Fresh Ideas for Teaching

Join guest host Dr. Chrisna Perry and renowned literacy expert Dr. Alfred Tatum for an important episode of the Leading Voices in Literacy podcast. Together, they explore practical strategies educators can use to support struggling readers. Don't miss this special episode filled with valuable tips and actionable advice every literacy educator can bring to their classroom!Visit Savvas.com/Literacy today to learn more about our high-quality PreK-12 literacy solutions for your school district. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district.

Join guest host Dr. Chrisna Perry and renowned multilingual learner expert Dr. Jim Cummins for an insightful episode of the Leading Voices in Literacy podcast. Together, they explore practical strategies educators can use to create a supportive, language-rich learning environment where multilingual learners thrive and reach their full academic potential. Don't miss this special episode packed with valuable tips and actionable advice that every literacy educator can bring to their classroom!Visit Savvas.com/Literacy today to learn more about our high-quality PreK-12 literacy solutions for your school district. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district.

Join Math authors/experts Zachary Champagne and Graham Fletcher as they discuss how educators can balance curriculum demands while inspiring and supporting every student. This special Math High-Quality Headquarters Podcast series includes valuable information every math educator can use in the classroom. To learn more and request K-12 math samples for your school or district visit our Math High-Quality Headquarters website today: https://ow.ly/effv50UbUWITo keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district.

Join guest host Dr. Chrisna Perry and renowned literacy expert Dr. Ernest Morrell for an inspiring episode of the Leading Voices in Literacy podcast series.Together, they delve into the challenges, opportunities, and innovative strategies shaping literacy education today—particularly for students navigating barriers to success. From boosting student engagement to incorporating digital literacy and media skills, this insightful conversation offers practical strategies for empowering students to take ownership of their learning.Don't miss this special episode filled with valuable tips and actionable advice every literacy educator can bring to their classroom.Visit Savvas.com/Literacy today to learn more about our high-quality PreK-12 literacy solutions for your school district. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district.

In this episode of Savvas High-Quality Instruction Headquarters, thought leaders, Christine Thomas and Eric Milou, explore innovative ways to make math relevant for high school students. They share powerful strategies, from leveraging real-world data to fostering creativity and personalization, to help students connect math concepts to their lives, goals, and future careers. Through inspiring examples, the conversation highlights how relevance and engagement can transform math classrooms into spaces where students actively explore, problem-solve, and see the value of mathematics.To learn more and request K-12 math samples for your school or district visit our Math High-Quality Headquarters website today: https://ow.ly/effv50UbUWITo keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district.

Discover practical strategies for transforming student literacy data into actionable insights. Hear from passionate and experienced educators as they explore evidence-based approaches to driving student growth. This special Science of Reading in Action: Teacher Voices podcast series offers valuable information every literacy educator can apply in the classroom.Whether you are an educator new to the Science of Reading and preparing to make the shift or a literacy expert looking to strengthen your Science of Reading implementation, Savvas Learning Company has the resources, tips, and insights to help you on your Science of Reading journey. To learn more visit Savvas.com/ScienceofReading today!To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district.

Join Math author/experts Zachary Champagne, Jane F. Schielack, and India White for a discussion on ways to make math more relevant to students. This special Math High-Quality Headquarters Podcast series includes valuable information every math educator can use in the classroom.To learn more and request K-12 math samples for your school or district visit our Math High-Quality Headquarters website today: https://ow.ly/effv50UbUWITo keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district.

In this episode, we dive deep into the Science of Reading, exploring why it's not just the latest educational trend but a transformative approach that's reshaping how we teach literacy. Join us as we hear from passionate educators and literacy experts who share their experiences, insights, and hopes for the future. This special Science of Reading in Action Teacher Voices podcast series includes valuable information every literacy educator can use in the classroom. Whether you are an educator new to the Science of Reading and preparing to make the shift or a literacy expert looking to strengthen your Science of Reading implementation, Savvas Learning Company has the resources, tips, and insights to help you on your Science of Reading journey. To learn more visit Savvas.com/ScienceofReading today!To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district.

Join guest host Heidi Bruhn as she welcomes Savvas math author Dr. India White for a discussion on cultivating grit in the math classroom. Recorded live at the 2024 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference (NCTM), this special Math High-Quality Headquarters podcast includes valuable information every educator can use in the classroom. Learn more about Savvas Learning Company's high-quality K-12 math curriculum solutions at Savvas.com/math today. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district.

Join math experts Zachary Champagne, Marian Small, and Jennifer Bay Williams for a discussion on strategies to create a positive and productive math classroom community. This the first episode of a special Math High-Quality Headquarters podcast series from Savvas Learning Company, which brings thought leaders together to dive deep into the strategies, tools, and techniques to implement high quality math instruction in today's classrooms. Learn more about Savvas Learning Company's high-quality K-12 math curriculum solutions at Savvas.com/math today. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district.

