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Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthProgress Tracking That Actually Works!Discover a new way to approach student progress with streamlined data collection! In this episode, learn valuable teaching tips for creating a student data system that benefits both you and your students. This approach simplifies data visualization and enhances your instructional strategies.Transform your classroom with a data tracking system that actually works! In this episode, I share my revolutionary "most-some-one" framework that will change how you approach student progress tracking forever.🎯 What You'll Learn:• The most-some-one framework for analyzing student needs in seconds• How to focus on power standards instead of drowning in unus...2025-08-0814 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthGenius Hacks to Integrate All School SubjectsImagine if all subjects connected around a single, engaging theme! This episode discusses the benefits of a thematic approach and integrated curriculum. By using a cross-curricular teaching method, you can boost student engagement and provide teaching strategies that make learning more meaningful.Transform your teaching with cross-curricular integration! This episode reveals how to connect subjects naturally while reducing your planning burden and boosting student engagement. 🎯 What You'll Learn:✅ How to conduct a standards audit to find natural subject connections✅ Backward design techniques for authentic integration✅ 3 proven strategies that work across all grade levels2025-08-0410 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthThe Field Trip Formula: Unforgettable Student ExperiencesEver find yourself scrambling because the field trip you wanted for your ecosystems unit is booked solid? This video shares relatable moments with teacher humor and insights on lesson planning to avoid such situations. Learn tips for teachers and strategies to make your lessons more exciting, so you can avoid school life disappointments and keep your students engaged.Transform your teaching year with strategic summer planning! In this episode of Schoolutions Teaching Strategies, I share the "Field Trip Formula" - a proven system for building an incredible network of field trips and guest speakers that will make...2025-08-0117 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthMaster Formative Assessment: No More Grading BurnoutTransform your classroom this fall with 5 game-changing formative assessment strategies that go beyond traditional quizzes! 🎯 In this episode of Schoolutions Teaching Strategies, discover my innovative teaching tips and instructional strategies that help you catch learning gaps in real-time and boost student engagement.Perfect for teachers, new teachers, education coaches, and instructional leaders looking for effective teaching methods that actually work! These education strategies will revolutionize your lesson planning and help you create more inclusive classrooms where every student thrives.What You'll Learn: ✅ 5 innovative formative assessment categories that take 30 seconds or less 2025-07-2813 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthThe Preassessment Strategy That Boosts Student AchievementStop scrambling in September and start the school year with confidence!In this episode of Schoolutions Teaching Strategies Summer Series, discover how strategic preassessment design during your summer planning can transform your classroom from day one. Learn the research-backed approach that increases student achievement through targeted, responsive instruction.What You'll Learn:✅ 3 essential types of preassessments every teacher needs✅ How to identify students' background knowledge before you start teaching✅ Practical tools and workflows for efficient assessment creation✅ Digital solutions including Google Forms, Flipgrid, and Padlet✅ Common mistakes to avoid (and how to fix the...2025-07-2513 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthThe Unit Planning Mistake 90% of Teachers Make (+ The Simple Fix)Transform your teaching with strategic summer unit planning! 🌟 Stop the last-minute Sunday night scramble and walk into September feeling confident, organized, and excited about your lessons.In this episode of I share my game-changing 3-pillar framework for effective teaching and lesson planning that will revolutionize your classroom management and boost student engagement. Learn how thoughtful summer planning creates better learning experiences and saves you countless hours during the school year.What You'll Learn:✅ The 3-pillar framework: Clear learning targets, authentic assessments, and engaging tasks✅ Step-by-step summer planning process that actually works✅ H...2025-07-2114 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthThe Summer Reading Strategy That Changes EverythingTransform your teaching practice this summer with strategic professional reading! Join me as I reveal why most educators approach summer reading completely wrong and the simple strategy that turns overwhelming book lists into genuine classroom breakthroughs.🎯 What You'll Learn:➡️The strategic approach to choosing 2-3 books that create real impact ➡️Essential reading categories: classroom management, student engagement, subject-specific pedagogy, and educational technology➡️How to bridge theory and practice with active reading strategies➡️Creating sustainable reading habits that fit your summer schedulePerfect for: teachers, education coaches, school administrators, instructional leaders, teacher mentors, new teacher...2025-07-1809 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthTurn Any Teaching Conference Into Classroom Success🌟 Transform Your Teaching This Summer - Strategic Professional Learning That Actually Works!Are you tired of overwhelming yourself with random workshops or skipping professional development entirely? This episode reveals the game-changing 80/20 rule for summer learning that will energize (not drain) you while transforming your September classroom.What You'll Learn:✅ The strategic framework that prevents professional learning burnout✅ Why timing your conferences matters more than you think✅ How to choose between virtual vs. in-person learning opportunities✅ The 3-goal implementation system that ensures lasting change✅ Networking strategies that build meaningful educator connectionsPerf...2025-07-1413 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthHow Data Can Make Your Teaching Year Awesome!Turn last year's classroom data into September success! 🎯Start your next school year strong by focusing on data-informed student growth, moving beyond expensive materials to what truly helps students thrive. Discover effective instructional strategies to foster academic growth and maximize student engagement. This episode provides essential teacher professional development to help refine your pedagogy and positively impact your students.Discover the summer strategy that transforms struggling classrooms into thriving learning environments. In this 10-minute episode, I reveal how to analyze your previous year's data to create breakthrough moments for your next group of students.2025-07-1112 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthSummer Teacher Meetups That Actually WorkAvoid the chaos of inconsistent teaching! This episode explains the importance of teacher collaboration to ensure curriculum coherence across grade levels. Discover how vertical and horizontal alignment can prevent student confusion and promote consistency in instruction, supporting a positive school culture.In this episode of Schoolutions Teaching Strategies, I reveal why the best time to align your teaching approaches isn't during the busy school year—it's during summer when you can think clearly about big-picture planning.What You'll Learn: ✅ How spending just a few hours collaborating this summer can save you dozens of hours durin...2025-07-0711 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthSummer Communication Secrets for Teachers & CaregiversTransform your September launch with a strategic summer communication plan! In this episode of Schoolutions Teaching Strategies, I reveal my three-phase framework for building strong teacher-caregiver partnerships before school even begins.🎯 What You'll Learn:➡️Why summer silence creates anxiety while summer communication builds confidence➡️The complete three-phase communication framework: Welcome Wave, Bridge Builder, and Final Countdown➡️Specific timing strategies for maximum impact➡️Practical delivery methods and response systems➡️How to address common caregiver concerns proactivelyResearch shows that strong teacher-caregiver partnerships can increase student achievement by up to 30% - but these relationships don...2025-07-0413 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthStop Teaching Alone: Find Your Community (Step-by-Step)Feeling isolated in your classroom? Discover how joining a Professional Learning Community (PLC) this summer can completely transform your September teaching experience!In this episode of Schoolutions Teaching Strategies, I reveal why the most successful educators never teach alone and how you can build your support network during the summer when you actually have time to engage meaningfully.What You'll Learn: ➡️How to find and join the perfect PLC for your specific teaching needs ➡️Why summer is the ideal time to build your professional support network ➡️Actionable strategies to actively participate in PLCs and maximi...2025-06-3009 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthFrom Classroom to Community: The Connection Revolutionizing EducationTransform your teaching with the 5-Circle Community Connection Strategy! 