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Are we raising Harvey Weinsteins? - Passing Period #2
“Passing Period” is an AOTA Podcast Extra that gives us a chance to check-in, reflect, and discuss some stories that our full episodes might have mis…
6 years, 6 months ago
S3E3 - Your Favorite Teacher
Who was your favorite teacher? What tend to be the qualities of people’s “favorite” teachers? In this episode we discuss who our favorite teachers we…
6 years, 6 months ago
Stop Hatin’ on the Hijab - Passing Period #1
Our full episodes deliver a LOT, so “Passing Period” is an AOTA Podcast Extra that gives us a chance to check-in, reflect, and discuss some timely st…
6 years, 6 months ago
S3E2 - Grading Practices
How should grading work? What’s fair? In this episode we unpack the dilemmas of grading. Why do grading practices vary so much from teacher to teache…
6 years, 7 months ago
S3E1 - The Language of Education
Is it “at-promise” or “at-risk?” Should we say “achievement gap” or “opportunity gap?” In our Season 3 premiere, we unpack the ever-changing language…
6 years, 7 months ago
S2E18 - Building a Culture of Literacy
In our Season 2 finale we unpack the wonder and mystery of reading--and the work it takes to create a strong culture of literacy in today’s schools. …
6 years, 9 months ago
S2E17 - Headlines Galore!
Sometimes there’s so much going on in the world of education that it’s hard to keep up! Don’t worry, we got you covered with this special headlines-i…
6 years, 10 months ago
S2E16 - The Pledge of Allegiance in Schools
In a nation that prides itself on being a beacon of democracy, should the pledge of allegiance still be practiced in our public schools? Jeffrey wal…
6 years, 10 months ago
S2E15 - Teach for America
Teach for America is one of the most impactful and controversial organizations in education today. Is it championing equity and opportunity or is it …
6 years, 11 months ago
S2E14 - (Re)Segregation: A Segregation Story
How can the story of one California high school inform our national discussion about school segregation? A new film explores how a once-integrated hi…
6 years, 11 months ago