Join guest host and master teacher Shadi Tayarani as she welcomes literacy teachers from across the country for an engaging discussion on foundational skills such as phonics, phonemic awareness, and fluency. While these are critical components, the Science of Reading extends far beyond these basic elements. This special Science of Reading in Action Teacher Voices podcast series includes valuable information every literacy educator can use in the classroom. Whether you are an educator new to the Science of Reading and preparing to make the shift or a literacy expert looking to strengthen your Science of Reading implementation, Savvas Learning Company has the resources, tips, and insights to help you on your Science of Reading journey. To learn more visit Savvas.com/ScienceofReading today!To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district.

Join guest host and master teacher Shadi Tayarani as she welcomes literacy teachers from across the country for a discussion on the cornerstone of effective reading instruction: The 5 Pillars of Reading. Listen in as literacy educators delve into how the pillars are intertwined and what role a lesser known unofficial 6th pillar may have. This special Science of Reading in Action Teacher Voices podcast series includes valuable information every literacy educator can use in the classroom. Whether you are an educator new to the Science of Reading and preparing to make the shift or a literacy expert looking to strengthen your Science of Reading implementation, Savvas Learning Company has the resources, tips, and insights to help you on your Science of Reading journey. To learn more visit Savvas.com/ScienceofReading today!To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district.

Join guest host and master teacher Shadi Tayarani as she welcomes literacy teachers from across the country for a discussion on decodables: the role they play and prevailing confusions surrounding their use. This special Science of Reading in Action Teacher Voices podcast series includes valuable information every literacy educator can use in the classroom. Whether you are an educator new to the Science of Reading and preparing to make the shift or a literacy expert looking to strengthen your Science of Reading implementation, Savvas Learning Company has the resources, tips, and insights to help you on your Science of Reading journey. To learn more visit Savvas.com/ScienceofReading today!To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district.

Join guest host and master teacher Shadi Tayarani as she welcomes literacy teachers from across the country for a discussion on the complexities of reading comprehension. This special Science of Reading in Action Teacher Voices podcast series includes valuable information every literacy educator can use in the classroom.Whether you are an educator new to the Science of Reading and preparing to make the shift or a literacy expert looking to strengthen your Science of Reading implementation, Savvas Learning Company has the resources, tips, and insights to help you on your Science of Reading journey. To learn more visit Savvas.com/ScienceofReading today!To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district.

Join guest host and master teacher Shadi Tayarani as she welcomes literacy teachers from across the country for a discussion on speech to print, print to speech, and the power of dictation. This special Science of Reading in Action Teacher Voices podcast series includes valuable information every literacy educator can use in the classroom. Whether you are an educator new to the Science of Reading and preparing to make the shift or a literacy expert looking to strengthen your Science of Reading implementation, Savvas Learning Company has the resources, tips, and insights to help you on your Science of Reading journey. To learn more visit Savvas.com/ScienceofReading today!To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district.

Join guest host and master teacher Shadi Tayarani as she welcomes literacy teachers from across the country for a discussion on applying the Science of Reading for older students. This special Science of Reading in Action Teacher Voices podcast series includes valuable information every literacy educator can use in the classroom. Whether you are an educator new to the Science of Reading and preparing to make the shift or a literacy expert looking to strengthen your Science of Reading implementation, Savvas Learning Company has the resources, tips, and insights to help you on your Science of Reading journey. To learn more visit Savvas.com/ScienceofReading today!To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district.

Join guest host and master teacher Shadi Tayarani as she welcomes literacy teachers from across the country for an in-depth discussion on the differences between sight words, non-phonetic words, and high frequency words. This special Science of Reading in Action Teacher Voices podcast series includes valuable information every literacy educator can use in the classroom. Whether you are an educator new to the Science of Reading and preparing to make the shift or a literacy expert looking to strengthen your Science of Reading implementation, Savvas Learning Company has the resources, tips, and insights to help you on your Science of Reading journey. To learn more visit Savvas.com/ScienceofReading today!To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district.

Join author and Math Specialist Graham Fletcher as he shares insights and strategies on how educators can enhance their approach to building math fluency.Learn more about Experience Math, a student-centered K-8 math program, that celebrates the art of teaching combined with the power of an engaged classroom.To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district.

Join STEM expert Dr. Jackie Speake, as she shares how to design meaningful STEM lessons in the classroom (e.g. STEM as a means for design thinking, for solving real-world science problems, and/or explaining why or how a phenomenon occurs).To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district.

