Podcast appearances and mentions of larry ferlazzo

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@Larryferlazzo shares 4 factors that foster intrinsic motivation in this podcast based on his newest book. https://amzn.to/44pF8qT

How can we apply the four aspects of self-determination theory to increasing opportunities for intrinsic motivation to flourish? What can teachers do in their classrooms to make their students, particularly MLLs, feel more connected to their learning? Why is it important to find a healthy balance between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation for students?  In his second appearance on Highest Aspirations, we get into the topic of student motivation and what we can do to spark it, and maybe more importantly, to sustain it with Larry Ferlazzo. Ferlazzo has been teaching English and Social Studies to English Language Learners and English-proficient students at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento for twenty-one years.  He is the author or editor of thirteen books on education, writes a teacher advice column for Education Week and hosts an accompanying podcast, and hosts a popular resource-sharing blog. Download the full episode transcript and visit our blog for more resources and free EL educator toolkits. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/highest-aspirations/message

There's a lot of talk about risk factors in education; but not as much focus on protective factors. That's why I invited Dr. Mike Gaskell to episode 118 of De Facto Leaders to talk about the work he's done helping students and staff build resilience in a way that's feasible for busy educators. Dr. Michael Gaskell is an author, speaker and school principal in East Brunswick, NJ., following experience as a special educator and assistant principal in Paramus, NJ. He models the pursuit of lifelong learning as he serves to mentor new principals through the New Jersey Leaders to Leaders program. An NJPSA Stars recipient, he has been published in over 4 dozen articles in education journals and blogs, including ASCD Smartbrief, Tech & Learning, Education Post, eSchoolNews, NASSP, Edtech, currently writes a monthly column in ASCD Smartbrief, and has made the most-read section of ASCD Smartbrief numerous times. Mike presents at national conferences, including the Learning and the Brain conference, November 2021; FETC January 2022, and FETC, again in January 2023. He has been on numerous podcasts including Larry Ferlazzo's Education Week Classroom Q&A. Mike has published three books: Radical Principals, Leading Schools Through Trauma and Microstrategy Magic. Dr. Gaskell works relentlessly to support instructional excellence and student success, for his school community, and most importantly, for the wellness and equity of all children. In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics, including:✅De-escalation strategies school staff can use for handling emails and social media posts; including Jay Baer's “reply only twice” strategy.✅Three protective factors that increase post-traumatic growth.✅How to “stack” 1-minute interventions to improve resilience, behavior, and performance. ✅Simple but powerful ways to improve attention and engagement; including the “coffeehouse effect” and greeting students at the door. You can connect with Dr. Michael Gaskell on LinkedIn here, on Twitter here, and on Instagram here. His books include Radical Principals, Leading Schools through Trauma,  and MicroStrategy Magic: Confronting Classroom Challenges While Saving Time and Energy.In this episode, I mention the School of Clinical Leadership, my program for related service providers who want to take a leadership role in implementing executive functioning support. You can learn more about the program here. 

Larry Ferlazzo speaks about his work in English Language Teaching in a school in California, about teaching language and literacy to immigrant students, student motivation, and sharing his knowledge and skills with others through his blog and the many books he has written. 

It's an age-old question: Why aren't my students as excited about this super-awesome lesson plan as I am?? Of course, it would be wonderful if every student arrived to class with deep, passionate motivation to learn each day. Seeing as how that's not quite the reality in our schools, this week we explore what role teachers play in creating the conditions for students to develop an intrinsic motivation for learning. We're joined by veteran teacher and author extraordinaire Larry Ferlazzo to examine the issue of motivation and discuss his new project, The Student Motivation Handbook. But first, Jeff and Manuel take a look at recent headlines in education including a study about the apparent benefits of high grading standards and a UCLA study that found a sharp decline in violence at California secondary schools. Guess which study Manuel likes more… → Get your Teach the Truth T-Shirt here! → View this episode on YouTube (and give a thumbs up!) AGENDA 0:00 - Welcome! 8:20 - Does tough grading boost achievement? 22:40 - California schools see sharp drop in violence 36:51 - Student motivation w/ Larry Ferlazzo! 1:14:24 - Students and parents protest gun violence DO-NOW STORIES: Tough Love: Study Shows Kids Benefit from Teachers With High Grading Standards UCLA study finds sharp decline in violence at California middle and high schools Steep Decline in Day-to-Day School Violence More from our guest: Ferlazzo's Blog The Student Motivation Handbook 1st Edition CLASS DISMISSED: Uvalde students walkout to protest gun violence: 'I'm scared of dying every day' Get MORE All of the Above: - Website - Podcast on multiple platforms via Anchor - Podcast via Apple Podcast - Podcast via Spotify - Twitter - Facebook Page Theme Music by its tajonthabeat --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aota/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aota/support

Our guest for this episode is world-renowned educator, Larry Ferlazzo. He joined Dr. Carol Salva to talk about his new book, The Student Motivation Handbook: 50 Ways to Boost an Intrinsic Desire to Learn. This is not a book exclusively for teachers of Multilingual Learners but it DEFINITELY is imporantt for the teacher of newcomers. Find the show notes at bit.ly/BAP116

In this episode, we (Mark Raffler and Sarah Shoemaker) connect with Dr. Karen Mapp, a Senior Lecturer on Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) and former Faculty Director of the HGSE Education Policy and Management Master's Program.  Dr. Mapp has authored several books on Family Engagement Partnerships - Her latest book:  Everyone Wins!:  The Evidence for Family-School Partnerships & Implications for Practice is the focus of our podcast today.  Here is a quick brief of our conversation: Sarah starts the dialogue with Dr. Mapp by prompting her to tell us about use of the term family-school partnerships in her work.   She shares the co-designed working definition of family engagement developed by State Department of Education, families, and educators in Connecticut - “Family Engagement is a full, equal, and equitable partnership among the adult caregivers, community members, and practioners.”  Dr. Karen Mapp talks about the relational trust that is required for full partnership.  Mark adds to the dialogue by asking:  “What are some key ideas to keep in mind in relation family engagement?” Dr. Mapp leans into Larry Ferlazzo's words - “Family Engagment leads with our ears.”  She describes how the partnership builds trust by listening and talking with families - instead of talking at families.  Dr. Karen Mapp emphasizes that we need to do a better job of preparing preservice teachers for family engagement and then offer this professional learning for our current practitioners as well. Sarah responds:  What are some key components to move towards practicing two-way communication?  Dr. Mapp talks about moving past system structures that are set up with deficit mindsets towards embracing the fact that families do care about their children.  Once families are seen as the geniuses that they are for the funds of knowledge they hold, we can create these deep community partnerships.  Taking on the attitude that families are valued and equal partners makes us as educators better practitioners. Mark prompts:  “You've reference so many studies in your work.  Share with us a study or two that stands out.”  Dr. Karen Mapp shares 40 studies in her book Everyone Wins.  She highlights the Botswana study and the impact on families through this simple text message practice to communicate with home environments.  The second study featured by Dr. Mapp today is the parent-teacher home visit model study. Following our normal podcast protocol, we ask for resources for educators to learn more about family engagement and encourage Dr. Karen Mapp to highlight some departing words for our listenersWe wrap up this episode by asking listeners to share your thoughts on podcast topics - your voice matters!  Please visit bit.ly/LLCNtopics to tell us what you want future podcasts to focus on in relation to literacy.   All resources in this LLCN Brief (and future podcasts) can be found at:  bit.ly/LLCNresources2223  Subscribe to the Literacy Leadership and Coaches Network podcasts here: anchor.fm/llcnbrief or your favorite podcast platform. Please note the audio used as an introduction and in transitions in this podcast is under the Creative Common License and attribution is given as follows:Medicine by WinnieTheMoogLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/6256-medicineLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Bill Ivey (he/any) is Middle School Dean and teaches Humanities 7, Rock Band, and Academic Skills at Stoneleigh-Burnham School, a gender-inclusive girls' school for grades 7-12 in Western Massachusetts. Bill serves on the NELMS Board of Directors as an equity, inclusion, and social justice advisor and on the AMLE Equity in Middle Grades Education Committee. He earned an A.B. in French at Middlebury College, with a concentration in Music, and a M.A.T. in French from the University of Massachusetts. His writings are notably included in Larry Ferlazzo's Q and A blog and the MiddleWeb website.

Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) & Katie Hull Sypnieski (@KHullSyp) released the 2nd edition of their classic book. So excited to share the things they kept and the things they added with you in this conversation. You can order The ESL / ELL Teacher's Survivial Guide with this Amazon Affiliate link to support the podcast https://amzn.to/3EmiAd3.  You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh and TanKHuynh.com.  You can learn more about my courses at https://tankhuynh.com/courses.    

Fostering motivation is an important part of a teacher's job. Larry Ferlazzo, veteran high school teacher and Education Week writer, shares his insights on how to motivate students. Learn what teachers most want you to know about student motivation and get tips on how to get your child to do their homework, chores and more.  Resources: Check out “https://ptaourchildren.org/keep-kids-engaged-in-learning/ (4 Tips to Keep Kids Engaged in Learning)” on PTA's Our Children online magazine Read one of Larry's many books, including  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/building-a-community-of-self-motivated-learners-larry-ferlazzo/1133705508 (Building a Community of Self-Motivated Learners) and https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/self-driven-learning-larry-ferlazzo/1114740282 (Self-Driven Learning: Teaching Strategies for Student Motivation) Follow Larry Ferlazzo on social media at https://twitter.com/Larryferlazzo (@LarryFerlazzo) and read more of his work on https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/ (his blog)

SLIFE (or Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education) are able to learn quickly but their degree of motivation can significantly affect their progress. This show breaks down the 4 things Carol focuses on for increasing motivation. The advice is aligned to an article by Larry Ferlazzo & the work of Dr. Lora Beth Escalante, Daniel Pink and others. Find links at bit.ly/BAPODCAST, Episode 103

In this episode we get to ask Larry Ferlazzo himself his thoughts on getting ready for a new school year amidst the aftermath of a pandemic year. Larry  teaches English, Social Studies and International Baccalaureate classes to ELs and mainstream students at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California. He is a prolific writer in the world of ESOL with eight books and over 130 articles written. He is also active on EdWeek and on the BAM! Network with a Podcast. He runs a blog and MORE! Join us for some wisdom on starting up a new year. Show Notes: DIESOL.org/48 Support the show: Subscribe on Patreon  or Buy us a Coffee

As educators crawl out of this historically unprecedented, hot mess of a school year, what lasting lessons and changes should they be sure to carry on with them? This week we bring back EIGHT of the dopest educators and past AOTA guests to share their key takeaways from this wild school year. Hear from Julia E. Torres, Dr. Betina Hsieh, Larry Ferlazzo, Geneviève DeBose, Leo Glazé, Kevin Adams, Gerardo Muñoz, and Meghann Seril as they each look back on their experience in the year of pandemic pedagogy. Plus, Jeff and Manuel take a look at recent headlines in the world of education! Get your “Teach the Truth” Shirts here!! Oh, and please consider subscribing to our YouTube channel! TODAY'S AGENDA 0:00 - Welcome! 5:48 - The Do-Now 7:50 - Takeaways from the 2020-2021 School Year 56:01 - Valedictorian speaks up in surprise speech Previous AOTA Appearances from our guests: Julia E. Torres - https://youtu.be/XA95BArRqZA Dr. Betina Hsieh - https://youtu.be/lYfcMsAcP8Y Larry Ferlazzo - https://youtu.be/ki5Gteo0n5M Geneviève DeBose - https://youtu.be/oERbRjN7yNM Leo Glazé - https://youtu.be/k_yArj1ikyw Too Dope Teachers and a Mic - https://youtu.be/M0uhju4RZnA Meghann Seril - https://youtu.be/0otWtj83Fbs Get MORE All of the Above: - Website - https://aotashow.com/ - Podcast on multiple platforms via Anchor - https://anchor.fm/aota - Podcast via Apple Podcast - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-of-the-above-podcast/id1339198232 - Podcast via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4NO3FENVr96JJTU4ZjdnCm - Twitter - https://twitter.com/AOTAshow - Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/AOTAshow/ Theme Music by its tajonthabeat: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCChvx9rSyOTEO2AnYynqWFw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aota/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aota/support

In this episode, the inspirational Tan Huynh speaks about the use of Larry Ferlazzo's framework for empowering multilingual students as well as how we can all be more representative and inclusive in our choices of materials and the stories we share. Tan provides brilliant practical tips on how we can ensure our classroom is a welcoming, diverse space for all learners. This is a must listen episode for all language teachers striving to have a more inclusive learning environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves and explore their own unique identity. Full programme notes are available on www.liamprinter.com/podcast. Follow The Motivated Classroom on Instagram @themotivatedclassroom and Twitter @motclasspodcast. Join the conversation with the hashtag #MotivatedClassroom. I'd love to know what you think, please get in touch or leave me a review.

Hannah Benson explores the complications of grading beginner ESL students, both in the ESL classroom and in content classrooms. Colorin Colorado and Larry Ferlazzo's blog add insight to this topic as well as helpful tips from #ELLchat.

Larry Ferlazzo with Dr. Angela M. Ward, Holly Spinelli, Keisha Rembert, and Dr. Rocio del Castillo Today, the elephant in every classroom is politics: How are you managing the thorny issues that are present in your classroom, whether you discuss them or not?  Four educators share their approaches. Follow on Twitter @2WardEquity @klrembert  @rpdelcastillo @HolSpinny @larryferlazzo  @jonHarper70bd  @bamradionetwork Dr. Angela M. Ward is a public-school administrator with over 20 years of experience. She is focused on creating identity-safe schools and workplaces and strives daily to nurture equity-centered schooling. Follow Dr. Ward http://2wardequity.com/blog/  Holly Spinelli is a students' rights activist with specific focuses in alternative, strengths-based pedagogical approaches where students' voices serve as the catalyst for their education. She is a New York public high school teacher, an adjunct instructor at SUNY Orange County Community College, and an active member of the NCTE's Committee Against Racism and Bias in the Teaching of English. Keisha Rembert is a passionate learner and fierce equity advocate.  She was an award-winning middle school ELA and United States History teacher who now instructs preservice teachers. She hopes to change our world one student at a time. Dr. Rocio del Castillo began her career as a school psychologist in Peru and has dedicated her professional career to being an advocate for educational equity and social justice. She currently serves as Assistant Superintendent for Special Services in Huntley Community School District 158 and as an adjunct professor.

