Apr 24
Vocabulary Strategies to Boost Word Learning with Melissa Cheesman Smith, Savannah Campbell, & Tim Rasinski
Episode 251In this episode, we’re joined by Tim Rasinski, Melissa Cheesman, and Savannah Campbell, authors of The Megabook of Vocabulary, to talk about practical, classroom-ready strategies that actually work. We dig into the biggest misconceptions about vocabulary instruction, w ... Show More
1h 1m
Apr 10
The Research on Vocabulary Instruction with Margaret McKeown
Episode 250In this episode, we’re joined by Margaret McKeown, a leading researcher in vocabulary and language development, to explore what effective vocabulary instruction really looks like in practice.Margaret helps us unpack common misconceptions about vocabulary teaching, incl ... Show More
52m 24s
Aug 2024
Gamification in the Literacy Classroom with Dr. Lauren Gehr - 281
In this episode, seasoned educator and instructional coach Dr. Lauren Gehr shares stories that illustrate the power of gamification in the literacy classroom and beyond. You'll hear how gamified learning fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and a deeper dive into content. If ... Show More
22m 52s
Nov 2024
Aspire Mailbag: Career Aspirations and Leadership Opportunities
In this Aspire Mailbag episode, Jeff Gargas and Joshua Stamper dive into listener questions about school leadership, connecting with students and staff, building future leaders, and navigating career aspirations. Topics include: How can you consistently connect with students and ... Show More
28m 55s
Oct 2024
Rethinking Student Goal Setting with Mitch Weathers
In this special #AspireLead bonus episode, Mitch Weathers, author and creator of Organized Binder, discusses how to rethink traditional goal setting. Together, Josh & Mitch dive into why the old methods of setting goals often fall short and explore practical strategies to make go ... Show More
24m 21s
Take time to notice. Brendan O’Day shares an important message for educators - Start by noticing: Slow down and bring back the joy of schooling. He tells the story of preparing soon-to-be leaders, guiding them skillfully to seek curiosity rather than judgement. We realize this school year is unlike any other. Brendan writes that we should “Focus on bringing ... Show More