How do you really know what your students know? Join guest host and master teacher Shadi Tayarani as she welcomes literacy teachers from across the country for an in-depth discussion on the science of assessment. This special Science of Reading in Action Teacher Voices podcast series includes valuable information every literacy educator can use in the classroom. 

Join guest host and master teacher Shadi Tayarani as she welcomes literacy teachers from across the country for an in-depth discussion on lexical quality. This special Science of Reading in Action Teacher Voices podcast series includes valuable information every literacy educator can use in the classroom.

Join literacy expert Dr. Sharon Vaughn as she describes the body of research that is the Science of Reading and its implications for literacy instruction.  Our Science of Reading in Action podcast series provides valuable information every teacher can use.

Welcome to our Science of Reading in Action podcast series! In this episode, literacy author and expert Dr. Young-Suk Kim explores cutting-edge research in writing development and practical implementation tips for elevating instruction. 

Welcome to our Science of Reading in Action podcast series! In our first episode, literacy author and expert Dr. Young-Suk Kim delves into how Foundational Skills within reading and writing are interconnected.

Join enVision® Mathematics author and expert Zachary Champagne as he offers helpful tips you can use with your students/children to help keep math learning going over the summer while also striving to make it a joyful and productive experience.

Join us for a special podcast series that explores how World Languages educators can create more meaningful interactions with culture in their classrooms. In episode three, Auténtico authors Rich Sayers and Peggy Boyles provide examples of ways educators can assess for cultural understanding. 

Join us for a special podcast series that explores how World Languages educators can create more meaningful interactions with culture in their classrooms. In episode two, Auténtico authors Rich Sayers and Peggy Boyles provide examples of ways educators can use intercultural comparisons to help students to relate to new cultures based on their own experiences.

Join us for a special podcast series that explores how World Languages educators can create more meaningful interactions with culture in their classrooms. In episode one, Auténtico authors Rich Sayers and Peggy Boyles discuss ways educators can create opportunities for their students to investigate and interact with culture at varying levels of language proficiency. 

Planning and implementing a curriculum pilot for your school or district can be a daunting task. In our How To Plan a Curriculum Pilot series we meet with school district curriculum coordinators to help unpack all the elements that make a successful pilot. In this week's episode, we're talking to Jason Hoffman, Elementary Curriculum Supervisor at Hempfield School District in Pennsylvania, about planning for and evaluating a curriculum pilot. Listen and learn why it's so important to involve teachers early on in the pilot process.

Planning and implementing a curriculum pilot for your school or district can be a daunting task. In our How To Plan a Curriculum Pilot series we meet with school district curriculum coordinators to help unpack all the elements that make a successful pilot. In this week's episode, we're talking to Jill RW, Curriculum Director at Bethel School District in Oregon about planning for and supporting a curriculum pilot. Listen and learn about her 5 keys to success. 

Planning and implementing a curriculum pilot for your school or district can be a daunting task. In our How To Plan a Curriculum Pilot series, we meet with school district curriculum coordinators to help unpack all the elements that make a successful pilot. In this week's episode, we're talking to Lisa Parsons, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at South Jefferson Central SD in Adams, NY, about planning for a curriculum pilot. Listen and learn about her 5 P's of success. 

For many teachers, preparing their students for the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam may seem like a daunting task. We invited author José M. Diaz on the show to talk to us about how teachers can best help students prepare for the test. In our final episode of this 3-part series José M. Díaz provides valuable tips on the topic of Speaking and Presenting. 

For many teachers, preparing their students for the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam may seem like a daunting task. We invited author José M. Diaz on the show to talk to us about how teachers can best help students prepare for the test. In part 2 of this 3 part series Jose Diaz provides valuable tips on the topic of Free Response Writing. 

Math anxiety can often be a potential barrier to student success in STEM related fields. Experience Chemistry and Experience Physics author Dr. Chris Moore joins us on the podcast to discuss not only the importance of bringing more math into science learning but also the anxieties associated with integrating mathematics into the science classroom and strategies for mitigating them. 

Why don't more students associate feelings of joy, wonder, and beauty with mathematics study? What can we, as educators, do to better cultivate these sensibilities in the math classroom? Join enVision® math author and expert Dr. Eric Milou as he delights us with tips and tricks to spark more joy in the math classroom.

For many teachers, preparing their students for the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam may seem like a daunting task. We invited author José M. Diaz on the show to talk to us about how teachers can best help students prepare for the test. In part 1 of this 3 part series Jose Diaz provides valuable tips for tackling interpretive communication and multiple choice questions.

Join Dr. Jesse Wilcox as he shares a few interesting science stories and how educators can use compelling stories to not only motivate their students but also keep their own teaching craft fresh and exciting. 

