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Everyone has an opinion about AI in classrooms right now, but very few of those opinions are grounded in what we actually know about how kids learn. In this episode, I sit down with Erin Mote, CEO and founder of InnovateEDU and co-founder of Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School, to cut through the noise and talk about what the evidence actually shows about AI as a learning tool. This isn't a conversation about ChatGPT, cheating, whether to ban devices, or what kids are doing with AI at home on their own time (which are separate topics worthy of their own discussion). We're talking specifically about AI-powered tools designed for classroom use that are being pitched to your district and showing up in your school, and whether they hold up when measured against what we know about how kids learn. In this episode you'll hear Erin share her thoughts on: Why "good enough" consumer tech is not good enough for students, and what to look for in tools that are actually built around learning The difference between sycophantic AI and Socratic AI, and why it matters for student outcomes What the early research is showing about AI as a learning tool, including what's promising and what we still don't know What to ask for and advocate for at the school and district level so these decisions aren't made without you If you've been feeling overwhelmed by the pace of change and unsure what to actually do, this episode will leave you with more clarity, and more confidence in what you already know about how kids learn. Listen in. Or read the transcription here.  

Bryan opens this conversation with Ty Branaman, Head of Training at the GRIT Foundation, by digging into a question that anchors everything else in the episode: what is trades education actually for? Ty's answer is unambiguous — it's about people, not information. He describes his own struggle with traditional, reading-heavy instruction and explains how that personal experience shaped his teaching method, one built around making concepts visible, relevant, and hands-on. Bryan builds on the idea, arguing that education is too often treated as a simple transfer of information when it's really a deeply human exchange, a kind of gift passed from one person to another through real, physical, kinesthetic experience rather than passive reading or watching. From there, the conversation turns to artificial intelligence, the central topic of the episode. Ty is careful to clarify that he isn't anti-AI; he uses it daily to clean up grammar, soften prickly emails, and refine images. His concern is specifically about AI replacing the human elements of teaching — the mentor a student looks up to, the instructor who visibly cares whether someone actually learns. Bryan adds a related warning about AI confidently producing false information, citing examples from law and HVAC alike, and introduces the idea of an "AI human sandwich," where human creativity starts the process, AI assists in the middle, and a human vets and rehumanizes whatever comes out the other end. Much of the discussion circles back to Ty's long-standing frustration with PowerPoint-driven training, and how AI threatens to make that problem worse by adding a synthetic avatar to read slides aloud instead of fixing the underlying issue. He recounts being written up at a previous job for skipping a PowerPoint lecture to take students into the lab, and shares a favorite teaching memory from Kalos, where an instructor named Burt used the Socratic method to walk trainees through assembling Unistrut by hand. Stories like the blower-wheel, set-screw lesson — where students learn far more by struggling through a mistake than by hearing the right answer recited to them — reinforce the episode's larger argument: hands-on repetition simply cannot be replaced by slides or scripts. The episode closes on the mission of the GRIT Foundation and the broader case for investing in human mentors rather than administrative shortcuts. Ty and Bryan talk about the cost and effort behind genuinely human-made training videos from creators like Craig Migliaccio and SkillCat, contrasting that investment with how easily AI could fake the same content for far less. Bryan shares a personal story about teaching basic electrical work in Haiti and the unforgettable reaction of an elderly student who lit up the moment her circuit worked, while Ty reflects on the mentors who shaped his own career. Both agree that AI can support trades education, but it can never substitute for a person who genuinely cares whether someone learns. Topics Covered Why trades education is fundamentally about people, not the transfer of information Where AI genuinely helps: grammar and tone, reassembling ideas, image editing, and basic legal or HR research The line Ty draws — using AI to assist a person is fine, using it to replace one is not The risk of AI confidently presenting false information, and why everything still has to be fact-checked Bryan's "AI human sandwich" framework for using the tool responsibly Ty's long-running critique of PowerPoint-heavy training and how AI avatars make the problem worse Classroom stories: getting written up for skipping a PowerPoint, the blower-wheel set-screw lesson, and Bert's Socratic-method exercise with Unistrut at Kalos The GRIT Foundation's commitment to hands-on, mentor-led learning over app-based or AI-generated content The human effort behind training videos from creators like Craig Migliaccio and SkillCat Personal mentorship stories, including a memorable lesson in Haiti and the mentors who shaped both guests' careers   Learn more about the GRIT Foundation at https://www.thegritfoundation.com/.  Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool. Purchase your tickets or learn more about the 8th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/symposium. Subscribe to our podcast on your iPhone or Android. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Check out our handy calculators here or on the HVAC School Mobile App for Apple and Android.

