Podcast appearances and mentions of bell ringer

In this episode, Gene Tavernetti speaks with Dr. Randy Palisoc, a passionate educator known for his innovative approach to teaching math. Dr. Palisoc shares his experiences and strategies for making math easy for students, focusing on the importance of understanding math as a language. They discuss Dr. Palisoc's background, including his work at Synergy Academies, the development of the Core Advantage Math Fluency System, and his current role at James Jordan Middle School. The conversation also covers the challenges of teaching math, the significance of consistent language in math instruction, and the impact of professional development.Get in touch with Randy:randypalisoc@mathfluency.com or randypalisoc@gmail.comMathFluency.comlinkedin.com/randypalisoc/Math isn't hard, it's a language | Randy Palisoc | TEDxManhattanBeach (youtube.com) This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. 

In this solo episode, Gene Tavernetti breaks down why most "we do" approaches to guided practice don't work. Using decimal addition as a teaching example, he shows how to isolate and pre-teach the key concept before practice even starts. He exposes three common but ineffective guided practice patterns and offers a step-by-step alternative that gets better student repetitions and real formative data. Strategies are drawn from his book Teach Fast.Links:Gene's Books:Teach FastMaximizing the Impact of Coaching CyclesDigital CaptivesX: (1) Gene Tavernetti (@gtavernetti) / XLinkedIn:(7) Gene Tavernetti | LinkedInwww.tesscg.comThis podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here.Cognosente Books - knowledge for discerning educators

This week on the podcast, Patrick and Tracy welcome Peter Orullian, author of SONGS OF THE DEAD. About SONGS OF THE DEAD: When Jack Solomon, a struggling musician who works in London's West End, is killed, he awakens to a new reality in which light and music are used to create magic and where living eras of the past sprawl beneath modern London, layer upon layer, all the way back to recorded history. Jack also soon discovers that many of those who reside in the stratums of London's past have grown angry with the present world, and that their anger is being channeled by a powerful society of light-and-music-based magic wielders who can cross the realms between life and death, between the present and the past. A past where the dead are sowing revolution against the living, and all of history is at stake. About Peter Orullian: Peter Orullian is an American fantasy author, composer, and performer. As a musician, he has toured internationally—fronting various rock and metal bands—written and released multiple albums, and recently founded his own symphonic rock group, Symphony North, which focuses on building trans-media properties to combine music and narrative. The first of these, entitled The Bell Ringer, was recently released as a full concept album, and will embark on a US tour in holiday of 2026. The novelization of The Bell Ringer will release in tandem with the tour. As an author, Orullian has also novelized chart-topping concept albums for Grammy Award–winning metal giant Dream Theater. In 2012, he was shortlisted for the David Gemmell Morningstar Award. He has written numerous short stories as well as several other novels, including The Vault of Heaven, all of which use music as a driving force for worldbuilding and magical systems. Since 2018, he has been collaborating with Brandon Sanderson on developing and writing The Strata Wars series. This week's picks: Peter #1: Sevendust: One (Album) Peter #2: Summer of Night by Dan Simmons Peter #3: Symphony North albums Tracy: Daredevil Season 1 (2015 – Netflix/Disney+) Patrick: Black Clover (Crunchyroll) Links: Peter Orullian on Instagram Tracy Townsend on BluSky Patrick Hester on Instagram The Functional Nerds Patreon Page © 2026 Patrick Hester The post Episode 706-With Peter Orullian appeared first on The Functional Nerds.

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Rachel Canter didn't just report on the Mississippi Marathon—she was involved from the beginning of the state's long journey toward educational improvement. In this episode, we discuss why meaningful change took so long and what it took to move reform from legislation into actual classroom practice.LinkedIn:  Rachel Canter - Progressive Policy InstituteWebsite: Rachel Canter - Progressive Policy Institute This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

In this episode, Dr. Groshell and I discuss how to begin when providing support to teachers. Both Zach and Gene currently work in schools supporting teachers in their quest to be their best for students.Dr. Zach Groshell is the host of the popular podcast Progressively Incorrect and the author of:Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit TeachingDr. Gene Tavernetti is the author of:Maximizing the Impact of Coaching CyclesTeach Fast: Focused Adaptable Structured Teaching This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

