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Why Teachers Need Summer Break (And Why We're Not Sorry About It)   Remember our New Comedy Tour "Is it Friday Yet" tickets are on sale now! Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/    Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com    Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod   Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a    Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612  _________________________________   Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by:    Shopify | Go to Shopify.com/TOD and get your $1 per month trial today! _________________________________ Summer break is finally here, and it's about time! In this hilarious episode of Teachers Off Duty, Honest Teacher Vibes is joined by Miss Chang Gifted and Read Away with Miss K to talk about all the reasons teachers need summer break. From the need to avoid burnout, the importance of recovery and the joy of being able to decompress they hit on all our favorite parts of summer. They also dive into all the other things that come with summer, including needing to figure out a way to keep your own kids occupied, catching up on your favorite TV shows and movies, and even needing that second job to pay the bills. No matter what kind of summertime teacher you are, there is something for everyone in this episode! Listen now & don't forget to subscribe!  Follow your hosts:  Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Anna Kowal @ReadAwayWithMissK  Jere Chang @mschanggifted Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

Dave Ramsey's largest-ever millionaire survey revealed a surprising result: engineers, accountants, and even teachers produced more millionaires than doctors. Patrick Bet-David and the panel break down the habits, careers, and financial decisions that actually build wealth.

Hal Robinson joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on bass pedagogy, sound, and the practical fundamentals that actually move the needle. Hal reflects on his path from early studies with Paul Ellison to a career that spans major orchestras and shares how working alongside influential musicians like François Rabbath and Edgar Meyer helped shape a flexible, student-first teaching philosophy. We also dig deep into Hal's latest book Hitch-hikin', which is a new look at the concepts Hal explored in his book Boardwalkin'. We dig into pivot health, low thumb position ("thumbage"), shifting under slurs, and why "covering notes" can create more problems than they solve. Enjoy, and check out my looks inside The Quad, Strokin', and Boardwalkin', plus our earlier episode on Wabass. You can learn more about Hal on his profile pages, Curtis, Juilliard, and the McDuffie Center for Strings. Thank you to our sponsor! Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio – CMU is dedicated to helping each student achieve their goals as a musician. Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with Micah Howard. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city's ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. Click here to visit Micah's website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson.   Connect with DBHQ Join Our Newsletter Double Bass Resources Double Bass Sheet Music Double Bass Merch Gear used to record this podcast Zoom H6 studio 8-Track 32-Bit Float Handy Recorder Rode Podmic Sony Alpha 7 IV Full-frame Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM Lens   When you buy a product using a link on this page, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting DBHQ.   Theme music by Eric Hochberg

A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: What is the difference between procedures and systems? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Jamie Meade: With a career spanning over 35 years in education, Jamie Meade is dedicated to positive change and impact in our nation's education systems, working to advance academic achievement, growth, and well-being for our nation's youth. Jamie began her career as a high school English teacher in the rural Appalachian region of Ohio, and her passion led her to leadership roles in the school and district-level. Jamie has also served in regional school improvement services with the Ohio Department of Education and as Vice President at Battelle for Kids. For more than a decade, Jamie has done extensive research in the science of Hope—and why it matters for students, staff, education leaders, and communities. The Science of Hope: Jamie has made herself a student of hope, and has learned a great deal how we can focus on hope as a tool for leading, teaching, and learning. In this interview, Jamie explains that hope is different from wishful thinking, and walks us through the science of the brain— and where hope actually lives in our minds. Unlike “wishing” (which is passive), real hope is an active, strategic cognitive process. Neuroscience shows that hope is a skill that can be practiced. The more we choose hopeful thoughts, the more we physically rewire our brains to build capacity for resilience. The GPA of Hope: Jamie also introduces C.R. Snyder's Hope Theory framework: Goals: A vision for a future that is better than today. Pathways: The ability to identify multiple routes to reach those goals and navigate obstacles. Agency: The belief in one’s own ability and the mental energy to pursue those pathways. Building Hope Among Students: Students are often stuck in the downward spiral of losing hope, which often starts with anger , moves to despair, and ends in apathy. As Jamie says, “Don't misdiagnose hopelessness as laziness. Apathy is the final stage of a depleted spirit.” Teachers and staff are key factors in increasing student hope. Look for staff who bring energy, share their power, and get students excited about the future. Hope is a gift that can be shared. A student who has lost hope can borrow it from a teacher, but only if that teacher has it to spare. This applies to leaders and their staff as well. Staying Connected: If you would like to learn more about Jamie Meade, you can connect with her via email at j-meade@outlook.com. The post PMP506: Hope Is Not A Strategy with Jamie Meade appeared first on Principal Matters.

The Capricorn Full Moon on June 29, 2026 is one of the most mythologically rich lunations we've experienced this year. While every Full Moon brings illumination, this one shines its light through three remarkable trans-Neptunian bodies—Ixion, Pholus, and Quaoar—all tightly joined with the Moon in Capricorn. Together, they offer a powerful invitation to examine the stories we inherit, the choices we make, and the future we are helping to create. FInd the blog opst here: everythingisenergyapothecary.com/podcast/capricorn-full-moon Join my email list: everythingisenergyapothecary.com/contact

A principal recently told me she'd "almost gotten rid of her duds." Just a few more underperforming teachers out, she said, and her school would really take off. I knew different. In this episode of The 100% Principal Podcast, I break down why removing underperforming teachers won't save your school — and what's underneath every staff problem you've been fighting all year. If you've ever told yourself "if I could just get this one teacher out…" or "once we hire the right person…" or "once these last few resisters retire…" — this episode is for you. ▸ IN THIS EPISODE What I keep hearing on coaching calls (and why it always ends the same way) The difference between compliance and alignment — and why mistaking them keeps you stuck The six default staff alignment strategies most principals run without realizing it The diagnostic question that reveals whether your school is running on alignment or on you Why 100% staff alignment is the only path to 100% student success ▸ GET THE 100% PRINCIPAL NEWSLETTER Every Friday I take one thing every principal struggles with, show you why it's so hard, and give you the 100% approach that will move your school forward. Join 26,000 principals who read it every week: → https://100percentprincipal.com ▸ ABOUT ROBYN Dr. Robyn R. Jackson is the founder of Buildership University and the creator of the Buildership framework. She's the bestselling author of 13 books including Never Work Harder Than Your Students, and she's spent over 20 years coaching principals across the US, Canada, the Caribbean, South America, and Asia to break through the Leadership Ceiling and build schools where 100% student success is an operating reality. ▸ CONNECT Newsletter: https://100percentprincipal.com Buildership University: https://buildershipuniversity.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-jackson-mindsteps/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100percentprincipal/

