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<p>Looking back at the early history of U.S. education, Harvard Professor Jarvis Givens says we’ve long told the story in fragments: Native education in one lane, Black education in another, and the rise of white common schools somewhere else. But in his latest research, he shows ... Show More

<p>Harvard Graduate School of Education Professor Jal Mehta knows that education research matters – it has the power to shape schools, classrooms, and policy. Yet, today, in increased political polarization, many may question whether education research can be neutral.</p><p>“As a ... Show More

<p>In the wake of the pandemic, tutoring has become a central strategy for helping students recover academically but not all tutoring is created equal. Liz Cohen, vice president of policy at 50CAN, has been closely studying the rapid rise of tutoring programs across the country, ... Show More

<p>What if school was designed around student agency, real-world learning, and deep relationships—instead of compliance and test scores? In this episode, I take you inside Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School, a Big Picture Learning school in the South Bronx that is reimagining w ... Show More

<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

When faced with a big change, your brain isn’t going to like it. Brains like certainty and stability, not the unknown. So when I announced this would be the last year of Get Coached, many of the students inside had thoughts about what this change would mean for them. And I get it ... Show More

<p>⭐️ <a href='https://www.schoolforschoolcounselors.com/mastermind'><b>Join the School for School Counselors Mastermind to build a &quot;stress-less&quot; career</b></a><br/><br/>In this episode of the School for School Counselors podcast, host Steph Johnson addresses an issue m ... Show More

In this episode of Teaching Channel Talks, Dr. Wendy Amato speaks with Khari Shabazz, Managing Director of Schools and School Partnerships at K12 Coalition, about how shifting from compliance to connection can combat chronic absenteeism. Drawing from his experience as a school le ... Show More

Continuing our five-part series on Building Effective Classroom Teams, this episode focuses on how you, as a team member, are responsible for establishing and nurturing the classroom culture with both the students and the staff. Your tone, your behavior, and your approach can mak ... Show More

In the first class of our course on making the most of your friendships, host Cristina Quinn learns what it means to be socially fit — and why it’s never too late to start getting those reps in. Cristina talks to Bob Waldinger, director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development — ... Show More

<p>I recently read a powerful book called, <a href= "https://amzn.to/45OPy3U">"Of Boys and Men: Why They're Struggling, Why We Should Care, and What We Can Do About It" by Richard Reeves</a>. It's not the first piece of media I've consumed about the crises men are facing in the U ... Show More

<p>Today our guest is Karissa Bachman, 3rd grade teacher at Maple Lawn Elementary, in the Sumner Bonney-Lake School District. <br /> We talk to Karissa about creative strategies that enhance student learning and engagement in the classroom. She shares a variety of practical appro ... Show More

<h1>How to advocate for the schools our children deserve</h1> How comfortable do you feel speaking up about something your child’s school needs? &nbsp; Have you noticed that some parents seem to feel more comfortable speaking up than others? &nbsp; Have you ever noti ... Show More