🎯Tired of feeling disconnected from your community? In this episode of Schoolutions Teaching Strategies Summer Series, I reveal the powerful yet underutilized strategy that will revolutionize your classroom experience.Discover how community engagement can completely change your teaching! This episode will show you how to strategically build public partnerships that bring real-world learning into the classroom. Learn how to connect with your local farmers market this summer to bring learning directly to your students, while also building business networking skills and boosting personal development!Wha...2025-06-2711 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthStop Losing 100+ Pencils Per Year: The System That Actually Works🎯 Transform Your Pencil Chaos Into a Self-Managing System!Tired of picking up pencils like confetti? Discover how to implement Mrs. Wheeler's brilliant solution - a simple number system and toothbrush holders to manage classroom pencils and foster student responsibility. This behavior management strategy shifts the locus of control to the students, promoting a positive classroom culture. Say goodbye to pencil chaos with this simple, effective solution that emphasizes autonomy and education matters!In this episode, I share veteran teacher Mrs. Wheeler's brilliant solution, which transforms pencil management from a daily struggle into a system that stu...2025-06-2311 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthYou Can't Pour From an Empty Cup: Essential Self-Care for TeachersSustainable self-care for educators doesn't require costly spa days, but rather a practical approach tailored to your life. Learn how to implement a simple wellness plan and prioritize teacher wellbeing to avoid burnout. Discover actionable self-care tips for teachers that will help you maintain resilience throughout the school year.What You'll Learn:✅ The 4 Pillars of Sustainable Self-Care (works even on your worst days!)✅ How to set boundaries that feel strategic, not selfish✅ Your bare minimum backup plan for overwhelming days✅ 8-week summer implementation guideThe 4 Pillars I Share:1. Physical Restoration - Simple...2025-06-2014 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student Growth3 Easy Steps to Fix Your Classroom Library Fast!Transform Your Chaotic Classroom Library into an Organized System in 3 Simple Phases! 📚Is your classroom library a mess? Discover how to turn that literary tornado into an organizational system with simple steps for classroom management. Discover how this organizational system can make your teaching life easier and set you up for a successful September. What if the mess isn't the problem?What You'll Learn:✅ The Great Sort System - 4 simple categories to triage your entire collection without decision fatigue✅ Strategic Summer Packing Secrets - Why packing by category (not size) saves hours in Septemb...2025-06-1613 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBONUS: Teacher Hacks to Preserve Your SanityThis bonus episode highlights how the Danish education system's focus on community well-being can inspire change. Pernille Ripp's insights emphasize that teachers need to embrace good enough for effective teacher well-being. By experimenting with boundaries, educators can prioritize teacher wellness and individual achievement.🎯 Feeling burned out as an educator? Tune in for game-changing insights from Danish education expert Pernille Ripp that will transform how you approach teaching and work-life balance!Discover why "good enough is okay" and learn 5 powerful micro-experiments that will help you reclaim your time and energy without sacrificing your effectiveness in the cla...2025-06-1309 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthHow One Teacher Fought Back Against Burnout with Pernille RippIn this episode featuring Pernille Ripp, discover how the Danish education system values community well-being over individual success, fostering a supportive environment for educators. You will gain practical ideas to improve your teacher well-being, and implement strategies to foster supported learning. This conversation highlights the importance of teacher wellness and the positive impact of sustainability in the teaching profession.In this powerful conversation, you'll learn: ➡️How Denmark's "community first" approach transforms education ➡️Why Danish teachers get hours of prep time weekly ➡️The shocking differences in teacher working conditions ➡️How to protect yourself from burnout in any syste...2025-06-0944 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBONUS: Why School Leaders Need to Be VulnerableIn this bonus episode, discover how transformational change in education requires three essential elements and a strategic approach. Based on a conversation with Stephen Polera and Dr. Wendy Bunker, the episode highlights the importance of a data-driven approach in effective literacy instruction. It's an essential insight for education leadership seeking school improvement, taking a playbook page from Westmoreland's district-wide literacy transformation.Discover why their approach worked when so many literacy initiatives fail, and learn the three critical elements every educational leader needs for successful implementation:✅ Vulnerability in Leadership - Why naming problems out loud is the fo...2025-06-0610 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthExclusive Sneak Peek at What's Coming This Summer with Schoolutions Teaching Strategies!🍎✨ Teachers, you've almost made it to summer break! 🌟Instead of taking a podcast hiatus, I'm creating 20 mini episodes packed with actionable tasks to set you up for fall success, while still prioritizing your much-needed rest and rejuvenation. Let's share our wisdom!What are your go-to end-of-year tasks that make September SO much smoother? From simple classroom prep like labeling supplies to bigger decisions about curriculum planning, I want to hear YOUR end-of-year and summer strategies that make September smoother. What tasks do you tackle now that save you time later?I'm curious a...2025-05-2800 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthFederal Judge BLOCKS Trump's Plan to Shut Down Education Department with Olivia WahlThis episode shares how federal policies impact real students in classrooms, emphasizing educators' role in advocating for services. Learn why teachers have the power to advocate effectively for essential services by using evidence-based arguments about student well-being rather than political positioning, and the importance of support services. You'll leave the episode understanding why community support is essential and how the federal education role impacts classrooms.A federal judge in Massachusetts just made a ruling that will impact every educator and student in America. Over 1,300 Department of Education employees who were laid off in March have been ordered...2025-05-2620 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBONUS: Rethinking PTA Fundraising: 5 Ways to Create Fair School FundingIn this bonus episode, I reflect on my conversation with journalist Tom Hayden about the PTA Equity Project (PEP) in Evanston, Illinois. This groundbreaking initiative pooled $650,000 from wealthy school PTAs to help underserved schools but revealed unexpected challenges in balancing equity with school autonomy.🎓 What You'll Learn:➡️Why good intentions don't guarantee good outcomes in education➡️How to balance equity with local autonomy in schools➡️The real challenges of centralized vs. local school funding➡️5 key takeaways for sustainable equity initiatives➡️Why universities and broader communities need to be part of the solution📚 About This E...2025-05-1608 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthRich Schools vs. Poor Schools: What is a PTA Equity Fund? with Tom HaydenIn this eye-opening episode, I speak with Tom Hayden, an adjunct professor at Northwestern University School of Journalism, about the controversial PTA Equity Project (PEP) in Evanston, Illinois. We dive deep into how this well-intentioned initiative pooled $650,000 from wealthy school PTAs to redistribute resources across the district, but is now burning through $50,000 annually without sustainable fundraising. Tom reveals the unexpected consequences: conflicts of interest with board members, disincentivized fundraisers, and "black market PTAs." Discover what really happens when equity initiatives meet complex community dynamics and learn valuable lessons about effective educational funding that bal...2025-05-1241 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBONUS: Coaching Mistakes I've Made That Actually Improved My TeachingDiscover why learning through mistakes is the foundation of effective instructional coaching! In this bonus episode, I explore Jim Knight's seven essential success factors for instructional coaching and how they create conditions for both teachers and students to flourish. Learn how vulnerability powers growth, why partnership principles transform coaching relationships, and how addressing power dynamics creates the psychological safety necessary for genuine improvement.I share my own coaching journey mistakes and what they taught me about equality, choice, voice, reflection, and true partnership. You'll discover practical strategies to create a culture where mistakes...2025-05-0908 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthThey Gave Schools An Impossible Choice: What You Need to Know with Erica Meltzer of ChalkbeatIn this powerful interview, Erica Meltzer from Chalkbeat discusses the Trump administration's controversial efforts to reinterpret Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and eliminate DEI programs in schools. Learn how recent legal injunctions have temporarily blocked these attempts, why Title I funding for high-poverty schools hangs in the balance, and what this means for students and educators across America. Essential viewing for parents, teachers, administrators, and anyone concerned about educational equity.