Larry Ferlazzo with Altagracia (Grace) H. Delgado, Dr. Denita Harris, Marina Rodriguez and Sarah Said In the episode, we cover practical tips for avoiding the most common mistakes we often make when teaching English Language Learners. We look at both typical classroom examples and examples when teaching ELLs virtually. Follow on Twitter: @delgadong94 @HarrisLeads @mrodz308 @MrsSaid17 @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Altagracia (Grace) H. Delgado has been in field education for 26 years. She has worked as a bilingual teacher, literacy coach, and school administrator. In addition, she has written curriculum for Spanish Language Arts and English Language Development and is currently the Executive Director of Multilingual Services at Aldine ISD. Dr. Denita Harris is a Curriculum Coordinator for the MSD of Wayne Township, Indianapolis, Indiana.  She has over twenty years of experience as a teacher, assistant principal, and district-level administrator. She is the recipient of the 2019 INTESOL (Indiana Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages) Best of the Best in K-12 Education. Marina Rodriguez is a 4th-grade dual language teacher in College Station, Texas. She has taught 4th-grade dual language over 14 years, leads an after school blogging club for multilingual students, and is one of the co-authors of Two Writing Teachers. Sarah Said has spent years overseeing ELL programming in schools in Illinois.  In addition to her current role as a Director of Language and Equity programs, she is also a contributor for ELL Confianza. She is also a course writer for English Learner portal.

Larry Ferlazzo with Dr. Angela M. Ward, Holly Spinelli, Keisha Rembert, and Dr. Rocio del Castillo Today, the elephant in every classroom is politics: How are you managing the thorny issues that are present in your classroom, whether you discuss them or not?  Four educators share their approaches. Follow on Twitter @2WardEquity @klrembert  @rpdelcastillo @HolSpinny @larryferlazzo  @jonHarper70bd  @bamradionetwork Dr. Angela M. Ward is a public-school administrator with over 20 years of experience. She is focused on creating identity-safe schools and workplaces and strives daily to nurture equity-centered schooling. Follow Dr. Ward http://2wardequity.com/blog/  Holly Spinelli is a students' rights activist with specific focuses in alternative, strengths-based pedagogical approaches where students' voices serve as the catalyst for their education. She is a New York public high school teacher, an adjunct instructor at SUNY Orange County Community College, and an active member of the NCTE's Committee Against Racism and Bias in the Teaching of English. Keisha Rembert is a passionate learner and fierce equity advocate.  She was an award-winning middle school ELA and United States History teacher who now instructs preservice teachers. She hopes to change our world one student at a time. Dr. Rocio del Castillo began her career as a school psychologist in Peru and has dedicated her professional career to being an advocate for educational equity and social justice. She currently serves as Assistant Superintendent for Special Services in Huntley Community School District 158 and as an adjunct professor.

Larry Ferlazzo with Dr. Sawsan Jaber, Dr. Nina Shoman-Dajani, and Abeer Shinnawi The number of Arab speaking ELL students has grown by 75 percent over the past eight years. Join us for a discussion on the evolving face and needs of English language learners and what every teacher needs to know. Follow on Twitter: @SJEducate @DrNinaShoman @shinram1 @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork @effortfuleduktr @klrembert @dlshrum65 @jonHarper70bd Dr. Sawsan Jaber, a global educator of twenty years in the U.S. and abroad, currently serves as a High School English teacher in Illinois. She is an Our Voice Academy Board Director, the founder of Education Unfiltered Consulting, and a founding member of the Arab American Education Network. Sawsan is a proud Palestinian American. Dr. Nina Shoman-Dajani is Assistant Dean of Learning Enrichment and College Readiness at Moraine Valley Community College in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. She also currently teaches Middle Eastern Studies at Saint Xavier University. She holds a doctorate in Higher Education and Organizational Change and her research focuses on the racial identity construction of Arab American College Students. She is one of the founders of the Arab American Educators Network. Abeer Shinnawi is an 18-year veteran middle school social studies teacher who is currently a secondary resource teacher for the Office of Social Studies for Baltimore County Public Schools in MD and is also the founder of Altair Education Consulting, LLC an education consulting company. Abeer is also a member of the teacher advisory group for the National Museum of the Native American. Including her and three other educators, she is also the founder of the Arab American Educators Network-AAEN.

This week's episode features important voices in our Sac City community- those of teachers. Teachers are critically important for students' academic growth as well as their social and emotional well-being. Particularly during distance learning, teachers may be the only constant for students during these tumultuous and uncertain times of distance learning. When teachers prioritize and are explicit about SEL, both students and teachers thrive. To that end, we're featuring 2 Sac City teachers who are intentional about building strong relationships with their students, and are explicit about teaching with SEL in mind. We're honored to be joined by 4th grade teacher Karen Hall-Sandlund, from Alice Birney K-8 school, and high school Social Science and English Learner teacher Larry Ferlazzo, from Luther Burbank High School. Both educators will share their experiences with distance learning and how they have continued to connect to their students and sustained positive relationships. This week's SEL Competency is Relationship Skills. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scusdsel/message

In this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with Dr. Michael Sasscer to discuss seven tips for parents in supporting their child’s remote learning. Developed by Larry Ferlazzo, these seven tips give concrete examples of how parents might help their children continue their academic progress even while they are away from school and away from their teachers. Just as most teachers were not trained in how to teach online, most parents have not been taught how to serve as their child’s educational facilitator. These tips for parents are just as applicable to all caregivers and are helpful for EdLeaders in supporting parents during the school closures caused by the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.Dr. Michael Sasscer serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction for the Edenton-Chowan Schools system in Edenton, North Carolina. He has been a public school educator for 23 years. He is a former Teaching Fellow, a former Principal Fellow, and earned National Board Certification as a high school Math teacher.@Dr_Rob_Jacksonwww.drrobjackson.com