In this episode, Dr. Brian Poncy shares the story behind his free math fact fluency program, Facts on Fire. We explore how the program started, how it has evolved over time, and what classroom teachers can realistically expect from students using a model that takes less than 10 minutes a day over six weeks.X/Twitter:   Brian Poncy (@brian_poncy) / XWebsite: http://www.factsonfire.com This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

In this episode, Bob shares his professional journey—from his early years in Fresno Unified School District, one of the largest districts in California, to leading a small rural district, and ultimately returning to Fresno Unified as superintendent. Along the way, he reflects on the lessons he's learned in leadership—what works, what doesn't, and what he would do differently.Dr. Bob Nelson is an Assistant Professor in the Kremen School of Education and Human Development at Fresno State, where he teaches in the Department of Educational Leadership. He is also the Founder and CEO of #MilitantPositivity, LLC, an organization focused on speaking, consulting, and podcasting in education.LinkedIn: Bob Nelson | LinkedInFacebook: (2) Facebook This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

Elana Gordon is the fifth Goyen Fellow to join the podcast. Like the others before her, she is a knowledgeable and skilled educator who shares her expertise through videos, blogs, and a highly regarded podcast focused on literacy instruction from kindergarten through secondary grades.X/Twitter:   Elana Gordon (@mommagordon2) / XSubstack:  @‌VoicesfromtheFieldPodcast: The Road to Reading This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

In this episode teacher leader Laura Stam shares personal experiences in her journey to continual improvement in her teaching practice.Laura also describes her experience of participating in an instructional coaching cycle for the first time.Links:X: @stamstam193Facebook: @Mrs.Stam.2021 This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

In this episode Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath and I discuss his new book; Digital Delusion and the intersection of what science knows about how we learn and the impacts of technology on that learning.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-cooney-horvath-phd-med-730704b2/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jared.cooney.horvath/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jaredcooneyWebsite: https://www.lmeglobal.netBook: The Digital Delusion This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

Who Rings Rome's Church Bells? Not Always a Bell Ringer A few years ago, I recorded a podcast episode about something many of us notice in Italy but rarely stop to think about - the sound of church bells drifting across the city. I found myself wondering: is there really someone up there in the bell tower pulling the ropes, or is it all automated now? Around that time, my husband showed me a newspaper article about a Roman bell ringer whose fascination with bells began when he was still a toddler in a stroller. His mother would take him around Rome to hear different bells ringing at different hours because he loved them so much. That early curiosity stayed with him, and as an adult he became a bell ringer himself. I knew immediately I wanted to speak with him. The episode that followed turned into a wonderful exploration of bell ringing traditions in Italy. I learned about different regional styles, including the distinctive system used in Verona, and even how Italian approaches compare with English bell ringing. It opened up a whole hidden world behind a sound we hear so often without realizing what's involved. I'm re-releasing this episode now because it feels especially appropriate at this moment. As Holy Week approaches, Rome fills with the sound of bells. Whether you're here in the city or simply remembering visits past - or planning a future trip - this episode will change the way you listen. Sometimes there's a person high in the bell tower guiding those sounds. Sometimes there isn't. Either way, there's a story behind every bell you hear. This has always been one of my favorite episodes of the Flavor of Italy podcast, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. And if you're in Rome during this season of ringing bells, listen closely - now you'll know what may be happening high above you.

Dr. Olivia Mullins returns to the podcast to discuss her work teaching science with primary grade students. We discuss how she is using research in improving students' reading comprehension in the science lessons.LInks: Website: https://www.science-delivered.org/X: Olivia Mullins (@oliviajune82) / XSubstack: Olivia Mullins | SubstackLinkedIn: (1) Olivia Mullins | LinkedInBooks: Amazon.com: Experimenting With Science: Think, Test, and Learn! (Dummies Junior): 9781119291336: Mullins, Olivia J., Ph.D: Books This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

