EdCuration: Where We Reshape Learning

Today's guest, Dr. Maggie Broderick is a creative and experienced educator with over 20 years of expertise in higher education and K-12 settings. Currently an Associate Professor and Dissertation Chair in the Department of Teacher Education, she is a leader in curriculum development and passionate about fostering social-emotional learning (SEL) in students. In this episode we explore how to go beyond box-checking with our SEL programs, to a truly relational and effective approach.   Resources: Unlock zero-prep, high-impact learning with Heroes Made, an SEL and literacy platform. Over 210 lessons, mood tracker, and customizable avatars so that students are the heroes of their own SEL journey.  Aligned with CASEL standards, Heroes Made measures impact via Hero Journals for daily emotional tracking and Periodic Assessments to identify and enhance areas of student growth. Sign up for a TWO-MONTH FREE Trial using the "request trial form"   Dr. Broderick Find Maggie Broderick's writing and research HERE Connect to Maggie Broderick on LinkedIn BLOG: Social Emotional Learning: Embracing Empathy and Connection WEBINAR: You've Earned an A+ Celebrating the "A" in the Acronym LGBTQIAA++: Allyship at its FInest    More great stuff: Explore our Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations fun and free, 1-hour digital, on-demand Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action

Current research indicates that adolescents lose interest in STEM learning by the age of 15 at a concerning rate - particularly girls from underserved communities. UScellular is partnering with the YWCA on a national level to find out why, and address this gap. Based on the research findings from behavioral psychologist, Dr. Richard Rende, they are implementing a STEM empowerment initiative through YWCA's existing TechGYRLS program. In this episode we hear all about this exciting new program from Dr. Rende, and UScellular Senior Director of Service Engineering, Dr. Lori Dawson.   Resources: Connect to our episode sponsor, Marchup ! Marchup advances college & career readiness with AI-powered personalized counseling, resume building, curated jobs, and resources that help students lead initiatives—all within a supportive, student-centered community Marchup enhances student achievement and college admissions success, reduces counselor workload, and fosters an engaged alumni network. This network provides students with valuable advice and connections while supporting schools in fundraising and community engagement.   Read about how UScellular Drives Creation of Unique Research-Based STEM Program to Tackle Declining Interest Among Youth   Read Dr Rende's research findings - Reversing Declining STEM Interest in Underrepresented Youth   Connect to Dr. Lori Dawson, Senior Director of Servie Engineering at UScellular   More great stuff: Explore our Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations fun and free, 1-hour digital, on-demand Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action  

Dr. Akilah WIllery is a dynamic educator, entrepreneur, and digital transformation expert. She empowers education and business leaders to thrive through innovative eLearning solutions and automation strategies. In this episode we focus on the specific benefits, cautions, guidelines, and opportunities afforded by video resources in classroom settings. Dr. Willery's ability to bridge the gap between technology and pedagogy has earned her recognition as a leading expert in the field.   Resources: Request a trial of Boclips Classroom.  BoClips offers educators access to 1.7 million safe and distraction-free educational videos, curated by curriculum and state standards. Quickly and easily find content from premium brands like Ted, SciShow, and Newsy and share video directly with students via link. Educational videos drive greater student engagement when shared in a safe, distraction-free environment. Teachers can save time by finding videos aligned to curriculum learning objectives and sorted by age, subject, and pedagogical use case.   Connect with Dr. Akilah Willery through her webiste at http://upskillservices.site. Dr. Willery provides career coaching for veteran educators. Listen to Akilah Willery at  "The Melanated Midlife"  podcast    More great stuff: Explore our Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations fun and free, 1-hour digital, on-demand Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action

        Veteran English teacher Carrie Shevlin couldn't wait to tell the EdCuration listeners about how Scribo from Literatu has given her students loads of confidence with their writing, greatly improved their outcomes, and made both her planning and grading quicker, easier and much more personalized.          While AI can never take the place of a teacher, Carrie says Scribo gives both her and her students a huge boost toward stronger, skillful writing.    Resources: Scribo by Literatu is designed to improve student writing skills by providing real-time feedback, personalized insights, and actionable strategies. It helps students improve their writing proficiency while offering educators valuable data to tailor instruction. As part of the SchoolDay Collection, by Global Grid for Learning (GG4L), Scribo is available for a free pilot without requiring or collecting PII student data. SchoolDay Collection products are available for purchase on the AWS Marketplace.   More Information: Scribo News and Views Product Sample About Scribo's Writing improvement platform Saving teachers time across disciplines at Woodland Hills School District Motivating students to care about writing at New Waverly High School in Texas Inclusion Statement Product Impact Report   More great stuff: Explore our Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations fun and free, 1-hour digital, on-demand Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action

After bouncing between two very different demographics in Georgia and Washington State, veteran English teacher, Julia Cafaro, was determined to find strategies, resources and texts that brought success and excitement for her students regardless of district or demographic.  Along her journey a few resources have truly stood out. In this episode she shares how the The Alexandria Learning Ecosystem for Educators, or ALEE, made her job so much easier while also increasing engagement and outcomes for her students - particularly in their writing.   Resources:  ALEE for Middle School is available at EdCuration.com. The ALEE instructional tool provides teachers with everything they need to teach a book effectively, all in one place. Teachers use ALEE to create standards-aligned novel units, plan rigorous and differentiated lessons, find relevant paired texts, and develop content expertise.   To inquire about a free pilot opportunity reach out to marjorie@myalee.com or click the "schedule a demo" button here.    More great stuff: Explore our Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations fun and free, 1-hour digital, on-demand Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action