In this inaugural podcast, Regie Routman, author of Literacy Essentials: Engagement, Excellence, and Equity for All Learners, shares her thoughts on what we need to focus on right now during these difficult times. We talk about poetry, about addressing the unique needs of everyone, and how we can embrace “Good is good enough.” Important Links (available on original site only):TranscriptPurchase Regie’s latest bookRegie’s poetry videos: Nurturing Writers in Uncertain TimesRegie’s writing project: A Notebook for YouTranscriptMatt: Thanks Regie for joining me today and this conversation about what's essential right now in education.Regie: Thank you for inviting me, I’m delighted to be here.Matt: This is Regie Routman, author of many texts on literacy and leadership most notably, most recently Literacy Essentials: Engagement, Excellence, and Equity for All Learners. This was a book that we did on the blog as a book study two years ago, and this is the inaugural podcast episode and I couldn't think of a better person to have here then Regie. Regie: Very kind, thank you.Matt: Just a little bit of background: I came into the elementary principal position in 2011. That school was a high poverty school that had already embraced Regie's work. The teachers had said, “You really need to come to the Literacy and Leadership Institute in Madison”. I resisted at first, saying that I have the schedule to get ready and I've got to get the budget square away first and I didn't buy in right away. Once I saw it in action and the teachers were the leaders in the professional development, I just said, “Wow”, this is real, kids are going to be engaged by this, it just makes sense. I went the next year and that's when I met you. So we've been colleagues, friends...I consider you a mentor and I'm very grateful to be able to talk to you today.Regie: Thank you Matt. I think we are equals, we’re educators, we're learning from each other. It has been a joy to watch you change, to watch your beliefs shift over the years in what you find essential now (and this is true for all of us) is not necessarily what we saw as essential years ago.Matt: That's very true. Now, what’s essential now is the big question related to your book Literacy Essentials and we want to take time for that: what you would tell someone in education what we need to focus on right now with everything going on with the pandemic. You have a cool project out now with Gail Boushey on poetry and nurturing writers in uncertain times. When I first saw this come out, Nurturing Writers in Uncertain Times, I thought, “Regie is going to choose poetry,” and you did! Why did you choose poetry?Regie: (laughter) It’s such a good question and really an easy question for me. These times are so different and full of so much fear and trauma for so many people. I was plagued, it kept me up at night, “What can I do to make things easier for families and students and teachers?” The equity issue pulled at my heart as it always does. I’m in Seattle and the public schools are giving out food and books for the neediest schools. I was concerned about kids that didn’t have computers, access to the same literacy advantages as other kids, so I came up with the idea of donating notebooks to these same sites. You can find that at regieroutman.org along with my writing project with Gail Boushey. The idea was to get students pencil and paper, it’s still good technology and to get kids writing about things that matter to them during this time. In all the years that I’ve been teaching, I have found poetry to be the great equalizer. For kids that are struggling, that are having great difficulty with following the rules, they take to poetry like a duck to water. I am talking about starting in kindergarten. The other thing I love about it is, one of the biggest shifts and hardest shifts for people to make in education and the kind of work kids are being asked to do, this is not a time to worry about following the rules, to worry about, “Is their spelling correct? Are they using capital letters?” This is a time to celebrate, and I say that word meaningfully, to celebrate what kids can do and have them soar. Poetry does that. They don't have to write a lot, they don’t have to follow the rules, and it’s very enjoyable. What we’ve done in this video series is to take you through how you might do that at home, as a parent, a teacher, a family member, and everyone is successful, it’s comforting. It’s joyful. It’s freeing.Matt: I found myself engaged while watching, especially when you were writing the poem, “Dandelions”. You said “lowly weed in the world,” and I wrote that down. I wanted to tell you that it was such a cool line that you said, and then you incorporated those ideas with weed and flowers. You mention nurturing and not following the rules, and I think that can cause anxiety for any writer when trying to following the rules when you just want to get words down on paper. Poetry seems to allow for that, gives them an entry point into writing.Regie: And also because poems tend to be shorter, instead of, say, an essay. It can be just a few words. In the video series, I demonstrate my writing process. You can see me do it on the screen, the thinking and the revising, and what’s going on. Writing is hard, and the satisfaction you feel from writing is great. Kids get that. I also love it because you start with the whole. I see that shift that all teachers and leaders have to make for teaching and learning to become joyful and meaningful for all students. You start with a whole poem, a whole idea, I tell the story first, and everyone is successful, even kindergarten kids who may only know a couple of letters and sounds. So I love that. It’s so critical right now.Matt: You base that on something your noticing - dandelions - which gives every kid, that everyone can notice something. You picked out something as simple as dandelions, but you make it into this rich text. Regie: I was very careful. I wanted it to be a neutral topic. “What are you noticing today, or now, that you didn’t notice before?” and to model something positive. I’m noticing the natural world a lot more. We are inside, looking outside, and I am really looking at something as I take a short walk. This is what I call choice within structure. I’m modeling a poem about dandelions (which I’ve never noticed until now), and the message to kids and parents is, “What are you noticing?” They can take that same process and they choose the topic. What’s very important right now is something Larry Ferlazzo says on a wonderful video he’s done through Education Week, to just throw out the regular curriculum and to ask your kids what they are interested in. What do they want to learn and start there. Don’t worry about the skills in isolation. I think some of the things we need to be concerned about now are kindness, being kind to ourselves, to our kids and families we are working with, and making whatever we are doing with them relevant. Easy - this is not the time for complex projects. I think putting people first. In Literacy Essentials, in the engagement section, that is where we need to start. I have four parts there: developing trusting relationships, accelerating learners, creating a thriving learning environment, and teaching with purpose and authenticity. This is where we can start, with this home-school connection and what parents are doing with their kids at home. You’ve got to set up a culture in your home, in our virtual classrooms now that allow for that kind of trust and celebration and purpose. A lot of that is offering choices and being a really good listener. What is it that they need? Keeping close relationships with the kids and their families. It’s hard.  Matt: You mentioned the home-school connection. I am meeting with staff in weekly meetings; we’re making them optional. They are noticing that kids are not as engaged as much right now and I think people are feeling some sense of, getting worn out and not noticing what's going well. So I think that's just really an important point of involving the families and how to create that structure together and noticing what's going well. Regie: That’s really hard to do. I was noticing in a New York Times article recently on the front page that parents are having a very hard time teaching their kids at home. They didn’t know that teaching was so hard.Matt: For any family that has thought about homeschooling, they are getting a real experience right now. Although I feel for the families trying to juggle jobs and homes, or parents who are unemployed. They are dealing with unique stressors right now.Regie: This is a hard time for parents. I don't know if your teachers are doing this, or for that matter even for you to do, it would be great to just start each day or each lesson with a read-aloud. Even if you're teaching high school, to pick a book that allows you to talk about it and to jump off and write something about it to just start off with something relaxing. Kind of a beginning to the learning day. One of the books that I like is Be Kind. It is a picture book by Pat Zietlow Miller about kindness. It would take less than 5 minutes to read it and then I might ask the kids to reflect on what's a kind act that someone did for you or that you did for someone else. Let’s talk about that. Let’s write about that. If there's a way for you to do some demonstration writing in front of the kids, do that because that's really helpful too, the kind of modeling that you're expecting. Matt: What you did in the videos is such a cool example, I shared that with my staff yesterday, where you pulled up your whiteboard and you had a picture in picture. You were talking as you were writing, at the same time, and they can see the process of writing. You could see poetry kind of in action, the development of it. I think that's a simple shift that I think teachers could do in keeping things manageable enough for kids and for themselves. Regie: I think what's really important there is that there wasn't a lot of planning for me. I talked about the fact that writing is a recursive process that it's not linear. So when I was done with that, I was really done because I was revising it as I went along. I was re-reading it, I was rethinking, I was talking out loud, and I think it's important for kids to see our thinking. That thinking aloud and seeing our struggle that we go through, that it's not perfect, and that that's okay. Matt; Yeah, listening to kids, like you were saying, and having a conversation about what they're noticing and with kindness and even doing some shared demonstration. My wife, she teaches special education, and she was dictating a letter to a friend they haven’t seen in awhile since we've gone to remote learning. Doing it in front of him and putting up the whiteboard, there’s a lot of options that I think your video, as well as the conferring conversation with Gail, it was just a cool example that anyone can do tomorrow, today. Regie: I think so and that's really why I love poetry and I think it’s really a great way to start a lesson. In fact, I thought it was quite interesting that, in the New York Times which I read every day because I am from New York, the national desk now, when all the reporters get together and talk about what they are going to write about, they start by reading aloud a poem every day. And so I thought that’s just wonderful to read that poem, to get people in the mood, and relaxation, and the beauty of words, settling down, to soothe your soul before you have to do this hard work. I think that's such a great way to start a lesson. So the read aloud could be a poem and it could be a poem that you’ve written together, perhaps as a class. That’s easier in some places than others. I also like poetry writing because if you just have paper and pencil at home, you can do that, you can put together a poetry anthology by stapling papers together. It could be a writing record, it doesn’t have to be poems, a writing record of what you did during these uncertain and difficult times. I think the hardest thing is to keep the celebration and joy part of whatever it is you’re doing - as a principal, as leaders, as teachers, as kids, and how do you do that and bridge that digital divide. That is why I like poetry. The other thing I would say is I think this is hard to do but I would include in my lessons every once in a while, “Let's talk about gratitude, we’re all struggling, we’re tired of being indoors, but what are we grateful for?” Maybe writing a letter to somebody telling them how much you care about them. Or even, if you can do this, especially where not all the kids have computers or a hotspot, actually writing a letter to each of your students. At the elementary level, I think that's doable and enclosing a stamp and having them right back to you. I think that whole connection, we need to keep our kids and family socially and emotionally whole, which is so difficult to do and to put that before any mandated curriculum. Matt: I couldn’t agree more. That leads to what’s essential right now for educators. You’ve mentioned celebration and stopping and being grateful. I’ve tried to do that with team meetings, starting with what’s going well, or checking in. One teacher yesterday shared that a fox family had taken up residence on their property. She was sharing pictures and it brings in those positive experiences and what’s going well right now. You mentioned parent involvement. What else is essential right now for us in education? Regie: I think that those are the most essential things, that we do right now. Our social and emotional well-being, the strong connections with families and listening to where people are kind of at. Making sure that the curriculum allows some choice, asking kids what do you want to learn about right now and being adaptable. Not worrying so much about tests. I just read recently, which I thought was great, a professor at Stanford University who was, up until the last minute, was going to give a final to his students, decided it was just too much. Everybody was in an emotional state including him. So instead of a final, he had each of his students submit a photo of something from the natural world and that was the final. They were gorgeous, of sunsets and a bird or maybe just the way the light hit a tree, and they posted all of those photos for all students in the class to see and that was, I thought, just terrific. Anything we can do to help people feel successful. Sometimes it feels like the world is ending. We are going to come out of this eventually, but we want to help families and kids come out of this as whole as possible. And then finally Matt, and this might be a good place to end: Years ago when I was teaching and I would go into a school and the teachers were always, you know how we are, we have high expectations, that's great, but I never heard a teacher say “You don't have to do anymore. It’s fine as it is.” But it’s always, “Improve, improve, improve”. When I left one of the residencies, I had a teacher give me (I have it on my wall) this huge necklace that was handmade with paper. It says on it, “Good is good enough.” That was the message they took away which I was thrilled about. We are all trying to do the best we can. We need to slow down, breathe, find moments of joy, do the best we can, and accept that our families and student are doing the best they can. Good is good enough. So, I wish everybody peaceful days during these very hard times. Thank you Matt for this opportunity to talk with you. I appreciate our friendship and collegiality so much.Matt: “Good is good enough.” I am going to write that on the cover of my journal.Regie: I am going to send you a photo of that. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit readbyexample.substack.com

