legislation greatly impacting education, and not in a good way. It seems in a matter of months, or weeks, now twenty -six states have some form of pending legislation relating to parental rights and control of school curriculum, books taught, and much more. Let’s stay focused with Indiana, for the moment.
Rethinking Teacher Safety: What Works, What Doesn't
Rachel George with Dr. Amy Klinger and Amanda Klinger Preparing teachers to respond to pandemics, school violence, natural disasters, and other hazards is a growing priority. Join us as we look at new research about what works and what doesn’t. Follow on Twitter: @ASCD @ @runnin26 @ASCD @a_rebora @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork
How Can We Reduce the Unique Stresses of Remote Teaching and Learning?
Kyle Hamstra with Marilee Sprenger and Thomas Hoerr, Ph.D. Pandemic teaching and learning is stressful on multiple levels. In this episode, we look at the most significant stressors and how we can manage them for students and ourselves. Follow on Twitter: @MarileeSprenger @kylehamstra @ASCD @bamradionetwork
Why Student Voice Matters More Now Than Ever
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Reinventing How We Teach Math and Why We Should
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The 12 Elements of a Globally Competent Teacher: Why They Matter
Chaunte Garrett with Hillary E. Parkhouse and Ariel Tichnor-Wagner The world has changed, the student body at your school is changing, and those changes are showing up in your classroom as a need for a global skill set. What do you need to be a globally competent teacher? In this episode, we explore the 12 elements. Follow on Twitter: @ASCD @atichnorwagner @HEParkhouse @drncgarrett @bamradionetwork
Teaching Empathy in a Self-Centered, Self-Absorbed Culture
Anthony Rebora and Michele Borba Our guest says that today’s students are smart and self-assured, but they are also the most self-centered, competitive, individualistic, sad and stressed on record. Her solution is teaching empathy, and in this episode, she offers a nine-point model for teaching empathy in our schools. EL article: Nine Competencies for Teaching Empathy Follow on Twitter: @ASCD @micheleborba @a_rebora @bamradionetwork
Learning in the Making: How to Create Positive, Powerful, and Joyful Learning Experiences
Episode Guests Jackie Gerstein teaches graduate-level online courses for Walden, Westerns Governors, and Boise State Universities, and she teaches gifted education for Santa Fe Public Schools. Her background includes a strong focus on experiential learning, which she brings into all of her teaching. She is the author of Learning in the Making: How to Plan, Execute, and Assess Powerful Makerspace Lessons.
Seven Teacher Dispositions That Support Student Learning
Rachael George with Valerie Hill-Jackson Join us for a discussion on the essential qualities of a good teacher as we explore some counterintuitive findings in a new book.
Moving Beyond Disability Labels in the Classroom
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Smarter Curriculum Design: What Works, What Does Not
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Teaching the Four Cs with Technology
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Building on Strengths: Strategies for Students with Special Needs
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How the Most Supportive School Leaders Empower Teachers
Jusmar Maness and Bill Sterrett Tune in and walk away with a rich list of ways to support, encourage and empower teachers to lead. Follow on Twitter: @billsterrett @jmaness4 @ASCD @bamradionetwork Share 24.0K 0 Episode Guests Bill Sterrett is an associate professor and program coordinator at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington. Previously, as a principal in Virginia, Sterrett received the 2008 Milken National Educator Award.
The Burnout Cure: Surviving the Ups and Downs of Teaching
Kyle Hamstra with Chase Mielke Join us for practical tips and strategies to help you manage the challenging realities of teaching that often lead to burnout. Follow on Twitter: @ASCD @kylehamstra@chasemielke @bamradionetwork Share 1.1K 0 Episode Guests Chase Mielke is a writer, speaker, and award-winning high school teacher.
Rethinking Grading: What Works, What Doesn't, What's Next
Abbie Eklund , Susan Brookhart and Tom Guskey. Grading practices have been a point of controversy for more than 100 years. Researchers have long identified the problems with our current grading systems, but we’ve yet to solve them. What can be done? Our guests point to a better way. Follow on Twitter: @ASCD @Eklundteaches @tguskey @susanbrookhart @bamradionetwork
Meet the Interim Executive Director of ASCD
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Leading High Performance School Systems
Rachael George and Marc Tucker Increasingly, schools systems are spending less per child on education while producing better academic outcomes. Our guest shares insights and strategies to cultivate higher performing schools. Follow on Twitter: @ASCD @runnin26 @bamradionetwork Share 721 0 Episode Guests Marc Tucker is the founder, President/CEO Emeritus and Distinguished Senior Fellow of the National Center on Education and the Economy.