Amy Ely, Director of STEM at Detroit Catholic Central High School, announces the opening of the George & Mary Turek Hall of Science - state-of-the-art 57,000 sq ft STEM Center. Learn about the cutting-edge facilities including a large-scale observatory, robotics labs, and an advanced greenhouse for sustainability projects. She captivating descriptions include full-motion flight simulators and immersive theaters that can stream astronomical data.  Amy emphasizes the importance of future readiness and project-based learning. highlighting the importance of collaboration and adaptation in education. Her vision is to prepare students not only for current STEM careers but also for those that will emerge in the future, embodying her belief that education should be both forward-thinking and deeply connected to real-world applications.   RESOURCES:  Learn about School Passport®,  a data exchange platform that exchanges any data with any EdTech product, eliminates the need to share student PII and is easy to implement for schools and vendors. School Passport empowers schools govern the exchange of student, staff, and parent PII data with SaaS vendors, approve and publish apps to a district or school branded on-demand AppStore, and delegate to school staff and teachers the ability to activate apps within their groups.   Learn more about Detroit Catholic Central High School See the George and Mary Turek Hall of Science Take a video tour here  Hear more on The STEM podcast Learn Why Fewer Young Men are Choosing to Pursue College Degrees (From PBS)   More great stuff: Explore our Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations fun and free, 1-hour digital, on-demand Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action  

The late Sir Ken Robinson once quipped that many of us feel like, "Math is a party to which we have not been invited." Today's guest, Peter Coe, wants to make sure those invitations get delivered. As the ​​Founder and Lead K-12 Mathematics Consultant at Coe Learning, LLC, Peter works to make sure students not only get invited to the party, but that once they arrive it's party worth staying for. Peter works with schools, districts, and organizations on the equitable mindsets, technical skills, resources, and infrastructure required to provide rich, engaging mathematical learning experiences for K-12 students.  A mathematician by training, he has taught in both district and charter schools, and served as a mentor teacher, department chair, and instructional coach. He is a recipient of the Math for America's Master Teacher and School Leader fellowships.  ​Peter helped lead the development of the EngageNY mathematics curriculum, as well as realignment of the state assessment program in mathematics. He also helped found and served as Chief Academic Officer of UnboundEd, leading the development of the Standards Institute mathematics pathway and advising numerous organizations and school districts on K-12 mathematics strategy. Peter has been a speaker at the NCTM and NCSM National Conferences, SXSWEdu, Learning Forward, and other national conventions. Today he shares advice to districts in how to shift both their practices and resources to raise engagement and achievement in math classrooms.    Resources:  Episode sponsor, Mathseeds is an award winning early math program designed to help build students' confidence and enthusiasm for math in the early years. The engaging program combines highly structured lessons with fun motivational elements, ensuring key concepts are learned in depth. Mathseeds is trusted by teachers for its curriculum alignment to state standards and proven effectiveness, earning ESSA Level II evidence certification. Inquire HERE about a pilot opportunity   Want to partner with Peter Coe to build a world where all students are included in the math party? Go to coelearning.org Learn more about Peter Coe Work with Peter Coe Connect with Peter Coe on LinkedIn Explore all of Peter's resources Read Peter's Blog     More great stuff: Explore our Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations fun and free, 1-hour digital, on-demand Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action

District leaders all across the country have long lamented the dearth of high-quality, culturally relevant and engaging curriculum for history and social studies. And it's not just leaders and teachers. Students surveyed also report that they don't see themselves in the curriculum, feel that they are only learning one side of history, and that none of it seems to have anything to do with them or their lives. Nichol Everett, K-12 Social Studies Instruction Facilitator for Tacoma Public Schools, partnered with Educurious to co-design a project-based, interactive, Civics unit called Advocacy in Action that has students and teachers cheering and achieving. Find out how they did it in this inspiring episode.   Resources: Learn more about Educurious' project-based courses, aligned to state and national standards, and written on a foundation of research-based design principles for learning.   Learning in Action Blog: Why Project Based Learning is Necessary for Deep Understanding in Social Studies   Learning in Action Blog: 5 Reasons Why Project-Based Learning is Essential to Social Studies Instruction   Hear how Cross-Content, Customized Project-Based Units Have Revolutionized Learning in Three Districts   Learn more about The Educurious Experience Free Micro-Learning ExPLoration with Educurious! Transformative State History: learn how to engage your students with PBL unit, Decisions that Define Us     MORE Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action

We're joned today by Monica Schultz, Senior Manager for Navigator Services with Denver Public Schools, and Nazli José, a student at Montebello Career and Technical School. They enthusiastically share the many benefits of the School Passport Administrator digital internship offered through GG4L. The program provides both High School and college credit for students while giving them real-world tech skills and providing the full flexibility of a digital certification.   Resources: Inquire about the Certified School Passport Administrator (CSPA)digital internship program HERE. The CSPA program offers high school students a 60-hour internship with a mix of academic and hands-on experiences, with certification and college credit included.  Access program overview & syllabus HERE   GG4L's School Passport® is a data exchange platform that exchanges any data with any EdTech product, eliminates the need to share student PII and is easy to implement for schools and vendors. It empowers schools to centrally: Govern the exchange of student, staff, and parent PII data with SaaS vendors Approve and publish apps to a district or school branded on-demand AppStore Delegate to school staff and teachers the ability to activate apps within their managed groups on-demand School Passport® is used by over 25,000 schools in the US and abroad.      Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action

Richard Kincaid, the State Director of Career and Technical Education for the District of Columbia, shares his journey to becoming a passionate advocate for educational equity and opportunity. His career spans over two decades, during which he has dedicated himself to building systems that drive meaningful impact in K-12 public schools, government, and educational non-profits. Kincaid's focus is on Career and Technical Education (CTE), providing students with access to diverse pathways beyond traditional academia, whether directly into college, the workforce, or national service. The conversation delves into the establishment of Washington, DC's first Advanced Technical Center (ATC), aimed at providing CTE courses that were previously out of reach for many students. The ATC offers programs in nursing, cybersecurity, and more, providing students with industry-recognized credentials and dual credits, saving them thousands of dollars in future education costs. Kincaid highlights the center's inclusive transportation model, ensuring access for all students regardless of location. Moreover, Kincaid discusses the significance of CTE programs in addressing workforce shortages, particularly in high-demand fields. He emphasizes the need to dispel stigmas surrounding trades and vocational education, showcasing success stories of students finding fulfilling careers through CTE pathways.   Resources: Today's sponsor, Xello is the only career development program built with the entire district community in mind. Xello provides every student of all pathways the freedom to create meaningful future plans, while giving educators the resources they need to help students. With a carefully designed, student-centered experience, Xello meets accessibility standards and offers age-appropriate career development for every student K-12. Xello creates effective educator workflows so you can spend less time checking boxes and more time helping students. Learn more here or here.    Read about Strengths-Based College and Career Exploration Strategies for K-12 Educators   Hear from hear from Laura Benisch, the Director of Career Planning and Partnerships at the Lincoln Academy Public Charter School in Beloit Wisconsin,  about real-world and career-focused learning, and the platform that is supporting all of the educators and K-12 scholars in the state of Wisconsin in career exploration.   Learn the story behind Xello from CEO and co-founder Jeff Harris.   Reach out to Richard W. Kincaid State Director, Career and Technical Education Pronouns: he / him / his (why pronouns matter) Click Here to Schedule a Meeting Twitter: @careertechninja Web: careertechdc.org   Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action  

