In this post: We are crafting the future leaders of our world, what do we need them to be able to do? If we’re not asking our students what they need, we’re missing opportunities to be better. Feedback can be scary, but it can also be incredibly valuable. You can’t put every suggestion into practice, but you can listen, learn, … Read More
38: EduMagic – A chat with Sam Fecich and some amazing pre-service teachers.
Professor Sam Fecich and an amazing group of pre-service teachers chat with us about why they got into teaching, what’s got them excited about the field, and how they hope to impact lives. These future teachers share the best advice they’ve received, what they’ve learned from their mentors, and what they are focused on in their journey. Episode Highlights … Read More
37: Why does it matter? – Chuck Taft chats about why we need to stop looking for the grade, and look for the learning.
Middle school social studies teacher, Chuck Taft, chats with us about teaching America’s story, making authentic connections, and how the world is handing us our curriculum. Chuck shares how social studies is the “O Blood Type” of education, why hew feels he’s the lucky one, and why we need to stop looking for the grade, and look for the … Read More
36: Building a Support System – Erin Hall chats with us about finding a way to connect the social and professional experiences for educators.
9th grade english teacher, and founder of YES RI, Erin Hall, chats with us about finding a way to connect the social and professional experiences for educators, keeping teachers supported and motivated, and reflecting on everything you do. Erin shares why communication is key, and explains how students liking you and students respecting you do not need to be exclusive. … Read More
26: Teach Better – Chad Ostrowski shares his relentless pursuit of Better and why it should be your focus, too.
Teach Better Team co-founder, and creator of The Grid Method, Chad Ostrowski, chats with us about the relentless pursuit of Better. Chad tells us the story of the worst year of his life and how it changed everything, explains why we thinks we have the best opportunity to create true change in education, and how you can be the best … Read More