Larry “The Legend” Ferlazzo joins us today to discuss the impact that distance learning has had on the nation’s 4.9 million English Language Learners. The prolific blog writer, author of 12 books including the ELL Teacher’s Toolbox, and current high school teacher Larry Ferlazzo helps us unpack the challenges educators face in meeting the needs of English Language Learners right now, and how schools can best support students under these less than ideal circumstances. As Larry’s work has also appeared in publications like the NY Times and Education Week, we also discuss Larry’s journey from community organizer to the classroom and the importance of educator voice in policy debates and public discourse around education. Plus, a major metropolitan school district adopts the “Give them all A’s” policy! ***Please consider subscribing to our YouTube channel! https://youtube.com/AllOfTheAbove *** SEMINAR: - Serving ELLs with Larry Ferlazzo (9:46) - Larry Ferlazzo on Edublog.org: https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/about/ - Classroom Q&A with Larry Ferlazzo on Education Week: http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/classroom_qa_with_larry_ferlazzo/ - Find Larry’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Larry-Ferlazzo/e/B0028OK9ZW - Instructional Strategies for the ELL Teacher Toolbox (Ed Week video): https://video.edweek.org/detail/videos/teaching-and-learning/video/5773984531001/instructional-strategies-for-an-%E2%80%98ell-teacher-s-toolbox%E2%80%99?autoStart=true&cmp=cpc-goog-ew-dynamic+ads&ccid=dynamic+ads&ccag=english+language+learners+dynamic&cckw=&cccv=dynamic+ad&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIl7n6-s6E6QIVHx-tBh2X5AGJEAAYASAAEgIoY_D_BwE Get MORE All of the Above: Website - https://aotashow.com/ Podcast via Apple Podcast - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-of-the-above-podcast/id1339198232 Podcast via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4NO3FENVr96JJTU4ZjdnCm Podcast via Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/aotashow Podcast via Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-of-the-above-show/all-of-the-above?refid=stpr Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/AOTAshow/

This week: Consultant Bob Blattner gives his take on dire revenue forecasts; noted high school teacher Larry Ferlazzo shares how he's staying in touch with students.

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What are some effective and practical ways to differentiate reading comprehension strategies for English learners? How does motivation, relationship building, and autonomy impact student growth? How might family engagement strategies like home visits help provide actionable insight leading to better reading comprehension and perhaps more importantly, a joy in reading? We discuss these topics and much more with Larry Ferlazzo. Larry teaches English, Social Studies and International Baccalaureate classes to English Language Learners and mainstream students at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California. He has written nine books, the latest of which is titled The ELL Teacher’s Toolbox (with co-author Katie Hull Sypnieski). He and Katie are presently, editing a series of practical classroom books for Social Studies, Science and Math teachers. They are also preparing a second edition of our The ESL/ELL Teacher’s Survival Guide. In addition, he is writing a fourth book on student motivation, Building Intrinsic Motivation in the Classroom: A Practical Guide. Larry has won several awards, including the Leadership For A Changing World Award from the Ford Foundation, and was the Grand Prize Winner of the International Reading Association Award for Technology and Reading. In the past, he has taught courses in the teacher credential program at California State University, Sacramento and the University of California – Davis. Larry also writes a popular education blog, a weekly teacher advice column for Education Week Teacher and semi-regular posts for The New York Times and The British Council. His articles on education policy appear in the Washington Post and in publications such as ASCD Educational Leadership, Social Policy, and Language Magazine. In addition, he hosts a weekly radio show on BAM! Education Radio. Larry was a community organizer for nineteen years prior to becoming a public school teacher - which is where we begin our conversation in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/highest-aspirations/message

Larry Ferlazzo joins Carol as they discuss his new book and all the ways teachers are supporting teachers.