In this episode we learn from Andrea Becker, the lead instructor at the Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (or VLAC) in Michigan, and her colleague Amanda McKay, the supervisor of student services with VLAC.  While virtual learning was happening prior to 2020 but it has certainly been normalized as a viable option for many more students since the pandemic. We wanted to learn from Andrea and Amanda, veterans in the field of virtual learning, about how to do it well, and the components that make it most effective, and the curriculum program that is bringing huge success to students at all levels of need and ability.     Resources: Learn more, or reach out to Lincoln Learning here Check out Lincoln Learning's podcast and Lincoln Learning's blog Hear how Lincoln Learning is partnering with Urban Green Education to reach learners across the globe   Learn more about Michigan's Virtual Learning Academy Consortium   Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action

Dr. Charles Dana Hall, co-founder of Sterling Literacy Consulting, works with schools and districts across the country, many of which have been identified for improvement, to bring them to recognized levels of high performance in reading. In this episode he shares his passion and the research-backed strategies that serve every student - offering many examples of what is possible when using the science of reading systematically.    Resources: Reading Eggs is the multi award winning online reading program for grades PreK-5. Fully aligned with the Science of Reading and utilizing the five essential keys to reading success, the program unlocks all aspects of learning to read for students. Reading Eggs is trusted by teachers for its curriculum alignment to state standards and proven effectiveness, earning ESSA Level III evidence certification. Learn more at EdCuration.com   Sterling Literacy Consulting works to provide . . . all students with equitable learning experiences and access to rigorous instruction that develops foundational and life-long literacy skills so they can be successful in their education, life, and career experiences. educators with professional learning experiences that are accessible, valuable, and immediately applicable to their instructional repertoire.   How the Brain Learns to Read - Professor Stanislas Dehaene    #TurnThePageProject  - Emily Hanford   Sold a Story podcast with Emily Hansford   Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action

This episode of the EdCuration Podcast is brought to you by Sanako Connect at Multimedia Solutions Inc.   Guest Stephanie Knight from the Center for Applied Second Language Studies, explores the paradigm shift in world language learning catalyzed by technology integration, the significance of starting foreign language study early, and how global economy shines a spotlight on the shifting educational landscape. We also discuss the ingenious iAgents 21st Century Global Competence Curriculum, a CASELS initiative aimed at solving 'resource scarcity' with creative approaches. This curriculum makes language learning an interconnected endeavor by introducing 18 different languages to elementary learners intersecting with fundamental subjects like math and English. The episode also uncovers crucial insights into the rising demand for bilingual skills in the job market due to increasing globalization, cognitive boosters derived from learning a foreign language, the role of AI technologies in facilitating multilingual transactions, and the transformative potential of the Intercultural Pragmatic and Interactional Competence Framework.  We scrutinize the effectiveness of language learning strategies in the modern digital age and the use of mixed reality for enhancing language learning experiences. Further, we discuss opportunities provided by the Center for Applied Second Language Studies to diverse learners, teachers, and leaders, and how to select high-quality language instruction programs that aligns with defined learning objectives. This episode gifts you with practical strategies and tools to amplify your language-learning experience in the digital era.   Resources: Sanako Language Lab from Multimedia Solutions is an agile, easy to use full-featured live online language lab. Teach any language in classrooms and remotely at the same time. No additional workload. Web-based. Runs on all browsers using PCs, laptops, tablets, smartphones & Chromebooks. Teach synchronously or asynchronously. Connects speaking pronunciation and listening activities develop students' fluency and confidence in any language. Developed following highest standards in accessibility guidelines to be accessible also for students including with disabilities such as deaf and visual impairments   Explore the resources of University of Oregon's Center for Applied Second Language Study   Learn more about Stephanie Knight here, or reach out at knights@uoregon.edu   Check out the Radio Ambulante podcast, with Spanish study and educational resources!   Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events  

Dive deep into the exciting universe of Academic eSports with our distinguished guest, Dr. Katrina Adkins. Leveraging her vast experience as an educator and a passionate gamer, Dr. Adkins enlightens us about the significant role eSports can play in reshaping K-12 education. The three key principals of eSports - curriculum, competition, and careers - underscore the transformative potential of a competitive, yet cooperative gaming environment. Dr. Adkins offers a fresh perspective on how eSports can boost learning experiences and pave the way for a myriad of career opportunities in the booming industry. Redressing common misconceptions, she also addresses essential concerns about increased screen time and highlights the multifaceted benefits of eSports – from improved cognitive abilities and hand-eye coordination to fostering social-emotional learning. She offers rich insights into the progressive integration of eSports into academics, suggesting simple and practical steps for schools interested in nurturing competitive eSports programs. This episode illuminates the path for educators, parents, and administrators interested in incorporating eSports, spelling out strategies for overcoming challenges and ensuring sustainability amidst high turnover. Dr. Adkins also demystifies the eSports job market, pointing out the wide range of careers that extend beyond gaming.   Resources:  Ignite interest and engagement in computer science and STEM through the exciting field of esports. With the USAEL toolkit, students and schools will have everything they need to start and run their very own esports team, enhancing learning in the classroom through play.   Join the CodeCombat AI League -- both a competitive AI battle simulator and game engine for learning real Python and JavaScript code. The AI League allows students to showcase their understanding of coding concepts in a new creative environment and practice problem solving strategies as they go head to head in battle against their classmates. Competitive coding has never been so epic!    Follow Dr Adkins on twitter Connect to Dr Adkins on Linkedin And learn more about Dr. Katrina Adkins, her work, resources and speaking engagements check out Dr. Adkins' website   Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events  

