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We have had an amazing run and we really appreciate your love and support over the past 3 seasons!

In this episode, we connect with Mackenzie Peschka-Allison to discuss the impact of an idea that manifested into what is now known as the Alumni Coaching Fellowship. This fellowship has resulted in a higher involvement of alumni in the Greater New Orleans region as they work in partnership with TFA coaching staff and corps members to further impact the development of teachers.

This week, we chat about the intersection of instruction and digital literacy with Tech Goddess, Dominique Dallas!

On this week's episode, we connect with Emily Klein Morris to learn more about TFA GNO's Talent Matching Pilot and her work supports our CMs, Alums, and greater community. Current Events LAFAYETTE EDUCATOR SURPRISED WITH $25,000 PRIZE AND NATIONAL HONOR LOUISIANA EDUCATOR WORKFORCE REPORT SHOWS INCREASE IN PERCENTAGE OF TEACHERS CHOOSING TO STAY IN THE PROFESSION Black Students Most Likely To Attend Failing Schools

What are some effective ways to make the most out of our breaks? Rest? Getting ahead of work? Both? In this episode we discuss strategies for making the most out of your breaks. Current Events Black president and vice president selected for Baton Rouge school board in historic vote Report: Students skipping school require major changes

In our final episode of 2022, we are reflecting on the year and thinking about the year ahead. Current Events LOUISIANA SHOWS IMPROVEMENT ON LATEST FALL READING REPORT LOUISIANA RECOGNIZED 41 PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR EXCEEDING PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS IN READING AND MATH Black Is Brilliant Course BE NOLA launches paid fellowship to strengthen Black educators' ties to community What do the new School Performance Scores mean for K12 Education in the Capital Region?

In this week's episode, we spend some time with Tramelle Howard, the State Director of The Education Trust Louisiana. We chat with him about what has brought him to work in education and learn more about his team's national and regional priorities. To connect with Tramelle, you can reach out via IG (@edtrustla and @tramelle.howard) and email (thoward@edtrust.org) Current Events LOUISIANA PROVIDING THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES WITH $1,000 TUTORING VOUCHERS TO HELP CHILDREN LEARN TO READ New leader named to lead literacy revamp in Baton Rouge schools Baton Rouge school board will shake up as some incumbents voted out, more in runoffs Transgender Awareness Week

This week, we are talking to Kiyana Perkett about her journey as a corps member. Current Events LOUISIANA ADOPTS SUMMER LITERACY POLICY TO SUPPORT THIRD AND FOURTH GRADERS READING BEHIND GRADE LEVEL Louisiana's average ACT score drops for 5th year in a row; national averages see decline Student Loan Forgiveness

This week, we are diving into Social Emotional Learning with our friend, Tabitha Reynolds Hoang. Current Events Mandatory summer school for Louisiana kids behind on reading? Push to fast-track teachers amid shortage gains foothold in Louisiana U.S. Department of Education Awards Over $60 Million to Strengthen the Teacher Pipeline, Increase Educator Leadership, and Support Quality Teaching and Learning to Further Address Teacher Shortage Casel's Youtube Channel

Welcome to Season 3! This week, our hosts talk about what has brought them into education, and more specifically into the work with TFA. Current Events Louisiana ranks top 10 in new report card on educational freedom Louisiana Students and Schools Show Strong Improvement on 2021-2022 State Tests La. lawmaker plans to re-propose bill to hold back third graders who struggle with reading

In our season finale, we cap things off with Myrialis King, the Chief Executive Officer at Community Academies of New Orleans. Throughout our conversation, we discuss trauma-informed practices, how they are being applied at Community Academies, and how they can be applied by all educators. Mental Health Awareness Month Suicide is an Urgent Public Health Problem in America Southern University Cheerleader Dies by Suicide On the Phone, Alone (NYT Article) Suicide Prevention Hotline Teacher's Lounge Resources Youth In Mind Questionnaire What is MTSS? International Institute for Restorative Practices

This week, we are reflecting on Dr. Shawn Ginwright's new book The Four Pivots and connecting it to our experiences as educators. Current Events KIPP opts out of Capitol High, latest idea is new medically focused school New Orleans voters have option to create 1,000 early childhood slots with April 30 millage Baton Rouge International School to close afer 22 years, leaving some parents scrambling Ben Franklin senior, aspiring transplant surgeon, takes Louisiana Student of the Year honors New Orleans charter school offers students tech certifications, chance at high- paying jobs Resources Shawn Ginwright Bio The Four Pivots