A Broad Conversation About Discipline and Technology in the Classroom! Let's talk about schools! The good and the bad! What is going well and where are the struggles! Funding to Discipline and Curriculum to Results and all things in between. Hosted by Clint Powell and former Hamilton County School Board Member - Rhonda Thurman! Part of The Nooga Podcast Network: www.noogapodcasts.com ===== THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: (Welcome to our NEW sponsor) Signal Investigations: https://www.signalpi.com/ Nutrition World: https://nutritionw.com/ Vascular Institute of Chattanooga: https://www.vascularinstituteofchattanooga.com/ The Barn Nursery: https://www.barnnursery.com/ Optimize U Chattanooga: https://optimizeunow.com/chattanooga/ Guardian Investment Advisors: https://giaplantoday.com/ Alchemy Medspa and Wellness Center: http://www.alchemychattanooga.com/ Our House Studio: https://ourhousestudiosinc.com/ Team Montieth Real Estate - Lori Montieth: https://www.findchattanoogarealestate.com/ Ballinger and Associates - Risk Management: https://ballingerandassociates.com/ AirSpace Acoustics: https://www.airspaceacoustics.com/ BWELL4EVER: Labs and IV Therapies: https://www.bwell4ever.org/ ALL THINGS JEFF STYLES: www.thejeffstyles.com PART OF THE NOOGA PODCAST NETWORK: www.noogapodcasts.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple and giving us a share to your friends! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Grab the Secondary Teacher Systems Toolkit here: https://khristenmassic.thrivecart.com/systemstoolkit/?ref=pod Too many preps and not enough time? Let's make your planning period actually work for you. Reserve your spot in the Unit Planning Lab here: https://khristenmassic.thrivecart.com/unit/?ref=podcastPlanning for the next school year? If your day is organized by class period, your planning calendar should be too. Grab my Editable Class Period Calendar here: https://khristenmassic.com/secondarycalendarpodGet the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/resetShop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-CoachIf you're heading into the new year with a fresh lesson plan but haven't thought twice about your system for turning in papers, you're playing with fire. The keyword phrase “classroom routines and procedures teacher prep didn't cover” is the kind of search every frazzled secondary teacher should be typing into Google—because it's the real stuff you never learned until your first-year meltdown.It's wild how many of us, even after surviving student teaching, can rattle off learning targets and design a killer bellringer but have no idea what happens when students walk through your door with late assignments, finished work, or pressing questions. The biggest rookie move? Watching great teachers for their content and activities, not their routines or classroom management systems. Host Khristen Massic serves up the real talk: it's not rules that save your sanity, it's the unglamorous systems that actually make those policies work.There's a story in this episode too real for any first-year teacher to ignore. Imagine Khristen, proudly assembling those awkward stackable baskets, thinking she'd nailed it just by giving each class a box for their handouts. The flaw? Late work chaos. Assignments poured in late and got mixed in with the rest—leaving her to sort and decipher due dates, calculate deductions on the fly, and generally lose her mind. The paper basket system looked fine to her, but she didn't have a true late work procedure, and that gap cost more time and sanity than anything else. That's the difference between a rule and a working system.The episode makes it clear that “classroom management routines” aren't just about making class run smoothly. They're the backbone of secondary classrooms—think how students enter and exit, handle bathroom breaks, transition between activities, deal with early finishing, and manage classroom materials. You can have great rules and routines, but if students aren't taught, practiced, and reminded of them (not just at the beginning of the year, but again and again), be ready for chaos each time you empty those baskets.Another strong focus is on “student accountability procedures.” This is the Bermuda Triangle for secondary teachers: missing work, late work, clarification on redo opportunities, early finishers, grade checks, and absent students—all those get missed in teacher prep. The right procedure removes repetitive, draining conversations and keeps you from getting sucked into organizational quicksand.“Classroom technology and lab procedures” isn't just jargon—if you're in any kind of elective, CTE, or lab class, these routines are lifesavers. Picture managing devices, tools, or project files with no procedures. That's a daily time-suck you can prevent by mapping out every expectation before a single student walks in.What makes this episode a goldmine for middle and high school teachers is how it doesn't sugarcoat the work: routines need to be explicitly taught, practiced, and retaught all year, not just mentioned once or posted on a wall. The “Secondary Teacher Systems Toolkit” and the call to pick one routine to actually plan—not just have—drives home the difference: good routines aren't about more rules, they're about systems that remove the mental load from your day.If you've ever stared into a pile of unsorted late work and felt like you were drowning, this episode's for you—especially if you teach multiple preps and feel like you're never on top of the logistical details. Khristen's advice isn't theory, it's the kind of practical wisdom you wish you'd known before your first semester ate you alive. You need classroom routines that do the heavy lifting, not just sound good on paper.The challenge is clear: before the next episode, pick one routine—just one—and make sure not only that you have it, but that you know exactly how you'll teach and practice it with your students. Don't leave it to chance and don't settle for chaos. It's not about running your class on personality; it's about building calm through systems that work.Build the kind of classroom where the routines run quietly in the background and your energy goes where it matters—on actual teaching, not detective work. You're not a mindreader or a magician. Teach your routines like your sanity depends on it—because, let's be honest, it does.Systems over stress. That's the rebel move.

Nature in the Classroom with Ernesto Rodriguez: Creating Calmer, More Focused Learning SpacesWhat if supporting children's focus, well-being, and learning could begin with the spaces where they spend their day?In this episode, Victoria Hackett sits down with Ernesto Rodriguez, founder of Nature in the Classroom, to explore how nature-inspired learning environments can help children feel calmer, more engaged, and better able to learn. Drawing on his background in school psychology, photography, and environmental education, Ernesto shares the story behind his innovative work bringing tree canopy imagery into schools and classrooms.Together, they discuss the science behind our connection to nature, the role of biophilic design in education, and why creating restorative learning environments matters now more than ever.Whether you're a classroom teacher, outdoor educator, school leader, or parent, this conversation offers practical ideas and fresh inspiration for bringing more nature into children's daily lives.In This Episode:The story behind Nature in the ClassroomWhy our brains respond so strongly to natureThe research connecting nature and attentionHow classroom environments influence learning and behaviorWhat teachers and students experience after nature-inspired transformationsThe relationship between indoor environments and outdoor learningSimple ways educators can bring more nature into their classroomsWhy nature connection is essential for children's well-beingAbout Ernesto Rodriguez:Ernesto Rodriguez is the founder of Nature in the Classroom, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the benefits of nature into schools through immersive tree canopy installations and nature-inspired learning environments. His work combines school psychology, photography, and environmental education to help create spaces where children can thrive.Resources:Nature in the ClassroomFacebookInstagramContact ErnestoConnect with Victoria:For more conversations about outdoor learning, nature-based education, and raising connected, curious children, subscribe to The Outdoor Classrooms Podcast and share this episode with a fellow educator.Website: www.outdoor-classrooms.comEmail: Victoria@outdoor-classrooms.comInstagramFacebookOutdoor Classroom Resources & Links:

What does it truly mean to be "ready" to teach? In this episode, we sit down with Nicole S. Turner to explore the concept of teaching readiness and the skills, mindsets, and experiences educators need to thrive in today's classrooms. Nicole shares her insights on preparing educators for the realities of teaching, building confidence through practice, and developing the resilience necessary to support student success. Whether you're a new teacher, aspiring educator, instructional coach, or school leader, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on what it takes to enter and remain effective in the profession. Quotables "No learning can happen during chaos."“We are the only field that feels like a coach is a punitive.“"It's very important for you to create a system of support." About Nicole S. Turner Nicole S. Turner is the founder of Simply Coaching Co. and creator of the Simply Coaching Framework™, a proven system that helps schools grow teachers and raise student achievement. Her keynotes are an energizing mix of motivation and real-world strategy, leaving educators fired up and ready to take action. Whether she's rallying an entire school staff or training coaches or leaders at national conferences, Nicole's presentations deliver practical tools, powerful insights, and lasting inspiration. Resources from this Episode https://simplycoaching.co/Episode 80: More Than TeachingEpisode 285: Impact with Nicole Turner Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.comBlog: Always A LessonFacebook: Always A LessonTwitter: @gschultekInstagram: Always.A.LessonLinkedin: Gretchen Schultek BridgersBook: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Gretchen's latest book, Always a Lesson: Teacher Essentials for Classroom and Career Success, is now available on Amazon. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher.Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.'Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.”Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in infoLeave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best)Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcastClick ‘Send'

ORDER MY NEW BOOK (AVAILABLE NOW)!!! — https://bit.ly/49CZ5A0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It is officially summer, teacher besties, and I have made a HUGE mistake. I decided I wasn't going to pay for summer camp this year, which means I'm home with my own children, who can apparently sense when I'm overstimulated and somehow get closer AND louder. This week's How to Survive the Classroom is a wide-ranging chat that takes us from Gerry's truly unhinged childhood Holocaust summer camp, to the ethics of ghost tours, to the dark history of New Orleans, to the new-teacher essentials you do (and definitely DON'T) actually need. Then I get on a soapbox about the real hill this week: the federal Department of Education said it was going away, and somehow Linda McMahon is still posting mandates on Instagram. We also briefly fall down the rabbit hole of Stone Cold Steve Austin running for office and the MMA stadium being built on the White House lawn, because of course we do. Takeaways: New teachers, save your money. Highlighters, fancy turn-in baskets, and elaborate organizational systems are mostly overrated. Focus your energy on a bathroom-pass system you'll actually use. The most underrated new-teacher skill is teaching classroom routines on purpose. If kids walk in wrong, make them walk in again. They'll be annoyed, but it works. The "everyone else has it together" myth is a lie. Even veteran teachers are pivoting, guessing, and occasionally throwing on Shark Tank when the copies didn't get made. Year seven is when you officially become a veteran teacher, with bonus dog years for anyone who taught through the pandemic or wore multiple hats early in their career. When the federal government says it's dismantling the Department of Education but is somehow still issuing mandates, it's worth paying attention and worth pushing back, no matter where you sit politically. -- Teachers' night out? Yes, please! Come see comedian Educator Andrea…Get your tickets at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠teachersloungelive.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Educatorandrea.com/tickets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for laugh out loud Education! — Don't Be Shy Come Say Hi: www.podcasterandrea.com Watch on YouTube: @educatorandrea A Human Content Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailBefore students can confidently solve problems, they need opportunities to confidently share ideas.We're continuing our Creating a Classroom of Problem Solvers series by exploring one of my favorite places to start: Thinking Routines.These routines create low-pressure opportunities for students to notice patterns, share ideas, compare strategies, justify their thinking, and build confidence as mathematicians.We'll discuss why thinking routines matter, how they support mathematical identity, and why they're such a powerful companion to Word Problem Workshop and problem-solving classrooms.In this episode, you'll learn:• How these routines build confidence and engagement• Several favorite routines to try in your classroom• The biggest mistake teachers make when facilitating thinking routines• How thinking routines support discourse and problem solvingResources Mentioned:Free Thinking Routine Sample:https://monamath.myflodesk.com/thinkingroutinesChristopher Danielson's How Many? books:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1032898356Let's Connect! Website: MonaMath.comInstagram: @hellomonamathListen on YouTube https://youtu.be/D1Xa3fgZ8fM If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a teacher friend who is working to create a classroom of problem solvers.

Joyce talks about the success of the Learns Act for students in Arkansas and the possibility of it being a blue print for other states struggling with education standards. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How Eco-Schools Slovenia, AquafilSLO, and Healthy Seas are helping students turn sustainability into actionCircular economy can seem like an abstract concept, but in the classroom it becomes tangible through creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning.In the latest Healthy Seas Podcast episode, Lucija Marovt, Project Director of Eco-Schools Slovenia, discusses how students learn about circular economy by rethinking products, exploring sustainable design, and viewing waste as a valuable resource rather than a problem.The episode also highlights the long-standing partnership between Eco-Schools Slovenia, AquafilSLO, and Healthy Seas, which has brought workshops, teacher training, and educational projects on circular economy, marine litter, and sustainable consumption to schools across Slovenia.Through practical activities and real-world examples, students develop not only knowledge but also the confidence to take action. By connecting sustainability with design, innovation, and ocean protection, these programmes help young people understand how everyday choices affect the environment and how they can contribute to positive change.Listen to the full episode to discover how Eco-Schools Slovenia, AquafilSLO, and Healthy Seas are inspiring the next generation to turn sustainability into action.If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe, rate and review it! This helps to boost its visibility.Healthy Seas is a marine conservation organization whose mission is to tackle the ghost fishing phenomenon and turn this waste into an opportunity for a more circular economy. They do this through clean-ups, prevention, education, and working with partners who recycle and repurpose this material. The podcast is hosted by Crystal DiMiceli.