💫Check out these resources from Erica here:➡️States sue Trump Education Department to defend school diversity efforts (4/25/25)➡️Trump gave st...2025-04-2825 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBONUS: Real-World Learning Experiences Students Actually Care AboutTransform your classroom with real-world learning experiences that ignite student curiosity and foster deep learning. From one-on-one meetings to transferable skills, create a classroom community that students actually care about!In this bonus episode, I unpack the powerful second mantra from The Limitless Classroom by Julie Wright and James Goldberg: "Kids deserve the why and the how, not just the what." Learn practical strategies for creating meaningful learning experiences that connect to real-world applications, understand individual student needs through one-on-one meetings, and intentionally shift from teacher-centered to student-centered approaches. Perfect for educators looking to move...2025-04-2515 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBONUS: Struggling with Your Team? Here's How You Can Transform Group DynamicsIn this bonus episode, I discuss Dr. Haesun Moon's revolutionary Dialogic Orientation Quadrant (DOQ) model for powerful team coaching. Discover how this approach creates meaningful conversations by allowing participants to explore preferred futures, resourceful pasts, troubled pasts, and dreaded futures. Learn practical strategies for implementing DOQ in both professional coaching settings and classroom environments. I share specific "curiosities" (powerful questions) for each quadrant that stimulate deep reflection and agency among participants. This episode complements Season 4, Episode 32 featuring Dr. Moon herself. Perfect for coaches, educators, and anyone who facilitates group conve...2025-04-1816 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBONUS: Why Children Fear Making MistakesDiscover why children fear making mistakes and how to help them embrace setbacks and learn from them. Nurturing curious minds is essential for growth and development.In this powerful bonus episode, I delve deeper into my conversation with Lily Howard Scott, author of The Words That Shape Us.Discover how the language educators and caregivers use profoundly impacts children's emotional development, self-perception, and willingness to take risks.Learn practical strategies for building emotional vocabulary, reframing mistakes as learning opportunities, and using language that honors children's autonomy.2025-04-1114 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBONUS: Practical Strategies to Stop Avoiding Difficult ConversationsIn this S4E30 bonus episode, I reflect on my conversation with Dr. Katy Anthes about her Forward Framework for moving from polarization to progress. Drawing from the classic book Difficult Conversations, I consider the gap between intentions and impact, explaining why we often misinterpret others' motives and how avoiding difficult conversations damages relationships. Learn practical strategies for:➡️recognizing your contribution to conflicts, ➡️understanding your emotions, ➡️and addressing issues directly to create meaningful progress. Whether you're an educator, parent, or leader, these evidence-based techniques will transform how you approach challenging conversations and build strong...2025-04-0415 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBONUS: 3 Ways Just-In-Time Scaffolding Helps Struggling Math StudentsLearn how Just-In-Time Scaffolding can support struggling math students in this video. Discover three effective ways to provide math intervention for students who need extra help in understanding mathematical concepts.In this S4E29 bonus episode, I unpack the critical differences between "just-in-time" and "just-in-case" scaffolding. Discover why timing is everything when supporting struggling math students and how traditional intervention models often fail at the secondary level. Learn practical strategies for maintaining cognitive demand while providing appropriate support, ensuring equity in mathematics education, and balancing academic intervention with social-emotional awareness. This episode offers in...2025-03-2816 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBONUS: What Happens When You Let Go of CONTROL in the Classroom?✨ In this S4 E24 bonus episode, discover how student-centered learning and innovative teaching can create meaningful classroom success through collaborative agreements. By focusing on personalized learning and active learning strategies, educators can build stronger connections with their students. This episode explores how cooperative learning transforms traditional classroom dynamics into spaces where every student thrives. 🌱I explore insights from Kwame Sarfo-Mensah's book Learning to Relearn: Supporting Identity in a Culturally Affirming Classroom. Discover how to shift from traditional classroom control to collaborative agreements empowering students and teachers. Learn practical strategies for letting students take the lead, including student-led teach...2025-02-2112 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student Growth9 Hidden Trauma Responses in Students: Creating Brave Spaces for Healing with Arlène Elizabeth CasimirIn this transformative episode, Olivia welcomes Arlène Elizabeth Casimir —author, healer, The Awakened Teacher, and CEO/founder of Reveye—to share essential insights on co-creating classrooms that support self-regulation, co-regulation, and meaningful connection. As the co-author of Trauma-Responsive Pedagogy: Teaching for Healing and Transformation, Arlène breaks down the nine different trauma responses educators should recognize and offers actionable strategies to design learning spaces where both students and teachers can flourish academically, emotionally, and socially.Through Reveye, Arlène brings together trauma...2025-02-1054 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBONUS: College Prep That Actually Works: AVID & STEP's Proven Success FormulaIn this bonus episode, I explore two transformative educational programs - AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) and STEP (Student Expedition Program). Building on my S4E22 conversation with Tracy Baynes, I break down how these programs are revolutionizing college preparation and achieving remarkable success rates among students.Discover how AVID and STEP are closing the opportunity gap by preparing students for college success through academic skill building, relationship development, and systemic change in schools. Learn about their approach to equity in education, the importance of student-driven learning, and how these programs are helping educators create sustainable change...2025-02-0714 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBONUS: Cheers to States That Make Child Care Accessible!Cheers to states that make child care accessible! In this S4E21 bonus episode, I explore groundbreaking research and state-level solutions transforming early childhood education in America. Thanks to Dr. Dan Wuori, you'll discover:➡️James Heckman's revolutionary findings on early childhood ROI➡️The Perry Preschool Project's 60-year multigenerational impact➡️New Mexico's game-changing free childcare program➡️South Carolina's innovative Pre-K to Kindergarten transition framework➡️Real solutions for the childcare cost crisis🔑 Key Highlights:➡️How early intervention creates lasting generational change➡️New Mexico's $150M+ childcare funding solution➡️Why childcare costs 8-19% of household income2025-01-3115 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom Management Strategies Sparked From My Conversation with Leah Mermelstein & Dr. Jen Gioia (❤️Olivia Wahl)In this bonus episode of Schoolutions: Coaching and Teaching Strategies, I follow up on my conversation with Leah Mermelstein and Dr. Jennifer Gioia (S4E19) to explore critical aspects of educational support systems. The episode breaks down three main areas:✨Recent developments in tutoring programs, including insights from a 2024 New York Times article (With Speech to Teachers, Harris Waded into a Fiery Education Debate) about Kamala Harris's education stance and challenges highlighted in The Hechinger Report (Students aren’t benefiting much from tutoring, one new study shows) about scaling tutoring effectively.➡️P-3 Literacy Instructional best practices guide 2025-01-1724 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom Management Strategies Sparked From My Conversation with Kalyn Belsha (❤️Olivia Wahl)In this bonus episode I reflect on my S4E18 interview with Kalyn Belsha, a senior national reporter for Chalkbeat, focusing on Trump's campaign promise to dismantle the Department of Education and its potential impact on students with disabilities. I break down Erica Meltzer's article about ending the U.S. Department of Education and share Kalyn’s valuable recommended resources for you to take action, including links to:➡️the Senate HELP Committee, ➡️disability advocacy groups, ➡️and state-specific parent support organizations.