Podcast appearances and mentions of Harry K Wong

In this episode of unMASKing with Male Educators, Ashanti Branch sits down with Jay Wamsted, a 20-year educator, father, writer, and author of The Lockdown Artist.Jay reflects on the masks he wears as a teacher, being in control, joyful, hopeful, and steady, while carrying the hidden weight of uncertainty, frustration, and concern about the future of public education.He shares his journey as a white educator in predominantly Black classrooms, how writing helped him process race and identity in schools, and why emotional safety matters deeply in math class. Jay also talks about replacing traditional warm-up problems with connection-building “cold opens,” using mistakes as teaching tools, and helping students feel like the classroom does not have to be a bad place.In this episode, we talk about:The hidden mask of classroom controlWhy students can “opt out” long before they leave the roomTeaching through COVID and learning what educators can and cannot fixRace, identity, and the myth of the neutral classroomJay's journey from math teacher to writerThe story behind The Lockdown ArtistWhy educators should write down classroom storiesBuilding emotional safety in math classUsing jokes, trivia, and authenticity to connect with studentsWhy making mistakes publicly can help students feel safer0:00 Welcome and introduction1:31 Jay opens with a classroom breathing practice3:31 Ashanti shares the front and back of his mask6:33 Jay reflects on control, hope, and what he carries behind the mask9:25 The public misunderstanding of teachers and summers off11:18 How Jay navigates the pressure of caring for students14:28 COVID, burnout, and learning what teachers cannot fix15:53 Jay's journey into writing16:11 Teaching as a white educator in predominantly Black classrooms18:06 Summer 2020 and writing about race in education19:35 The story behind The Lockdown Artist22:04 “Are you in or are you out?”23:37 Who The Lockdown Artist is written for25:28 Race, identity, and what adults call “neutral”30:56 Journaling, reflection, and writing classroom stories35:07 Emotional safety in math class36:43 Moving away from traditional warm-up problems38:35 Using “cold opens” to build connection43:19 Advice for educators who want to build more trust44:43 Being real with students in appropriate waysConnect with Jay WamstedWebsite: jaywamsted.comInstagram / TikTok / X: @jaywamstedJay WamstedBook: The Lockdown ArtistMentioned in this episodeThe Lockdown ArtistThe First Days of School by Harry K. Wong and Rosemary T. WongConnect with Ashanti BranchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchspeaks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BranchSpeaksX: https://x.com/BranchSpeaksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch/Website: https://www.branchspeaks.com/Support the Podcast & Ever Forward ClubHelp us continue creating spaces for young men to be seen, heard, and supported:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branch-speaks/supportConnect with Ever Forward ClubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everforwardclubFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/everforwardclubX: https://x.com/everforwardclubLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ever-forward-club/#UnMASKingWithMaleEducators #PrincipalKafele #MillionMaskMovement #MaleEducators #SchoolLeadership #CulturallyRelevantPedagogy #EverForwardClub

On this episode of the Teaching Middle School ELA podcast, join your hosts Caitlin, Jessica, and Megan as they delve into the diverse approaches of teacher development programs across the globe. Drawing from conversations from a recent article titled, What the World Can Teach Us by Harry K. Wong, Ted Britton, and Tom Ganser, they uncover intriguing insights into how different countries support and nurture their educators.They discuss how the approaches found in countries like China, New Zealand, Japan, and France, are used for continuous improvement of their teachers and should inspire similar initiatives in US schools.Throughout the episode, your hosts identify three key themes: structured and comprehensive induction programs, a focus on lifelong learning, and the importance of collaboration among educators. You'll be encouraged to consider how these international models could even be incorporated into teacher support systems in your schools.Tune in to gain fresh perspectives on teacher development and discover practical insights for enhancing professional growth in education.You may even feel motivated to share this episode with your administrator!Are you enjoying the podcast?Make sure to subscribe to our channel and leave us a review!  To leave a review in iTunes, click HERE by scrolling down our show page, selecting a star rating, and tapping “Write a review.” Let us know how this podcast is helping you in your ELA classroom!Interested in joining the EB Teachers' Club with thousands of other middle school ELA teachers from around the globe? Join the waitlist today, and you'll be the first to know when we open enrollment again! https://www.ebteacher.com/ebtc-waitlist