Patrice Bain's classroom was the first in the United States where cognitive scientists studied how children actually learn, not in a university laboratory, but with real students in a real school. That extraordinary starting point left her feeling completely alone professionally, with no colleagues to talk to and no community to turn to. This episode is for every teacher or leader who has ever felt that there are two education worlds: the one inside their school, and the wider world of research and ideas that seems just out of reach. You'll learn why reaching out to researchers, authors, and bloggers is far less daunting than it feels, and why the science of learning community is one of the most genuinely welcoming in education. Patrice shares a powerful question every school leader can ask that can transform professional culture overnight. If you lead a school and want your teachers to stop feeling like islands, this conversation will give you the practical nudge you need to press play. Resources & Links Mentioned:Patrice Bain's websitePatrice Bain on LinkedInPowerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of LearningBlake Harvard — The Effortful EducatorAndrew Watson — Translate the BrainPooja Agarwal — RetrievalPractice.org Episode PartnersInternational Curriculum AssociationSisiJoin Shane's Intensive Leadership Programme at educationleaders.co/intensiveShane Leaning, an organisational coach based in Shanghai, supports school leaders globally. Passionate about empowment, he is the author of the best-selling 'Change Starts Here.' Shane is a leading educational voice in the UK, Asia and around the world.You can find Shane on LinkedIn and Bluesky. or shaneleaning.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 22, 2026 ~ Carrie Russell explains what a STEAM classroom really looks like today and how teachers are working to secure resources for students. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special episode, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look inside one of our Thriving Coach Academy classroom experiences. You'll hear one of our students coaching another student in a practice coaching session, where a real challenge is brought forward and explored through the coaching process.After the coaching portion, you'll also hear feedback personally given by Frank Macri to support the student coach in continuing to refine their skills. This episode gives you a unique opportunity to hear what coaching practice can actually sound like, how coaches develop through feedback, and what it looks like to grow inside a supportive training environment.This session is shared with permission from both students and represents one student at one specific point in their coach training journey. Every coach develops at their own pace, so listen with curiosity rather than comparison. Our hope is that this episode gives you a meaningful glimpse into the kind of real-life practice, mentorship, and support students receive inside Thriving Coach Academy.To start a successful coaching business, visit ⁠www.thrivingcoachacademy.com⁠.

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Artificial intelligence education now starts at the age of 6 in China. The Ministry of Education has rolled out new guidelines to teach AI at every grade level. For President Xi Jinping, AI is a priority. Will the toddlers of today be the tech titans of the future? In this episode: Katrina Yu (@Katmyu), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia Bhagat, Sarí el-Khalili, and Tamara Khandaker, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Melanie Marich, Kisaa Zehra, Farhan Rafid, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Kylene Kiang. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Practical Ways to Build a Strengths-Based Elementary Math Classroom with Dr. Beth Kobett ROUNDING UP: SEASON 4 | EPISODE 20 What if it were possible to capture all of the words teachers said or thought about students and put them in word clouds that hovered over each student throughout the day? What impact might the words in the cloud have on the student's learning experience? These are the questions that Beth Kobett and Karen Karp pose to start their book about strength-based teaching and learning. In this re-release of an episode from Season 2, we talk with Beth Kobett about practices that support strength-based teaching and learning, and ways educators can implement them in their classrooms. BIOGRAPHY Beth McCord Kobett, EdD, is the dean of the School of Education at Stevenson University, where she works with preservice teachers and leads professional learning efforts in mathematics education both regionally and nationally. She is a former classroom teacher, elementary mathematics specialist, adjunct professor, and university supervisor. She is also a former president of the Association of Maryland Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMMTE) and former chair of the Professional Development Services Committee of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). Dr. Kobett is a recipient of the Mathematics Educator of the Year Award from the Maryland Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM). She has also received Stevenson University's Excellence in Teaching Award as both an adjunct and full-time member of the Stevenson faculty. RESOURCES Strengths-Based Teaching and Learning in Mathematics: 5 Teaching Turnarounds for Grades K-6 book by Beth McCord Kobett and Karen S. Karp Rough Draft Math: Revising to Learn book by Amanda Jansen TODOS: Mathematics for All organization TRANSCRIPT Click here for a full episode transcript.

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In 1969, Sesame Street premiered with a mission unlike anything children's television had attempted before, and thirteen years later, the Children's Television Workshop asked the same question on a new screen. In this episode, David and Rob trace the full arc of Sesame Street's history, from Joan Ganz Cooney's dinner party in 1966 to the November 10th premiere that changed children's television forever, and then follow the franchise through forty years of video games, from the first Apple II titles in 1982 to the Atari 2600, the NES, the CD-ROM boom, and all the way to a Kinect game made by the studio behind Psychonauts. Join them as they explore how one of television's most enduring institutions brought its classroom to the console, on today's trip down Memory Card Lane.Read transcript

With the school year ending, all over the country educators and parents are taking stock of the drastic shift caused by artificial intelligence in the classroom. Today, Natasha Singer, a technology reporter, discusses the year that reshaped American classrooms and how one dedicated teacher helped his students chart their own path into an uncertain future. Guest: Natasha Singer, a technology reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Teachers say they want to equip high school students to drive A.I., rather than be mere passengers steered by chatbots. A.I. companies are urging teachers to prepare students for an “A.I.-driven future.” The American Federation of Teachers recommended “no screens” at all for those in second grade or younger, and no A.I. chatbots for students in elementary school. Photo: Juan Arredondo for The New York Times For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, shocking, alarming and disturbing information is presented regarding the U.S. school systems, teacher union and abuse against our children. Sexual abuse and assault attorney John Manly joins Hansen to shed light on the glaring issue and mind-blowing statistic facing our school systems today: 10% of the 57 million American students have had inappropriate sexual contact by a teacher, staff or school faculty, thats a staggering 5.7 million child victims! This episode breaks down the hierarchy of school leadership and unions that are blocking justice for assaulted students and points to past cases and convictions like Larry Nassar, Mark Berndt and Terry Gillard that put a spotlight on this unspoken epidemic. If you have children or young family members enrolled in school, this is an episode you cannot afford to miss. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code HANSEN at https://www.oneskin.co/HANSEN#oneskinpod #ad Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/chrishansenand use promo code HANSEN to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the Washington Free Beacon reports Harvard Students Are Twice as Mentally Ill as the General Population Amid Ivy Psychological Meltdown. "Forty-seven percent of surveyed seniors indicated that they experienced mental illness at some point in their time at Harvard, and 13 percent said they were unsure," according to a survey of the Class of 2026 conducted by the Harvard Crimson student newspaper. That's more than double the rate of the general adult U.S. population, Also a mother's concerned call to authorities may have prevented potential attack on UFC event at the White House / and Americans are not rooting for team USA during World Cup events. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So maybe you already know I'll be teaching a section of ninth grade next year to help a local school fill a hole. Want to know what I was doing at 11 pm the night after I agreed to this role?  Guess. If you guessed working on my class library, you are so right.  Let's talk about first steps, for my library, and maybe, if you're thinking of starting one of your own, for yours. Whether you're completely new to building a classroom library, about to start a new one in a new place (like me), or building new layers onto a library you've already begun, I think you'll find some helpful inspiration in this episode. Links: Access the Scholastic Compendium on Reading Research: https://www.scholastic.com/worldofpossible/sites/default/files/Research_Compendium_0.pdf  Sign up for Camp Creative Coming in July: https://sparkcreativity.kartra.com/page/Khm334 Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Grab the free Better Discussions toolkit Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the 'gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!   