#Chalkbeat #SpecialEducation #IDEA #EducationPolicy #TeacherShortage #SpecialEd #Advocacy #StudentRights #DisabilityRights #SchoolStaffing #EducationEquity #TeacherSupport #ParentAdvocacy...2025-01-1011 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthCoaching, Teaching, & Classroom Management Strategies Sparked From My Conversation with Kass Minor (❤️Olivia Wahl)In this bonus episode, I reflect on my S4E17 conversation with educator Kass Minor and explore the urgent need for transformative education in 2025. I discuss The Minor Collective's community-based approach to education and highlight key insights from Kass's blog about preparing students for real-world challenges alongside revisions to the NYS Portrait of a Graduate. Drawing from recent research and a New York Times guest essay, Giving Kids Some Autonomy Has Surprising Results...2025-01-0322 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom Management Strategies Sparked From My Conversation with Jennifer McCarty Plucker, Ed.D.(❤️Olivia Wahl)In this bonus episode of Schoolutions: Coaching and Teaching Strategies, I expand on my conversation with Jennifer McCarty Plucker, Ed. D. about book access and classroom libraries. Drawing from experts like Tammy Mulligan, Clare Landrigan, Towanda Harris, Cris Tovani, Kate Roberts, Donalyn Miller, Colby Sharp, and Molly Ness, I explore strategies for building effective classroom libraries, empowering students to create their own text sets, and ensuring...2024-12-2726 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom Management Strategies Sparked From My Conversation with Stephanie Leavell (❤️Olivia Wahl)In this bonus episode of Schoolutions: Coaching and Teaching Strategies, I explore the fascinating science and power of repetition in learning. Following my conversation with Stephanie Leavell, creator of Music for Kiddos, I dive into how repetition impacts brain development, memory retention, and skill mastery across all age groups.Drawing from multiple research sources, I break down key concepts like active recall, the spacing effect, and spaced repetition learning. I share a compelling classroom observation of how repetition helped both a teacher and his students build confidence through multiple presentation practices. The...2024-12-2025 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom Management Strategies Sparked From My Conversation with Denise Goldin-Dubois (❤️Olivia Wahl)In this bonus episode of Schoolutions: Coaching and Teaching Strategies, I reflect on my recent conversation with Denise Goldin-Dubois about her Three Student Protocol.I explore essential aspects of building trust and relationships in educational settings, drawing insights from influential books and my mentors in the coaching field.I delve into the importance of distinguishing between facts and inferences when working with teachers, the hidden values behind complaints, and the art of genuine listening in coaching relationships. I share practical wisdom from works like 2024-12-1317 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom Management Strategies Sparked From My Conversation with Tyler Rablin (❤️Olivia Wahl)In this bonus episode, I delve deeper into transformative approaches to feedback and assessment in education. Building on my conversation with Tyler Rablin (S4E13), I share crucial insights from my recent experiences coaching middle school teachers and explore why less is often more when it comes to student feedback. I challenge traditional notions of mastery-based assessment, advocating instead for a growth-focused approach that recognizes each student's unique learning journey.Drawing from respected educational research and my hands-on coaching experience, l discuss why formative assessment should be viewed as an...2024-12-0618 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom Management Strategies Sparked From My Conversation with Morgan Davis (❤️Olivia Wahl)In this bonus episode, I share insights from my recent work with school district coaches, highlighting the importance of flexibility, responsive coaching, and building professional communities. I detail a transformative week of coaching labs and one-on-one sessions, exploring innovative approaches to supporting educators. The episode offers a deep dive into how coaches can:➡️Create more adaptive professional learning structures➡️Develop collaborative thought partnerships➡️Design flexible coaching cycles➡️Support teachers in reimagining classroom interactionsYou will gain practic...2024-11-2922 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom Management Strategies Sparked From My Conversation with Christa Núñez (❤️Olivia Wahl)In this BONUS episode of Schoolutions: Coaching and Teaching Strategies, I explore the transformative power of growth mindset, community building, and shared meals. I reflect on my conversation with community leader Christa Núñez, diving deep into how educators, organizations, and individuals can foster continuous learning, equity, and meaningful connections. Drawing from insights by Carol S. Dweck and inspirational resources, I discuss the importance of viewing challenges as opportunities, valuing effort, and building trust through intentional community engagement.Episode Mentions:➡️Christ...2024-11-2215 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom Management Strategies Sparked From My Conversation with Karrie Fansler (❤️ Olivia Wahl)In this bonus episode, I delve into the art of collaborative coaching through the lens of personal experience and relationship-building. I discuss how the universe brings people together at the right moments, particularly highlighting my connection with Karrie Fansler and our work with her responsive coaching cycle.I share how I have implemented the innovative eight-phase responsive coaching model developed by Karrie and her 36 Evergreen Public Schools district coaches, explaining how it can be flexibly implemented in five practical sessions.Key topics include➡️The importance of choice and autonomy in c...2024-11-1529 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom Management Strategies Sparked From My Conversation with Ari Gerzon-Kessler (❤️ Olivia Wahl)In this bonus episode of Schoolutions: Coaching and Teaching Strategies, I discuss creating safe, inclusive school environments during election season. Following my interview with Ari Gerzon-Kessler, I explore how educators can lean on the strategies and writing of experts to support students and families during politically sensitive times. Drawing from various education experts and authors, I examine the importance of welcoming all perspectives while maintaining professional boundaries, processing fear productively, and fostering genuine curiosity. Rather than promoting specific political views, I urge us to consider the educator's role in facilitating...2024-11-0818 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBeyond Labels: How Words Shape Classroom Dynamics and Family Trust with Nawal Qarooni & Sarah Schlessinger, Ed.D.In this episode of Schoolutions, host Olivia Wahl engages in a thought-provoking conversation with educators Nawal Qarooni and Sarah Schlessinger, Ed.D., about the crucial impact of language in educational settings. Drawing from their ASCD article Consider Your Words, they discuss:The importance of mindful language when discussing students and familiesStrategies for avoiding harmful labels and preconceived notionsPractical steps for educators to reflect on and improve their use of languageThe role of coaches in facilitating these important conversationsKey topics include:Critical disability studies and linguistic justice in educationTechniques for reframing discussions about student abilities and...2024-09-3017 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBuilding Military Communities: Connection Strategies for Frequently Relocating Families with Meg & Brett ReichertJoin host Olivia Wahl as she sits down with Meg and Brett Reichert, a military family navigating the unique challenges and unexpected joys of frequent relocation. In this heartfelt episode of Schoolutions: Coaching & Teaching Strategies, the Reicherts open up about:The realities of moving 6-9 times during a child's K-12 educationStrategies for helping kids build friendships across distances Balancing career purpose with family needsAdapting parenting styles to different communitiesFinding stability amidst constant changeMeg, a health and wellness coach, and Brett, an Army officer pursuing a Ph.D., share candid insights on raising two young boys while e...2024-09-2351 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthFrom Student to Teacher: Trevor Muir's Journey and Insights on EducationWelcome to Season 4, Episode 1 of Schoolutions, the podcast where education transcends the classroom. I’m your host, Olivia Wahl, and in this episode, we’re thrilled to kick off the new school year with a truly inspiring guest, Trevor Muir. Trevor is an acclaimed educator, author, and founder of the Epic Classroom and Epic PBL. His innovative teaching methods and impactful videos have garnered international acclaim.Join us as Trevor shares insights from his new book,New Teacher Mind...2024-09-0940 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthS3 E40: My Belief Statements with Olivia Wahl (Schoolutions® Podcast Host)With many school districts dedicating concentrated time to drafting their vision and mission statements, more time should instead be spent on crafting their belief statements. Vision and mission statements focus on the “what” and “where” but not the “why” that describes behaviors and practices that will serve our children and their teachers well every day. I wanted to end Season 3 of Schoolutions® by sharing my belief statements (my “why”) and offering some thoughts to leave you inspired heading into summer 2024. Stay tuned for Season 4 of Schoolutions®, releasing on September 9, 2024. Until then, catch up on episodes and get inspired this summer by subs...2024-06-1709 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthS3 E38: What We Know Now...Series Reflection with Olivia Wahl & Dr. Wendy BunkerOlivia Wahl and Dr. Wendy Bunker share what matters most to them right now after