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Ed SoulThe READ ACT: A look back at Year 1 and What’s to come in Year 2 with Mary Jordahl and Megan Zierden Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2025-06-161h 02
The Your Story Matters PodcastThe Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 13: Rachel LoganOur brains are hardwired for connection and stories. This podcast is all about amplifying both. Now more than ever our stories matter. On this episode of the Your Story Matters Podcast I have a conversation with Rachel Logan an Educational Consultant with Sourcewell and a multi-licensed educator with over 20 years of experience as a classroom teacher in multiple states and internationally. Rachel is a Literacy coach and consultant, and most recently a trainer, writer, and advocate for ensuring culturally responsive experiences for every student regardless of their zip code. Rachel is the host of the Sourcewell Ed Soul...2025-06-0945 minEd SoulBuilding Educational Leadership with Social Influence for the Benefit of Our Scholars, Colleagues, Families, Communities and Ourselves with Dr. Renae Bryant Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2025-05-3057 minEd SoulEffective Practices in Teaching, Assessing, and Reporting with Jan Hoegh: A preview to the Sourcewell Education Summit Jan Hoegh Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2025-05-1647 minEd SoulCultivating Trauma-Informed School Spaces for All with Dr. Todd Savage: A preview to the Sourcewell Education Summit Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2025-05-0252 minEd SoulTeacher Resiliency with 2024 National Rural Education of the Year, Melissa Oberg: A preview to the Sourcewell Education Summit Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2025-04-1837 minEd SoulUnpacking Universal Design with Katie Novak: A preview to the Sourcewell Education Summit Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2025-04-0455 minEd SoulExploring Cultural Competency with Dr. Anne Phibbs: A preview to the Sourcewell Education Summit Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2025-03-211h 14Ed SoulBuilding Bridges: Partnering with Families & Communities Part 2 with MDE's Jackie Blagsvedt and Saadia Mohamed Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2025-03-071h 18Ed SoulBuilding Bridges: Partnering with Families & Communities Part 3 with MDE's Jackie Blagsvedt and Saadia Mohamed Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2025-03-0745 minEd SoulBuilding Bridges: Partnering with Families & Communities Part 1 with Raymond Blackledge, MN COMPASS School Advocate Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2025-02-2145 minEd SoulFrom Invisible to Seen: Creating School Spaces of Value and Connection with Derek Francis Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2025-02-0750 minEd SoulCentering our Youth in their Post-Secondary Moves with Dr. Maggie Velasco, Steph Drange, Katie Baier Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2025-01-2453 minEd SoulAdvocating for Students and Families/Caregivers in Special Education with Heidi Hahn, Michelle Ferguson, Carmen Grinstead Part 2 Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2025-01-0957 minEd SoulSupporting our Students and Families/Caregivers in Special Education with Heidi Hahn, Emily Museus, and Jen Johnson Part 1 Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2024-12-1346 minEd SoulRecognizing and Addressing Harmful Language with Marceline DuBose Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2024-11-2954 minEd SoulEd Soul's Greatest Hits: Student-Centered Discipline Strategies with Jacki Brickman and Lisa Worden Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2024-11-1543 minEd SoulEd Soul's Greatest Hits: Unlocking the Challenge of Disruptive Behavior with Dr. Nathan Elliott Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2024-11-0138 minEd SoulEd Soul's Greatest Hits: Cultivating Student Leadership Traits with Jeff Meacham Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2024-10-1842 minEd SoulEd Soul's Greatest Hits: The Cultural Toolbox-Traditional Ojibwe Living in the Modern World with Anton Treuer Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2024-10-0455 minEd SoulEd Soul's Greatest Hits: Creating Safety & Belonging in your School & Classroom Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2024-09-2035 minEd SoulSeason Four Trailer!Get ready for Ed Soul with a teaser for Season Four! We look forward to bringing you great content this year. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2024-09-0602 min
Outside The MainstreamThe Future of STEM w. Shelly MunozIn this episode of 'Outside the Mainstream,' I talk with Shelly Munoz, a seasoned science educator with 25 years of experience, including significant time at NASA. Shelley shares her personal journey into STEM, beginning with childhood interests, and discusses the disparities in STEM education across socioeconomic and regional divides. The discussion covers barriers faced by women and underrepresented groups in science, the impact of technology on education, and the need for equitable and innovative educational practices. Shelly also explains her work with SourceWell to support schools through shared purchasing and improving resources.