Larry Ferlazzo joins Carol as they discuss his new book and all the ways teachers are supporting teachers.

00:28 USA! USA! Nicole's family is celebrating their first decade in the United States with a party. Mentioned: Factile, an online Jeopardy-style game maker, and Larry Ferlazzo's blog.04:50 Resolutions Review: Catherine and Terri set some goals back in 2017 (episode 151). We listen back and check in to see if we achieved any of them. Mentioned: A Visit from the Goon Squad on Round 2; the Sandbox app (again!).15:38 Most Popular Episode of 2017: Who would have predicted this, as sunshiny as we are? "Accentuate the Negative" from March 3, 2017, was our most downloaded episode of 2017. Let's listen to that title segment again now, shall we? Chances are your kids are taking offense to something even as we speak.27:41 Most Popular Speed Round of 2017: "Do You Plan Your Travel or Wing It?" (featuring a tale of advance planning gone wrong), from February 21, was our listeners' favorite. It blows through this week's episode like, you might say, a hurricane.32:19 Most Popular Round 2 of 2017: The most downloaded of our weekly entertainment-themed episodes was our February 28 chat about the Oscars, the "Bad Moon Rising" episode of The West Wing, and the movie Argo. Check out a snippet on Oscar dress mechanics and then give the whole thing a listen.Thanks as always to Jon Morin for our fun in-and-out music. Thanks to you, too, for listening to us this past year. We appreciate you! If you're reading this somewhere without hyperlinks, come to http://parentingroundabout.com for the full recap experience.For quotes, archives, and more, visit us at http://parentingroundabout.com.

Larry Ferlazzo, a well-known teacher-author, podcaster, and blogger from the Sacramento City Schools, talks with Val Brown about Writing to Influence Parents. This podcast is part of the Center for Teaching Quality microcredential series.

I chose to overlook the need to change my teaching practice because I wanted to be comfortable. I continued till I saw the impact on my students and staff. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork Larry Ferlazzo began teaching in 2003 after working as a community organizer for nearly twenty years. An award-winning English and Social Studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, Calif. Larry is the author of several books, including Helping Students Motivate Themselves: Practical Answers To Classroom Challenges.

Larry Ferlazzo @larryferlazzo discusses classroom management. Today, for Thought Leader Thursday, we're thinking about how we can all improve our classroom management skills. Larry shares tips from an "old pro" about how we can create a more successful classroom environment. (And a word on if it ever gets easier.) In today's Show, Larry discusses: The first ingredient in successful classroom management The important question we must ask ourselves about everything we do in the classroom How to encourage intrinsic motivation Something that happened in his classroom this week and how he handled it Larry's feelings on if he's "arrived" or if teaching is still hard even when you're a "pro" Larry Ferlazzo has taught English Language Learner, mainstream, and International Baccalaureate classes at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California, for thirteen years. He has written eight books on student motivation, classroom management, and English Language Learners. He writes a popular resource sharing blog for teachers, a weekly advice column for Education Week Teacher, and contributes regular columns on education issues to The New York Times and The Washington Post. He also hosts a weekly BAM! radio show. Larry is an adjunct faculty member at California State University, Sacramento and the University of California, Davis. He was a community organizer for nineteen years prior to becoming a teacher. Lastly, a basketball team he plays for has come in last place every year since 2014, so he should not give up his day job for a career in sports. A full transcript of this show and the show notes are available at www.coolcatteacher.com/podcast as well as details on entering this month’s giveaway contests.

Both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation can drive student learning and achievement. Tune in as we discuss how to best use each. Follow: @coolcatteacher @Larryferlazzo @bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Larry Ferlazzo began teaching in 2003 after working as a community organizer for nearly twenty years. An award-winning English and Social Studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, Calif., Larry is the author of Helping Students Motivate Themselves: Practical Answers To Classroom Challenges.

MSM 341:  Thanks Dave! Jokes You Can Use: Advisory: They Said He Didn’t Look Disabled, So This Man Showed Them the Reality of Crohn’s Disease http://twentytwowords.com/they-said-he-didnt-look-disabled-so-this-man-showed-them-the-reality-of-crohns-disease/ Cerebral Palsy Hasn’t Stopped This Inspirational Man From Achieving Success as a Pro BodybuilderThe next time you find yourself saying the words "I can't," think about Wade McCrae Washington. http://twentytwowords.com/cerebral-palsy-hasnt-stopped-this-inspirational-man-from-achieving-success-as-a-pro-bodybuilder/ Middle School Science Minute by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or davidbydlowski@mac.com) MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE MINUTE: DOUBLE-STUFFED CHOCOLATE SANDWICH COOKIES http://k12science.net/Podcast/Podcast/Entries/2016/11/10_Middle_School_Science_Minute__Double-Stuffed_Chocolate_Sandwich_Cookies.html From the Twitterverse: #mschat every Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. And as Troy says, “The Twitter never stops!” Strategies: Two Options for Collecting Students' Questions to Appear on Review Games http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2016/11/two-options-for-collecting-students.html#.WCc5gqIrJdB Six Tools for Creating Classroom Quiz Games - A Comparison Chart http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2016/11/six-tools-for-creating-classroom-quiz.html#.WCc_vaIrJdA WHY DO WE ASK KIDS TO SIT DOWN AND LEARN WHEN THE RESEARCH SAYS… http://www.coolcatteacher.com/movement-helps-kids-learn/ Resources: Welcome to IfItWereMyHome.com http://www.ifitweremyhome.com/ Free Resources From All My Books November 11, 2016 by Larry Ferlazzo | 0 comments http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2016/11/11/free-resources-from-all-my-books-7/ The Encyclopedia of Middle Grades Education http://www.infoagepub.com/products/The-Encyclopedia-of-Middle-Grades-Education-2nd-ed Teaching French Resources: Web Spotlight: How to Create MadLibs Story Starters in Google Sheets http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2016/11/how-to-create-madlibs-story-starters-in.html#.WCdANKIrJdA Make Beliefs Comix Offers a Free Book of Bilingual Writing Prompts http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2016/11/make-beliefs-comix-offers-free-book-of.html#.WCdAo6IrJdA Random Thoughts . . . Personal Web Site

Larry Ferlazzo believes that the education technology space is a jungle that requires insight to navigate safely. Tune in as his guests share their best tips. Follow: @larryferlazzo @covili @SamPatue @ambartosik @Bamradionetwork Anna Bartosik is an ESL professor from Sheridan College in Ontario, Canada. She is a teacher/facilitator with an extensive background in ESL/ELT education. Jared Covili is a professional development trainer for the Utah Education Network who specializes in teaching strategies for classroom integration of technology. Sam Patterson is the Tk-6 Makerspace Coordinator for Echo Horizon School in Culver City, CA. He published the book Programming the Primary Grades, Beyond the Hour of Code. Jared is the author of two books - Going Google and Classroom in the Cloud.