Escape From the Zero-Learning Zone: Unpacking Our Barriers to Growth
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Understanding How Emotions Support Student Learning
Jusmar Maness and Allison Posey We now know that feelings are a powerful driver of student engagement. Join us as we talk about how to design learning experiences that tap into the power of emotion. Follow on Twitter: @ASCD @jmaness4 @ AllisonAPosey @bamradionetwork Share 655 0 Episode Guests Allison Posey is a curriculum and design specialist at CAST, the Center for Applied Special Technology.
Helping Students Break Through the Barriers to Loving Math
Kyle Hamstra and Monica Neagoy Our traditionalprocess of teaching often kills students’ interest in mathematics. Join us as we look at instructional strategies for fostering a passion and capacity for math.
Creating a Deeply Caring Community in School and Beyond
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A 10-Point Success Roadmap for Literacy Instruction
Rachael George and Susan L. Hall In this segment, we look at multitiered Systemsof Support (MTSS). Join us as we talk about how to use MTSS to identify which students are behindin reading, why, and effective approaches to intervention. Follow on Twitter: @susanhall_EdD@ASCD @runnin26 @bamradionetwork Share 1.5K 0
Demystifying the Math Mindset: A Guide for School Leaders
Abbie Eklund with Marian Small and Douglas Duff School leaders can play a pivotal role in creating a positive mindset toward math among teachers, students, and even parents. Our guests offer an insightful guide to supporting successful math instruction.
The Evolution of Understanding by Design in Diverse Classrooms
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Educational Coaches: What They Do, What They Don't, How You Benefit
Rachael George with Cathy A. Toll Educational coaching is a powerful way to support teaching that is often confused with mentoring. In this segment, we clarify what education coaching is and how coaches benefit teachers and students. Follow on Twitter: @runnin26 @cathytoll@ASCD @bamradionetwork Share 3.2K 0 Episode Guests Cathy A. Toll supports teacher learning by guiding educational coaches, professional learning teams, and administrative leaders.
Debunking the Myths and Misconceptions About Rigor
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How to Use Grading to Improve Learning
Adam J. Brown Ed.D. with Susan Brookhart At a time when many educators are challenging the value, efficacy and process of grading, our guest points the way toward using grading to improve learning. Follow on Twitter: @susanbrookhart @adamBrownEDU @ASCD@bamradionetwork Share 2.2K 1 Episode Guests Susan Brookhart is the author of “How to Use Grading to Improve Learning” and currently serves as an adjunct faculty member in the School of Education at Duquesne University. Adam J.
Why Equity Should Matter to All Educators, How to Get There
Adam J. Brown Ed.D. with Nancy Frey andDominique Smith Join us for a practical discussion about equity in our schools, why equity is important, and how to move the equity discussion from concept to reality. Follow on Twitter: @AdamBrownEDU @domsmithrp@NancyFrey@ASCD@bamradionetwork Share 2.5K 0
Second Look: An Update on Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom
Abbie Eklund with Thomas Armstrong We start the year witha freshlook at multiple intelligence and how the concept applies to current instructional strategies. Follow on Twitter: @eklundteaches @Dr_Armstrong @ASCD @bamradionetwork Share 2.3K 0 Episode Guests Thomas Armstrong is an award-winning author and speaker with over 35 years of teaching experience from the primary through the doctoral level.
Preparing to Succeed with Co-Teaching: A Guide to Getting It Right
Val Brown with Wendy Lochner and Wendy Weichel Murawski Our guests co-wrote a new book on co-teaching, designed to provide the basics all teachers need to know to co-teach well. Follow on Twitter: @valeriabrownedu @wwmurawski @ASCD @bamradionetwork Share 2.1K 0 Episode Guests Wendy Lochner is a school improvement and federal programs coordinator for the West Virginia Department of Education, where she leads districts and schools in the school turnaround process.
Habits of Mind: What We Do When We Don't Know the Answer
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Eight Keys to Transforming Schools Today
Rachael George with Tom Murray Join our guest as he shares the result of a year-long study on what works to transform schools.