a year of instructional coaching and collaboration. The Schoolutions® What We Know Now… series has offered a space for reflection and dialogue around high-impact coaching practices and troubleshooting support. Stay tuned for more coaching conversations when Schoolutions® Season 4 releases this September.Episode Mentions:What We Know Now…Series with Olivia Wahl & Dr. Wendy BunkerElena AguilarDr...2024-06-0310 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthS3 E36: Science of Reading & Leading for Literacy (NYSED Literacy Brief 7~Part II) with Olivia Wahl & Dr. Wendy BunkerOlivia Wahl and Dr. Wendy Bunker wrap up their conversations about the recently released Science of Reading Literacy Briefs by the New York State Education Department, produced for NYSED by Nonie K. Lesaux, PhD and Katie C. Carr, M.Ed. This episode is part two of two episodes that focus on Literacy Brief 7: Science of Reading: Leading for Literacy. NYSED Literacy Briefs & Literacy Brief 7: Science of Reading: Leading for LiteracyDr. Nonie K. Lesaux, Professor of Education a...2024-05-2019 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthS3 E34: Science of Reading & Leading for Literacy (NYSED Literacy Brief 7~Part I) with Olivia Wahl & Dr. Wendy BunkerOlivia Wahl and Dr. Wendy Bunker continue their conversation about the recently released Science of Reading Literacy Briefs by the New York State Education Department, produced for the NYSED by Nonie K. Lesaux, PhD and Katie C. Carr, M.Ed. This episode is one of two episodes that focus on Literacy Brief 7: Science of Reading: Leading for Literacy. Episode Mentions:NYSED Literacy Briefs & Literacy Brief 7: Science of Reading: Leading for LiteracyDr. Nonie K. LesauxKatie C. Carr, M.Ed.Comprehensive Research-Informed Literacy InstructionS3E22: (Brief 1) & S3E24: (Brief 2)Even Geniuses Work Hard by Carol S. DweckCulturally Responsive-Sustaining E...2024-05-0628 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthS3 E32: Science of Reading & The Secondary Years (NYSED Literacy Brief 6) with Olivia Wahl & Dr. Wendy BunkerOlivia Wahl and Dr. Wendy Bunker continue their conversation around the recently released Science of Reading Literacy Briefs by the New York State Education Department, produced for the NYSED by Nonie K. Lesaux, PhD and Katie C. Carr, M.Ed. This episode focuses on Literacy Brief 6: Science of Reading: The Secondary Years. Literacy Brief 6 centers around how the Science of Reading underscores that literacy is for ideas and identities. Lesaux and Carr begin this Brief by reminding us, "During the secondary years, students embark on a journey of self-discovery, ideally engaging in collaborative and individual learning experiences that shape...2024-04-2222 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthS3 E30: Science of Reading & The Elementary Years with Olivia Wahl & Dr. Wendy BunkerOlivia Wahl and Dr. Wendy Bunker continue their conversation around the recently released Science of Reading Literacy Briefs by the New York State Education Department, produced for the NYSED by Nonie K. Lesaux, PhD and Katie C. Carr, M.Ed. This episode focuses on Literacy Brief 5: Science of Reading: The Elementary Years. Literacy Brief 5 centers around how the Science of Reading underscores that “Developing strong literacy skills in the elementary years (K-6) is crucial for setting students on a path towards academic and personal success.”Olivia and Wendy offer their perspectives and connect the research and Brief info...2024-04-0826 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthS3 E28: Science of Reading & The PreK Years (NYSED Literacy Brief 4) with Olivia Wahl & Dr. Wendy BunkerOlivia Wahl and Dr. Wendy Bunker continue their conversation around the recently released Science of Reading Literacy Briefs by the New York State Education Department, produced for the NYSED by Nonie K. Lesaux, PhD and Katie C. Carr, M.Ed. This episode focuses on Literacy Brief 4: Science of Reading: The PreK Years and the vital role the PreK years play in lifelong literacy. Episode Mentions:NYSED Literacy Briefs & Literacy Brief 4: Science of Reading: The PreK YearsDr. Nonie K. LesauxKatie C. Carr, M.Ed.High-Impact Practices CR-SESELNRP Report 2019 PROOF POINTS: Controversies within the science of reading by Jil...2024-03-2523 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthS3 E26: Science of Reading & The Role of Writing (NYSED Literacy Brief 3) with Olivia Wahl & Dr. Wendy BunkerOlivia Wahl and Dr. Wendy Bunker continue their conversation around the recently released Science of Reading Literacy Briefs by the New York State Education Department, produced for the NYSED by Nonie K. Lesaux, PhD and Katie C. Carr, M.Ed. This episode focuses on Literacy Brief 3: Science of Reading: The Role of Writing. Literacy Brief 3 centers around the reading-writing relationship, reciprocity, and teaching writing in the content areas. Olivia and Wendy offer their perspectives and connect the research and Brief information with the students, educators, and caregivers most impacted by them.Episode Mentions:NYSED Literacy Briefs...2024-03-1119 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthS3 E24: Debunking Common Myths About the Science of Reading (NYSED Literacy Brief 2) with Olivia Wahl & Dr. Wendy BunkerOlivia Wahl and Dr. Wendy Bunker continue their conversation around the recently released Science of Reading Literacy Briefs by the New York State Education Department, produced for NYSED by Nonie K. Lesaux, PhD and Katie C. Carr, M.Ed. This episode focuses on Literacy Brief 2: Science of Reading: Debunking Common Myths. Literacy Brief 2 centers around four key myths that Olivia and Wendy break down and connect to the students, educators, and caregivers most impacted by them.Episode Mentions:NYSED Literacy Briefs & Brief 2: Science of Reading: Debunking Common MythsDr. Nonie K. LesauxKatie C. Carr, M.Ed.Ithaca...2024-02-2621 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthS3E22: What We Know Now About the Science of Reading (NYSED Literacy Brief 1) with Olivia Wahl & Dr. Wendy BunkerOlivia Wahl and Dr. Wendy Bunker introduce the seven recently released Science of Reading Literacy Briefs by the New York State Education Department. The briefs were produced for the NYSED by Nonie K. Lesaux, PhD and Katie C. Carr, M.Ed. This episode focuses on Literacy Brief 1: Science of Reading: What is it? Literacy Brief 1 centers around five key ideas that Olivia and Wendy break down and connect to the students, educators, and caregivers most impacted by them.Episode Mentions:NYSED Literacy Briefs (all) & Literacy Brief 1: Science of Reading: What is it? Dr. Nonie K. Lesaux, P...2024-02-1224 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthS3 E20: What We Know Now - A Conversation About Research with Olivia Wahl & Dr. Wendy BunkerOlivia Wahl and Dr. Wendy Bunker discuss different types of research that can support the practices and beliefs of educators. Their work as instructional coaches focuses on helping educators, coaches, and administrators label and align what is seen and heard within the walls of classrooms with experts and current research. Through this labeling process, educators, coaches, and administrators understand why their practices and beliefs matter and impact their students’ growth.Episode Mentions:“My Research is Better than Your Research” Wars (1/17/24)Evidence-Based Does Not Mean What You Th...2024-01-2916 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthS3 E18: What We Know Now - A Thought Partnership with Olivia Wahl & Dr. Wendy BunkerOlivia Wahl and Dr. Wendy Bunker are embarking on a new adventure. Every other Monday, Schoolutions followers can now look forward to a new series: What We Know Now. Olivia and Wendy will engage in discourse around current topics in education. Episodes will stay laser-focused on the week’s chosen topic and run only 10-15 minutes. Tune in and look forward to gaining insights from Olivia and Wendy’s diverse perspectives based on their vast professional backgrounds.Olivia Wahl has been an educator for over twenty years and leads institutes for teachers nationwide. She provides PreK-12 professional lear...2024-01-1515 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthS2 E36: Let's Revive the Importance of Child-Directed Play with Renée Dinnerstein & Larry LeavenGlobal changemakers Renée Dinnerstein and Larry Leaven have a shared commitment to children when it comes to reviving choice time, inquiry, exploration, and play in schools around the world. Their inspiring anecdotes and creative out-of-the-box solutions will help listeners immediately put choice time into action.Episode Mentions:Vivian Gussin PaleyDeborah MeierPS 321NAEYSLoris MalaguzziFanny RomanWhy Every Kindergarten and First-Grade School Day Should Begin with Inquiry and Imaginative Play by Olivia WahlS1 E8: Bringing Joy to the Start of Each Day Through Play with Mary Anne CamelDalton School Hong KongSusan Harris MacKayAnjiPlayNancy DuDefending the Early Years OrganizationMaking Y...2023-05-2946 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthS2 E27: Talk to Me! Leave a Voice Message Via My New SpeakPipe Widget ~ Olivia WahlTry out my new SpeakPipe widget! Leave a voice memo about a Schoolutions episode that has inspired you or a PK-12 public education issue/solution. Make sure to let me know your role or connection with public education. Here’s to continuing to find inspiration together! Connect with Schoolutions Podcast:via my Websitevia SpeakPipeon Twitteron Facebookon Instagram2023-03-1303 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthS2 E23: Schoolutions & Shifting Schools Collaboration: What is the Role of the Educational Podcast? with Olivia Wahl & Co-hosts Jeff Utecht and Tricia FriedmanThis week is a special collaborative episode with the co-hosts of the Shifting Schools podcast, Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman. We reflect on our journeys as podcasters - offering up podcasts that have influenced us most, stand-out episodes from our own podcasts, and lessons learned from our guests. Listen to be inspired and hear what we value and believe to be true in order to do right by you, our listeners. Shifting Schools Podcast with Co-Hosts, Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedmanfree guide on leveraging the power of podcasts free guide on backward chaining Episode 72: The 4 Shift ProtocolEpisode 207: John and...2023-02-1330 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthWhy This Teenager's Approach to Digital Literacy is GeniusMeet Olivia "Liv" Van Ledtje, the remarkable 15-year-old who transformed her experience with bullying into a global movement for digital literacy and student empowerment. In this inspiring conversation, discover how one student's journey from victim to victor is revolutionizing education and changing how we think about student engagement, classroom behavior, and the power of student voices.