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On Teachers’ Lounge, it's Ann Montzka Smelser.She's the Director of the Suzuki Strings Program at Northern Illinois University.Ann’s a practitioner of what’s called “the Suzuki method of music learning.” It’s based on the idea that music talent isn’t inherent, it’s something that ... Show More

On a new Teachers' Lounge, Bob Chikos! He’s a special education teacher at Crystal Lake Central High School.He's involved in education policy at the state level, working on reports about the teacher pipeline and school psychologist shortages.Bob also recently took a fascinating t ... Show More

We're revisiting our 2022 chat with Princeton middle school social studies teacher David Gray.He and his students worked on a project called “The Four Freedoms & Beyond," based on President Franklin Roosevelt’s 1941 State of the Union speech just before the U.S. entered World War ... Show More

Students learn better when movement is included in a lesson. In this episode, theater educator Jocelyn Greene teaches us four fun improv games that can work in most classrooms to get students actively engaged and make the learning really stick. ___________________________________ ... Show More

<p>We&#39;ve got a special guest again — Dolores! She&#39;s a teacher who excels in role-playing contextual teaching methods, creating courses filled with engaging videos that make learning Chinese a lot more fun. Her course designs are not only creative but also help learners m ... Show More

<p>Kristin Poppens teaches kindergarten in Iowa and is just learning about the science of reading! In fact, she&apos;s applied evidence-based, self-taught practices for less than six months, and her students reached end of year benchmarks with 100% success rate. Kristin&apos;s di ... Show More

<p>Welcome to Saturday Morning Teacher Talk, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:30 Pacific and 11:30 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.</p> <p><strong>MAKING NEWS on X THIS WEEK:</strong></p> <p>What advice would you give a new ... Show More

<p>Welcome to Saturday Morning Teacher Talk, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:30 Pacific and 11:30! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast.</p> <p><strong>MAKING NEWS on X THIS WEEK:</strong></p> <p>Scare a teacher in four words! Thanks to< ... Show More

<p>In today’s episode, Kate Winn, a teacher, freelance writer and TV guest, and wife and mom to two girls, joins us on the podcast to share how after 20 years of teaching, she learned about the science of reading! She wrote this piece for Today’s Parent, titled <a href='https://w ... Show More

<p>If your cultural, racial, or socio-economic background is different from that of your students, there can be a learning curve as you build rapport.</p> <p>In today's episode, I'm talking with Sara Singer, a high school special education teacher on Chicago's South Side. Sara lo ... Show More

🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.We’re excited to welcome Leanna, an experienced educator specializing in working with immigrants and displaced learners. Leanna will share her insights and strategies on creating a supportive and empa ... Show More

Malcolm Gladwell visits Kennesaw State University to learn about Jiwoo, an AI Assistant that helps future teachers practice responsive teaching by simulating classroom interactions with students. Discover how AI can enhance teaching methods to prepare teachers for the classroom. ... Show More

Melissa Pilakowski teaches English/Language Arts in a small rural high school in Valentine, Nebraska. An advocate of innovation and gamified learning, she also hosts #games4ed on Thursday evenings. She uses blended learning and coaches other teachers trying to integrate technolog ... Show More