In Don’t @ Me (2:05), Tom opens with a warning about how overusing words will ruin them and weaken their impact. Then, Tom is joined by renowned researcher, Susan Brookhart (10:48) for a conversation about a breadth of assessment and grading topics. Finally, in Assessment Corner (1:02:27), Tom shares some experiences he’s had in supporting schools and districts in their … Read More
A Heart in the Write Place | Episode 28 with Dennis Mathew
The multi-talented Dennis Mathew is a husband, father, elementary school speech pathologist, singer-songwriter and author, from Mustang, Oklahoma, U.S.A. Dennis has worked with students in schools and through non-profit work for over 20 years. In 2018, he launched his authorship with Bello the Cello, followed by My Wild First Day of School and How Grizzly Found Gratitude. He is also … Read More
Lamaze for Childrearing with Nathaniel A. Turner
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the topic “Lamaze for Childrearing” with Nathaniel Turner. If you’re wondering, how could that term be connected to us/our learners, make sure you tune in to the whole conversation because Nathaniel will teach you something new. School as a place of mastery vs test scores, changing the “rules” in a … Read More
Why Not You? | Heather Lyon | Instructional Efficiency
In Don’t @ Me (2:50), Tom opens this week with a simple question that can shift your mindset away from self-doubt. Then, Tom is joined by educator and author, Heather Lyon (13:15) for a conversation about student engagement. Finally, in Assessment Corner (57:30), Tom revisits an important residual effect of formative assessment and that is becoming more instructional efficient. … Read More
Annihilate Inequities with Joyce Akridge
In Podcast Episode 60 of the Time for Teachership Podcast, I am talking with Joyce Akridge who has dedicated 44 years of her life to Indianapolis Public Schools. She has served in various positions from principal mentor to lead principal where she has demonstrated personal and professional excellence in leadership for the success of all students. She now runs her … Read More