In this exciting episode of the EdCuration podcast, we are joined by Jeffrey Bradbury, an influential figure in educational technology. We discussed his journey from being a music teacher to a predominant instructional coach, highlighting the importance of adaptability in learning dynamics. We also tackled the misconceptions about the role of instructional coaches and their potential to tackle district-level challenges. Bradbury's commitment to open dialogue across all levels of the educational field is emphasized throughout the podcast. He stresses the necessity of better communication between administrators and teachers, as well as the need for a strategic approach to maximizing the efficiency of the resources available. The conversation also explores the contents of his book, in which he outlines his vision for the future of instructional coaching. This episode also emphasizes the significance of the vertical approach, as opposed to the traditional horizontal one, when it comes to instructional coaching. We discuss how such an innovative method could be implemented from the central office level and the importance of collaboration across different departments. Moreover, we explore how instructional coaches can prove their value using definable performance data. We discuss in detail the challenges faced by coaches in different situations, whether being the sole coach in the district or a member of a centralized coaching team. We also touch on goal identification, the building of support networks, and more. Towards the end of the episode, we emphasize the importance of a unified strategic plan from the administration. We wrap up with a call to action for coaches to remember that they are not alone and to continually seek ways to assert their value within the education sector. Tune in to get a wealth of knowledge on instructional coaching and its potential to reshape the educational landscape.   Resources: Edge*U is a powerful, instruction-focused professional learning system that adapts to the needs of educators designed by teachers, for teachers. EdgeU builds teacher capacity and directly impacts student learning in the form of microcredentials (badges). Talk to a representative, learn about bulk discounts, schedule a demo or inquire about a Free Pilot here.    Reach out to Jeffrey Bradbury on LinkedIn Learn how to leverage your strategic goals and Vision through your instructional coaches, to create a Standards-Based Culture for future-ready digital learning at Teachercast.net   Take your coaching to the next level with Jeffrey Bradbury at Ask the Tech Coach.    Leadership Lessons from a guy dancing on a hill   Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events  

Ayinde Bennett, from The Urban Assembly, is passionate about post-secondary success and career readiness. Learn about the tool and the program that is putting Urban Assembly graduates far above the national average in post-secondary success.    Resources:  Xello is the only career development program built with the entire district community in mind. Xello provides every student of all pathways the freedom to create meaningful future plans, while giving educators the resources they need to help students. With a carefully designed, student-centered experience, Xello meets accessibility standards and offers age-appropriate career development for every student K-12. Xello creates effective educator workflows so you can spend less time checking boxes and more time helping students. Start a free pilot, schedule a demo, or talk to a representative   Connect with Ayinde Bennett on LinkedIn   Learn more about The Urban Assembly. Meet Ayinde's team and learn more about their post-secondary readiness program.    Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events  

Author and educator Dr. Charles Barrett has been a High School and Middle school psychologist for over 13 years, and is currently a K-12 administrator in Washington DC. He is a frequent speaker and workshop presenter for educators, families, and community organizations on the topic of social justice. See his many books in the notes below. Today we discuss his most recent book Social Justice in Schools: A Framework for Equity in Education.   Resources: Connect to The Institute for Humane Education's Solutionary Framework. The Solutionary Framework is a multi-step approach that teaches students to think like solutionaries, someone who is able to identify and address unjust systems, from problem identification to solution implementation. The framework can be adapted to fit into existing curriculum. Students engaged in solutionary learning think more critically and systemically; demonstrate greater compassion for other people, animals, and the environment; and feel a greater sense of agency and optimism in the face of significant social and environmental challenges. The Institute for Humane Education's website IHE's Micro-Credential Program IHE's Graduate Programs through Antioch University The IHE podcast, Evolve with Zoe Weil Hear from teacher Julia Fliss, about how the solutionary framework applies with her students. A free Introduction to Solutionary Teaching and Learning for teachers - In this four-part mini-course, you will learn what a solutionary is and how bringing solutionary teaching and learning into our education system benefits our youth, our communities, and our world. Get a framework and supporting resources to help you bring solutionary teaching and learning into your classroom or school.   Connect to Dr. Charles Barrett  Purchase Social Justice in Schools: A Framework for Equality in Education by Charles Barrett, PhD.  Find all of Dr. Barrett's other books and resources here Charles Barrett's Focus on the Fence blog post and graphic illustrations   Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events    

Instructional Technology Resource teacher, Ginnie German, shares why TeacherMade was the number one resource she recommends for her teachers. Learn about all the ways that it lightens teacher workloads, while providing timely relevant feedback for students, and improving scores and outcomes.  Ginnie says, "If I could only ask for one thing for my teachers, it would be this."   Resources: Connect to TeacherMade.  You can subscribe directly, chat with a representative, or start a free 30-day trial. TeacherMade was founded by Teachers, and they carry an undying love for those of you out there doing the hard work in the classroom. Let them know how they can help you by sending your ideas to support@teachermade.com and they will be passed straight on to Teachermade's ridiculously dedicated product developers.    Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events    

Students struggling to read in upper elementary, middle school, and beyond present a unique challenge for teachers in terms of appropriate resources. Erin Paske is a dyslexia tutor, a certified academic language therapist and a licensed dyslexia practitioner. She co-founded the  Nashville Dyslexia Center. For this episode, Erin is joined by MaryKate Heavey DeSantis, a reading and early childhood literacy specialist who currently works as an equitable literacy coach for the city of Boston.  Erin and MaryKate are eager to share the amazing outcomes their students have achieved with Simple Words decodable chapter books.    Special Thanks from MaryKate to 5th Grade teacher Olivia Samuel!   Resources: Learn more, or order Simple Words Books for your students here   The Nashville Dyslexia Center   Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events  

Director of Learning and Teaching at College Achieve Patterson, Jasonn Denard, shares how his middle-school students have been inspired and empowered to achieve and compete at the High School level through the SheHeroes program. He is joined by Middle School Science teacher, Melissa Mendizabal, and one of her 7th grade students.   Resources: SheHeroe's mission is to inspire girls to dream big for their futures by offering video profiles of successful women, with a focus on STEM. Our STEM Career Path Curriculum is free for teachers. Explore a sample lesson here Closing the STEM Gap whitepaper   Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events  