Every teacher struggling with AI use in the classroom needs to hear this episode. Jamie Metzl has a Ph.D. from Oxford, a law degree from Harvard, and has run 60 marathons. He spent nine years writing his first book. When he sat down to co-write The AI Ten Commandments with GPT-5 he didn't surrender his thinking, creativity or his soul. Jamie doubled down by documenting the process. It's the first major published book to list a human and an AI as co-authors. Steve Wozniak, one of the founders of Apple, summed it up like this: "If you care about the future, read this book." To which I'll add: It not only takes the best from our collective past. It draws a roadmap for students to get the most out of themselves by working with AI instead of hiding behind it. Teachers can use the process to see how and what students have learned. Please pass this podcast and Jamie's book on to every teacher you know. And students, too.

In this episode, I share practical tips for hosting a virtual book study that feels supportive, focused, and doable for busy educators. You'll also hear strategies for choosing a clear purpose, setting flexible expectations, and keeping momentum going with warm-ups, discussion prompts, and optional action steps. If you want to design a virtual book study that teachers actually enjoy and want to stick with, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/06/23/virtual-book-study-376/ Sponsored by my Amazon Storefront: http://ClassTechTips.com/amazon  Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/  Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/   

In this season finale, we reflect on Season 3 of the Balancing Act Podcast and look ahead to Season 4. We revisit key conversations about education, parenting, caregiving, grief, and life in and around the classroom, including topics like technology, AI, screen time, class size, school funding, and the challenges new teachers face. We also discuss standout moments from the season, such as interviews with educators and experts, our conversations at the NJEA convention, and our visit to The College of New Jersey. We close by sharing plans for more audience participation, new segments, and continued conversations with educators in the next season. Use the link below for registration for the Educate and Rejuvenate conference on June 30th and July 1st!  Lots of awesome sessions.  Be on the lookout for our special recording with Kelsey on July 1st at 11:30 am. https://educateandrejuvenate.com/op/summer-2026-registration-organic?aff=238 Check out our article in the NJEA Review magazine!   https://www.njea.org/for-podcasting-teachers-life-is-a-balancing-act/ Season 3 is brought to you by our principal sponsor, Teachers' Insurance Plan. Check out their website below for more information and to get a quote. http://bit.ly/4mQC27G⁠ Teachers' Insurance Plan: auto insurance that brings exclusive educator savings and exceptional customer care to New Jersey and Pennsylvania educational employees. Select Episodes from Season 3 sponsored by: For more information about NJSchoolJobs.com check out their website for up-to-date job postings for teaching, admin, support staff and coaching opportunities. We want to hear from you! Shoot over an email and say hi: podthebalancingact@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe! Leave us a comment!    Follow  Facebook - podbalact JoeandJamie Instagram - @podthebalancingact TikTok - @thebalancingactpodcast Twitter - @podbalact Youtube Channel - The Balancing Act - YouTube Part of the Human Content Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wisconsin's teachers' apprenticeship program and its uncertain future. We speak with Wisconsin's first Cartoonist Laureate. Learn the origins and evolution of the iconic jazz song, “Summertime.”

Send us Fan MailAI can feel like magic until you look closer and realize it's built on choices, data, and a whole lot of guessing. For our Season 3 finale of AI for Kids, we pull together the biggest takeaways from the season and turn them into simple, usable rules kids can remember and grown-ups can support at home, in libraries, and in classrooms. The bottom line stays the same: you don't have to fear artificial intelligence, but you do have to think, pause, and stay curious.We talk about what AI literacy for kids really means beyond “typing a good prompt.” It's the habit of asking better questions: Did this help me learn or just hand me an answer? Does it sound true or do I need to verify it? We also revisit why data literacy matters so much, with everyday examples like checking the weather, budgeting money, and forecasting toward a goal. Those small moments teach kids how to reason with information, which is exactly what they need when they face AI hype, viral screenshots, or content that might be misinformation.Then we get real about safety and boundaries. We unpack why human-like chatbots and character AI can be unhealthy when kids start treating a word generator like a person, and why “easy” is often a warning sign for sloppy or wrong. We also explore AI toys and hyper-personalization, including how a talking toy that follows one interest can shrink imagination instead of expanding it. For parents and teachers, we share a practical “parent in the loop” mindset: define the goal, choose tools built for kids and stay involved as the tech changes.If this season helped your family, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more parents, teachers, and caregivers can find it. What's one AI rule you want kids to remember this summer? Support the showHey parents and teachers, if you want to stay on top of the AI news shaping your kids' world, subscribe to our weekly AI for Kids Weekly newsletter:https://aiforkidsweekly.beehiiv.com/Help us become the #1 podcast for AI for Kids, parents, teachers, and families.Like our content? patreon.com/AiDigiTalesGet or gift the book “AI… Meets… AI”Social Media & Contact: Website: www.aidigitales.comEmail: contact@aidigitales.comFollow Us: InstagramBooks on Amazon or Free AI WorksheetsListen, rate, and subscribe! Apple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotifyYouTubeOther

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

How do you cut through the misinformation a generation is growing up on? Education Enhancement Initiative (Eden) was founded to combat rising antisemitism that followed the October 7th attacks. In this episode, founder Talya Knable explains how bringing educators to Israel helps them understand the region, teach from their firsthand experiences, and help students discuss the complex dynamics without hostility.She also shares what she witnessed traveling through Israel after the attacks, and Eden's plans to expand beyond its first cohort this summer.Connect with Education Enhancement Initiative:WebsiteInstagramConnect with Jamie at Truman Charities:FacebookInstagramLinkedInWebsiteYouTubeEmail: info@trumancharities.comThis episode was post produced by Podcast Boutique https://podcastboutique.com/

It is true that in games and in life, there may be one winner. We can teach children that one person won, AND in some ways, we all win. Join Cynthia and Alison to learn how one person can be declared the winner while we all win something.Check out our website:  https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/howpreschoolteachersdoitLearn more about Cynthia's work, including professional development, family education, and consulting opportunities:  https://hihello.com/hi/cindyterebush-RXMBKASubscribe to Cynthia's SubStack for free to receive articles and more in your email:  https://substack.com/@cynthiaterebush

