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ChangED100th Episode!What did you think of the episode? Send us a text!What if storytelling could transform education as we know it? In our 100th episode of Change Ed, Patrice and Andrew sit down with Brandon Langer from Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, who also hosts the MCIU Learns podcast, to explore this intriguing possibility. We promise you'll walk away with fresh insights into the intersection of innovation and education, as we chat about our experiences in gifted education, the evolving STEELS initiative, and our mutual curiosity about emerging trends like AI. We also take a moment to celebrate...2025-03-3117 min
ChangEDStickers Don't Cut It: The Real Deal on Science Education ReformWhat did you think of the episode? Send us a text!The transformation of science education is happening right now in Pennsylvania classrooms, and middle school teacher Tom Leeds is on the frontlines. In this enlightening conversation, Tom pulls back the curtain on the real differences between curriculum that merely displays a STEELS "sticker" versus materials that authentically embody these new science standards.Tom shares how his classroom dynamics have fundamentally shifted as students move from passive recipients of information to active participants with genuine agency in their learning journey. The results speak volumes – not on...2025-03-1716 min
ChangEDTeaching Science That SticksWhat did you think of the episode? Send us a text!Penn State professor Dr. Scott McDonald joins ChangED to reveal how Pennsylvania's STEELS standards are flipping science education on its head! Forget silent classrooms with teachers droning on—Scott's vision has students buzzing with scientific conversations while teachers take a backseat as guides."I'd love to see kids talking a lot more in class to each other about science ideas," says Scott, who trains tomorrow's science teachers. The content hasn't changed, but the delivery? Completely transformed!We explore why veteran teachers might st...2025-03-1024 min
ChangEDScience Storylines: A New Teaching ApproachWhat did you think of the episode? Send us a text!Join us for an engaging discussion unravels the magic of science education through storytelling and phenomenon-based learning. This episode highlights the significance of cultivating curiosity and how integrating real-world events into the curriculum can transform student engagement. Our hosts share practical strategies for creating effective storylines, emphasizing that students' intellectual resources should not only be acknowledged but actively utilized.As we navigate through the complexities of teaching younger students, we focus on how to create an environment that welcomes exploration rather than rote memorization...2025-03-0323 min