Jennifer Serravallo shares her New York Times bestselling, The Reading Strategies Book, helping listeners implement goal-directed, responsive instruction in every classroom. Jen is a frequent speaker at national and regional conferences and travels throughout the US and Canada to work with teachers and students creating engaging, productive and joyful classrooms.   Resources: Check out our episode sponsor, Activate Learning, for Investigation-Centered, 3-Dimensional Learning           Aligns with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)           Flexibility to meet ALL State Standards           Literacy Focus: reading, writing, talking, and -science discovery Instructional Design with Teachers in Mind           Teacher Edition: lesson plans, discussion questions, differentiation strategies,                      and background information            Interactive Digital Edition that integrates with leading LMSs            Embedded Content and Pedagogical Support Learn More: Unlocking Young Minds: The Power of Phenomena-Based Science Learning for K-5 Students Unlocking Young Minds: How to Teach Engineering to K-5 Students and Make it Stick Unlocking Young Minds: Giving K-5 Students a Jump Start on STEM Careers   Jennifer Seravallo Connect with Jennifer Serravallo and her store of free stuff! Order The Reading Strategies Book and explore an example strategy page and learning progressions along with the full list of research references Find all of Jennifer Serravallo's books and resources MORE free resources from Jen Jen's own podcast interview with Maryanne Wolf can be found here. Maryanne Wolf's The Power of Reading   Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events       

In this podcast, Innovative Educator Alyna Utt shares the amazing hands-on, real-world, and community-driven STEM project accomplished by her students -- and other initiatives that Project Invent fellows are leading in their classrooms to positively impact their communities.   Resources: Learn about bringing Project Invent to your school or community See Project Invent Students' featured projects Apply for the 2023-2024 Fellowship Download the Project Invent Curriculum Discover the Project Invent Demo Day  national events, where students pitch their ideas for social good and develop their own businesses   Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events       

Don Lamison, from the Urban Green Education Project, shares his vision of revolutionizing education across Indonesia and beyond with high-impact resources like Lincoln Learning, and more. You won't want to miss this inspiring conversation!   Resources: Lincoln Learning Solutions offers features core, elective, and credit recovery courses. It provides essential and specialty selections with a consistent design and functionality across subjects and grades.    Connect with Don Lamison on LinkedIn Learn more about Urban Green Education Learn about Green Study   Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events   

Music Blocks is an Ambie-award-winning podcast that explores how songwriters and composers use sound to express their emotions and share their experiences. Each episode runs about 5 minutes making them ideal for classroom bell work, anticipatory sets and discussion starters or writing prompts. Hear from co-host and producer Rebekah Romberg, and content consultant Carla Aguilar, in this fun and musical interview!   Resources: Moosiko is a comprehensive, differentiated digital platform helping K-12 guitar, ukulele, and modern band programs boost student engagement and increase enrollment. Teachers save time with skill tracking and assessment tools.The mobile friendly app contains over 400 fun, relevant songs from the 1950s to today. Free teacher and student accounts are available.    Hear more about Moosiko from veteran music teacher, Matthew Hall   Listen to Music Blocks  and finding supporting resources at Colorado Public Radio Check out Music Blocks on

District leaders all across the country have long lamented the dearth of high-quality, culturally relevant and engaging curriculum for history and social studies. And it's not just leaders and teachers. Students surveyed also report that they don't see themselves in the curriculum, feel that they are only learning one side of history, and that none of it seems to have anything to do with them or their lives. Amanda Christensen, Secondary Social Studies Facilitator from the Federal Way School District in Washington State, led her team in creating a project-based, interactive, complete American History curriculum from the ground up that has students and teachers cheering and achieving. Students say it's a "game changer." Find out how they did it by partnering with Educurious in this inspiring episode.   Resources: Learn more about Educurious' project-based courses, aligned to state and national standards, and written on a foundation of research-based design principles for learning.   Learning in Action Blog: Why Project Based Learning is Necessary for Deep Understanding in Social Studies   Learning in Action Blog: 5 Reasons Why Project-Based Learning is Essential to Social Studies Instruction   Hear how Cross-Content, Customized Project-Based Units Have Revolutionized Learning in Three Districts Learn more about The Educurious Experience   Learn more about SchoolDay Explore SchoolDay's Career Academy and visit our blog.

Shonda Ronen, Illinois Principal's Association 2022 Elementary Principal of the Year, shares how the Classroom Education Plan from QoreInsights supports the needs of her teachers at every level of experience, and in every content area, and has brought data-driven instructions and research-based strategies to the forefront in every classroom.   Resources: The Classroom Education Plan from QoreInsights creates powerful teacher learning experiences. AI uses teacher/student input to match teachers with real-time, targeted research-based strategies; tracks impact on student growth; and guides rich collaboration. Users report high teacher usage, teacher excitement around new strategies, improved teacher practices, and increased student engagement and performance in just 4 weeks of use.   Our recent interview with the Learning Scientist's Dr. Cynthia Nebel   Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events   

Curt Minich has been teaching computer science for 31 years. He and three of his students heartily endorse CS Academy from Carnegie Mellon University as the complete package that has allowed them to achieve a level of coding that they hadn't previously imagined.  CS Academy includes consistent hands-on support for teachers, and it's completely free.   Resources: CMU CS Academy is an online, graphics-based computer science curriculum taught in Python provided by Carnegie Mellon University, offering novel, world-class Computer Science education for your classroom —and it's entirely free.   Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events   

Hear from two educators about how Penda Learning is raising both student engagement and standards mastery in Science, Grades 5-10. Heidi Alves is a former high school biology teacher who now serves as the K-12 science and curriculum specialist. Jeremy Blinn is a Secondary Science Curriculum Specialist.  Personalized learning for all students: struggling readers, ESE students, and ESOL students. Science content has been hand-crafted for NGSS, FL NGSSS, and TX TEKS.   Resources: Learn more about Penda Learning and their semester-long or full academic year pilot opportunity.   EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events   