Larry Ferlazzo joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book, Building a Community of Self-Motivated Learners: Strategies to Help Students Thrive in School and Beyond.Interview Notes, Resources, & Links Purchase Larry's book, Building a Community of Self-Motivated Learners: Strategies to Help Students Thrive in School and Beyond.Follow @LarryFerlazzo on TwitterFlow, the concept pioneered by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (Wikipedia)Find Larry's previous books on AmazonClassroom Q&A Blog (Education Week Teacher)Larry's blog at the New York TimesLarry's Websites of the Day for Teaching ELLLarry's massive list of "Best Of" resources, including websites for teaching a variety of topicsThe Manipulation of Social Emotional Learning—Larry's op-ed in the Washington Post's Answer Sheet blogAbout Larry FerlazzoLarry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) is an award-winning teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California. He writes a popular education blog and a teacher advice column for Education Week Teacher, and is the author of more than a half-dozen books for educators.

All of our guests agree that having a good relationship with students is critical to teaching and learning. In this segment we discuss how to quickly build positive relationships with your students. Follow: @Larryferlazzo @InnovativeEdu @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Paula Denton, EdD is a core faculty member in the Department of Education at Antioch University New England. She has 25 years of experience as an elementary school teacher and consultant and is the author of three books, including, "The First Six Weeks of School." Larry Ferlazzo, an inner-city High School teacher -- ESL & Mainstream; Author; and Ed Week teacher advice columnist. Lisa Nielsen, author of the book Teaching Generation Text, is a long time public school educator who has worked in various capacities.

Summer is a great time to catch up on those books we've been meaning to read. In this segment our guests share the hot titles on their summer reading list. @KleinErin @tweenteacher @Larryferlazzo @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Heather Wolpert-Gawron is a middle school teacher, and author of the book Writing Behind Every Door: Teaching Common Core Writing in the Content Areas. She has also authored workbooks on Internet Literacy and Project Based Writing. Erin Klein is a Second grade teacher who blogs at Kleinspiration.com and also blogs for Scholastic. Larry Ferlazzo teaches English at Luther Burbank High School, Sacramento's largest inner-city high school. He writes a popular Education Week blog and has written two books -- "Building Parent Engagement In Schools" and "English Language Learners: Teaching Strategies That Work"

Quiet, calm minds learn better. Unfortunately, students are increasingly stressed about life inside and outside of class. In this segment our guests offer strategies to help students stress less. Follow:@danbrownteacher @Larryferlazzo @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Linda Esposito, LCSW is a psychotherapist/Anxiety Saboteur. Larry Ferlazzo teaches English, Social Studies and International Baccalaureate classes to English Language Learners in Sacramento, California. Melanie Link Taylor teaches both general ed. and Special Ed. Dan Brown is a teacher and director of the Future Educators Association.

Larry Ferlazzo  English and Social Studies Teacher (Luther Burbank HS -- Sacramento, CA),    January Contest: Win a Copy of Carol Jago's With Rigor for All by emailing me a lesson that worked (email)    Segment I – Background and Inspiration Tell your story. Where are you from and how long have you been teaching? What classes have you taught?  – Larry teaches at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California… Sacramento's largest inner-city high school. He has taught there for 10 years. Prior to that he spent 19 years of his life as a community organizer.  Who has helped you in your journey to become a master teacher? – Larry finds inspiration from experienced teachers, especially Kate Hull a colleague and author. Her patience and understanding have been an inspiration to him. It is important for other teachers to know that we all have had setbacks in the classroom. Identify an instance in which you struggled as a teacher and explain what you learned from that experience. – He has had his fair share of lessons that have fallen flat… and even gone worse. One clear reason has been a lack of preparation and a failure to model appropriately.   Why teach English and the Language Arts? – He has found success is agitating his students to think about how and why they should learn the elements of English or Social Studies.  What is one thing that you love about the classroom?  – Larry loves that every day is different and the challenges and potential gifts are also different. He believes that if you are relational as a teacher, the next day is always a fresh start. Students will forget the bad lesson but they will not forget if you treat then badly or disrespectfully.    Segment II — Digging into the Teacher Bag of Goodies    What book do you recommend to a developing teacher? -- A critical book for teachers to read is Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink. So many teachers focus on extrinsic motivation to the detriment to them and their students. That motivation will be effective on tasks that require no higher-order thinking skills. Instead, we have to help students get in touch with their intrinsic drive because extrinsic factors just won't cut it.  What is one thing a teacher can do outside the classroom that can pay off inside the classroom?  –2 ways: 1. Being connected to other educators through social media. PLN is a personal learning network, and there are so many educators around the world willing to offer their experience and expertise. 2. Making home visits to family. It is something that his district does to connect with parents, families, and kids to develop the relationships than are necessary to success.     Is there an internet resource that you can recommend which will help teachers grow professionally? –Be less site focused and more person focused. Find people that are reputable and worth following. Yet, if you want to follow sites, Edutopia and Education Week are two websites that he recommends.   What can a teacher can do to make students better writers?  – Larry believes that modeling is critical. The other thing is to scaffold with graphic organizers. Finally, take the time to listen to student experiences and students stories. Update the cannon. What new work should be included in the school curriculum? -- For a book, his students have always had a great response to Always Running: La Vida Loca: Gang Days in L.A. by Luis Rodriguez. For Social Studies, two things: 1. Students have to identify an alternate history to an important event. 2. Students first identify what qualities of a neighborhood are important to them. Then they take a tour of the wealthy neighborhood in Sacremento and then the one around the school and realize that the qualities that they listed are right...

        Guest Hosts: Julie Caspar, Karen Appleby Topic: Orienting and Integrating New Faculty and Trainers   Orientation Vs. Integration (About.com–Human Resources) Helping New Faculty Members Get Off to a Good Start (pdf from Cornell University) Best Advice for New Teachers (Larry Ferlazzo’s Website of the Day) K-12 focused, but good tips for the rest of us! […]

No matter how long they've been teaching, fact is most teachers are nervous about the first day of school. In this segment our guests share their insights on how to to get off to a good start on the first day back in the classroom. Follow: @professormartin @LarryFerlazzo, @edrethink @bamradionetwork Dr. Joe Martin is a professor, and a teacher retention and classroom management expert. He's authored or co-authored nine books, including "Good Teachers Never Quit." Larry Ferlazzo, author of "HSelf Driven to Learn", is a high school teacher. John T. Spencer is currently a sixth grade ELL teacher in Phoenix, Arizona. He blogs regularly at Education Rethink

When the subject turns to classroom management, using carrots and sticks has been the prevailing strategy for getting compliance. But research and an emerging cadre of voices are asserting that engagement trumps compliance. So is there a place in the enlightened teacher's classroom for rewards and punishments? Follow: Follow: @danielpink@@Teach_Preschool @stumpteacher@LarryFerlazzo @bamradionetwork.com Dan Pink is the author of 5 best-selling books about business, work, and management, including Drive: The Surprising Truth about What Motivates Us. Larry Ferlazzo, author of Helping Students Motivate Themselves and Self Driven to Learn, is a high school teacher. Josh Stumpenhorst, award winning teacher, is a junior high Language Arts and Social Science teacher. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed. has over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education and is the Executive Educational Director over three childcare campuses.