Episode #558: “I've always had a certain resistance to the over-institutionalization of anything,” says renowned meditation teacher Delson Armstrong, who argues that one of the deepest obstacles on the spiritual path is attachment to the very systems intended to help people become free. Meditation methods, lineages, institutions, and teachers can all be valuable, yet they can become objects of clinging when practitioners mistake the tools for the goal. Throughout his reflections on meditation, tradition, and authority, Armstrong returns to two principles: liberation requires a willingness to continually examine and release attachment, and genuine understanding must be grounded in direct experience rather than inherited certainty. Armstrong's perspective emerged through a long exploration of contemplative traditions. Raised in a Catholic environment, he later studied yoga, Vedanta, Sankhya, and a range of Buddhist systems, including Dzogchen, Mahamudra, and Theravada practices that emphasized deep concentration. Over time, however, he became dissatisfied with approaches that seemed more concerned with achieving meditative states than understanding the causes of suffering. A turning point came when he encountered Brahma Vihara practice and later Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation (TWIM), associated with Bhante Vimalaramsi, which emphasizes relaxation, observation, and the gradual unraveling of mental conditioning. Armstrong argues that concentration can suppress disturbances without transforming the conditions that create suffering; relaxating into practice, by contrast, allows practitioners to directly see how craving, resistance, and identification operate. Armstrong maintains that practice should be judged by how people respond to ordinary life rather than by what happens during retreats, even in very challenging situations. “Meditation is life; life is meditation,” he says. He warns against turning traditions, attainment maps, teachers, or institutions into unquestionable authorities. Useful frameworks become dogma when they stop being questioned. Teachers can guide, but they cannot replace personal understanding: “The map is one thing, but your journey is your own.” Ultimately, Armstrong presents spiritual development as an ongoing process of inquiry rather than certainty. His guiding principle remains simple: “Do not just take my word for it, do not take the word of the lineage for it, do not take the word of tradition for it. But see for yourself!”

Randi Weingarten, Why Fascists Fear Teachers, Public Education, and the Future of Democracy, https://bookshop.org/p/books/why-fascists-fear-teachers-public-education-and-the-future-of-democracy-randi-weingarten/86407292f508ba9 19th News, Education Department changes are leaving millions of vulnerable students at risk , https://19thnews.org/2026/06/education-changes-trump-special-ed/ LDF Condemns the U.S. Department of Education's Latest Efforts to Dismantle Agency and Abandon Students' Civil Rights, https://www.naacpldf.org/press-release/ldf-condemns-the-u-s-department-of-educations-latest-efforts-to-dismantle-agency-and-abandon-students-civil-rights/ Randi Weingarten, Devices down, eyes up, hands-on:10 points to boost student learning and success in the AI era, https://www.aft.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/2026/weingarten_npc_speech-may-27-2026.pdf NBC News, Teachers union president calls for limits on AI and screen time in schools, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/education/randi-weingarten-teachers-union-limits-ai-screen-time-school-rcna346871

Why do so many literacy initiatives start with excitement but struggle to produce lasting results? In this episode, I dive into one of the most common literacy mistakes happening in schools today: disconnected instruction. Too often, Tier 1 instruction, small groups, intervention, tutoring, and progress monitoring all operate as separate systems. Teachers are working incredibly hard, but when instruction isn't aligned, students are left trying to navigate different routines, expectations, and approaches throughout the day. The problem usually isn't a lack of effort—and it isn't always the program. The problem is often the system. Join me as I explore why alignment matters more than effort, how consistent instructional routines support struggling readers, and what schools can do to create a more cohesive approach to literacy instruction. CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES

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First-Year Teacher Horror Stories: The Things College Never Prepared Us For. Fall Tickets are on sale for our "Is it Friday Yet" TOUR!  Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/    Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com    Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod   Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a    Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612  _________________________________   Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by:    CashApp | Download CashApp at https://cash.app/ . Use our exclusive referral code FAMILY10 at sign up and get$10 when you send $5 to a friend. Terms Apply. _________________________________ We all remember our first year teaching and how completely insane it was. So join us for our latest episode of Teachers Off Duty as Honest Teacher Vibes, Miss Chang Gifted and Read Away with Miss K share their own unforgettable first-year teaching horror stories. This episode dives deep into some of the strangest stories teachers have to tell including fire alarm drama, threatening notes from students and all of the insanity involving both the student and teacher bathrooms. There's also plenty of advice for any teachers out there preparing for their first year on the job including wise words from administrators, lessons we wish we had learned earlier and definitely what NOT to do when you take over a classroom. No matter where you are on your teaching journey, this episode will remind you that every great teacher has survived a few disasters along the way. Listen now & don't forget to subscribe!  Follow your hosts:  Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Anna Kowal @ReadAwayWithMissK  Jere Chang @mschanggifted Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

Some teachers are being left traumatised and unable to work after students used AI or deepfake videos to make pornographic images of them. Field Correspondent Charlotte Cook reports.

Do your students freeze when faced with multiplication facts? Or perhaps they're relying solely on memorisation without really understanding what multiplication means?In this episode of Rainbow Skies for Teachers, we're diving into one of the most important building blocks of math: multiplication fluency. We unpack what fluency actually looks like in the classroom, why so many students struggle with multiplication, and how we can support them through engaging, hands-on learning experiences.Rather than focusing on speed and rote learning alone, we're exploring how students can develop deep understanding, flexible thinking, and confidence with multiplication facts. From practical classroom strategies to game-based learning ideas, this episode is packed with simple ways to make multiplication practice meaningful and enjoyable.In this episode, we discuss:What multiplication fluency really means (and why it's much more than memorising times tables)Common reasons students struggle with multiplicationHow mathematical language supports deeper understandingHands-on activities that help students visualise multiplication conceptsWhy games are one of the most effective tools for building fluencySimple ways to incorporate short, consistent fluency practice into your daily routineBrain break activities that reinforce multiplication while boosting engagementHow to build confidence by focusing on understanding before speedMultiplication fluency isn't built through pressure, timed tests, or endless worksheets. It develops when students have opportunities to explore patterns, use a variety of strategies, and engage in regular practice that feels achievable and fun.When we prioritise understanding first, confidence naturally follows.There are rainbows ahead,Alisha and AshleighResources mentioned in this episode: Free Flip it Multiplication GameOur fave Multiplication games blog postAPPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY  | AMAZONLet's hear from you! Text us!