00:28 Welcome to...2024-09-0433 minEd SoulEnd of School Year Reflections from our Youth Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2024-06-2835 minEd SoulCelebrating Juneteenth with Pearl IvoryIn 2021, June 19th, or Juneteenth, was declared a National Holiday. Whether you’ve been celebrating Juneteenth for as long as you can remember or are still unsure about what the National Holiday is all about, we have you covered. Educational Director of Culture and author, Pearl Ivory leads us through her own personal insights into Juneteenth and why it’s an important holiday for all of us to recognize, understand, and celebrate. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educa...2024-06-141h 02Ed SoulJust Look Back with Joe BeckmanMN Author and speaker, Joe Beckman joins us in this episode to talk about the importance of human connection and shares strategies for educators. Joe has spoken all over the worlds for over 20 years with one simple mission, to reclaim human connection. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2024-05-3145 minEd SoulMeet One of Our 2024 Educators of Excellence, Clayton LangEvery year Sourcewell recognizes regional educators at our Educators of Excellence banquet and in this episode, we have the opportunity to hear from one of our 2024 Educators of Excellence. Meet Clayton Lang, Elementary Physical Education teacher from Cuyuna Range Elementary School in Crosby-Ironton, Minnesota. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2024-05-1718 minEd SoulCelebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with MN Author Kao Kalia YangMay is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In this episode we are joined by Minnesota author, speaker, and educator, Kao Kalia Yang to share about the power of art, literature, and connection in the classroom. Kalia’s poetic stories and insights help reveal the power of seeing oneself in our own learning journey and being open to the various ways of knowing and doing that exist in our communities. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www...2024-05-0353 minEd SoulBONUS Episode! Matching Post-Secondary Goals to Workforce Trends with Luke GreinerDo you have a student that is almost ready to graduate? This episode is for you! Listen in as our guest, Luke Greiner, regional analyst from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development shares data to help students make smart financial and career decisions. Don’t forget to register to join us this summer at the Sourcewell Educator Summit 2024 | Sourcewell and hear from Luke in person. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org...2024-04-2658 minEd SoulStudent STEM Design Challenges with the MN ZooLooking for an opportunity for some hands on, real world, critical thinking and problem-solving learning for your students? This episode is loaded with resources and experiences from the Minnesota Zoo. Experts and fellow educators, Kristi Berg and Liz Gilles share how you can get involved. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2024-04-1940 minEd SoulBONUS Episode! Meet our Sourcewell Educator Summit Keynote Speaker, Dr. Mario AcostaDr. Mario Acosta will be joining us as our keynote speaker for the 2024 Sourcewell Educator Summit. Listen in as he unpacks school culture, relationship building, and standards referenced reporting. Sign up your team to come see him in person and meet the rest of the High Reliability Team this August. Register here: Sourcewell Educator Summit 2024 | Sourcewell Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2024-04-121h 08Ed SoulAutism Awareness Month with Empowering Kids CEO Tiffany SchroeerApril is Autism Awareness Month. We are joined by the CEO of Empowering Kids, Tiffany Schroeer to share how neurodivergent individuals operate and how educators can provide a best-fit environment. Great news, what’s good for neurodivergent kids is good for neurotypical kids too! Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2024-04-051h 20Ed SoulSupporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Rural Spaces with Ellie KrugEducators are both teachers and learners. Because we have the privilege of supporting students from a variety of backgrounds and identities, we also have the responsibility to understand and support all students. Knowing how to create environments that are safe and inclusive for our students that identify as LGBTQ+ can be a make or break experience for students. Listen in as Human Rights Advocate, Ellie Krug shares how we can lean into our empathetic heart while supporting our LGBTQ+ students in rural spaces. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/p...2024-03-2251 minEd SoulYoung Women in STEM with the Cass Lake Bena All Girls Robotics Team Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2024-03-0838 minEd SoulCultivating Student Leadership Traits with Jeff MeachamIn this episode, 2023 Keynote Speaker from our first ever Student Leadership Conference, Jeff Meacham shares strategies with students about leaning into leadership characteristics. Jeff encourages students to be advocates, be considerate, and be present. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2024-02-2342 minEd SoulThe Dangers of Discrimination in AI with Jon FilaIn our previous episode, Embracing AI in the Classroom, we began to scratch the surface on both the positives and some of the cautions needed when using AI technology. In this episode, Jon Fila will take a deep dive on how to make sure we are using AI responsibly by mindfully watching for inevitable discrimination and bias that is baked into the tool. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2024-02-0954 minEd SoulEmbracing AI in the Classroom with Rachel Johnson and Mary MehsikomerArtificial Intelligence isn’t going away, in fact, it will probably only become more and more embedded into our daily lives. Sourcewell experts Rachel Johnson and Mary Mehsikomer share ways to embrace this rapidly changing technology with our students and in our classrooms instead of shying away from it. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2024-01-261h 01Ed SoulShifting the Balance: Bringing the Science of Reading into Elementary Classrooms with Kari YatesKari Yates shares her journey as a literacy leader and offers educators strategies that bring the science of reading into our elementary classrooms. Reading is head and heart work; Kari addresses the need for the balance of both by starting with one strategy and shift at a time. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2024-01-121h 06Ed SoulUnlocking the Challenge of Disruptive Behavior with Dr. Nathan ElliottManaging disruptive student behavior is a timeless topic that has generated a lot of professional research. A (MN) statewide survey was released asking educators to rate their own self-efficacy as well as how often or frequently students were sent out of the classroom. In this episode, Dr. Nathan Elliot of the Catalyst Approach shares with us his latest research and results from 3,000+ survey responses on the connection between managing disruptive student behavior and teacher levels of self-efficacy. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about u...2023-12-2938 minEd SoulNext Generation Science Standards with Shelly MunozIn this episode we are diving into the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) with Shelly Munoz. Shelly is a 25-year educator who has a passion for all things science and STEM. She’ll share a variety of resources to support your science instruction, including simple shifts and first steps for implementing new standards, phenomenon to watch for this year, and how to tap into all things science and STEM, right in our own backyard. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and eve...2023-12-1547 minEd SoulChallenging our beliefs to better prioritize children's needs with Paul GorskiJanuary is National Poverty Awareness month. In this episode, poverty expert Paul Gorski gives us concrete examples of ways that well-intentioned traditions create economic barriers for students and their families, offering guidance on what to focus on instead. Paul helps us reflect on our own ideologies around deficit thinking so that when we say we want to prioritize children’s needs, our actions will match. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2023-12-0149 minEd SoulIndigenizing the Curriculum with Odia Wood Krueger and Eden BartMinnesota is home to 11 federally recognized tribes and our Minnesota academic standards are written to reflect and include Native perspectives that represent both historical and contemporary examples. Odia Wood-Krueger from Understand Native Minnesota and Eden Bart from the Minnesota Humanities Center help us fill in potential missing gaps, share insights and wisdom, and connect us with vetted resources to Indigenize the curriculum and do it well. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org...2023-11-171h 05Ed SoulLive from Sourcewell's Excavating Excellence series; Including an Indigenous Lens in our School Curriculum PanelNovember is Native American Heritage Month. This episode brings you primary voices featured live from our Sourcewell professional learning opportunity, Using an Indigenous Lens that Honors the Past, Present, and Future. Each guest brings a unique personal and professional perspective on the importance of Indigenizing the curriculum both for native and non-native students alike. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2023-11-031h 12Ed SoulUnderstanding ADHD and other mental health challenges with Jacki Brickman and Lisa WordenBrains aren't a one-size-fits-all organ, yet our school systems were created to best serve students with neurotypical brains. Students and adults whose brains work differently encounter extra challenges daily that can leave them exhausted and misunderstood. Returning Ed Soul guests Jacki Brickman and Lisa Worden share their personal journeys to understanding their own ADHD diagnosis and ideas on supporting others that may be experiencing a variety of mental health challenges. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at w...2023-10-201h 05Ed SoulTransforming School Culture with Dr. Anthony MuhammadDr. Muhammad lights the way for educators committed to supporting all students, discussing how to relentlessly pursue success for all students. We know that transforming school culture starts with each individual in a school building. We can begin to change spaces and conversations if we’re courageous enough to speak out when injustices occur. Listen in while Dr. Muhammad packs some incredibly powerful truths into this mini episode. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourc...2023-10-0617 minEd SoulRituals, Routines and Classroom Management with Jacki BrickmanStarting the new school year can produce some nerves or anxiety. Will I be able to manage my classroom? Which rituals and routines do I choose? How do I know if it’s working and what do I do if I feel like it’s all falling apart? Jacki Brickman from The Catalyst Approach joins us to share a different way to thinking about the rituals and routines that we establish that help the adults in the room create well-managed classroom learning spaces. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podca...2023-09-2238 min
The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money PodcastS7 E11 Purchasing Cooperatives: Benefits, Truths, and MisconceptionsPurchasing Cooperatives: Benefits, Truths, and Misconceptions
The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – Purchasing Cooperatives: Benefits, Truths, and Misconceptions With Andy Campbell
In this episode, we talk with Andy Campbell of Source Well, about the advantages and process of working with a purchasing cooperative for municipalities and vendors and how they offer cooperative purchasing services to government agencies. Campbell explains that using a cooperative contract allows buyers to avoid duplicating the bid process and purchase the exact equipment or services they need. The episode also touches on the misconceptions su...2023-09-1342 minEd SoulHigh Reliability Schools Framework with Dr. Phil WarrickAuthor, and global presenter, Dr. Phil Warrick joins us for a mini episode sharing content from his breakout session at the 2023 Sourcewell Educator Summit. Dr. Phil encourages us to focus on “the right work” using the High Reliability Schools Framework created in collaboration with Marzano Research. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2023-09-0821 minEd SoulLive from the Sourcewell Educator Summit: Panelists Dr. Rainey Briggs, Rufus Lott III, Garth Larson and Becky PepplerWe’re back with Season 3 of Ed Soul, bringing you a healthy dose of inspiration and motivation for the new school year. If you were able to join us at the Sourcewell Educators Summit, this episode’s guests will be familiar! In our first-ever live recording, we asked leading minds in education the questions at the top of every educator’s mind. Hear from Garth Larson, Rainey Briggs, Rufus Lott III, and Becky Peppler on what makes meaningful professional development, what’s surprising in the world of education, advice to educators in a post-pandemic world, and more. Pop your favorite...2023-08-2555 minEd SoulThe Critical Need for Arts in 21st Century Education with Mary Ellenson and Maria ErvastiMusic Therapy and Educator Mary Ellenson and Visual Community Artist Maria Ervasti share their personal and professional insights on why prioritizing the arts in education is vital to our student's prek-12 experience. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2023-06-2346 minEd SoulEducator Wellness with Dr. Tina BoogrenDr. Tina H. Boogren is a fierce advocate for educators, particularly for their well-being. In this episode, Tina shares ways to prioritize taking care of our educators both individually and collectively. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2023-06-0955 minEd Soul100% Visioning with Dr. Robyn JacksonWe say we believe all students can learn, but too often we plan for and set goals for less than 100% success. Dr. Robyn Jackson inspires us to commit to nothing less than 100% visioning and shares strategies to get there for each of our students. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2023-06-0251 minEd SoulConnecting with Community Leaders featuring Mayor Dave BartholomayWhen our schools and community leaders work together to support one another, students and constituents are the beneficiaries. Mayor Dave shares his experience working together with the schools as a long-time city mayor. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2023-05-2639 minEd SoulFinding the truest, happiest, and greatest versions of ourselves with The Metier guys: Kevin Votaw and Jordan HermanKevin and Jordan, founders of Metier, share with us how their program is working to help 5th-8th graders find the truest, happiest, and greatest versions of themselves that align with careers that love them back. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2023-05-1253 minEd SoulCareer Pathways for High School Students with Amy Sjoblad and Maggie VelascoConnecting and supporting students to careers and opportunities post-secondary “takes a village.”. Learn how the Sourcewell Career Consultant Program is supporting this identified need in schools. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2023-04-2850 minEd SoulCareer and Technical Education with Troy Haugen and Tami MartinPreparing our students with 22nd-century skills that connect student abilities and interests to in-demand careers is largely tied to a solid career and technical education planning model. Troy Haugen and Tami Martin share the importance of this model, acknowledge common misconceptions and barriers, and leave us with solid advice and strategies to get your district on the CTE path! Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2023-04-141h 06Ed SoulThe Future of North Central Minnesota with State Demographer Megan DaytonKids are at the forefront of demographic change in our state. In this episode, hear from Senior Demographer Megan Dayton on how population changes are impacting our communities and schools in central Minnesota. Get ideas on what you can do to advocate for the supports and tools you need to equitably educate students as classrooms become increasingly diverse. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education2023-03-3152 minEd SoulSupporting Rural Women Leaders with Teresa KittridgeMarch is Women’s History Month, and this episode focuses on how education can build confidence, provide mirrors, and demystify pathways for our young girls and women to follow their dreams and take a seat at the table. Teresa Kittridge, founder of 100 Rural Women, shares personal stories, advice, and supports for each of us to lean into as we work to remove barriers and illuminate possibilities through the power of education. Why women in leadership?It’s an equity issue, we need women to have a seat at the tableMost women tend to work collaboratively, indi...2023-03-1754 minEd SoulThe Cultural Toolbox: Traditional Ojibwe Living in the Modern World with Anton TreuerEducator ConnectionAs Educators, it is important that we continually expand our knowledge and understanding around multiple ways of being. This episode helps us build that muscle! Whether you teach in an area that has a high Ojibwe or other Indigenous population, or not, today’s episode will help build your own culturally responsive toolbox.Who is The Cultural Toolbox written for?Ojibwe people who are interested in reclaiming, relearning, or reconnecting with their own cultureThe rest of the world to get a sense about one way of beingWe need resp...2023-03-0354 minEd SoulRe-envisioning the Future of Literacy: Part 2 with Dr. Deb Peterson and Dr. Mary JacobsonFebruary Celebrations: Black History Month & I Love to Read MonthAuthor studies focused on authors of colorA variety of texts, graphic novels, author websites or virtual author visitsMartin’s Big WordsNo More Culturally Irrelevant TeachingWhat’s happening at the state policy level?New ELA standards will be fully implemented fall of 2023 and assessed in ‘25-26MCA IV criteria and decision making is currently taking place LETRS trainingEmphasis on the teacher licensing standards and backgroundsLicensure requirements around professional development in reading is changing for more veteran staffMinnesota Department of Education -- policy, guidanc...2023-02-1756 minEd SoulThe Current Reality of Literacy: Part 1 with Dr. Deb Peterson and Dr. Mary JacobsonFebruary Celebrations: Black History Month & I Love to Read Month • Flood the classroom library with texts from various cultures and backgrounds• Be mindful of “windows and mirrors”• Read authors from a variety of racial backgrounds What’s “hot” in literacy? • Early literacy skills or foundational skills• Effective instructional strategies for struggling readers• Equity, access to high-quality, diverse books, and content• Science of Reading How should we respond?• There will never be a one...2023-02-0351 minEd SoulEngaging Students through Context & Content with Sourcewell Consultants Julie Benson and Maggie VelascoEach of us may have a different idea about what student engagement looks like or how we increase it in our classrooms. In this episode Sourcewell consultants, Julie and Maggie, share their expertise around learning targets and scales and technology to help your students feel connected to their learning. How do you know when students are engaged?• Engagement looks and sounds different for everyone, never assume!