On this week's episode, we are discussing work environments! While this is not a new subject, it's important to be mindful of the ways that we are interacting and adding to the environment that we are a part of. We talk about our personal experiences and dive into a little research. Current Events More Baton Rouge kids aren't showing up for school, raising alarm: 'How can it be that bad?' Advocates praise proposed bills allowing Louisiana families to pick schools, receive aid Teacher's Lounge Resources Suicide Prevention Hotline Psychology Today Find a Therapist School environments can be toxic. Why and how they must change. 2022's Most & Least Stressed States Challenging working environments (‘school climates'), especially in high-poverty schools, play a role in the teacher shortage

This week, we talk with Jarvis Dillard, a 2020 GNO corps member, about his teaching experience over the past two years. Current Events LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DISTRIBUTES $17 MILLION TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS Louisiana version of 'Don't Say Gay' bill would ban talk of LGBTQ issues in classroom Department Funds $40 Million in Reimagine Schools Grant Program International Transgender Day of Visibility

This week, we are in the world of Pre-K and how it may not be having the intended consequences we expect. Current Events: The Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) unanimously approved the Louisiana Department of Education's (LDOE) new K-12 Student Standards for Social Studies Registration for the Teacher Leader Summit is open until April 15th New legislative bills filed for next session to revamp Louisiana public schools by allowing students to leave classrooms and take the state portion of annual aid with them. Teachers Lounge Resources: A Harsh Critique Of Federally Funded Pre-K A top researcher says it's time to rethink our entire approach to preschool Child Development Theorists: Piaget Vygotsky Erickson Instagram Mentioned: Lyric_Laughter_Learning

This week, we chat with GNO Coach Blair Causey about how to prepare and have tough conversations. Current Events Middle and High School Literacy PD Series LDOE + The Writing Revolution LDOE and Ochsner Health Virtual Therapy Program

In this episode, we cover the different strategies educators can use to navigate the moments when we are met with resistance. Whether you are a teacher, coach, or a school leader, you will find that these strategies can be used for your line of work. You may even find that these strategies can be used for life outside of work! Feel free to reference this slide deck for more info! Current Events LDOE - SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS PUBLIC COMMENT PORTAL REOPENS LDOE - LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION LAUNCHES HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION The US desperately needs skilled workers. But the community colleges that train them are woefully underfunded

Happy Black History Month! This week, we discuss the education disparities of Black students and some promising practices to better support them. Current Events New Mexico is calling on the National Guard to fill in as substitute teachers New Mexico Governor signs on to be a substitute teacher Gov. Edwards Announces Budget Proposal with Significant, New Recurring Investment in All Levels of Education and a Focus on Improving Louisiana's Critical Infrastructure Across Our State ‘It's not even gas money:' Teachers react to Gov. Edwards' pay raise proposal Educator Resiliency Series Sign Up Teacher's Lounge Resources UNCF K-12 Disparities Facts and Statistics 5 Ways to Show You Care for Your Black Students Strategies to Support Black Students, Teachers, and Communities in Schools 5 Strategies to Help Black Students Feel at Home in School On These Grounds: a shocking film about police brutality within US schools Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls

On this week's semester finale, we talk with the Executive Directors of our Louisiana Regions, Laura Vinsant (SLA) and Ge'ron Tatum (GNO). They share about their leadership experiences and the purposes and goals of their work. Quick Correction: Laura actually meant the Southern Regional Educational Board. Current Events 4 dead, 7 injured in Oxford High School shooting; suspect is 15-year-old student In Michigan School Shooting, First Lawsuits Are Filed CITY'S YOUTH MASTER PLAN RECEIVES UNANIMOUS SUPPORT FROM ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Plan to ‘right-size' school district could include charter consolidations, closures Magnolia Yoga Studio - Protecting Students' Mental Health

This week, we are talking with Cheruba and Emma to understand how to better support our students who are learning English. Current Events LDOE Names Rapides Parish Schools "Models of Excellence" Recipient Education Dept. Civil Rights Survey Tangipahoa Schools Will Go Virtual EBR Ends Mask Mandate LSU Ends Mask Mandate Resources Nuestra Voz EXCELL Policy

This week, we are discussing The Great Resignation and how it has impacted the Education field. Current Events Quality classroom materials in Louisiana public schools are on the decline, report says After $342K contracts go to past school official, critics say it wasn't normal procedure Articles Mentioned Teacher pay Who is driving The Great Resignation? Solutions to the teacher shortage American schools are at risk of their own Great Resignation Louisiana Facing Worsening Shortages of Classroom Teachers