Two former public school teachers — and twin sisters — pull back the curtain on what really happens in a classroom of 25+ kids, including the one statistic that will change how you think about homeschooling forever. Kathy and Melissa share why they left teaching to homeschool their own children, why neither of them ever finished a curriculum in 30 years in the classroom, and how they turned the science of reading into a play-based system any parent can teach — no degree required. We cover special needs reading struggles, when to pull kids out (and when to put them back in), navigating SEL and gender ideology creeping into public schools, and how much one-on-one time actually moves the needle for your child's confidence and learning. Plus: practical tips for making phonics drills fun instead of painful. If you're second-guessing whether you're "enough" to homeschool your kids, this conversation will put that fear to rest.Find Kathy & Melissa:www.littleshoesacademy.comOur facebook group is https://www.facebook.com/groups/685911939807596Our instagram is https://www.instagram.com/littleshoesacademy/ Resources from Cheryl:

→ Why is curiosity foundational to everything that happens in the classroom?→ How can simple micro-inquiry tasks at the beginning of a lesson set up direct instruction to follow?→ How can teachers use AI as a collaborative thought partner to amplify student thinking?Welcome back to the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.Today's Teacher on Fire is Olivia Odileke. Olivia is an educator, author, instructional technology leader, and founder of Kampus Insights CC, where she helps schools design engaging, curiosity-driven learning experiences. With over 15 years of experience in Title I schools, she has trained thousands of educators and is passionate about helping teachers spark student thinking before delivering content. Olivia is also the creator of the Spark Curiosity EDU experience, a movement designed to help educators rediscover wonder, joy, and purpose in teaching and learning.You can connect with Olivia Odilekeon LinkedIn, on X @KampusCoach,on Instagram @fearless.educator, andat her website, sparkcuriosityedu.com.[You'll also find helpful resources from Olivia related to this conversation at ai.sparkcuriosityedu.com, app.leadsparkteam.com, and fearlesseducator.com.]Timestamps from This Episode0:00:00 - Olivia Odileke is an education author, speaker, and teacher trainer1:51 - Curiosity is NOT just an extra, it's everything4:55 - Micro-inquiry tasks at the beginning of the lesson9:26 - The Spark Curiosity EDU "anti-conference" in Austin19:24 - The Spark Curiosity GPT Coach26:25 - What's killing curiosity in our classrooms today29:29 - Olivia's AI-generated music for educators34:20 - The AI tools she uses for her music37:11 - Unleashing Curiosity, Olivia's most recent book41:39 - How and where to connect with Olivia onlineVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library.

Did an extended recap of what I covered for 1 Tim 2, and then began my discussion of 1 Cor 14:33-35. I concluded:1. Paul's teaching pertains to public worship.2. "As in all the churches of the saints" in 33b is the start of the sentence that continues in v.34, and thus it's clear that Paul is not talking about a local circumstance but a universal church practice. 3. Paul is likely referring to men and women in general, not husbands and wives in particular. Web: ThinkingtoBelieve.comEmail: ThinkingToBelieve@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/thinkingtobelieveTwitter & Gettr: @thinking2believTruth: @ThinkingToBelieveParler: @thinkingtobelieve

In this episode of Knowledge for Teachers, host Brendan Lee sits down with Karen Robertson, national CEO of Life Ed Australia, to explore the escalating youth health crisis and the critical role of health literacy. Far from just kicking a ball around, modern preventative health requires a robust, evidence-backed approach. Listeners will discover surprising data from the frontlines of education, including why 81 per cent of children aged two to five are already using the internet. Karen unpacks how to transition from traditional, fear-based warnings to a strength-based curriculum that builds critical thinking. Crucially, you will learn how Life Ed carries the load for time-poor educators, with research revealing that 89 per cent of teachers report significantly improved confidence in embedding wellbeing strategies post-visit. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion packed with practical, research-grounded insights to help your students truly thrive.   You can connect with Karen: Linkedin: @karen-robertson-mtc Website: lifeed.org.au    You can connect with Brendan: Twitter/X: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Linkedin: @brendan-lee-kft Website:learnwithlee.net Substack: knowledgeforteachers.substack.com/ Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

Ever curious what the school year is like for a teacher? We interviewed DeKalb middle school English-as-a-second-language teacher Caio Gomes every month to track a school year in his life. Follow his journey on a new Teachers' Lounge podcast!

In this episode, learn why mastering prompts and creating reusable skill files in markdown is the key to becoming AI toolproof—adapting seamlessly to any platform or software change. Perfect for educators and teachers looking to future-proof their AI fluency! Main Topics: The importance of core AI competencies beyond platform subscriptionHow prompts live independently of tools and are portableBuilding and using skill files in markdown (.md) for repeatable workflowsThe pitfalls of tying skills to specific AI platforms or subscriptionsPractical steps: creating your own skill files for lesson planning, assessment, and admin tasksOverview of the Connected PE workshops for hands-on skill file creationWhy foundational AI fluency makes teachers adaptable to fast-changing AI toolsThe value of asynchronous, self-paced courses for long-term AI competence Timestamps: 00:30 - Why your AI skill isn't about a platform, but core competencies 01:18 - The difference between tool use and prompt mastery 02:18 - Avoiding platform lock-in with plain markdown skill files 03:21 - How to keep prompts portable across AI tool changes 04:50 - Anatomy of a skill file: Title, trigger, prompt, output, variations 05:44 - Using skill files for consistent workflows in education 06:50 - Introducing the four-week Connected PE AI fluency workshop 07:50 - Building and customizing your own skill files for different use cases 08:50 - The importance of foundational skills over specific tools 10:17 - Join the upcoming workshops or contact for more info Resources & Links: https://thepegeek.com/workshops/ https://connectedpe.com/skills

https://www.katieyamasaki.com/In this episode of The Book Faire Podcast, host Anthony interviews celebrated author, illustrator, and muralist Katie Yamasaki about her stunning new picture book, Ripples. The conversation dives into the narrative heart of the book, which follows a young girl named Ayla and her Aunt Koko on a river raft journey where small, ordinary acts of neighborhood compassion transform into a collective effort to protect and clean their local environment.Katie shares how her background painting large-scale public murals shapes her illustration style and informs her exploration of collective care in children's literature. Teachers, school librarians, and parents will find inspiration and practical insights for using Ripples as a curriculum-aligned resource to introduce themes of environmental stewardship, community mutual aid, and sustainability in the elementary school classroom. Join us for an uplifting look at the bookmaking process behind an inclusive new release that reminds young readers how their own small actions can create massive, positive change in our shared world.TakeawaysCollective careImpactful storytellingChapters00:00 Empowering Young Readers to Affect Change11:35 Integration of Mural Work and Illustration20:13 Self-Perception and Partnership in Artistic Work

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.