🎯 What You'll Learn:• How to turn difficult students into empowered educators through passion-based learning• Revolutionary approaches to student motivation and classroom engagement that work• Digital citizenship strategies that inspire rather than intimidate students• Building authentic teacher-student connections that transf...2023-01-0243 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student Growth23 Students Share What Makes Teachers UnforgettableWhat Students REALLY Want from Teachers (23 Kids Reveal the Truth)Discover what truly matters to students through authentic voices from kindergarten to 12th grade! In this powerful episode of Schoolutions podcast, 23 students share heartfelt messages about the teachers who make the biggest impact in their lives.What You'll Learn:➡️Real student perspectives on effective teaching and student engagement➡️How simple acts of kindness transform classroom culture and student motivation➡️The power of humor, patience, and respect in managing students and classroom behavior➡️Why choice and autonomy boost student participation and active learning➡️H...2022-12-2608 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthHow a Music Teacher Created His Own AI Co-TeacherTransform Your Overcrowded Classroom with the "Cyber-Teachey" Co-Teaching Method!Discover how music educator Noah Teachey revolutionized his approach to classroom management and student engagement when faced with 30+ students and no co-teacher. This innovative teaching strategy combines effective teaching with instructional strategies that work for ANY subject!What You'll Learn:✅ How to create your own "co-teacher" using video instruction✅ Behavior strategies for managing students in large classes✅ Active learning techniques that boost student participation✅ Lesson planning methods that maximize student engagement✅ Innovative teaching approaches for inclusive classrooms✅ Professional development strategies you can impl...2022-12-0529 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthHow Can We Help LGBTQ+ Kids Feel Safe at School?🏳️🌈 Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Youth: A Critical Conversation for EducatorsJoin award-winning educator and Professor Emeritus Lester Laminack in this powerful discussion about supporting LGBTQ+ students in our schools. With suicide rates 3x higher among LGBTQ+ youth, creating inclusive classrooms has never been more urgent.What You'll Learn:✅ Why traditional "coming out" should shift to "inviting in" ✅ The devastating impact of book banning on student identity✅ How to create safe spaces using inclusive teaching practices✅ Practical strategies for student engagement and student motivation✅ Building strong parent communication and family partnerships✅ De...2022-11-2835 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthStudents Walked Out - Here's What the Superintendent Did Next🎓 When Students Feel Safe Enough to Share Their Truth - Everything ChangesIn this powerful conversation, Dr. Cosimo Tangorra Jr. shares his transformative journey from privilege to becoming an equity champion in education. As a superintendent with nearly 20 years of experience, he reveals how listening to students completely changed his approach to school leadership, classroom management, and student discipline.🔑 What You'll Learn:• How student voices exposed hidden classroom behavior issues and systemic inequities• Revolutionary approaches to student discipline that focus on learning, not punishment• Why traditional grading systems predict failure and how to flip them...2022-11-2120 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthThe Shocking Truth About Teen Sleep DeprivationAre your students falling asleep in class? This groundbreaking conversation with sleep specialists Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright reveals the shocking truth: 95% of high school seniors are severely sleep deprived, and it's destroying their ability to learn.What You'll Learn:➡️Why teens biologically can't fall asleep before 11 PM (it's not rebellion!)➡️How sleep deprivation creates difficult students and impacts classroom management➡️The "perfect storm" destroying teen sleep: technology, homework overload, and early start times➡️Practical teaching tips for educators working with sleep-deprived students➡️Family strategies for parent involvement and home-school connection➡️Why later school start t...2022-11-1452 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthWhy Education Needs More Field Work (and Less Theory)🌍 Discover how Presidential Award winner Helen Corveleyn revolutionizes elementary STEM education through international fieldwork and outdoor learning! From swimming with whale sharks in Baja to studying orangutans in Borneo, Helen brings real-world science experiences to her K-5 classroom.In this inspiring interview, Helen shares her innovative teaching strategies that transform student engagement and motivation. Learn how she takes students outside 50% of the time, integrates social-emotional learning with STEM, and creates authentic fieldwork experiences using professional scientific tools. Her approach to active learning and student participation has earned recognition from the White House!🔥 What You'll Learn:•...2022-11-0740 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthOne Book, One World: How This Global Initiative is Uniting ClassroomsJoin us for an eye-opening conversation with Pernille Ripp, the visionary educator behind the Global Read Aloud that connects over 1 million students across 85 countries. In this powerful interview, Pernille shares her journey from teacher burnout in America to finding renewed purpose in Denmark, while revolutionizing how we think about student engagement, classroom management, and global education.What You'll Learn:✅ How to transform student motivation through authentic audiences and global collaboration✅ Effective teaching strategies that prioritize student voice over traditional classroom control✅ Education strategies for creating inclusive classrooms that honor every child✅ Professional development insights...2022-10-311h 02
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🔺 Hier kannst Du Dich zu einem Klarheitsgespräch mit Olivia anmelden: https://olivianovello.youca...2022-10-2611 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthWhen to Quit: Pulitzer Winner ExplainsWhen should you quit? Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and UC Berkeley Dean Geeta Anand shares the Buddhist-inspired framework that transformed her career and can revolutionize yours.In this powerful interview, Geeta reveals how "wise seeing, wise being, and wise effort" helped her make impossible decisions - from quitting swimming as a national champion to leaving the New York Times to care for family. Her story offers profound insights for teachers, education coaches, school administrators, parents, homeschoolers, teacher mentors, instructional leaders, and school counselors facing burnout and difficult choices.Perfect for educators struggling with:➡️Student engagement and...2022-10-2425 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthHow to Stop Point-Chasing & Start Learning🎯 Are you tired of students chasing points instead of actually learning? This groundbreaking conversation with Sarah M. Zerwin reveals why traditional grading systems are failing our students and how to create classrooms where real learning thrives.In this eye-opening episode of Schoolutions, discover how one master educator transformed her classroom by eliminating the "points for compliance" system that's been damaging student motivation and engagement for decades. 🔥 What You'll Learn:• Why traditional grading systems reward compliance over learning• The historical origins of our broken educational measurement system• How to shift from evaluation to meaningful fe...2022-10-1744 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthI Watched Kids Learn to Read (and it was beautiful)Join reading intervention specialist Linda Farrell as she reveals the assessment-driven approach that's helping struggling readers across America. From her unique journey as a former investment banker turned reading expert, Linda shares game-changing strategies that every educator and parent needs to know.What You'll Learn:✅ The critical difference between teaching typical vs. struggling readers✅ How proper assessment drives effective teaching (not guessing!)