Dr Cynthia Nebel, is an instructor in the doctor of education (Ed.D.) in leadership and learning in organizations program at Vanderbilt University. In her research, she examines techniques to improve student retention, emphasizing learner charateritics and applied settings. Professor Nebel spreads the science of learning to educators worldwide through her work with the Learning Scientists.   Resources: QoreInsights' Classroom Education Plan (CEP) creates powerful teacher learning experiences. AI uses teacher/student input to match teachers with real-time, targeted research-based strategies; tracks impact on student growth; and guides rich collaboration. Users report high teacher usage, teacher excitement around new strategies, improved teacher practices, and increased student engagement and performance in just 4 weeks of use. Click "Inquire about a Pilot" to  how to get 50% off a 4-month pilot through the current and coming school year.    The Six Strategies from the Learning Scientists:          Spaced Practice          Interleaved Practice          Elaboration          Self-Explanation          Concrete Examples The Learning Scientists on Facebook @AceThatTest on Twitter Follow The Learning Scientists on Instagram The Learning Engineering Toolkit  by James Goodell    Reach Dr. Cynthia Nebel  at cynthia.nebel@vanderbilt.edu   Books:  Ace That Test: A Student's Guide to Learning Better Understanding How We Learn: A Visual Guide Five Teaching and Learning Myths Debunked: A Guide for Teachers   Mentioned Resources:         Retrieval Practice is a simple research-based teaching strategy that dramatically raises students' grades. When students retrieve and bring information to mind, this mental challenge produces durable long-term learning. Easy learning leads to easy forgetting. Stop cramming, reviewing, and re-teaching. Instead, simply ask students what they remember. No prep, no grading, just powerful teaching. The science of learning exists. It's time to unleash it.             The Artful Educator - Applying Cognitive Psychology to the Classroom         3 Star Learning Experiences - An Evidence-Informed Blog for Learning Professionals   EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events   

Bilingual educator, Karla Estrada, shares how BeeReaders is unlike any other Spanish literacy resource through its flexible features and truly authentic texts from multiple Spanish speaking countries. It motivates students to read in an instructionally-sound, gamified environment.   Resources: Learn more about BeeReaders   Interested in trying our authentic Spanish reading learning experience with your Spanish-speaking students for 30 days? Click here for your FREE class trial. See the wide variety of authentic Spanish content and authors from across the Spanish-speaking world for your K-12  students! Click here for our 2023 Catalog!   EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events   

Mohan Sivaloganathan is the Batman of Social Impact, as a nonprofit leader by day and hip-hop artist by night. He guides the work of Our Turn, the nation's leading movement of students fighting for education justice.  Mohan was awarded as a “40 Under 40 Rising Star” by New York Nonprofit Media and a “Next Generation Leader” by the Human Services Council, and was featured in Good is the New Cool, an Amazon Philanthropy & Charity #1 new release.  Visit Mohan Sivaloganthan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msivaloganathan  Visit Our Turn to learn more about the work of changemaking in education : https://www.itsourturn.org   Visit Ahmen's website to hear his music and learn about his music, speaking, events, and social impact: https://ahmen.us    Resources: Learn about today's sponsor, Reading With Relevance. Reading with Relevance is an evidence-based curriculum using high-interest diverse books to unite academic and social/emotional learning. Our intentional lesson plans inspire students to read deeply, think critically, talk openly, and write reflectively about topics that matter. Reading with Relevance has been approved by CASEL as one of their few academically-integrated SEL programs — demonstrating evidence of effectiveness at improving student outcomes at the highest level by supporting students' academic, social & emotional growth.   Visit Mohan Sivaloganthan on LinkedIn  Visit Our Turn to learn more about the work of changemaking in education Visit Ahmen's website to hear his music and learn about his music, speaking, events, and social impact View Ahmen's new release, Love Letter View Ahmen's song Troublemaker View Mohan's speaker reel   EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events   

Middle School teacher, Julia Fliss, shares the resources, framework and trainings from The Institute for Humane Education, that have guided her students to become "solutionaries" in their classroom, school, families and the wider community.   Resources: Get The Institute for Humane Education's Solutionary Guidebook   Learn about The Institute for Humane Education's Solutionary Micro-Credential   Zoe Weil, co-founder of The Institute for Humane Education, is the author of seven books including Amazon #1 Best Seller in Philosophy and Social Aspects of Education, The World Becomes What We Teach: Educating a Generation of Solutionaries (2021/2016), Nautilus Silver Medal winner, Most Good, Least Harm: A Simple Principle for a Better World and Meaningful Life (2009), The Power and Promise of Humane Education (2004), and Above All, Be Kind: Raising a Humane Child in Challenging Times (2003).   She has also written books for young people, including Moonbeam Gold Medal winner, Claude and Medea: The Hellburn Dogs (2007), about 12-year-old activists inspired by their teacher to right wrongs where they find them, and So, You Love Animals: An Action-Packed, Fun-Filled Book to Help Kids Help Animals (1994).   In 2010, Zoe gave her first TEDx talk “The World Becomes What You Teach” which became among the 50 top-rated TEDx talks within a year. Since then she has given five other TEDx talks: “Solutionaries”, “Educating for Freedom”, “How to be a Solutionary”, “Extending our Circle of Compassion” and “How will you answer this question?”   EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events   

Stephanie Pratt, M.Ed. is a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist, explains the proven strategies to support students with dyslexia, and how the Science of Reading is essential tier one instruction for all learners. Stephanie is Founder and Director of the Pratt Program for Students with Dyslexia at Bishop Walsh School in Cumberland, Maryland, where she has used the Orton-Gillingham approach to help hundreds of students in grades K-12, learn to read, write and spell. She has taught a reading remediation course to graduate education students at Frostburg University and has many years of experience testing children with learning differences and guiding their families.  Stephanie joined Dr. Fran Levin Bowman in training educators in the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading intervention using Bowman's Orton-Gillingham “Plus” Guidebook; she has trained hundreds of educators in public schools, private schools, as well as many private tutors and parents. When Dr. Bowman passed away in 2021, Stephanie became Director of Bowman Educational Services. She is proud to carry on Dr. Bowman's legacy of training teachers in the Orton-Gillingham approach, giving them the knowledge and tools they need to help struggling students become become competent readers.   Resources: OgStar Reading follows the Science of Reading, and has a patented, multi-sensory learning approach. Their Orton-Gillingham app offers a home or school-based full structured literacy curriculum for early readers, dyslexics, English language learners, or struggling students from ages 4 - 13. OgStar is currently offering a ten day free trial, and as a thank you for listening to todays episode, they are  providing 10 free iPad apps and 10 free Chrome web-based apps. Visit OgStar, click the “Let's Talk” button and type "EdCuration podcast" in the question field.     The Bowman Educational Services (Stephanie's Website - find information about upcoming trainings, resources, etc.)   Fumiko Hoeft, MD, PhD is Professor of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Weill Institute for Neurosciences and directs the UCSF Hoeft Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory (brainLENS.org).   Nadine Gaab, PhD is an associate professor of Education, with degrees from University of Zürich, Stanford and MIT. She is the 2019 recipient of the LDA Award (Learning Disabilities Association America) for her work on learning disabilities.    EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events   