In fast-paced workplaces, it's easy to become frustrated when someone makes a mistake, misses expectations, or doesn't deliver something the way you envisioned. The default reaction for many people is criticism.But what if education produces better results?I argue why teaching, mentoring, and coaching others is often far more effective than yelling, berating, or simply pointing out what's wrong. Drawing from my own career, I reflect on the mentors who took the time to guide me through mistakes, explain why something mattered, and help me grow into a more capable professional.Those lessons didn't just improve my work—they shaped the way I approach leadership today.I also discuss why companies often hire younger, less experienced workers while failing to invest in their development, how workplace culture impacts loyalty and retention, and why people are more likely to stay where they feel valued, empowered, and supported.This isn't about avoiding accountability. Mistakes still need to be addressed. It's about remembering that when possible, education creates growth, while criticism often creates fear.If we want better teams, better workplaces, and better outcomes, we should lead with teaching first.

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.

HOUR 4: Seriously, how were these teachers not arrested back in the day? full 1861 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0000 GbBUmvlL3KVZdg6Apu3LPRASwE2J5Wnm news The Dana & Parks Podcast news HOUR 4: Seriously, how were these teachers not arrested back in the day? You wanted it... Now here it is! Listen to each hour of the Dana & Parks Show whenever and wherever you want! © 2025 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwa

Giant Monster Messages: The 6 Ultra Brothers vs The Monster Army (1974) We discuss Subnautica and Project Hail Mary in our episode for the 1974 classic The 6 Ultra Brothers vs The Monster Army.  Time   04:10 History 13:35 Plot 20:45 Talking Points 45:15 Messages 52:10 Final Thoughts 54:00 Listener Feedback Contact us at: Discord https://giantmonstermessages.com/ GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com BlueSky Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Podcast Art by Laser 'lizard' Lluis Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Amendment

Today's America's Work Force Union Podcast brings two major stories together in one conversation-packed episode. First, UPTE-CWA Local 9119 President Dan Russell discusses the union's landmark organizing win — 2,100 University of California tech workers added to the bargaining unit, making UPTE the largest tech worker bargaining unit in the country at 8,400 members. Russell breaks down the subtle union avoidance strategy that kept those workers out for years, how high-visibility strike action brought them in and why getting organized before a mass AI rollout is now the union's most urgent priority. Then, Ohio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper delivers one of her most packed monthly updates yet — covering AFT's bold Devices Down, Eyes Up vision for public schools, a bipartisan Ohio voucher accountability bill targeting a program that now exceeds one billion dollars annually with almost no oversight and a wave of five first contract victories, including the first KIPP charter school contract in the country. She also gives a confident update on the Columbus Metropolitan Library organizing election now underway. Visit upte.org to learn more about UPTE-CWA Local 9119 and oft-aft.org for more on the Ohio Federation of Teachers.

Send us Fan MailWhy do so many teachers get sick the minute summer break starts? In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson explores the “teacher flu,” summer burnout recovery, the reality of unpaid summer labor, and practical ways educators can use AI in a job search without expecting it to do the whole transition for them.*** Raise your hand if you have ever made it to summer break, winter break, spring break, or any long weekend and then immediately gotten sick.In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson introduces The Department of Consequences — the moment when your body, mind, or life finally says, “We need to discuss the last nine months.”This episode looks at why teachers often crash when the pressure drops, why summer is not always the relaxing “perk” people imagine, and how to give summer enough structure without turning it into another unpaid job. Vanessa also talks about how AI can help teachers in career transition when it is used as a practical tool instead of a magical job-search wizard.If you are a burned-out teacher, an educator considering leaving the classroom, or someone using summer to ask, “Can I keep doing this?” this episode will help you name what is happening and take one small step toward something more sustainable.In This EpisodeVanessa talks about:Why teachers often get sick or crash at the beginning of summer breakThe difference between rest and recoveryWhy teacher stress can build up like an unpaid billHow summer can function like a furlough, recovery window, second-job season, or medical catch-up seasonWhy “summers off” is not always the gift people think it isA simple summer planning hack using themed daysWhy daily rest or a nap may be maintenance, not lazinessHow teachers can use AI for job description analysis, resume bullets, LinkedIn updates, and interview prepWhy AI can help with pieces of the job search but should not drive the whole career transition  AI Career Transition Tips from This EpisodeAI can help teachers in transition when you give it context, a task, and a constraint.Instead of asking, “Help me with my job search,” ask AI to do one specific job at a time:AI can help you analyze, compare, translate, tighten, brainstorm, and practice. It cannot and should never replace your judgment, your strategy, or your follow-through.Key TakeawaySurvival mode can get you through a school year, but it is not supposed to become your permanent address.This summer, tell the truth about what kind of season you are actually in: rest, recovery, financial pressure, medical catch-up, career exploration, or some messy combination platter with a side of laundry.Name it accurately, because clarity is kinder than self-judgment.Resources and Links MentionedSchedule a free Discovery Session with Vanessa: https://teachersintransition.com/calendarFind more resources and podcast episodes: https://teachersintransition.comSupport the podcast directly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/277608/supportListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-in-transition-career-change-and-real-talk/id1460021639Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PF02FAZ1zzexvHBqqS6B8Overboard “Annie is Catatonic” clip mentioned in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpzigSg-YkISEO Keywordsteacher burnout, teacher flu, teacher stress, teacher summer break, summer burnout recovery, teacher career transition, leaving teaching, teachers leaving the classroom, career change for teachers, job search for teachers, AI job search, AI resume help, teacher resume tips, teacher LinkedIn tips, transferable skills for teachers, educator burnout, teacher recovery, teacher summer planning, burnout recovery for educators, Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson  Support the PodcastIf you enjoy this indie podcast and want to help with the behind-the-curtain work, please consider:sharing the episode with a teacher friendleaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotifysupporting the show financially starting at just $3/month Support Teachers in Transition  Connect with Vanessa Jackson

