Not sure what to tell the students? Play them “This Is Me” from The Greatest Showman: I am not a stranger to the dark Hide away, they say ‘Cause we don’t want your broken parts I’ve learned to be ashamed of all my scars Run away, they say No one’ll love you as you are If America were to sing … Read More
EP69: Screens On or Screens Off?
In Episode 69 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about their experiences with virtual teaching – especially the issue of cameras being on for students. With their new “twirl” back to teaching students remotely, they, as middle school teachers, have had similar experiences with their students not wanting to turn on their cameras on for the class. The … Read More
EP 181 Creating Access And Equity In Education With Jennifer Velez
3:40 – How Do Schools Address Minorities and Diversity 10:35 – Racism in America versus the World 13:30 – Jennifer Velez on Making An Impact Through Education 16:20 –Starting Your Journey on Creating Access and Equity 19:40 – Key Resources on Diversity Equity and Inclusion Tre' Gammage · EP 181 Creating Access And Equity In Education With Jennifer Velez MORE … Read More
EP68: The New Virtual
In Episode 68 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav revisit their experience with Virtual teaching, as they have recently twirled back to learning this way from Face-to-face teaching, which they have been engaged in for the past 4 months. They cover all the improvements they have seen with the teaching they are doing, and the supports that are out … Read More
SmallBites Lagniappe: #StopTheSteal
#StopTheSteal opens with a personal story about my relationship to the Confederate flag as a Texas born and bred Black kid. It goes from there to explore the words “stop the steal” from the perspective of those who’ve experienced gaslighting in classrooms throughout our nation’s history (spoiler alert, that’s all of us). Want to create more equitable and inclusive … Read More