• Engaged students o can articulate what they are learning and why o know their learning progression and path o know the target and can self...2023-01-2048 minEd SoulCurriculum Revitalization Through an Equity Lens with Marceline DuBoseCurriculum Revitalization through an equity lens with Marceline DuBose Ways to revitalize and diversify curriculum • Apply a good filter; watch for what explicit and implicit messaging in the content• Include a broad array of perspectives• Don’t sugar-coat hard things• Make sure students can students see themselves in the curriculum• Teach larger concepts of justice, democracy, human growth, and development using all kinds of people that have contributed to these concepts • Identify and include absent narratives What gets in the wa...2023-01-0459 minEd SoulBeating the Winter Blues with Kristin Souers; Wellness & Resiliency Part 2Common adult behaviors that trigger the blues Fatigue Mindsets: struggling to focus on strengths Hesitant to do things that bring us joy Hyper focused on (having) control Healthy, resilient responses for adults Building a healthy culture within our setting to vent, uplift, share ideas, approach difficult things together Consider how others experience us; what we say and how we say it Take a break before a tough interaction Get the 10,000-foot view – most things aren’t as urgent as we think Hit the pause button; what do we want to accomplish here...2022-12-1645 minEd Soul5 Things to Try When Stuff Gets Tough - Mini Bonus EpisodeDecember is a busy month and let’s face it, being an educator can be tough year-round! I want to share 5 things to try when stuff gets tough in this bonus mini episode. These are strategies that have been helpful for me, and I hope you find something helpful here as well. If you have a strategy you’d like to share, email us at education@sourcewell-mn.gov and we will share out your ideas in our Educators Facebook Group. 1. Change your password or passphrase Make it inspirational, encouraging, or funny! This helps sends a positive message ev...2022-12-0917 minEd SoulEngaging in Difficult Conversations with Jacki BrickmanWhether you are a coach and you are engaged in sharing feedback with other colleagues, you are an administrator that evaluates, a teacher that delivers feedback to students, parents, or caregivers or a human being; we are all tasked with engaging in difficult conversations from time to time. Jacki shares about how having the hard conversations, that ultimately impact students, is our responsibility. What makes a conversation difficult? Lacking confidence to articulate on a topic (articulation does not equal intelligence) Topics around students that are misrepresented, marginalized, or misunderstood (based on preconceived ideas) Inaccurate defi...2022-11-2546 minEd SoulGearing up for a break with Kristin Souers; Wellness & Resiliency Part 1Anticipating a break Anticipation impacts regulation (positively and negatively) Teach students what it means to be in a regulated, compromised, or dysregulated learning state Model and create atmospheres where we get to have feelings and learn how to express them in a way that doesn’t disrupt learning Every behavior is an expression of a need Be mindful of what anticipating the holidays means for us (the adults) Sending students off well Create consistency and predictability while students are away; provide students with journals, scavenger hunts, picture books, etc. Give them something to look fo...2022-11-111h 01Ed SoulStudent-Centered Discipline Strategies with Jacki Brickman and Lisa WordenWhy a Student-Centered Approach? Children are respected, rather than seen as problems to fix Too many students are still disproportionately marginalized, misunderstood, misrepresented, and micromanaged through punitive forms of discipline Shame based (public and private) approaches do not change behaviors and are harmful Flip from compliance to connection What makes this difficult? Education is a hard job We do what we know or what was done to us We assume that motivation is what is lacking; this is not always the root cause What we look for, we will find. If we are looki...2022-10-2843 minEd SoulA Conversation on Indigenous Peoples Day with Charles Black LanceMany U.S. states, including Minnesota (via proclamation), focus on Indigenous Peoples Day on the second Monday of October in place of what was historically Columbus Day. I sat down with Charles Black Lance, an educator and community leader in Brainerd, Minn., for some insights on this holiday. Why the change? Not necessarily anti-Columbus, but we need to enhance the whole conversation by honoring and respecting histories and traditions of Indigenous people that were here long before Columbus and are still here today. When traditionally celebrating Columbus Day, we don’t always include the deepe...2022-10-1444 minEd SoulExamining Common School Practices with Seema PothiniCommon school practices Beginning of the year prompts. Instead of: “What happened this summer?” Try: “What goals or dreams are you looking forward to this year?” Discounted Yearbooks at the beginning of the year Thanksgiving is a day of mourning for some Speaking up It doesn’t have to be political, it is humanistic Lean into tough conversations about race Work to recognize the ways students feel marginalized and advocate for them When students report incidences ask, “Has this happened before?” Moving past defensiveness Keep it student focused ...2022-09-2738 min