Mike Daugherty, director of technology and Innovation at Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools, shares how Read&Write increases equity and improves outcomes for all students. The easy to access app helps with reading text out loud, understanding unfamiliar words, researching assignments and proofing written work.   Resources: TextHelp Read&Write is a text-to-speech literacy support tool for students at all reading levels -- especially effective for struggling learners and ELLs OrbitNote allows you to transform and interact with documents in a completely different way. Create an accessible, dynamic and collaborative space that works for everyone. Data Desk creates reports and tracks data for Read&Write and Orbitnote   You can find additional information on Texthelp pricing here. Read&Write is free for individual teachers. District's can purchase student licenses with pricing based on the total number of student licenses needed.   EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events   

Join this inspiring and touching conversation with New York Times Learning Network editor, Katherine Schulten. Former high school English teacher and literacy consultant, she shares the process and creators of the NYT recently released book, Coming of Age in 2020: Teenagers on the Year That Changed Everything.   Resources: Connect to Inquiry Partners for their Inquiry Five School Bundle Connect to Katherine Schulten on LinkedIn Get the book! Coming of Age in 2020: Teenagers on the Year That Changed Everything    Documenting Your Life in Extraordinary Times New York Times Learning Network Curriculum Unit with links to all the things: a step-by-step guide, mentor texts, writing prompts, the original call-out, and the 2020 winners.   Additional Articles: A NYT piece about a school system that adapted the project and how it became a cool community endeavor: "The Found Project': How We Built Community With the Coming of Age Unit A NYT piece from Katherine about teaching with the book: How to Teach With Art and Artifacts in our New Book, 'Coming of Age in 2020'   STUDENT CREDITS:       Intro Music: Here's to 2021 -- Thomas Kaufman, Lance Algabre, & Andrew Garcia, page 70       Violin Underscoring: original composition Until Tomorrow -- Tienne Yu, pages 20-21       "Borscht Recipe" -- Daniel Rykunov, page 66       "Trending in 2020" -- Piper Chase, page 71       "okay" -- Suhaylah Sirajul-Islam, page 62       "Letter to My Teacher" -- Andrew Badhwa, page 110       "Long Gone" - Brandon Yeo, pages 110-111       "Ashes to Ashes" -- Kaltun Mohamed, page 146       "A Farmer's Quarantine" -- Jadon Flinton, page 128       "Working During a Pandemic" -- Penelope Cardenas, page 126       "The Five Stages of Grief: Quarantine Bangs Edition" -- Anushka Chakravarthi, page 72       Self Expression - Abram Loya, pages 168-169       "Wait, Did I Just Join My Sister's Friend Group?" -- Schuyler Schmitt, page 93       "2020" -- Lauren Sanchez, Page 10        Outro Music: Pandemic Boyfriend -- Amelia Ross, pages104-105   The New York Times  ran the contest again in 2021, and here were that year's winners.  This year's contest call-out: Coming of Age in 2022: Show Us What It's Like to Be a Teenager Now   EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events 

Paloma Mena-Werth, a teacher-leader and Middle School Band teacher, shares how GiveThx has built community among the staff and students at her school and is elevating relationships,  overall school climate, and the work environment. It's quick, research-based, SO easy -- and it's free!   Resources:  Connect to GiveThx for their free pilot opportunity Hear what teachers and students have to say about GiveThx   Book: Making Grateful Kids: A Scientific Approach to Helping Youth Thrive  by Jeffrey Froh, Giacomo Bono, & Jefferey J. Froh   Videos: A Soul Pancake Presentation: An Experiment in Gratitude| The Science of Happiness The Science of Gratitude & How to Build a Gratitude Practice   EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events   

In Literature and the New Culture Wars, Professor Deborah Appleman addresses the contentious contemporary discourse around which books deserve a place in the classroom, breaking down practical strategies for teaching troubled texts while still confronting and dissecting the controversies they may invoke.   Resources: Connect to  ALEE, providing everything teachers need to teach novel studies effectively   deborahappleman.com @deborahappleman Order Literature and the New Culture Wars Order Deborah Applman's first book,  Words No Bars Can Hold: Literacy Learning in Prison Co-edited with Peter Williamson: School, Not Jail:How Educators Can Disrupt School Pushout and Mass Incarceration   Recommended articles: Banning Books Won't Make Students Safer by Miriam Poltinsky   EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events   

Veteran music teacher, Matthew Hall, shares how Moosiko's K12 guitar (& ukelele) platform has increased both student engagement and achievement by allowing for student choice. Flexible and systematic instruction, and easy tracking for the teacher allows for better connections in a flipped classroom.    Resources: Connect to Moosiko and sign up for a full semester free pilot.   EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events   

Dr. David Bain, Sr. Vice President of Innovation & Analytics at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, helps us understand how advancing educational technology is shifting our approach to  intervention from a way to address struggling learners to a way to provide targeted, personalized learning for all students.   Resources: Connect to AnetaEd, allowing PreK - 5th kids navigate to websites, links and apps in the order and at the times that educators want for them, all on their own. Aneta enables differentiated learning pathways regardless of class size.     Connect to Dr. David Bain on LinkedIn Resources from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt HMH Science Dimensions Read 180 Into Reading Into Literature   EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events   