This episode we speak with Tara Williams about supporting neurodivergent students as they transition to college. We discuss preparing early for accommodations, differences between high school and college support, and how parents can help without managing everything for their student. We also cover common first-semester challenges such as self-advocacy, roommate issues, and communicating with professors and school offices. Tara shares practical strategies for studying, organization, and accountability, and we talk about how students can assess whether a school or major is the right fit after the first semester. Check out more from Tara Williams at her website.  www.innovativecollegiateconsultants.com Also check out her book The Neurodivergent Student Journey: Breaking Out of the Box at select online retailers.   Use the link below for registration for the Educate and Rejuvenate conference on June 30th and July 1st!  Lots of awesome sessions.  Be on the lookout for our special recording with Kelsey on July 1st at 11:30 am. https://educateandrejuvenate.com/op/summer-2026-registration-organic?aff=238 Check out our article in the NJEA Review magazine!   https://www.njea.org/for-podcasting-teachers-life-is-a-balancing-act/ Season 3 is brought to you by our principal sponsor, Teachers' Insurance Plan. Check out their website below for more information and to get a quote. http://bit.ly/4mQC27G⁠ Teachers' Insurance Plan: auto insurance that brings exclusive educator savings and exceptional customer care to New Jersey and Pennsylvania educational employees. Select Episodes from Season 3 sponsored by: For more information about NJSchoolJobs.com check out their website for up-to-date job postings for teaching, admin, support staff and coaching opportunities. We want to hear from you! Shoot over an email and say hi: podthebalancingact@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe! Leave us a comment!    Follow  Facebook - podbalact JoeandJamie Instagram - @podthebalancingact TikTok - @thebalancingactpodcast Twitter - @podbalact Youtube Channel - The Balancing Act - YouTube Part of the Human Content Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AND his colleagues Mike Cantorino, Brian Dewhurst and Bryan Shein join us to discuss the gamified classroom as well as the upcoming debut of their board game "Challenge to Power," published by Pacific Sky Games (Shein). Teachers, teacher-adjacent individuals and gamers will all find something fascinating in this wide ranging interview.Check out Pacific Sky Games HERE. Find Jared and his podcast on Instagram at 20sided_gamified_podcast, and on all podcast platforms.Don't forget to like, comment, share and subscribe, and connect with us: teachersinthedungeon on Instagram and Facebook, @dungeonteachers on X, and teachersinthedungeon@gmail.com

ORDER MY NEW BOOK (AVAILABLE NOW)!!! — https://bit.ly/49CZ5A0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Gerry and I are joined by Funny AF top six finalist and stand-up comedian Winston Hodges, who, before he was making Kevin Hart, Chelsea Handler, and Kumail Nanjiani laugh on Netflix, spent four years teaching at a school for kids on the autism spectrum in Virginia. Winston shares some of the wildest classroom stories I've heard on this pod, whether it's getting hit with a globe mid-Civil War lecture, becoming the school's unofficial crisis negotiator, or the one-month average staff retention that meant his coworker Marissa quit on day TWO. He also explains why special education teachers are tough as nails, and how working with kids on the autism spectrum made him weirdly elite at managing other comedians' meltdowns. Then we go fully behind the scenes of Funny AF. Who ran the light by ten full minutes and genuinely thought they killed, the conversation about his late dad that got cut, why some sets got edited harder than others, and how he handled the brutal Threads discourse around the show. Takeaways: Special education teachers are some of the toughest, most skilled humans in the building. The "sweet and gentle" stereotype misses the patience, paperwork, and de-escalation skills the job actually demands. Crisis de-escalation is a transferable superpower. Working with autistic students made Winston better at handling hecklers, talking comics off the ledge, and the kind of active listening most people don't get in their day-to-day life. Reality TV editing is real, but Funny AF wasn't a hit piece. Winston says the team genuinely loved comedy and worked to make everyone look good, even when they could have done the opposite. Don't trust the algorithm to tell you when your favorite comic is in town. Get on their email list, or you'll be the person commenting "when are you coming to my city?" two days after they leave. Comedy used to feel like a brotherhood, comics could trash-talk each other privately but had each other's backs publicly. That solidarity is slipping, and it's a bummer for the whole craft. -- 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

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In this special summer reading episode, we're sharing some of our favorite recent reads that will inspire you to kick back with a good book on your break. From magical realism to historical romance, we discuss the books that have surprised and delighted us this year, and we share recommendations for professional development and classroom inspiration. Plus, we give an exciting update on our upcoming book, Structure and Spark, and why we're passionate about helping teachers navigate the different seasons of the school year. If you're looking for great book recommendations to add to your summer reading stack, this episode is full of ideas!Prefer to read? Grab the episode transcript and resources in the show notes here: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/summer-reading-list-for-teachers/Books Mentioned:The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India HoltonClassroom Engagement: The Unwritten Code by Jen FosterHow to Write a Love Story by Catherine WalshThe Together Teacher: Plan Ahead, Get Organized, Save Time by Maia Heyck-MerlinThe Smallest of Joys by Diane ShifferThe Someday Garden by Ashley PostonOne and Only by Maurene GooLady Tremaine by Rachel HochhauserThe Joyful Classroom by Lynn Bechtel and Kristen VincentDo I Have Your Attention? Understanding Memory Constraints and Maximizing Learning by Blake HarvardDolly All the Time by Annabel MonaghanThis Book Made Me Think of You by Libby PagePreorder our book Structure and SparkMore Resources:Kindle / Tablet standReading Journey appJoin The Teacher Approved ClubConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindowShop our teacher-approved resourcesJoin our Teacher Approved Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple Podcasts!Leave a comment or rating on SpotifyRelated Episodes to Enjoy:Episode 71. The Easy Way Teachers Can Learn This Summer: 10 PD Books We LoveEpisode 65. Make an Easy Plan For Your Perfect Teacher Summer: Recovery and ReadinessEpisode 130. The 2 Things Teachers Need to Refuel This SummerEpisode 197. A Teacher Summer Self Care and Recovery Plan That Doesn't Feel Like WorkMentioned in this episode:Get a free 10-day trial of the Teacher Approved Club, where members are using the Tired Teacher Summer Planner this month to help plan the kind of summer they need: https://secondstorywindow.net/trial

