Reflecting on #TeachBetter19

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In This Post: A reflection on the first and very successful #TeachBetter19 conference. Jeff’s personal highlights from putting on this incredible event. I’ve been seeing all these posts reflecting on the Teach Better Conference, #TeachBetter19. They’ve been enjoyable to read. No…I have reveled in them. They have reminded me again and again of what we were able to create. It’s … Read More

120: #TeachBetter19 Recap – Jeff and Rae reflect on the first ever Teach Better Conference

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 We reflect on the first ever Teach Better Conference. We discuss our favorite moments, give some shoutouts, and let you in on a few secrets for 2020. Episode Highlights 0:55 – Tweet @teachbetterteam using #TeachBetter19 and let us know: How long did it take you to recover from the conference? 3:08 – Shoutout to Becky Schnekser (@schnekser) for taking … Read More

117: ASPIRE To Lead – Joshua Stamper chats with us about relationships, passion projects, and going further to be a leader.

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Assistant Principal, and host of the ASPIRE Leadership Podcast, Joshua Stamper, chats with us about relationships, passion projects, and going further to be a leader. Joshua talks about changing the structure of education, looking at what you’re doing to affect your district, and why we cannot be afraid to ask questions. Episode Highlights 4:23 – What id you cannot make … Read More

116: The Future Is Now – James DiDonato chats with us about preparing students for the future, connecting with your community, and being an educational geek.

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 Superintendent, James DiDonato, chats with us about preparing students for the future, connecting with your community, and being an educational geek. James talks about keeping our passion and excitement for learning, bringing students into the real world right now, and why you need to just keep at it with kids until you help them get there. Episode Highlights 2:48 … Read More

115: Belief formation on steroids. – Michael Rousell chats with us about how we can use surprise to change the way our students think about education and themselves.

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Teacher, psychologist, and author, Michael Rousell, chats with us about how we can use surprise to change  the way our students think about education and themselves. Michael delves into the science of surprise, shares a story of how he became “the master of the pause,” and talks about  hypnotizing his students. Episode Highlights 3:36 – Rae asks the most important … Read More