Luke Butcher, Product Developer at International Dyslexia Learning Solutions, discusses dyscalculia research, helping us sort through, understand and address our students' math challenges. Learn about the tools for screening and addressing dyscalculia.   Resources: Learn more about the IDLS Numeracy Intervention. Purchase through EdCuration and receive a 10% discount Access the IDLS free Dyscalculia screener Learn more about the IDLS Literacy Intervention. to address Dyslexia and other reading challenges. Purchase through EdCuration and receive a 10% discount Access the IDLS Dyslexia Screener   EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events     

Jonathan Hamilt, Executive Director of Drag Queen Story Hour, shares the literary and creative programming for kids and teens of all ages led by drag queens. Drag Queen Story Hour, often misunderstood, is a family friendly program working to create a world where all kids (and adults) can celebrate diversity and glamour.   Resources: Connect to BeeReaders Español and inquire about a free pilot   See Angel Electra's Story on YouTube Connect to Drag Queen Story Hour Follow Jonathan on instagram See the Drag Queen Story Hour's workshop from SXSW   EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events     

In this episode we hear from Laura Benisch, the Director of Career Planning and Partnerships at the Lincoln Academy Public Charter School in Beloit Wisconsin,  about real-world and career-focused learning, and the platform that is supporting all of the educators and K-12 scholars in the state of Wisconsin in career exploration.   Resources:  Connect with Xello, and learn more today   EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events   

Author and educator, Miriam Plotinsky, shares strategies for giving students more voice, more choice, more responsibility and more challenge. Having spent 20 years as a classroom educator, Miriam now writes for publications like Ed Surge, Ed Week, and Edutopia. Her first book (for teachers) is Teach More, Hover Less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom.   Resources: Connect to today's sponsor, Schoolytics, and sign up for a 30-day free trial Miriam Plotinsky's website Order Teach More, Hover Less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom Preorder Miriam's upcoming book Lead Like a Teacher Find a list and links for Miriam's articles here   EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events     

Principal Melissa Barlow, English Teacher Hannah Hodge, and 11th Grader Kaleb, are enthusiastic to share how TutorMe has enhanced student achievement, empowered teachers, and is shifting the culture at Yukon High School in Oklahoma City. TutorMe provides highly qualified tutors, available 24/7, in 7 different languages.   Resources: Connect with TutorMe to learn more   EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events     

Andrea Keith brings her background as a classroom teacher, professional developer and ed-tech leader, to her current role as the Executive Director of Let Grow. Let Grow is making it easy, normal and legal to give kids the independence they need to grow into capable, confident and happy adults. Learn about Let Grow's programs for schools.   Resources: Read&Write from TextHelp OrbitNote from TextHelp   Let Grow The Let Grow Play Club The Let Grow Project The Think For Yourself Scholarship Let Grow's Annual Independence Challenge Free Range Kids by Lenore Skenazy  Free downloadable chapter for educators The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff & Jonathan Jonathan Haidt Lots more recommended books from Let Grow Daniel Shuchman, Chairman of the Board for the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education Dr. Peter Gray's TED Talks and Videos The Decline of Play How Our Schools Thwart Passions Play-based Learning   EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events   

Middle school teacher, Thé Bui, inspires us with all the ways NexGen News has elevated student voice, brought continually new and engaging content to his curriculum, and built a culture of curiosity, creativity and student-led learning in his science and social studies classroom.   Resources: Connect to NexGen News to learn more and take advantage of their free two-month pilot     EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events   

Adam Collins, PhD,  the Statewide Bullying-Prevention Manager and MTSS Specialist  for the Colorado Department of Education, and his colleague Jason Harlacher, PhD, Senior Researcher with American Institutes for Research are passionate about making schools safe and welcoming places for every student. They have co-written the book, Effective Bullying Prevention: a Comprehensive School-wide Approach, supporting educators to successfully create a bully-proof culture.   Resources:  Connect to The Wonder Project from myFace   Pre-order Effective Bullying Prevention: a Comprehensive School-wide Approach Evidence Based Recommended Resources from Adam and Jason's book: PRAISE RULER Second Step Words Wound Bully Prevention in Positive Behavior Support Curriculum Resource for Elementary Students Expect Respect from PBIS is a school-wide resource for secondary students Facing History and Ourselves Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) Positive Action   Article: From Ancient Greece to Iraq, the Power of Words in Wartime    More Resources: Bullying Prevention and Education Resources from CDE School Bullying Prevention Resources from CDE Reducing the Effectiveness of Bullying Behavior in Schools from the OSEP Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports   EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events     

Veteran administrator and teacher, Wendy Young, had 100% attendance at parent teacher conferences, twice a year, for two years in a row. She also had 100% student engagement for 98% of the time during remote learning, and she communicates with ease with families from her multilingual class. Listen to learn how she does it.   Resources: Access TalkingPoints and create an account for free!   EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events     

Jocelyn Pickford from CurriculumHQ and Josh Parrish from the Collaborative for Student Success, discuss how High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) transform classrooms, empower and retain teachers, and accelerate student learning and engagement exponentially. Learn how you as an educator or parent, can make a difference.   Resources: Visit us at EdCuration.com CurriculumHQ.org CurriculumHQ ‘Materials in My State' Map Resources on Implementing High-Quality Instructional Materials Curriculum A-B-C Blog   EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events     

Educators, Dan Fouts & Eryn Sherman, share the transformative, inquiry strategies that bring spice, curiosity, engagement, and belonging to their classrooms. Hear how student-led learning hits all the standards and shifts school culture.   Resources: Connect with Inquiry Partners Get the book -  Experience Inquiry: 5 Powerful Strategies, 50 Practical Experiences by Kimberly Mitchell Chapters International - find workshops and conferences   EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events     

Artists, educators and researchers James Rees and Flavia Bastos share the powerful, nationwide digital storytelling project and research project, Who Is American Today. Hear student projects, learn about research findings, and discover how to participate with your students or host an exhibit.    Resources: Connect to NexGen News and ask about their free pilot opportunity   the Who is American Today website        Gallery and Student Projects        Education Package and curriculum resources        Tutorial Videos to help you participate   James Rees' website - full of very cool art Flavia Bastos' website   EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events