Composer & host Charlie Morrow in conversation down memory lane with Charlemagne Palestine, Brooklyn-born polymath artist & musician, early champ of NY- minimalist music but also a self-described MAXimalist, stuffed animal aficionado, percussionist, carilloneur, [church] organist – & entertaining storyteller.  © photo: Plamen Hubenov. He got his start singing Jewish traditional songs but quickly moved at age 12 to performing for more unorthodox performers such as the Beats, playing back up percussion for the likes of Allen Ginsberg, Gregory Corso, Kenneth Anger, Tiny Tim. He also emerged as a sought-after carillonneur @ NY's St. Thomas Episcopal Church & others.  He has collaborated with Tony Conrad, Morton Subotnik, Simone Forti, electronica duo Pansonic, Michael Gira, Janek Schaefer, Rhys Chatham, David Coulter … He is often accompanied by his menagerie of stuffed animals. Palestine has performed all over the globe & has put out LPs on renowned labels such as Staalplaat, Baroni, New World Records, Sub Rosa, Algha Marghen. He moved to Brussels in the late 1990s. Subject matter: “Palestine: My name & the should-be country,” carillons, mutual friends, Moondog, Tony Conrad, Allen Ginsberg, Dutch Schultz, the Jewish Mafia, Queens, Laguardia, Tiny Tim, bongos, weed dealer, Moses Asch, Folkways,  gamelan, Charlemagne – holy Roman emperor, Charlotte Moorman, Morton Subotnik, Jerome Rothenberg, Vito Acconci, Belgium, tramping around, Pansonic, Mike Vainio, CM Hausswolff, Magoos Bar in Tribeca, David Toop, dimensional sound, Johnny Ray [“Little White Cloud That Cried”], Children's Hour television program, falsetto, CBS documentary studios, NYC record libraries, Warhol, Taylor Mead, Jack Smith, Dick Higgins, Herbert Marcuse & Disney, drone organ works, Sibelius Museum – Finland …

AJ Crabill explains that school boards should represent community values and set student outcome goals—not micromanage operations. Effective boards match words with actions by consistently monitoring learning data, while most fail by getting distracted from their core mission: ensuring children actually learn.AJ Crabill serves as National Director of Governance at Council of the Great City Schools. He recently served as the Conservator at DeSoto (TX) ISD, as Deputy Commissioner at the Texas Education Agency, and as board chair of Kansas City (MO) Public Schools. The 3rd edition of his bestselling book, "Great On Their Behalf: Why School Boards Fail, How Yours Can Become Effective” was released last month.Links:YouTube: Bing VideosWebsite: Airick Journey Crabill | AJ Crabill | aj-crabill.com This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

In this episode, a friend of the podcast Bart Hoffman, interviews Frank Rodriguez and Gene Tavernetti about their new book and the importance of being more intentional about how technology is used in schools. They discuss the challenges educators face in balancing digital tools with meaningful human interaction in learning environments.Digital Captives: Helping Schools Strike a Balance Between Humans and Hardware, written by Frank Rodriguez, Donna Smith, and Gene Tavernetti, explores how schools can thoughtfully integrate technology while keeping teaching, learning, and relationships at the center.See bios for the authors at the Schools Next website.www.schoolsnext.org This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

In this episode, I'm joined by Anjanette McNeely, an award-winning kindergarten teacher in Davis County, Utah, who is deeply committed to research-informed classroom practice. Anjanette focuses on translating educational research into practical strategies that help every student build strong foundations in literacy and mathematics.She is LETRS-certified (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) and holds a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a master's degree in Instructional Design. In addition to her classroom work, Anjanette has served as a literacy coach and curriculum writer. She is currently a Goyen Literacy Foundation Fellow, where she continues to deepen her work advancing evidence-based literacy instruction.Links:Substack:  https://substack.com/@anjanettemcneelyX: Anjanette McNeely (@anjanettemcnee2) / X This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

In this episode, veteran school leader Joey Davis pulls back the curtain on the path to the principalship — and the reality of serving as “middle management” in today's schools. We talk candidly about the highs, the hard days, and the constant balancing act between district expectations and supporting teachers and students.Links:TwitterFacebookInstagram: mrwjdavis This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

