Oct 16
When Books Are Battlegrounds
This week, we’re covering one of the most explosive education controversies in American history, the 1974 Kanawha County, WV “Textbook Wars.” What began as a school board vote over new reading materials in West Virginia eventually escalated into boycotts, firebombings, and a nati ... Show More
43m 57s
Aug 18
Back to School Burnout with Angelyn Franks
Guest: Angelyn Franks, SLPD, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/back-to-school-burnoutWelcome to Season 3 of the School of Speech, presented by Speech Therapy PD and hosted by Carolyn Dolby. In this episode t ... Show More
1h 8m
Aug 2023
Episode 62: Academic Burnouts: When The Struggle Becomes Too Much
<p>In this episode of The Struggling Scientists, we delve deep into the pervasive issue of burnout. Join hosts Suzanne and Jayron as they sit down with guest Cevdet Acarsoy, a psychologist and PhD student, to discuss the impact of burnout on productivity, motivation, and mental h ... Show More
37m 2s
Oct 2024
Grades, Rakes, and Reflection: Helping Kids Do Less To Do Better - With Teacher & Writer Tim Donahue
<p>In this episode, I sit down with Tim Donahue, a seasoned high school English teacher and a writer, to dive into the pressures of grade inflation, the impact on student resilience, and why kids today feel overwhelmed by academic and extracurricular demands. Tim’s unique perspec ... Show More
49m 52s
Nov 2023
Talesha Savage - The Keys to Teacher Retention Success
<p>I am Talesha Savage, speaker, workshop facilitator, and owner of TLS Consulting, an education consulting firm devoted to helping school and district leaders create attractive school cultures where leaders and teachers feel respected, valued, and supported. I have helped four s ... Show More
41m 8s
Nov 2024
S3 Ep07 - Managing Stress & Burnout
We often overlook the early warning signs of burnout—subtle hints like exhaustion, irritability, or loss of motivation. Instead, we push forward, believing that powering through will get us to the finish line faster. But ignoring these signs only brings us closer to a breaking po ... Show More
23m 8s