Improving Teacher Ed

Emily Hanford introduces the first episode of her new podcast, Sold a Story.There's an idea about how children learn to read that's held sway in schools for more than a generation — even though it was proven wrong by cognitive scientists decades ago. Teaching methods based on thi ... Show More

Producer DJ Cashmere spent seven years teaching Black and brown students at a Noble Street charter high school in Chicago. At the time, Noble followed a popular model called "no excuses." Its schools required strict discipline but promised low-income students a better shot at col ... Show More

Camille Leihulu Slagle is Native Hawaiian. She always knew she wanted to go away for college. Education would help her afford to stay in her homeland. Life in the islands is expensive. Camille wants to give back to her people through science, studying the volcanoes central to Haw ... Show More

<p>Teachers are saying this is the worst school year ever. In this episode, I'll explore the reasons why, offer some solutions, and also share a few other loosely related thoughts that may or may not help. </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-------------------</span></p> <p> ... Show More

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today's episode is inspired by a lot of different emails I've gotten from teachers about a wide range of problems with administrators. Some of these teachers feel like their principals place too much emphasis on testing and try to standardize te ... Show More

Questions about education. 

The Effortless English Revolution: Schools are terrible everywhere in the world. Students are stressed, tired, bored, and angry. Parents are frustrated. No amount of money or time improves the situation. What is the answer? How can we create a powerful education system that serve ... Show More

<p>A lot of you know my thoughts on the education system, and that I'm not a huge fan of traditional college or education methods - so here's a few thoughts on what I think can help teachers reach their students, and help them learn in their own personal ways. <3</p> 

<p>How is the anti-CRT movement harming and silencing teachers, what damage will it ultimately do to students, and what can be done to fight it? </p> <p>For a more complete overview of this topic, be sure to check out EdTrust's podcast series<em> </em><a href= "https://edtrust.or ... Show More

Does this sound familiar… you are attempting to deliver a lesson, but the kids are off-task, distracted, talking to each other, and you…. Get louder… attempting to be heard by the few that are giving you their attention. At the same time you are getting more and more angry and de ... Show More

Ways to change the school year to benefit students academically 

This week, our gang explore the significance of curriculum in education, exploring that while curriculum is important, the effectiveness of teaching and systemic factors play a more crucial role in student outcomes. Plus, Andy shares that successful schools can thrive regardless ... Show More