In this episode, Dr. Sarah Oberle and Mitch Weathers join the conversation to explore the critical role of executive functions in early learning — and why they matter so much for young students. We discuss how skills like self-regulation, organization, and cognitive flexibility lay the foundation for long-term academic success.We also dive into their new book, Executive Functions for Every K–3 Classroom: Promoting Self-Regulation for a Strong Start and unpack practical strategies teachers can use immediately to support students in developing these essential skills.X/Twitter:  Sarah: Sarah Oberle, Ed.D. (@s_oberle) / XLinkedIn:Sarah:  www.linkedin.com/in/drsarahoberleMitch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchweathers/Facebook: Mitch: https://www.facebook.com/organizedbinderInstagram:Mitch: https://www.instagram.com/organizedbinder/Website:Sarah: http://sarahoberle.comMitch: http://organizedbinder.comBooks:Executive Functions for Every K-3 Classroom: Promoting Self-Regulation for a Strong StartExecutive Functions for Every Classroom, Grades 3-12: Creating Safe and Predictable Learning Environments This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

Rod made the move back to the classroom after years as a leadership and instructional coach. In this episode, he reflects on the surprises of returning to teaching—and how his experiences beyond the classroom shaped his transition. We talk specifically about how he has changed his writing instruction and his emphasis on student dialogue.Resources:The Literacy Cookbook (Sarah Tantillo)literacycookbook.com/about-us.phpInside Teaching: How Classroom Life Undermines Reform (Mary Kennedy)Follow Rod on:X/Twitter:  Rod (@rodjnaquin) / XLinkedIn: (1) Rod Naquin | LinkedInFacebook: (2) FacebookSubstack: Rod J. Naquin | SubstackPodcast: Why I'm giving students the claims - Pocket Casts This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

Weston Kieschnick and I discuss teaching, coaching, leadership, relationship building, parenting, and the heavy burden of being funniest person in his family. This was a fun conversation with a great educator and a great guy.X: Weston Kieschnick (@wes_kieschnick) / XLinkedIn:  (1) Weston Kieschnick | LinkedInFacebook:  (3) weston kieschnickWebsite:  https://westonkieschnick.com/ This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

Dave McAlinden is an instructional designer at Columbia University's School of Professional Studies. In this episode, we start by clarifying a question many educators have: What does an instructional designer actually do? If you've ever taken an online course, you've already experienced the impact of instructional design—whether you realized it or not.You can connect with Dave on LinkedIn: (2) Dave McAlinden | LinkedInFeel free to reach out—Dave enjoys engaging with educators and talking through ideas about teaching, learning, and instructional design. This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

Lauren Brown and I discuss how social studies and history instruction shifts and deepens as students grow, mature, and develop a greater capacity for understanding over time.Lauren hosts podcasts on teaching US History. Folks can also find the registration link on my Substack, on the Teacher Resources page. or here: Teaching U.S. History with MeaningThere will be 2 left when this podcast airs:Thurs. Jan 22 - Using Themes & Stories to Make History Come AliveThurs. Jan 29 - Short, Powerful Writing Activities to Reinforce LearningBoth are at 6:00 CT/7:00 ETAlso find Lauren at:https://laurenbrownoned.substack.comFor more, folks can check Lauren's writing for MiddleWeb: https://www.middleweb.com/tag/lauren-brown/ (00:00) - Intro (01:44) - Episode This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

Click HERE to send us a text message! We continue to explore the world of Roshar during our miniseries Freedom Before Destination, sponsored by Brotherwise Games!We reach our epic size conclusion between the slaver Mralt and our heroes amongst the scouring winds and crashing lightning of a Highstorm. But an unexpected arrival may doom them all.Our theme song is The Knight's Radiant Theme by the Black Piper. Additional music includes Highstorm, The Assassin in White, Tien and The Tower by the Black Piper and Communion, Shield Wall and Bell Ringer by Thwhalee.

Joe Finch is a 5th grade teacher in Kelseyville, California. Joe is committed to the teaching profession and truly desires to improve his craft. In this episode he describes how he discovered the science of learning in his search to improve and how he developed his own professional development program.X:  Joe Finch, M.S. Ed. (@mrjfinch) / XSubstack: Joe Finch | Substack This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

In this episode Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath and I discuss his new book; Digital Delusion and the intersection of what science knows about how we learn and the impacts of technology on that learning.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-cooney-horvath-phd-med-730704b2/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jared.cooney.horvath/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jaredcooneyWebsite: https://www.lmeglobal.netBook: The Digital Delusion This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

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Karen Vaites is well-known as a literacy advocate. In this episode we discuss the Southern Surge, the Mississippi Miracle, and the Louisiana and Tennessee increases (sorry no alliterative descriptors) in literacy scores.Episode Links:X: Karen Vaites (@karenvaites) / XKaren Vaites | SubstackCurriculum Insight Project | Substack This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

Over the next few days, the brilliant and joyous sound of church bells will be heard as we all celebrate Christmas and the coming new year.You may think that ringing bells is just pulling a bit of rope, but there is an art to bell ringing, and it takes a good bit of training to get competent at it.Raymond Cregan is the Ringing Master at Christ Church Dublin, and joins Seán to discuss.