The Keys to Transforming Curriculum, Engagement, and Learning
Chaunte Garrett with Michael Fisher Join us for a dive into how we can transform learning by transforming our perspective and practice. Follow on Twitter: @ fisher1000 @drncgarrett @ASCD@bamradionetwork Share 4.7K 0 Episode Guests Michael Fisher is an instructional coach and educational consultant specializing in the intersection between instructional technology and curriculum design. His books include Ditch the Daily Lesson Plan: How do I plan for meaningful student learning?
Where Assessments Go Wrong: Getting Assessment Right
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Five Steps to Stimulating Thoughtful Classroom Discussions
Rachael George with Jackie Acree Walsh and Beth Dankert Sattes Our guests wrote an award-winning book on facilitating thoughtful,meaningful and engaging discussions among students. Join us to learn the fundamentals. ‘Follow on Twitter: @Question2Think @runnin26 @ASCD @bamradionetwork Share 18.7K 0 Episode Guests Jackie Acree Walsh and Beth Dankert Sattes are co-authors of the award-winning book, Questioning for Classroom Discussion: Purposeful Speaking, Engaged Listening, Deep Thinking (ASCD).
What Type of Training Produces the Best Teachers?
Rob Pennington with Kenneth Baum and David Krulwich In this segment, we discuss professional development and explore the benefits of the Artisan model for training teachers. Follow on Twitter: @DavidKrulwich @robpennington9 @kennethbaum1 @ASCD @bamradionetwork Share 13.9K 0 Episode Guests Kenneth Baum and David Krulwich are, respectively, the former and current principals of the Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science, a public school in the Bronx, New York.
Crafting Intriguing Questions That Drive Deeper Learning
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4 Things Required to Have the Most Impact on Students
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7 More Ways to Refine Your Classroom Management
Rachael George and Jeff Marshall. Whether you are a new or veteran teacher, our guest offers a thoughtful roadmap and tools to improve your approach to classroom management. Follow on Twitter: @runnin26 @ASCD @bamradionetwork Share 22.1K 0 Episode Guests Jeff Marshall is a professor in the Eugene T. Moore School of Education at Clemson University and is the director of the Inquiry in Motion Institute.
5 Ways to Restore Joyful Learning: Do This, Not That...
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Lesson Planning: Moving Beyond the Way We've Always Done It
Brian Smith with Michael Fisher Our guest offers three strategies to create more exciting and engaging lessons plans. Join us as we ditch those stale lesson plans and replace them with creative learning experiences. Follow on Twitter: @dad2ella @fisher1000 @ASCD @bamradionetwork Share 19.8K 0 Episode Guests Michael Fisher is an instructional coach and educational consultant specializing in the intersection between instructional technology and curriculum design.
Why Project-Based Learning Is Red Hot and Getting Hotter
Matt Wachel with John Larmer Join us as we look at why project-based learning is growing in popularity and the basics you need to know to employ PBL. Follow on Twitter: @johnlbie @mattwachel @ASCD @bamradionetwork Share 23.5K 0 Episode Guests John Larmer is editor in chief at the Buck Institute for Education (BIE). He is co-author of the ASCD book, Setting the Standard for Project Based Learning: A Proven Approach to Rigorous Classroom Instruction.
Beyond Initiative Overload: Putting Teachers Back in Control
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Educating Kids in Poverty: Start Doing This, Stop Doing That
Episode Guests William Parrett is the director of the Center for School Improvement & Policy Studies at Boise State University and Kathleen Budge is an associate professor and coordinator of Boise State’s Executive Educational Leadership Program. Parrett and Budge are co-authors of the ASCD book, Turning High-Poverty Schools Into High-Performing Schools and presenters of Disrupting Poverty Professional Learning Institutes.
ASCD Radio Coming March 1, 2016!
“Through our work in the field, efforts on social media, interactions at conferences and events, and in many other places, ASCD is committed to hosting and participating in productive conversations about the topics that matter to educators today and will impact the success of each child. This new partnership with BAM Radio Network is an exciting opportunity to spark new, engaging discussions,” said Deborah S. Delisle, ASCD executive director and CEO.
Getting Over the Hidden Barriers to Leading School Change
Amanda Koonlaba, Ed.S withCarol Ann Tomlinson Leading school change is part science, part art and very difficult to achieve for even the most skilled leaders. Join us as we talk about some of the barriers to school change and how to break through them.
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