✅ Why early intervention before age 8 is crucial for student success✅ The Simple View of Reading that transforms instructional strategies✅ Free assessment tools you can use immediatelyPerfect for: teachers...2022-10-1025 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthUnmasking the Hidden Biases in Our ClassroomsWhy Most Implicit Bias Training FAILS (And What Actually Works) - Deputy Superintendent Reveals AllDiscover why traditional one-shot implicit bias training doesn't work and learn the proven 30-hour method that's transforming schools across California. Dr. Fabiola Bagula, Deputy Superintendent of San Diego Unified, reveals the psychological safety framework that's revolutionizing classroom management, student engagement, and school culture.🎯 What You'll Learn:• The 6 outcomes of adult learning (andragogy) that transform professional development• How to create psychological safety for difficult conversations about classroom behavior• The Cognitive Bias Codex: 180 ways your brain affects student discipline decisions...2022-10-0339 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthSpeech Therapy Secrets: What Every Caregiver Needs to KnowWhen Should You Worry About Your Child's Speech Development? Expert Insights from 22-Year School Speech PathologistJoin me as I interview veteran speech pathologist Susie Betancourt, who shares crucial insights every parent and educator needs to know about speech development. With 22 years in North Carolina public schools and experience serving over 220,000 students, Susie reveals the key developmental milestones, when to seek help, and inspiring success stories.What You'll Learn:• Critical speech milestones by age (1, 2, 3, and 4 years)• When stuttering is normal vs. concerning• Why middle schoolers often succeed better in speech therapy• Professi...2022-09-2621 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthHow to Stop Bullying and School Violence Before They StartGlobally-renowned expert in bullying and school violence, Professor Ron Avi Astor, shares strategies to stop bullying and school violence before they begin. Ron illuminates years of research conducted with his colleague Rami Benbenishty from their books, Mapping and Monitoring Bullying and Violence and Welcoming Practices. 🔍 What You'll Discover:✅ Why 80% of school violence happens OUTSIDE the classroom (and how to fix it)✅ The simple "mapping technique" that reduces fights by 75%✅ Why your child's bathroom breaks might be dangerous✅ The real connection between school shootings and terrorism✅ How to identify warning signs BEFORE violence...2022-09-1951 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBeing 'Pro-Kid' in 2024: What Teachers REALLY Need to Know 🎓 Transform Your Classroom with Radical Listening & Pro-Kid StrategiesJoin education expert Cornelius Minor in this powerful conversation about revolutionizing classroom management, student engagement, and inclusive teaching. Discover why traditional behavior strategies fail and learn the "radical listening" approach that transforms disruptive students into engaged learners.What You'll Learn:✅ Why student behavior is communication, not defiance - game-changing classroom behavior insights✅ The "heavy presence, light touch" technique for managing students without controlling them✅ How to shift from being a good employee to being an effective teacher (even when it means bending rules)2022-09-1248 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthSeason 2 Schoolutions TrailerI am thrilled to share that Season 2 of Schoolutions Podcast will kick off this September with the new school year. For new listeners, my name is Olivia Wahl, and as your host, I will continue connecting you with others that have creative solutions to issues we face in public education. Over Season 1's 20 episodes, guests shared their stories and ideas around an incredible variety of topics. Give them a listen if you haven't already. This season's guests will offer their expertise, teaching us about:using tools and strategies to change how we listen to each other the courage i...2022-08-2202 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthThe Award-Winning School Farm That Uses 95% Less WaterHow One Principal Transformed Student Nutrition & STEM Learning Through Vertical FarmingDiscover how (former) Principal David Friedrich revolutionized his elementary school through innovative vertical farming and farm-to-school programs. In this inspiring conversation, learn how Hopewell Elementary School secured $25,000 in grants to build a customized vertical farm that's 2-3 times larger than Princeton University's model!What You'll Learn:✅ How vertical farming brings Next-Generation Science Standards to life✅ Innovative teaching strategies that integrate STEM across all grade levels✅ How to transform school culture through nutrition and hands-on learning✅ Professional development approaches that don't overwhel...2022-06-2719 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthHow COVID Left Special Needs Kids BehindWhen the pandemic hit, special needs students were left behind in ways that most people don't realize. In this eye-opening interview, special education expert and parent advocate Tina Andrews reveals the harsh realities facing students with disabilities and their families in today's education system.🎯 What You'll Learn:• Why inclusive teaching isn't safe in many schools right now• The difference between compensatory services and extended school year• When parents need legal help (it's sooner than you think)• How to advocate effectively for your child's IEP• Red flags that indicate your child isn't getting proper suppor...2022-06-2032 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthThe School Secretary Who Changes LivesMeet Tricia Coon: The Office Assistant Who's Revolutionizing Student Support & Classroom ManagementDiscover how one remarkable school office assistant transformed her district by mastering classroom behavior, student engagement, and building powerful home-school connections. In this inspiring episode, Tricia Coon shares her proven behavior strategies for managing disruptive students, creating student motivation, and fostering inclusive classrooms that support the whole child.What You'll Learn:✅ Effective classroom management techniques that reduce office referrals✅ Student discipline approaches that focus on solutions, not punishment ✅ How to build authentic parent communication and family partnerships✅ Behavior strategies that turn...2022-06-1322 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthWhy Every School NEEDS a Certified LibrarianIn this powerful 2-part interview, discover how certified school librarian K.C. Boyd revolutionized reading culture, secured $3.25 million in funding, and became a fierce advocate for student access. From taking a school from worst to excellent in 4 years to rebuilding 8 libraries in underserved communities, K.C. shares her proven strategies for student engagement, inclusive teaching, and education transformation.🔥 What You'll Learn:• How to build strong home-school connections through transparent communication• Innovative teaching strategies that boost student motivation and participation• Effective approaches to culturally responsive teaching and equity in education• Professional development insights for empowered e...2022-06-0619 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthWhy Every School NEEDS a Certified Librarian (Part I)In this powerful 2-part interview, discover how certified school librarian K.C. Boyd revolutionized reading culture, secured $3.25 million in funding, and became a fierce advocate for student access. From taking a school from worst to excellent in 4 years to rebuilding 8 libraries in underserved communities, K.C. shares her proven strategies for student engagement, inclusive teaching, and education transformation.🔥 What You'll Learn:• How to build strong home-school connections through transparent communication• Innovative teaching strategies that boost student motivation and participation• Effective approaches to culturally responsive teaching and equity in education• Professional development insights for empowered e...2022-05-3024 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthFrom Broken Trust to Thriving Teams🎯 Transform Your School Culture with Restorative Practices | Real Principal Success StoryDiscover how (former) Principal Tom Curry revolutionized his elementary school using restorative practices, effective teaching strategies, and innovative approaches to school leadership. This inspiring conversation reveals practical education strategies that work for classroom management, student engagement, and building trust among staff.What You'll Learn:✅ How to implement restorative circles for better classroom behavior and student discipline✅ Proven strategies for managing difficult students and improving student motivation✅ Professional development techniques that actually engage teachers✅ School improvement methods that create lasting change✅ Instr...2022-05-2218 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthHow Music + Reading Changes Children's Lives ForeverJoin me, Olivia Wahl, as I interview the dream team behind Children’s Reading Connection: internationally acclaimed literacy leader Brigid Hubberman, singer-songwriter and educator John Simon, and community advocate Cal Walker. Learn their proven strategies for creating inclusive classrooms, boosting student engagement, and building strong family partnerships that last a lifetime.