Police in Michigan say a suspect is in custody after a Salvation Army bell ringer is shot and killed outside a Kroger. A federal judge has overturned the murder conviction of one of the two men found guilty in the 2002 killing of Jason Mizell, better known as Run-DMC DJ Jam Master Jay. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A beloved Salvation Army bell ringer is executed while doing a good deed for the holidays. Officials say this was not robbery gone wrong; the suspect who shot the man known as "Uncle Pee Wee" was a teenager he knew. A baby-faced felon tries to execute an officer at point-blank range during a routine shoplifting arrest...and it's all caught on chilling camera footage. Plus, a serial steak snatcher - caught red handed! Jennifer Gould reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A suspect accused of killing a bell ringer outside of a Westland Kroger has been charged. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Westland PD)

Westland police are expected to release more information later today about a deadly shooting at the Kroger store on Ford Road. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Luke Sloan)

December 19, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News has the latest on a fatal shooting outside Kroger in Westland. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two teachers, one middle school and one elementary, share how they have made writing instruction a priority. Josie Wozniak and Kimberly Voge are avid users and proponents of EduProtocols to support their writing instruction. In this episode they share how students are able to write more. But more importantly, how the students take more responsibility for improving their writing.Twitter: @‌ms_woz @kvoge71LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-voge-662b905b/Facebook: (5) Facebook(5) EduProtocols Community | FacebookInstagram: @‌jwoz_teaches @‌hermajestyvogeBluesky: @‌jwoz-teaches.bsky.socialTik Tok: @‌jwoz_teaches @techsassyDeploying EduProtocols This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

The process of deciding which High Quality Instructional Materials to adopt is not as straight forward as it might seem. There are good options, and there are good teachers with varying opinions. Kelly Harkins, Supervisor of Elementary English Language Arts, describes her district's two different processes for selecting two different ELA curricula.Facebook: The Reading League DelawareWebsite: the reading league DelawareReading League Delaware Memberships 2025 This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

In this episode with Doug Lemov we discuss how teachers can support reading fluency and literacy beyond the early grades. Doug also describes his work with professional sports teams helping the coaches be more effective teachers. And much, much more!Books:The Teach Like a Champion Guide to the Science of ReadingThe Coach's Guide to TeachingTeach Like a Champion 3.0X: Doug Lemov (@doug_lemov) / XLinkedIn: Doug Lemov | LinkedInWebsite:  http://teachlikeachampion.org This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

Enjoy another installment of Thinking Out Loud with Zach Groshell. In this episode, Dr. Groshell and I discuss how to begin when providing support to teachers. Both Zach and Gene currently work in schools supporting teachers in their quest to be their best for students.Dr. Zach Groshell is the host of the popular podcast Progressively Incorrect and the author of:Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit TeachingDr. Gene Tavernetti is the author of:Maximizing the Impact of Coaching CyclesTeach Fast: Focused Adaptable Structured Teaching This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

11/19/25: Ohio State National Champion LB AJ Hawk Talks Buckeyes Injuries, Jim Tressel Bell Ringer & So Much More!

Faith Howard knew something had to change. As a Literacy Specialist, in her school district she wasn't making the impact she knew was possible. With the support of her administration, Faith reimagined her role and launched a “Literacy Lab” — a space designed to emphasize the SOR principles in targeted literacy intervention and instruction. In this episode, Faith shares how the Literacy Lab came to life and offers practical strategies teachers can use to strengthen Tier 1 instruction in their own classrooms. Facebook: Literacy Lab with FaithSubstack: Faith Howard | SubstackYouTube Channel: Science of Reading ClassroomEmail: literacylabwithfaith@gmail.com This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