How can we be sure students understand the math concepts we are teaching, even when they have the right answer? When students can demonstrate understanding, they are better able to transfer and apply their knowledge. In this episode of our Fresh Ideas for Teaching podcast, we asked Marian Small, an internationally renowned mathematics educator, author, and professional learning consultant, “What Does Math Understanding Look Like?” Get ready to take notes as Dr. Small shares practical tips, questioning techniques, and strategies to promote mathematical reasoning and uncover true student understanding in the K-12 math classroom.

Assessments can sometimes be scary for both students and educators. Join Brandy Pitre, Director of Assessment and Learning Analytics at Savvas Learning, for an essential Assessments 101 discussion with Tavy Wells Chen and Shirley Li.  In the podcast they unpack words like screener, diagnostic, norming, and scaling to help educators better understand the relationship between assessments and learning.

K-12 Learning Management Systems (LMS) are pushing the boundaries of what educators can achieve in the classroom. We got a chance to talk with Todd Cofer, Sr. Platform Manager at Savvas Learning, to discuss the evolution of the K-12 LMS, how it facilitated learning during the pandemic, and what features and tools educators can take advantage of to maximize their instruction. 

How can math educators challenge their students to go deeper into math encouraging them to reason, discuss, problem-solve, explore, justify, monitor their own thinking, and connect the mathematics they know to new situations? We got a chance to speak with enVision math authors Francis M. Fennell, Karen Karp, and Beth Kobett on ways to engage students with deep problem-based learning via rich math tasks. 

Across the K-12 science educator community, there has been a lot of talk about the shift in science instruction to be driven heavily by anchoring phenomena. What is Phenomenon-based learning and how can educators best use it to engage students in science? We recently got a chance to talk with Dr. Shelley Forsythe, Associate Chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas State University, for an in-depth discussion on Phenomena-based instruction. 

Keeping students engaged in learning is one of the most important and difficult tasks a teacher faces. In the past few years, school districts have seen a major uptick in students being more distracted, disengaged, and avoiding work. We recently got a chance to talk with literacy expert/author Kelly Gallagher to discuss why students aren't engaged, the implications and impact that has on students and teachers, and what sort of things we can do to keep students engaged in learning. 

STEM fairs are an amazing way to keep your students engaged and excited. We recently got a chance to talk with Dr. Heather Domjan, Associate Professor at the University of Houston and the Executive Director of the Science and Engineering Fair of Houston. In the podcast she shares her passion for STEM literacy, her experience in STEM education, and provides tips to start your own STEM fair. 

World Language teachers are encouraged to use authentic resources in their classrooms. However, many of us have not had authentic resources as part of our own learning or teaching experience. What are some of the first steps we can take to be successful in using authentic resources in the world language classroom? In the final Part 3 of the series Rich Sayers and Sarah Diczok-Vajtay provide suggestions for what to do after students have worked with the authentic resource.

World Language teachers are encouraged to use authentic resources in their classrooms. However, many of us have not had authentic resources as part of our own learning or teaching experience. What are some of the first steps we can take to be successful in using authentic resources in the world language classroom? In Part 2 of this three-part series Rich Sayers and Sarah Diczok-Vajtay dig deeper and look at how to best support students as they interact with the authentic resources.

World Language teachers are encouraged to use authentic resources in their classrooms. However, many of us have not had authentic resources as part of our own learning or teaching experience. What are some of the first steps we can take to be successful in using authentic resources in the world language classroom? Part 1 of this three-part series explores practical tips to get our students ready.  

Join Dr. Katie Toppel as she chats with SIOP authors Dr. Jana Echevarría, Dr. MaryEllen Vogt, and Dr. Deborah Short focusing on techniques educators can employ with multilingual learners to get to know them better, value their home language, connect to their lived experiences, build on the strengths they bring to the classroom, and maintain high standards while providing essential support. 

Join Dr. Katie Toppel as she chats with SIOP authors Dr. Jana Echevarría, Dr. MaryEllen Vogt, and Dr. Deborah Short focusing on teaching techniques to support academic language development, student learning strategies, and purposeful uses of Translanguaging. 

Join Dr. Katie Toppel as she chats with SIOP authors Dr. Jana Echevarría, Dr. MaryEllen Vogt, and Dr. Deborah Short to discuss ways to collaboratively meet students where they are and build on the assets that they bring to new learning.

How can we better support multilingual learners in PreK-12 classrooms? Join Dr. Katie Toppel as she chats with SIOP authors Dr. Jana Echevarría, Dr. MaryEllen Vogt, and Dr. Deborah Short to uncover a variety of essential strategies.