Welcome back to the show! In this week's episode, I chat with Christian Martinez, a faculty member at Brooklyn College and several other CUNY schools, and Shannon Joyce, a newly minted master's graduate in psychological research—who, as we note at the top, literally graduated the day before we recorded. Christian shares how he redesigned his graduate stats and R course around NYC Open Data, building what he calls an “accidental author” process that transforms students' weekly homework into portfolio books and, ultimately, chapters in a published student gallery. Shannon walks us through her own project exploring the relationship between mold complaints and domestic violence rates in New York City, and reflects on what it means to learn to code by asking questions you actually care about. We also dig into the NYC Open Data R package Christian and his students built together—now streamlined from 40 functions down to three and approaching 2,000 installs—and close with a lively conversation about whether open data skews too negative and what a truly positive city dataset might look like.Keywords: NYC open data, R programming, data visualization, teaching data science, open data, CUNY Brooklyn College, R package, data education, open educational resources, data storytelling, Quarto, RStudio, graduate education, data literacy, public dataSubscribe to the PolicyViz Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.Become a patron of the PolicyViz Podcast (https://patreon.com/policyviz) for as little as a buck a monthFind Christian Martinez and all student work at NYCOpenDataLab.org. Find Shannon Joyce on GitHub (github.com/ShannonJoyce) and LinkedIn.Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Substack, Twitter, Website, YouTubeEmail: jon@policyviz.com

Understanding how we think and react as humans is the key to knowing how to interact with others and accept ourselves. CESA 2 Consultants Nicole Aldworth and Kris Statz interview Dr. Lori Desautels, assistant professor at Butler University, on her research on educational neuroscience and how to apply it to the classroom and everyday life.Resources:Dr. Lori Desautels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://revelationsineducation.com/9 Minutes That Can Make a Big Difference: ⁠https://www.edutopia.org/article/utilizing-nine-minute-theory-schoolsCheck out all our episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cesa2.org/building-educator-capacity-podcast

Episode 147. Joining us from Montreux, Switzerland is Christoph Ott. He's headmaster of the new Eastwood International School in Montreux with a radically different take on how children should be educated. The school system we all grew up in is not fit for the modern age, and arguably hasn't been for many years. Why do our schools stifle creativity? Is it time for a revolution in education? In a world where traditional education often prioritizes compliance over creativity, there's a growing need to rethink how we teach our kids. His approach? A flipped classroom model paired with project-based learning that empowers students to follow their passions. A school where learning is driven by curiosity, not rote memorization. Where students dive into projects that excite them, from technology to racecar driving. Sounds like a great idea to me. Enjoy...Check out the school here https://www.eastwoodmontreux.ch/ and Christoph's instagram here https://www.instagram.com/christophleysin/Follow Mister Kindness:Twitter/X https://twitter.com/MisterKindnessInstagram https://www.instagram.com/misterkindness_podYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@misterkindnessFacebook https://www.facebook.com/njohn.kindness.9on #EastwoodMontreux #EducationRevolution #FlippedClassroom #ProjectBasedLearning #CreativityInEducation #misterkindnesspodcast #switzerland #montreux

For those who remember the early outlaw days of no-holds-barred fighting, the idea of MMA history being taught as a serious university subject seems as improbable as....well, as a UFC event taking place at the White House, yet here we are.Meet Dr. Kyle Barrowman, an adjunct professor at DePaul University in Chicago, lecturer in Film and Media Studies, and recent recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Barrowman is just wrapping up the spring quarter of “The UFC in History and Popular Culture: From No Holds Barred to Mixed Martial Arts,” the first course on the history of mixed martial arts at a major university. He gives a deep-dive account of how this groundbreaking course came to be and how he came to teach it, as well as the unique challenges that come with teaching the history of a sport that is young enough that most of its founding figures are still alive.0:00 How did you come to teach the first-ever university course on the history of MMA?8:16 How did you put together the curriculum for a course that had never been taught before? 14:57 What kinds of students turned out for the first college course on UFC history? Were many of them already fans?22:39 How is the class structured? What are your students covering right now?26:26 How do the very early fights and stories go over with your modern audience?29:52 How did people even find MMA back in the day? Kyle and Ben talk about their routes to finding the underground bloodsport, and the struggles today's kids will never understand.43:55 What have you learned this semester, and how will it affect future iterations of the course?56:47 How confident are you that this course will continue to be offered at DePaul? Do you hope and/or plan to expand this offering to other schools?1:03:19 Is it a strange feeling to effectively become part of the history of the sport whose history you are teaching?1:09:19 History vs. Myth: The challenge of figuring out "what really happened" in a culture full of storytellers and secret keepers1:25:53 Closing thoughts1:27:15 BONUS: Kyle takes Ben to school on the underrated greatness of Ken Shamrock!