Al Borges has coached football at the highest levels of the college game. In this episode, he talks about how great coaching is really just great teaching. You'll hear familiar ideas—like managing cognitive load, respecting the learning hierarchy, and using retrieval practice to make learning stick. Al even shares how he adjusted his teaching for players with different skill levels.X: (1) Al_Borges_Burner (@freddyteee83) / XBooks:Deny of the Tiger The story behind the undefeated SEC Champion Auburn Tigers, who were denied the opportunity to play for the BCS National Championship.Coaching the West Coast Quarterback This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

After recently retiring from Frederick County Public Schools, where she played a key role in advancing evidence-based instruction, Meg Lee has joined forces with her longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Jim Heal, to launch Learning Science Partners. Their organization is dedicated to supporting school districts committed to implementing evidence-informed practices that enhance teaching and learning.In this episode Meg shares organizational insights into making it all happen.Episode Links:X: Meg Lee (@megvertebrae) / XLinkedIn: (1) Meg Lee | LinkedInWebsite: LSPEdutopia: Solidifying Core Concepts With Examples and Non-Examples | Edutopia This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

Kent Wetzel and I dive into some of the nitty-gritty of implementing the Science of Learning in a large school district.The district made deliberate choices to avoid the pitfalls that had undermined past initiatives. Thanks to proactive steps taken earlier, it was also able to leverage state legislation to strengthen and sustain its efforts to embed evidence-based practices.Twitter: (2) Kent Wetzel (@kentwetzelfcps) / XLinkedIn: Kent Wetzel | LinkedIn This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

Vida John is a math coach who helps students prepare for math competitions. I was excited to chat with Vida because the entire world of math competitions is new to me.Vida discusses how math competitions can benefit all students regardless of grade level.Contact and follow Vida at:LinkedIn: @VidaJohnYouTube: Math Problem Solving SkillsWebsite: Vida John Tutoring This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Zach and I dive into what he's learned during his first full year of consulting.Whether you're a teacher, administrator, instructional coach, or independent consultant, Zach's reflections — and the successes he's experienced — offer a thought-provoking framework for building stronger collaboration and driving better student outcomes at your schools.Links:Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit TeachingMaximizing the Impact of Coaching Cycles This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

Over the course of his 38-year career as a high school social studies teacher, Ed Cabrera has led passionate student discussions through 10 presidential elections, impeachments, 9/11, controversial wars, presidential assassination attempts, all while maintaining political neutrality.In this episode Ed discusses his guidelines for leading passionate classroom discussions on controversial topics. This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

Dr. Sachdeva and I have a wide-ranging conversation about the Science of Learning and how that information might be disseminated to all educators more quickly.Links:Substack: The Science of Learning | Jim Hewitt | SubstackX: Nidhi Sachdeva, PhD (@nsachdeva2019) on XLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nidhi-sachdeva-toronto/ This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

Dr. David Griffith is the Associate Director of Research at the Thomas B Fordham Institute. In this episode we discuss the results of a recent study he conducted and reported on about “Equitable” Grading Through the Eyes of the Teacher.”21:46.9 This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

In this episode, Gene Tavernetti talks with Dr. Jana Lee, an expert in data-driven educational practices and inclusive teaching. The discussion delves into effective data utilization, the importance of microdata, and best practices for both general and special education. Learn how to enhance professional learning communities (PLCs) and the significance of responsive teaching. This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

It's back-to-school time, which, for millions of families across the country, means a return to bedtimes, shopping for school supplies, and frantic efforts by kids to finish their summer reading. On this episode, we explore how our fast-changing world is transforming learning and life inside the classroom, from the lingering effects of the pandemic, to the impact of generative AI tools, to the pressures of “Ivy League fever.”Interviews with host Maiken Scott:When COVID-19 hit the U.S. in March 2020, schools across the country closed down — and stayed closed — as part of an effort to stem the pandemic's spread. At the time, it seemed like the right move for public health — but according to investigative reporter David Zweig, the basis for those closures was a lot shakier than the public knew, the benefits less clear, and the impact on kids more profound than we imagined. He joins us to discuss his new book, “An Abundance of Caution: American Schools, the Virus and a Story of Bad Decisions.”We talk with education reporter Holly Korbey about how the adoption of new technologies — from Smartboards, to laptops, to ChatGPT — are transforming the classroom, and what science has to say about whether those changes are good or bad for learning. Korbey writes The Bell Ringer, a newsletter on the science of learning.