When the subject turns to classroom management, using carrots and sticks has been the prevailing strategy for getting compliance. But research and an emerging cadre of voices are asserting that engagement trumps compliance. So is there a place in the enlightened teacher's classroom for rewards and punishments? Follow: Follow: @danielpink@@Teach_Preschool @stumpteacher@LarryFerlazzo @bamradionetwork.com Dan Pink is the author of 5 best-selling books about business, work, and management, including Drive: The Surprising Truth about What Motivates Us. Larry Ferlazzo, author of Helping Students Motivate Themselves and Self Driven to Learn, is a high school teacher. Josh Stumpenhorst, award winning teacher, is a junior high Language Arts and Social Science teacher. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed. has over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education and is the Executive Educational Director over three childcare campuses.

Presented in collaboration with the Association for Middle Level Education. Eileen Award: Scoopit: Twitter: Facebook: Joyce Capcara Fisher, Nelly Korman, The Simply Scientific Classroom Google+: iTunes: eMail: Jokes You Can Use: Advisory: Perceptions: Here’s an interesting video. It is an interesting take on perception. Entertaining and instructive. 4:33 long. (via Larry Ferlazzo) http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=FUv-Q6EgEFI A blind person describes color http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=59YN8_lg6-U What would you do? Here is a 12-year-old middle school wrestler,Justin Kievit showing a great amount of humility and sportsmanship to his fellow competitor Jared Stevens. I dare you to watch this video and not let out a tear or two. http://cosbysweaters.com/2012/12/04/middle-school-wrestler-shows-us-all-what-sportsmanship-is-about/ Middle School Science Minute by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or davidbydlowski@mac.com) Culturing Microorganisms I was recently reading the December, 2012 issue of the Science Teacher, a publication of the National Science Teachers Association. In the magazine, Key Roy, Director of Environmental Health and Safety for Glastonbury Public Schools in Connecticut wrote an article entitled, "Dangers in a Dish." In this article he shares the dangers of culturing microorganisms in the K-12 classroom. From the Twitterverse: #mschat every Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. Resources: Gallery of FakeBook Profiles Some good examples of fake FaceBook profiles. http://www.classtools.net/main_area/fakebook/gallery/ Sign Up Genius If you are a group leader and find yourself organizing volunteers, meals, service projects, or events... we want to make your life a lot simpler! Now you can coordinate it all online... FREE! http://www.signupgenius.com/ Introduction to the Living Wage Calculator http://livingwage.mit.edu/ Web Spotlight: Books to Read ‘Tis the time of year that many people pick up additional books to read. Here are some thoughts: http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2012/12/04/best-psychology-philosophy-books-2012/ Whole Novels http://transformed.teachingquality.org/blogs/shoulders-giants/11-2012/my-co-teachers-weigh-whole-novels 7 Habits of Effective Teachers who use Technology: http://blog.alwaysprepped.com/the-7-habits-of-highly-effective-teachers-who-use-technology/ News: The Weight of Obesity http://visual.ly/weight-obesity Top 10 Bad Tech Predictions http://www.digitaltrends.com/features/top-10-bad-tech-predictions/ STEM Students Must Be Taught to Fail http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2012/11/23/stem-students-must-be-taught-to-fail 2 Mesa students forced to hold hands as punishment for fighting http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/region_southeast_valley/mesa/two-mesa-students-forced-to-hold-hands-as-punishment-for-fighting

Jokes You Can Use: Customer: This food isn’t fit for a pig. Waiter: I’m sorry. I’ll bring you some that is. PARAPROSDOKIANS: (Winston Churchill loved them.) Here is the definition: "Figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected; frequently used in a humorous situation." "Where there's a will, I want to be in it," is a type of Paraprosdokian. - A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk, I have a work station. - Whenever I fill out an application, in the part that says, 'In case of emergency, notify:' I put 'DOCTOR.' - You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice. On Our Mind: “The ‘Good’ Kids Are Compliant, The ‘Bad’ Kids Are Defiant, And Nobody Is Engaged” (Daniel Pink via http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/superintendent/bookclub.aspx ) Eileen Award: Anabelle Maillard Morgan Jamie Cruikshank Congrats to Todd Williamson on his new position as Head Techie in his school district! Advisory: Touching “Arigato” (Thank You) Video From Japan (via Larry Ferlazzo) http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2012/02/12/touching-arigato-thank-you-video-from-japan/ YouTube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=SS-sWdAQsYg MistakeVille Try the Job Interviews gone wrong. http://www.mistakeville.com/ Middle School Science Minute by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or davidbydlowski@mac.com) Transforming Field Trips This middle school science minute is about transforming field trips. In the January, 2012 issue of Science Scope (NSTA publication) Rebecca Morris wrote an article entitled, "Transforming a Field Trip Into an Expedition: Supporting Active Research and Science Content Through a Museum Visit.” Rebecca shares the methods that she used with her 6th grade students. She developed the museum field trip into a short-term, active research project assignment. From the Twitterverse: Don’t forget to join #midleved chat on Twitter at 8:00 pm EST! News: Common Core Standards and Impact on Achievement http://www.brookings.edu/~/media/Files/rc/reports/2012/0216_brown_education_loveless/0216_brown_education_loveless.pdf The Opportunity Cost in Education What does “paperwork” cost to a school district? http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2012/02/count-opportunity-cost-of-teacher-tasks.html Resources: Quadratic Equations - The Main Ideas Mission US Mission US is a multimedia project that immerses players in U.S. history content through free interactive games. Other missions are planned for release in 2013 and 2014. Join the conversation and get updates about Mission US on Facebook and Twitter. For more information, visit the Help page. To share your feedback, email us via the contact form on this site. Thanks for playing! http://www.mission-us.org/ Web Spotlight: Microsoft Partners in Learning Apply today US Forum https://www.facebook.com/partnersinlearning?sk=app_368381589844161 Strategies: What’s Your Story Content: Your video must address one of these topics: Take action against bullying Keep a good rep online Be cell smart Eligibility: All residents of Canada (excluding Quebec) and the US, 13 years of age and older. http://whatsyourstory.trendmicro.com/internet-safety/Home.do National Archives Digital Experience Create Posters, Videos and/or Pathways revolving around the material in the National Archives. Easy to use. http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2012/02/create-videos-and-posters-on-us.html http://www.digitalvaults.org/#/create/ Events & Happenings:

Shawn and Troy talk about AI in education, Larry Ferlazzo, and more. Dave has part 2 of the Outstanding Science Trade Books for Middle School Students.