Art teacher Tim Needles brings AI art into the classroom without losing the watercolors, clay, and joy of real art. In this Tech Tool Tuesday, Tim shares how he uses Adobe Express and text-to-image to amplify student imagination, why the kids who use AI well are simply more descriptive, and the daily 10-minute creativity habit that helps teachers fight burnout. Plus: the legacy mural project that reaches a whole community, and the student who broke INTO the art room to keep working — and now works at Industrial Light & Magic. In this episode, you'll learn: How to bring AI art into any subject with Adobe Express (works on a Chromebook) Why specificity makes the difference between weak and strong AI art prompts How to keep students respecting traditional media in the age of AI A simple daily creativity habit that protects against teacher burnout Why "fun is underrated" — and how passion projects change kids' lives Full show notes and resources: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e941 If this show encouraged you, leave a review wherever you're listening and share it with a teacher friend.

In this episode, I explore the jigsaw strategy, a powerful cooperative learning structure that positions students as active participants in the learning process. I break down why the strategy is so effective for increasing engagement, deepening understanding, and helping students develop communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills. You'll learn the step-by-step process for implementing a jigsaw lesson, including how to support learners as they develop expertise and teach their peers. I also share practical ways to adapt the jigsaw strategy for diverse learners using scaffolds, formative assessment, and AI-powered supports. Finally, I explain how teachers can integrate jigsaw experiences into a station rotation model to increase student ownership, accountability, and cognitive engagement. Episode Resources Related Blog: https://catlintucker.com/2026/06/jigsaw-strategy Resource: Teacher's Guide — Using Jigsaws in a Station Rotation Check out my new keynotes!

Gráinne Regan from Mary Immaculate College, Ireland, joins guest host Dr. Michael Hemphill to discuss the article Restorative Practice in PE? Implementing Restorative Approaches in the Irish Primary Physical Education Classroom, published with Michelle Dillon and Richard Bowles. They discuss how one Irish primary school teacher used restorative practice (RP) to support children's social wellbeing in PE, and what this meant for the teacher's own professional identity and development.Full Cite: Regan, G., Dillon, M., & Bowles, R. (2026). Restorative practice in PE? Implementing restorative approaches in the Irish primary physical education classroom. European Physical Education Review, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1177/1356336X261423791

Today's episode is called “The Difficult Person May Be the Classroom.”Most leaders want difficult people removed, avoided, corrected, or launched into another department with a warning label.Here's the Caveat...Sometimes the difficult person is not just the problem. Sometimes they are the classroom. They may be exposing where your patience is thin, your boundaries are weak, your communication is unclear, or your courage has been too quiet. That does not mean you tolerate foolishness. It means you stop wasting the lesson.A wise leader asks: What is this revealing? What standard needs to be clarified? What boundary needs to be strengthened? What is God developing in me through this? The difficult person may not be the enemy. They may be the lesson your leadership needs.Let's get into it.

Episode 203: Summer Outdoor Classroom Ideas Across Four Teaching GardensSummer brings a powerful shift in the outdoor classroom—but many educators find themselves wondering how to move beyond maintenance into intentional, meaningful outdoor learning.In this episode, we explore how to reimagine your outdoor classroom for summer through four “teaching gardens” that support curiosity, exploration, and nature-based learning.Rather than treating the outdoor space as one general area, this episode introduces a framework for designing outdoor environments that reflect the richness of the summer season.We explore four teaching garden lenses:

Henry County Farm Bureau is gearing up for a busy summer, starting with next week's Henry County Fair. Manager Katie Lalleman says Farm Bureau will have a booth in the Merchants Building, offering members discounted tickets for the pork producers' stand and sharing information with non-member agriculture education, landowner rights, legislative priorities, and member discounts. Upcoming events include a Market Outlook seminar on June 30th at Lavender Crest, Safety Starts With You on July 8th in Geneseo, and the Farm Bureau Foundation Golf Fun Day on August 14th at Baker Park in Kewanee. Proceeds support Ag in the Classroom programming.

In Part 2 of Melanie Hempe's conversation with educator and Screen Schooled co-author Joe Clement, they continue unpacking the hidden impact of screens on today's children and classrooms.Building on their previous discussion, Joe shares more insights from his 30+ years as an educator, explaining how constant screen exposure is changing the way kids think, learn, socialize, and engage with the world around them. Together, Melanie and Joe explore why many students struggle with focus, emotional resilience, and meaningful connection—and what parents and educators can do to help.They also discuss the growing momentum behind phone-free schools, the unintended consequences of educational technology, and why understanding the neuroscience of screens is one of the most powerful tools parents can give their children.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why screen-related challenges continue long after the school day ends• How digital distractions impact memory, focus, and academic performance• The connection between excessive screen use and emotional well-being• Why face-to-face interaction is essential for healthy child development• What teachers are seeing firsthand in today's classrooms• How phone-free environments are helping students reconnect and thrive• Why educating kids about their brains can lead to healthier screen habits• Practical ways parents can lead their families toward lasting changeIf you're looking for practical insight, encouragement, and a deeper understanding of how screens are shaping childhood, Part 2 offers valuable perspective—and hope—for families navigating the digital age.Support the showDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring you more of the content you love. Stay Strong!Get your copy of the BRAND NEW Adventures of Super Brain book!Start your ScreenStrong Journey today!Check out our Kids' Brains & Screens products.Want to help spread the ScreenStrong message to your community? Consider becoming a ScreenStrong Ambassador!ScreenStrong Tech RecommendationsCanopy—Device Filter (use code STRONG for discount)Production Team:Host: Melanie HempeProducer & Audio Editor: Olivia Kernekin

#253What if your students could use the language they're learning to build real relationships with peers across the globe? In this episode French teacher Heidi Trude joins me to explore how authentic global connections can transform language learning. Heidi shares how a partnership that began with a simple idea grew into meaningful collaborations that deepen students' language proficiency, cultural understanding, and confidence. We talk about virtual exchanges, international partnerships, practical starting points, sustainability, and the role of technology in making it all possible.Topics in this Episode:Heidi's initial spark for building global connections and moving from “this would be nice” to actually making it happenthe benefits of global connections for students and the teacher and some unexpected benefits that Heidi has seen the various types of global connections (virtual connections, in-country visits) and what it looks like in practice a few realistic entry points for a teacher who wants to create authentic global connectionsmaking these connections sustainabletech tools for global collaborations and ensuring the technology enhances communication rather than distract from itHeidi's Resource: Making The Global ConnectionConnect with Heidi TrudeEmail: techietrude@gmail.com Website: Tech with TrudeFacebook: Heidi.TrudeInstagram: @hlt2007X/Twitter: @htrude07A Few Ways We Can Work Together:Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual TeachersOn-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language DepartmentsSelf-Paced Program for For Language DepartmentsConnect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community:Website: wlclassrom.comInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook Group: World Language ClassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomLinkedIn: Joshua CabralBluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.sociaX (Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomSend me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.