Diane did everything right. She worked harder than anyone, she gave more than anyone, and she still got passed over - for the raise, the promotion, and the money she'd earned ten times over. If that sentence made your stomach drop a little, this episode is for you. In this episode of Good Girls Get Rich, Karen Yankovich introduces "the good girl tax" - the invisible cost paid by women who are the most generous, most responsible, and most beloved in every room they walk into, and the least paid for it. Through the story of Diane (a composite of 100 women Karen has worked with), Karen walks through exactly how this tax gets charged - first in the classroom, then again when Diane rebuilds her career from scratch on LinkedIn. This episode isn't about fixing it yet. It's about finally seeing it. Key takeaways: The good girl tax isn't charged on your mistakes. It's charged on your best qualities - your generosity, your reliability, your willingness to over-deliver. "It's a calling" is often code for "we don't want to pay you." Teachers earn about 73 cents on the dollar compared to peers with the same degree in other fields - and that gap is the widest it's ever been. The broken rung is the real starting point. For every 100 men promoted to manager, only 93 women make it - and every future raise is calculated off that lower starting number. Sponsorship changes everything. Only 31% of women at that level have a sponsor versus 45% of men - and sponsored people are nearly twice as likely to get promoted. Letting your work "speak for itself" doesn't work. Diane tried it for 18 years in the classroom and again on LinkedIn - same result both times. If this episode hit close to home, don't keep it to yourself - share it with a friend who needs to hear it too. And if you're ready to stop paying the good girl tax, check out the Visibility Salon at VisibilitySalon.com - your first week is free. Subscribe to Good Girls Get Rich so you don't miss next week's episode, where Karen shares a confession about her own pricing she's never told before.   Resources Mentioned In The Episode: Visibility SalonKaren's private community where women learn to price their expertise properly. First week free! https://www.thelinkedupcollective.com/visibilitysalon/ Book a with KarenBook a call with Karen to learn more about working together. www.karenyankovich.com/call Karen Yankovich on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/karenyankovich    Magical Quotes From The Episode: "The good girl tax doesn't get charged on your mistakes. It gets charged on your best qualities." "Most loved, least paid is not a personality trait - it's a tax, and you can stop paying it." "The world will always pay you at the rate you hand it."   Help Us Spread The Word! It would be awesome if you shared the Good Girls Get Rich Podcast with your fellow entrepreneurs on Twitter. Click here to tweet some love! If this episode has taught you just one thing, I would love if you could head on over to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! And if you're moved to, kindly leave us a rating and review. Maybe you'll get a shout out on the show!   Ways to Subscribe to Good Girls Get Rich: Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via PlayerFM Good Girls Get Rich is also on Spotify Take a listen on Podcast Addict

Minnesota's student population has grown significantly more diverse over the past few decades. Today, nearly 40 percent of the state's K-12 students identify as students of color.But, according to the Minnesota Department of Education, just 7 percent of the state's teachers identify as teachers of color. The gap is even wider for Black educators. While Black students make up about 12 percent of Minnesota's student population, Black teachers account for just 1.4 percent of the state's teaching workforce. And Black men make up only 0.5 percent of all K-12 teachers in the state.MPR News host Angela Davis talks with leaders of Black Men Teach, a Twin Cities organization that's working to recruit, prepare and support Black male elementary school teachers in Minnesota.Guests: Markus Flynn is the CEO of Black Men Teach, a nonprofit committed to increasing the number of Black male elementary school educators in the Twin Cities. He used to teach fifth and sixth grade science at Prodeo Academy in Minneapolis. Devon Minke teaches third grade at North Park School for Innovation in Columbia Heights. Keondre Lewis teaches second grade at North Park School for Innovation in Columbia Heights.

One of the cognitive skills we want to encourage in the early learning years is persistence. Intentional productive struggles help children to think more deeply and build persistence. Join Cynthia and Alison to learn the meaning of a productive struggle and how to plan for them.Check out our website:  https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/howpreschoolteachersdoitLearn more about Cynthia's work, including professional development, family education, and consulting opportunities:  https://hihello.com/hi/cindyterebush-RXMBKASubscribe to Cynthia's SubStack for free to receive articles and more in your email:  https://substack.com/@cynthiaterebush

Teachers just can't get a break. No matter where you go, you are bound to run into students and parents, and they always have something to say!   Remember TEACHERS... "Is it Friday Yet" is OUT NOW!  Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/    Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com    Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod   Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a    Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612  _________________________________     Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by:    Fabletics | Go to Fabletics.com/TOD and get 70% - 80% off EVERYTHING as a new VIP   Wayfair | Go to wayfair.com shop all things home today.   Shopify | Go to Shopify.com/TOD and get your $1 per month trial today!   _________________________________ In this episode of Teachers Off Duty, the hosts share hilarious and painfully relatable stories about running into students everywhere from the grocery store to cruise ships. They also talk about some rather inventive ways to potentially avoid those run-ins that you just know will lead to awkward and potentially long conversations. Teacher burnout is real, and our panel explores why even brief encounters outside of the classroom can lead to overstimulation. From there the conversation gets even wilder as our teachers get into a discussion about all the ways they used to cheat in school and how kids these days just don't measure up. Plus there's some great back and forth about the future of education, the laughability of putting robots in the classroom, and what to make of AI in general. Listen now & don't forget to subscribe!  Follow your hosts:  Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Ms. M @ms.m_closet Jessica Hawk @MyTeacherFace Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty

Today our guest is Derrick Lawson, co-executive director of CATLL and CASCD and a former principal at all three school levels. Derrick shares practical strategies for building relational capacity with staff and students at the start of the school year, and why the first days of school should be spent on connection, not content. He also explains how school leaders can build staff capacity for relationship-building by modeling connection activities, creating shared resources, and embedding brief connection routines into every staff meeting throughout the year. In this conversation, Derrick offers important reminders for educators and leaders: Students will not learn at their best until they feel seen, heard, and valued, and that environment has to be built intentionally before content can stick. Teachers who say relationship-building "isn't their thing" often just lack a structure or script. Giving them ready-made activities and modeling them first removes that barrier. When leaders model connection activities with staff, teachers replicate them in their classrooms. What you put in front of people is what you are most likely to see spread. Ten years from now, students and staff will not remember individual lessons, they will remember how you made them feel. Learn More About CharacterStrong:  Learn more about Intellispark Access FREE MTSS Curriculum Samples Request a Quote Today! Learn more about CharacterStrong Implementation Support Visit the CharacterStrong Website   About Derrick Lawson:  Derrick Lawson retired in June of 2025 after 9 years as Principal of  his Alma Mater – Indio High School in Desert Sands USD and 31 years as a K-12 principal at all three levels. Aside from being a K-12 student in the district, he returned his third year of teaching to the district and after teaching, served as a Facilitator in State and Federal Programs and a principal at all 3 levels and opened 2 new campuses. He has spent the majority of his career working in high poverty schools as well as with large populations of long term English Learners and special needs students. During his 9 years in the classroom, he taught all levels K-12 as well as in the University credentialing program as an adjunct professor. He was selected as ACSA Region XIX's Principal of the Year in 2010 and then selected as the ACSA State Middle Grades Principal of the Year and NASSP 2012 Principal of the Year for California and 2025 ACSA State Secondary Principal of the Year. He has served in several leadership roles for ACSA over the years.  In addition to serving his Charter, he was the Region 19 President and Treasurer as well as the NASSP State Coordinator for California and has been involved in State and National lobbying efforts for education from 2012 to the present. He served as the NASSP Region 7 Coordinator, leading the 9 western states and facilitating their advocacy and professional development efforts and a 3 year term on the Board of the National Association of Secondary School Principals. He has been directing one of the ACSA Principals Academies for the past 10 years. His newest role is the Co-Executive Director for the California Association for Teaching, Leading, and Learning (CATLL) after serving on the board for 4 years. He lives in Bermuda Dunes and loves to travel, play piano, scrapbook, and all things Disney.  He is married with two adult children and an unexpected 4 (as his wife says) grand-dogs and a cat.

(00:00-10:06) Uncle Rich gets to hear Navy Caps on the Road for the first time. And he loves it! Little kids and Nick Siriani love his book. Teachers love guest speaker day. The genesis of Angry Iggy & The Fan Show. Rich is in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Rich taught Rush Limbaugh everything he knew about television.(10:14-12:06) Mike & The Mechanics. NBA Final and Stanley Cup Finals games this weekend.(12:16-17:33) Drops of the Week & Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Jackson Burkett coaching tree. Darren Pang, Rich Gould, and Robert Thomas are going to join the program today. Cards lose. Carolina takes Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. Lillith Khan. People stuck in the air at Six Flags. The apology department. Old man noises. Iggy's 72 day hat marathon. People actually listen to this show. Plowsy's weight and the mile run.McGreevy has two songs about him. Texters holding the 2Fox accountable. Water breaks in the World Cup. Breakfast update from Toronto. Airport grievances. Cards going with Dobbins and the six man rotation. Gorman already has more career strikeouts than Tony Gwynn. Montreal Expos and Olympic Stadium. Steve is on the line and wants to talk Nolan Gorman.Joined by the great Darren Pang. We miss Panger in St. Louis. Panger misses Doug, but not Martin. Martin's roast of Panger. The 7 year anniversary of the Blues winning the Stanley Cup. What's Panger's most vivid memory of that night? Ope, we lost Panger. He's back. The Blues did a great job on including everyone. Berube's pre-game speech. COVID ruined the Blues chance to repeat. Bruce Cassidy getting fired just before the playoffs. Great SCF thus far. Golf questions coming in for Panger. His son's pig. Games that flew under the radar during the Cup run. Wayne Gretzky changing Panger's golf game.Pretty Woman. USMNT kicks off in The World Cup tonight. Only 8 countries have won the World Cup. Getting iced. Doug with deportation questions. Buzz Balls. Doug's never had a cigarette. Energy drinks. Audio of Stephen A. Smith chastising Knicks fans for their behavior. Doug wants people to behave themselves.Look, Doug, it's Uncle Rich. Rich Gould joins us. Iggy the angry Easter bunny. Rich came with gifts for Doug's grandson. There's A Snake Down There. You're never too young to learn things. We need to get him on a book tour. Rich has some more books in the holster ready to go. What keeps Rich busy these days? Rich hasn't had a cigarette either. Travel ball out the womb. Chairman's down on The Little League World Series. Fire in the hole. The story of Rich not wanting to work Fridays.Rich isn't watching much Cardinal baseball. Calling Cardinal games 98-06. Giving hitting advice to Delino Deshields. Riding in a cab with Ron Gant. Rich wants to make country music. He hasn't heard Navy Caps on the Road. Doug teaches Rich AI. Too injured to play golf. Roller Derby.Uncle Rich gets to hear Navy Caps on the Road for the first time. And he loves it! Little kids and Nick Siriani love his book. Teachers love guest speaker day. The genesis of Angry Iggy & The Fan Show. Rich is in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Rich taught Rush Limbaugh everything he knew about television.Mike & The Mechanics. NBA Final and Stanley Cup Finals games this weekend.Drops of the Week & Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDJoined by Robert Thomas to talk about the 7 year anniversary of the Blues winning The Cup. Feels like he's figuring some things out in his golf fame. Spending more time in St. Louis this summer. Winning The Cup at the age of 19. The confidence that team had that year. Chief's famous speech before Game 7. Feeling good about the team that's coming back for next year. Watching this year's NHL playoffs.Robby Thomas big Jackson guy apparently. So What'd Your Grandma Think featuring Torts.And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From 06/11 Hour 2: The Sports Junkies react to Tracy Morgan's comments about teachers.

Washing your balls in the shower. Testicular cancer. People are upset with Tracey Morgan over a comment he made about teachers. Sydney Sweeney at Knicks game. Sex with students. Krystle would flirt with teachers. 

Washing your balls in the shower. Testicular cancer. People are upset with Tracey Morgan over a comment he made about teachers. Sydney Sweeney at Knicks game. Sex with students. Krystle would flirt with teachers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.