This week, we chat with Literacy Maven, Stevie Jasuta, about how students are impacted by effective reading instruction. Current Events Be Engaged Initiative Accelerating Schools Initiative Teacher Shortage

In this episode, our three lovely hosts take on the common woes of Darktober, aka teaching during October, aka arguably the hardest month of the school year. During this conversation we discuss the reasons why October takes such a toll on schools, common trends that we're seeing in schools across our regions, and things we can do to lighten up the tension of Darktober. Current Events: LDOE names East Feliciana Schools summer learning program as one of LA's "Models of Excellence" LDOE Creates the Parent Choice Quarantine Option for all schools to include in their quarantine determination process - If a school decides to implement the parent choice option, mandatory quarantines for students defined as close contact will no longer be required. Parents, however, will have the option. October is Bullying Prevention Month resources for how to get involved and bring bullying prevention programing to your schools / campuses Got shoutouts? Liked the episode? Got feedback? Hit us up! Email: entangled@teachforamerica.org IG: @entangled_podcast

This week, we are joined by GNO Wellness Expert, Margot Miranda. We talk about what wellness can look like and how to teach AND take care of yourself. Current Events LDOE Reimagine Schools Program Hurricane Ida Impact National Blue Ribbon Schools

In this mini episode, we share with you how EntanglED came to be!

This week, on our season finale, we continue to discuss the impact of standardized testing on students and communities. Current Events Rejected Trans Bill "Divisive Topics" Bill Shelved Ochsner Mental Health Supports

In this two part series, we will discuss the origins of Standardized Testing in the United States. We start in the late 1800s and talk through different points in time up until about the late twentieth century. Henry, Taylor, and Ashley also share insights from their historical knowledge and personal antidotes. Current Events EBR Teacher Sick Out Jefferson Parish School Name Change Louisiana Literacy Initiative

This week, we will be discussing authoritative and authoritarian classroom management and how that connects to the 4 parenting styles. Current Events Early Start Date for EBR Schools LA Bill About Racism and Sexism Covid-19 Vaccine Black History Education

This episode touches on the subject of teacher personality. Throughout this conversation Taylor, Henry and Ashley discuss the advantages and challenges that come with being an introverted and an extroverted teacher. PLUS the three hosts discuss their top 3 qualities of the best teachers. Resources Mentioned New Sign at Liberty High Mandatory Kindergarten Mandatory Kindergarten (U.S. News) Drew Brees + Six Flags Solitary Gardens

In today's episode, we welcome our first guest - Dana Cager! We will talk with Dana about the importance of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy and dispel some myths surrounding the framework. Resources Mentioned Louisiana school board seeks to double aid requested by governor; includes $400 teacher pay raises LDOE Grant to Improve Career & College Readiness LDOE Supports in Developing Future School Leaders Justice for Learning Suggested Reading Teaching to Transgress by bell hooks Other People's Children by Dr. Lisa Delpit CRP and the Brain by Zaretta Hammond Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria by Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum But That's Just Good Teaching... by Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings

In today's episode, we will be talking about the science of reading and how that has impacted our experiences as both students and teachers. Resources Mentioned Louisiana Vaccine Info Learn More About Mississippi's Reading Growth Hard Words: Why aren't kids being taught to read? Changes in NYC Leadership (Learn more about the NYC school system from the Nice White Parents podcast) Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

This week, we are discussing the origin story of Black History Month and what celebration looked like in our classrooms. Email us at entangled@teachforamerica.org Follow us on IG @entangled_podcast News Mentioned in Current Events Louisiana Launches Tutoring Initiative for Kids K-8 Dr. Sito Narcisse's Admin Team The Rise in Louisiana Homeschooling

We will be discussing whether students should be returning to school in person amidst a pandemic and the impact it has on everyone involved. Our intro music is by Grammy Award-winning musician Mickey Smith Jr., who is also an educator in Louisiana. Check him out here News Mentioned in Current Events Who Is Miguel Cardona? Education Secretary Pick Has Roots in Classroom, Principal's Office Two Louisiana Schools Earn National Distinction for Exceptional Performance LA Schools Chief: Kids Must Get Coronavirus Vaccine to Return Sito Narcisse Selected as New EBR Schools Superintendent Additional Links Exemption Information - School Immunizations - State of Texas