From 1890 to 1913 Wales saw a revolution in the classroom. As education into secondary schools were advancing for the first time for middle class and lower class students. Follow us on social media: Instagram, Bluesky: @Welshhistorypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/welshhistorypodcast Please consider becoming a supporter at: http://patreon.com/WelshHistory Music: Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/ © 2026 Evergreen Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailCreating a classroom of problem solvers can feel overwhelming when you're trying to fit problem solving, fluency, discourse, assessment, intervention, and curriculum pacing into a single math block.In this episode we're unpacking the six essential elements that help students become confident, capable mathematicians and how these elements work together to create a classroom where students do the thinking, talking, and problem solving.Inspired by the research in Adding It Up: Helping Children Learn Mathematics, we'll explore why mathematical proficiency is about so much more than getting the right answer and how small shifts in instruction can help students develop deeper understanding, stronger reasoning, and greater independence.In this episode, we're chatting about: How thinking routines build reasoning, discourse, and fluencyWhere intervention, small groups, and strategic instruction fitWhat purposeful fluency really meansHow student-engaged assessment supports learning and growthWhy identity and belonging are essential for mathematical successHow to fit it all together without adding more to your dayWhether you're implementing Word Problem Workshop, exploring student-centered math instruction, or simply looking for ways to increase student thinking and engagement, this episode will help you reimagine what your math block can be.Resources Mentioned:

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The teachers running the smoothest classrooms aren't usually the ones with the cutest classrooms. They're the ones who spent the first few weeks intentionally teaching children how the classroom works.In this episode, we dive into five common mistakes teachers make at the beginning of the year that often lead to behavior challenges, difficult transitions, dependence on adults, and classroom chaos later on. Plus, what to focus on instead to build a classroom that runs smoothly all year long.Topics Discussed:Why teaching routines matters more than teaching academics during the first weeks of schoolThe difference between telling children what to do and actually teaching a skillWhy opening every center and material right away can create unnecessary chaosHow independence develops through intentional instruction and practiceWhy many behavior challenges are actually teaching opportunitiesRelated Resources:Procedure Card VisualsVisual Schedule CardsRules & ExpectationsTransition Time ToolkitRelated Blogposts/Episodes:The First Day of Preschool: What to Prep (and What to Forget)Why Planning for Classroom Management before Day 1 Makes SenseHow to Teach Classroom ProceduresConnect with AshleyFollow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook GroupMore About the Lovely Preschool Teachers PodcastAre you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives, and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.comLeave a Reply

Parents are pushing back against screens in the classroom and in Iowa, the law is now on their side. We get insights from an Iowa City parent, a pediatrician and a coordinator with the University of Northern Iowa's TEACH Studio, who shares where technology fits into the classroom. Then, we hear from a family medicine physician about the physician shortage in Iowa and what's being done about it.

Early voting continues in Oklahoma.A new state law helps teachers deal with artificial intelligence.The Sooners are taking on the Crimson Tide in postseason college baseball.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

AI expert Jaemark Tordecilla returns to GMA Network for a wide-ranging conversation with Howie Severino on the technology reshaping journalism, education, and everyday life.They are joined by several dozen high school and college students in the podcast's first-ever recording with a live audience.Jaemark is the former head of digital operations for GMA News, who led the creation of The Howie Severino Podcast at the start of the pandemic.He later took a year-long study break at Harvard, where he examined AI applications in journalism as well as the technology's potential risks and unintended consequences.One student in the audience raises the idea of an AI-driven “creative renaissance,” sparking a lively exchange on the enduring value of human intelligence in an increasingly automated world.Tune in for that and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a former elementary school teacher steps into the fast-paced world of tech sales and MSP project management?In this episode of Joey Pinz Conversations, Andrea McGlothin shares a powerful journey from teaching first graders how to read to helping MSPs structure projects for real profitability and success.

In this episode of Beginning Teacher Talk, Dr. Lori Friesen breaks down the five hidden classroom patterns that quietly drain teachers day after day. If you've ever felt exhausted by constant reminders, difficult transitions, student behavior interruptions, or feeling like you're always playing catch-up, this episode will help you understand why classroom management can feel so overwhelming and what actually needs to change to make teaching feel calmer, smoother, and more sustainable. What You'll Learn: Why small classroom breakdowns create major teacher exhaustion over time The real reason transitions, lining up, and independent work often feel so difficult How repeated classroom disruptions impact both teachers and students emotionally Why most classroom management strategies don't create lasting change The mindset and classroom systems shift that helps teachers feel calm, clear, and in control again Resources Mentioned: Learn more about Dr. Lori's programs If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe to Beginning Teacher Talk so you never miss an episode. And if you know a teacher who's feeling overwhelmed right now, share this episode with them so they know they're not alone. Save your seat at Dr. Lori's new, free class: Need to set up an elementary classroom? Discover how to start next school year calm, confident, and fully in control (without working all summer). Even if you haven't been hired yet, can't set foot in your school, or don't know what grade you'll be teaching. Click here to save your seat! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ready Stay connected with us! Follow us on Instagram @beginningteachertalk Looking for quick, actionable PD? Visit our YouTube channel! Be sure to follow, rate, and subscribe to the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast so you never miss an episode. Warmly, Dr. Lori Friesen