🎵 What You'll Learn:• How the "Sing Me a Story, Read Me a Song" method increases student participation and attention in class• Effective teaching strategies that work with difficult students and low engagement• Innovative approaches to culturally responsive teaching and inclusive education• Pro-kid mindset techn...2022-05-1630 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthMeet the Student Leaders Changing School! (Part II)REAL Student Voices Creating REAL Change in SchoolsDiscover how four Ithaca High School students, Adam Saar, Grace Lim, Aitan Avgar, and Kadek Nawiana, transformed their entire school district through authentic student engagement and advocacy. These inspiring student representatives share exactly how they got religious holidays added to the school calendar, implemented new grading policies during COVID, and created lasting change that benefits ALL students.What You'll Learn:✅ How students can effectively communicate with school leadership✅ Strategies for meaningful student participation in district decisions✅ Building bridges between students and school administrators✅ Creating...2022-05-0912 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthMeet the Student Leaders Changing School! (Part I)REAL Student Voices Creating REAL Change in SchoolsDiscover how four Ithaca High School students, Adam Saar, Grace Lim, Aitan Avgar, and Kadek Nawiana, transformed their entire school district through authentic student engagement and advocacy. These inspiring student representatives share exactly how they got religious holidays added to the school calendar, implemented new grading policies during COVID, and created lasting change that benefits ALL students.What You'll Learn:✅ How students can effectively communicate with school leadership✅ Strategies for meaningful student participation in district decisions✅ Building bridges between students and school administrators✅ Creating...2022-05-0220 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthWhy Children Need To Learn About DeathIn this powerful interview, Principal Parveen Shaikh of The Somaiya School in Mumbai, India, breaks the silence around one of education's most avoided topics: discussing death with children. What You'll Learn:✅ How to use bibliotherapy (picture books) to start difficult conversations✅ The 4 key death concepts children need to understand✅ Building stronger home-school connections during family crises✅ Professional development strategies for teacher support✅ Creating inclusive classrooms that address real-life challenges✅ Effective teaching approaches for sensitive topicsParveen shares her expertise in school leadership, teacher coaching, and creating supportive school cultur...2022-04-2520 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthWhy “We-Do” Writing Is Key to IndependenceTransform Your Writing Instruction: The "We-Do" Method That Builds Independent WritersStruggling with students who can't transfer writing skills to independence? Educational consultant Leah Mermelstein reveals the revolutionary "We-Do" Writing method that's helping teachers nationwide solve two critical problems: shaky student independence and competing literacy theories.In this expert interview, discover:✅ Why traditional gradual release isn't working for writing instruction✅ The 3 essential instructional strands every writer needs✅ How 10-minute collaborative sessions transform student engagement✅ Practical strategies for effective teaching that connect reading and writing✅ Teaching tips that support both new teachers a...2022-04-1821 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthHow One Partnership is Revolutionizing Coaching Connections🎯 Transform Your Coaching Practice: From Talking to ListeningDiscover how effective teacher coaching can revolutionize classroom management, student engagement, and education transformation. Join renowned education coaches Toni Cameron and Renee McShane as they share game-changing strategies from their Coaching Learning Community (CLC) that's supporting teachers nationwide.What You'll Learn:✅ Why most instructional coaching fails (and how to fix it)✅ The power of listening over talking in teacher support✅ How video analysis transforms coaching strategies✅ Building authentic mentor teachers relationships✅ Creating sustainable professional development that works✅ The "Coaching the Coach" model for new t...2022-04-1120 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthWhy This Teacher Starts EVERY Day with Play (And You Should Too!)Join kindergarten teacher Mary Anne Camel as she reveals how starting each school day with 75 minutes of intentional play revolutionizes classroom management, student engagement, and builds independence in young learners. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Mary Anne shares proven behavior strategies that turn morning transitions from chaotic to joyful.What You'll Learn:✅ How play-based mornings eliminate disruptive students and behavior challenges✅ Effective teaching strategies for managing students through structured choice✅ Classroom control techniques that build student motivation naturally✅ Innovative teaching approaches for active learning and student participation✅ Instructional strategies that work for diffic...2022-04-0418 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthWhy Diverse Books Aren't Enough: The Hidden Problem You Need to KnowWhy Diverse Books Aren't Enough: The Hidden Problem Every Teacher Needs to Know🎯 In this eye-opening interview, high school English teacher Morgan Jackson reveals the critical difference between diversity and equity in classroom libraries - and why it matters more than you think.Morgan, who teaches 11th and 12th grades at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, breaks down why simply having diverse books isn't enough. She explains how trauma-centered diverse literature can actually harm students and shares practical strategies for creating truly equitable representation in your classroom.What You'll Learn:• The d...2022-03-2822 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthSecrets to Funding Creative Education Projects in Public SchoolsWhen Public School Resources Are Low, Here's How One Community Stepped Up to Make a DifferenceDiscover how the Ithaca Public Education Initiative (IPEI) transformed the Ithaca City School District by creating innovative funding solutions that support teachers, boost student engagement, and strengthen parent involvement. In this inspiring episode, learn from (former) Executive Director Steve Manley and educator Joyce Putnam about building sustainable community partnerships that provide real resources for classrooms.What You'll Learn:• How to create independent school foundations that work alongside districts• Three different grant types that fund everything from supplies to $...2022-03-2123 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBridging Cultures: Native Elders and Educators UniteHow one principal transformed his school by bringing Native elders into classrooms as cultural guides, creating a revolutionary approach to student engagement and classroom management.In this powerful interview, Dr. Anthony Craig (Yakama Nation) shares how he solved the challenge of disruptive students and low engagement by partnering certified teachers with cultural guides from the Tulalip Tribe. Instead of traditional discipline methods that remove students from learning, they developed culturally responsive teaching strategies that kept ALL students engaged and motivated.🎯 What You'll Learn:• How to handle difficult students without exclusion• Why traditional classroom managem...2022-03-0719 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthHow Young Writers Can Use Their Voices to Reach Authentic AudiencesIn this powerful episode of Schoolutions, hear how two innovative educators transformed disengaged writers into published authors during virtual learning. Jake Chernikoff and Alex McConduit share their groundbreaking approach to student engagement and student motivation through authentic publishing experiences.🔥 What You'll Learn:✅ How to turn low engagement into active learning through real-world projects✅ Behavior strategies that inspire students through meaningful work✅ Effective teaching methods for student participation and attention in class✅ Innovation teaching techniques for inclusive classrooms and culturally responsive teaching✅ Professional learning insights for teacher coaching and instructional coaching✅ Parent involvement str...2022-02-2817 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthWhat I Didn’t Know About Dyslexia - A Family’s JourneyJoin us for an eye-opening conversation with Katherine Casey Spengler, Ph.D., an education consultant and clinical reading therapist, as she shares her deeply personal journey discovering her daughter Anna has dyslexia. Despite being a literacy expert with decades of experience, Katherine reveals the shocking gaps in her own knowledge about dyslexia and the struggles her family faced navigating the education system.In this powerful episode of Schoolutions, you'll discover: Early warning signs of dyslexia that every parent and teacher should knowWhy 40-60% of children with dyslexia have a family member who also struggles with readingHow t...2022-02-2820 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student Growth80% Poverty to 100% Support: A School's Revolutionary Family ApproachIn this inspiring episode of Schoolutions, I interview Kyle Skinner, (former) Principal of Benjamin Franklin Elementary in Binghamton, NY. Discover how this dedicated educator and school leader transformed his school into more than just a community—it's a family, demonstrating exceptional instructional leadership and school improvement strategies.Kyle shares innovative education strategies for engaging families through fun events, addressing food insecurity with their "Tracy Cares" food pantry, providing healthcare access with an on-site clinic, and supporting young men through the award-winning BF Gents Club. His approach exemplifies culturally responsive teaching and equity in education principles.Le...2022-02-2822 min