During Episode 4’s interview with Joe Feldman (of Crescendo Ed Group), we discuss the history of grading, why it hasn’t changed, and how current grading policies widen opportunity gaps for students of color. Assessing students is...
Linda Darling-Hammond vs Diane Ravitch and Carol Burris During the first segment of Episode 4, the crew discusses a recent piece by Valerie Strauss entitled: Linda Darling-Hammond VS Diane Ravitch and Carol Burris (https://wapo.st/2ziklcc) Darling-Hammond’s...
During this episode’s Teacher Tips, the gang discusses the ways in which teachers and school staff can maximize Parent Teacher Conferences for all involved. Listen in for some useful information from the folks who’ve been...
During today’s Teacher Tips, the boys discuss Project Based Learning – what it is, how it works, and why it’s important for all content areas to consider working on right away! What is it? Project Based...
During today’s main episode release, we discuss David Geurin’s (@DavidGeurin) piece about why some educators burn out while others grow to be more passionate. We all agree on the six points posited by Geurin, but...
Teacher Tips – Starting School Right 201 During our first edition of Teacher Tips, Robby, Peter, and Casey share their “go to” ideas for starting the school year on the right foot: * How to...
Growth Mindset, Grit, and Deficit Mindset Creep 201 During today’s show, we discuss how the push for grit and growth mindset in schools could lead to deficit thinking in teachers and communities. We reference the article: “Grit...
Show Notes: During the first part of our final episode of season 1, we interview Dr. Johann Neem, author of the new book “Democracy’s Schools: The Rise of Public Education in America.” Dr. Neem is a...
During Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson, we discuss the following: How does one implement differentiated instruction? Where to start? What does differentiation look like when implemented with fidelity? Are there...
During today’s show (a two-parter!), we talk with the legendary, the one and only, Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson about all things differentiation. During Part 1, we focus on the “big picture” of differentiated instruction: Inspiration...