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What does it really mean to lead with empathy in today's schools? In this episode, we sit down with Joshua Stamper to explore how empathetic leadership can transform school culture, strengthen relationships, and create environments where both educators and students thrive. Joshua shares practical strategies for building trust, supporting teacher wellness, and leading with authenticity—even during challenging times. Whether you're a classroom teacher, instructional coach, or school administrator, this conversation offers valuable insights on creating a more compassionate and connected educational community. Quotables **All quotes are from the interviewee** "We can't define them [students] based on the actions that we see.""There's always something behind the behavior.”"There are going to be times you need to work more, and there are going to be times you need to be with your family more.” About Joshua Stamper Joshua Stamper is an educator, speaker, and creator of the Aspire to Lead podcast. A former middle school administrator and author of The Language of Behavior, he equips educators with trauma-responsive strategies to create supportive learning environments and drive student success through empathetic leadership. Links From This Episode: “Transform Your Mental Health: Joshua Stamper's Email Strategy to Prioritize Balance”: https://youtu.be/cht3g1trmlE?si=DQoWQqrYLVtUJIsQ Book: Aspire to Lead Book: Language of Behavior Connect with Joshua Stamper: Website:www.joshstamper.comTwitter (X):@Joshua__Stamper(@Joshua__Stamper)Instagram:@Joshua__Stamper(@Joshua__Stamper)LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper/Blue Sky:@joshuaStamper Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.comBlog: Always A LessonFacebook: Always A LessonTwitter: @gschultekInstagram: Always.A.LessonLinkedin: Gretchen Schultek BridgersBook: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Gretchen's latest book, Always a Lesson: Teacher Essentials for Classroom and Career Success, is now available on Amazon. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher.Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.'Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.”Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in infoLeave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best)Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcastClick ‘Send'

MIT's Justin Reich interviewed 120 teachers and students about AI in the classroom — and his honest takeaway is that there are no research-based best practices yet. Here's what to do instead. In this episode of the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast, Justin Reich (MIT Teaching Systems Lab, host of The Homework Machine) joins Vicki Davis to talk about what AI is really doing in K-12 classrooms, why the research is still in its infancy, and how teachers can run their own small "local science" experiments right now. In this episode, you'll learn: Why classroom teachers and students — not thought leaders — give the truest picture of AI in schools Why there are no AI "best practices" yet (and the 25-year research timeline that explains it) How to run a small, honest "local science" experiment in your own classroom this week Why your domain knowledge — not the tool — is what makes AI actually useful Four ways teachers are handling AI cheating (and how to tell when yours isn't working) The power of "subtraction": what schools should stop doing to do their best work Full show notes, resources, and the books mentioned: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e939 If this conversation helped you, please leave a review wherever you're listening and share it with a teacher friend — it genuinely helps more educators find the show. Sponsor. Today's show is sponsored by EF Explore America and their STEM Tours. Lead your students on a STEM tour to places on the cutting edge of innovation to show them how STEM thinking often shows up where you least expect it. Imagine your students coding robots with MassRobotics at MIT, exploring marine ecosystems in Florida's coral reefs, or even sitting down to talk with a former spy in Washington DC. If you want to inspire your students and give them a fresh perspective on the power of STEM, visit efexploreamerica.com/STEM. All opinions are those of the teachers and the host.

ORDER MY NEW BOOK (AVAILABLE NOW)!!! — https://bit.ly/49CZ5A0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I bombed a comedy show in New Orleans this weekend, and Gerry and I are unpacking every chaotic detail on this week's How to Survive the Classroom, from the venue surprise-merging me with another show, to the broken mic, to me literally apologizing to Kevin Hart in my anxiety dream that night. Then we finally dive into the Canvas hack and how Gerry's school was down for FIVE days. We dig into how the breach actually happened, why district-issued phishing tests are honestly the pettiest thing in education, and the unhinged disgruntled-employee email saga I once lived through that the district quietly scrubbed from every inbox overnight. Takeaways: Comedians are often nicer to you after a bad set than a good one, which honestly says everything you need to know about the industry (and frankly, teaching, too). The Canvas hack was resolved because Instructure paid up. The breach started with a free for-teacher account, so treat suspicious emails like the threat they are. "I'll wait" classroom management only works if you're ready for it NOT to work. Always have a real Plan B for the class that calls your bluff. Telling students you'll be absent is a gamble. Some classes will plan accordingly, others will use it as permission to check out before you even leave. We may need to rethink the kindergarten / fifth grade / preschool graduation industrial complex. Save the bedazzled cap energy for moments that actually mark a meaningful transition. -- Teachers' night out? Yes, please! Come see comedian Educator Andrea…Get your tickets at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠teachersloungelive.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Educatorandrea.com/tickets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for laugh out loud Education! — Don't Be Shy Come Say Hi: www.podcasterandrea.com Watch on YouTube: @educatorandrea A Human Content Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This hour we take a look at why classrooms have become hot-spots of controversy all across the nation. Sarah Parshall Perry will discuss why antisemitism, viewpoint discrimination and progressive ideologies are replacing education with indoctrination. She will help parents discover how to “look well to the ways of their household”.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman for allegedly prioritizing corporate profits over public safety, alarm is rising nationwide regarding how advanced artificial intelligence can manipulate vulnerable individuals and even aid in violent criminal acts. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier joins to examine the state's dual civil and criminal offensive against the tech giant, the chilling role a chatbot played in an FSU campus shooting and a youth suicide, and how local prosecutors plan to weaponize consumer protection laws to mandate strict age verification and safety guards.New FOX News polls show a dramatic, 20-year shift in how Americans view higher education. With tuition costs skyrocketing, growing debates over free speech, and artificial intelligence reshaping the workforce, more families are asking if a degree makes financial sense in the long run? FOX News' Alex Hogan sits down with NYU Stern School of Business professor, podcast host, and author Suzy Welch to break down what's happening across American campuses. Plus, Suzy shares strategic advice from her book, "Becoming You," on how young professionals can navigate a broken career conveyor belt and pivot ahead of major tech trends. PLUS, commentary by Jason Rantz, author of What's Killing America, and the host of The Jason Rantz Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices