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Season 3 Episode 72
When the lines between classwork and real world work get blurred, it often leads to engagement and deeper learning for our ELA students.
This episode…
6 years, 9 months ago
How to talk about Equity and Inclusion, with Liz Kleinrock
Season 3 Episode 71
Learn from Liz Kleinrock, Teaching Tolerance teacher of the year, about how she approaches big conversations about difficult topics with her students…
6 years, 9 months ago
070: Help for Student Apathy, with Dave Stuart Jr.
Season 3 Episode 70
Want to help your apathetic students become more motivated? Dave Stuart Jr. knows how you feel.
In this podcast episode, learn the five key beliefs …
6 years, 10 months ago
40 Ways to Reduce your Grading Time
Season 3 Episode 69
Grading doesn't have to be the thing that haunts you as a teacher.
There are a ton of strategies out there to help you reduce your grading time and m…
6 years, 10 months ago
Confronting Teacher Exhaustion, with Angela Watson
Season 3 Episode 68
Ready for an end to the teacher tired? The teacher guilt? The teacher busy?
In this episode, I'm chatting with Angela Watson about her work helping t…
6 years, 11 months ago
Look Forward to Teaching Vocabulary
Season 2 Episode 67
Wish teaching vocabulary in ELA could be more creative and fulfilling? You're not alone. The old "study at home for the quiz" routine can get pretty …
6 years, 11 months ago
We Need More Diverse Books
Season 2 Episode 66
We need diverse books in our ELA classrooms.
In this podcast episode and blog post, discover title ideas from a stellar high school librarian - Alexa…
6 years, 11 months ago
065: Final Exams in English Class that feel Meaningful
Season 2 Episode 65
Want to finish off your ELA year with as much meaning and creativity as you've brought to your curriculum all year long? Good for you!
Skip the mult…
7 years ago
A Beginner's Guide to Writing Workshop
Season 2 Episode 64
In this episode, discover how to structure a successful writing workshop, what a workshop mini lesson is, and how to trouble shoot common issues that…
7 years ago
Using Stations Creatively in ELA
Season 2 Episode 63
Want to try out stations in your ELA classroom? Good for you! They're a great way to get students actively engaging (and fight the after-lunch tired …
7 years, 1 month ago