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Apple Distinguished Educator and ELA innovator, Anthony Stirpe. Anthony has been recognized for transforming English classes by inspiring student creation of innovative and authentic content. I am excited to share Anthony's story, passion and his amazing work with students.   During his career, Anthony Stirpe has been acknowledged as an innovator and pioneer in the area of English Language Arts.   With more than 15 years of experience as a public-school teacher, he has been recognized by local, state, national and international organizations for his ongoing endeavors to revolutionize the traditional ELA experience.  While at New Rochelle High School he spearheaded an initiative that uses mobile devices to challenge the way that students learn.  The program Stirpe helped to create has challenged the traditional English Language Learner classroom experience, and transformed the way students create original written content, analyze literature, and explore the power of the personal narrative.  Stirpe received the 2016 Content and Curriculum Award from the International Society for Education in Technology (ISTE), the 2017 New York State English Program of Excellence by the New York State English Council, and in 2017 he was named an Apple Distinguished Educator.  His work  has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, New York WPIX News, CPU Magazine and US News and World Report.   Anthony loves PBL, project management, and busting the 1:1 myth by doing amazing things with just a handful of devices in a single classroom.   Mentioned in this interview:   Sugata Mitra's September 18th presentation at Kalahari in Sandusky, Ohio: Learn More & Register here: https://www.smore.com/wzv26 Here is Sugata's TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/y3jYVe1RGaU   Anthony's favorite book: The First Day of School by Harry K. Wong   Now booking: "What Everyone Needs to Know About Bullying!" a very special presentation for YOUR school, by Kelly Croy.    ———————————————————————– Kelly Croy is an author, speaker and educator. If you'd like to learn more about Kelly, or invite him to your school or conference to speak please send him an email. • Listen to Kelly's other podcast, The Future Focused Podcastand subscribe. • Subscribe to The Wired Educator Podcastwith over 135 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Visit Kelly's website at www.KellyCroy.com. • Looking for a dynamic speaker for your school's opening day? • Consider Kelly Croy at www.KellyCroy.com • Order Kelly's book, Along Came a Leaderfor a school book study or your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram     

Back-to-School Procedures, Procedures, ProceduresProcedures and routines are such a vital part of a well-run classroom. Without them, everything falls apart. For real! Every time I have ever disliked a time in my school day it has all come down to what procedure I had in place during that time. Systems really are that crucial.Classroom routines train students to carry out procedures with a minimum of wasted time. Less wasted time allows for more time to teach and learn. Taking the time to set up routines and procedures in your classroom is THE most important thing you can do in your school year. Whether this is your first year or your 20th, day two will help you put in place practices that will save you tons of instructional time, decrease disruptive behavior, and allow you to create an environment that is ideal for learning."The rules in any classroom are defined by reality- “whatever any student can get away with.”" -Fred JonesLinks Mentioned In the Show:Tools for Teaching by Fred JonesHow to be an Effective Teacher: The First Days of School by Harry K. Wong & Rosemary T. Wong.Amy Porterfield’s Digital Academy Starter Kit Freebie!

A few tips for developing your expectations for a positive digital learning environment. Resources: Find clickable hyperlinks at http://tech205.blogspot.com/ EffectiveTeaching.com - Home of Harry K. Wong Publications, Inc. The First Days of School (4th ed.), by Harry K. & Rosemary T. Wong (Amazon) Classroom Management in the Digital Age: Effective Practices for Technology-Rich Learning Spaces, by Heather Dowd and Patrick Green (Amazon) OverDrive for Chrome, in the Chrome Web Store (also available on other platforms)