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iBuild America PodcastLeading a nonprofit’s Focus on Education and Teacher Policy in one of the largest states.Kevin MalonsonExecutiveDirector, Teach Plus TexasWe’re proud to feature Kevin Malonson, Executive Director of Teach Plus Texas, on the iBuild America Podcast.With 30 years in education, Kevin brings a deep understanding of policy, college access, and instructional excellence. His voice is reshaping education equity and elevating teacher leadership across Texas.Kevin Malonson is the Executive Director of Teach Plus Texas, leading Teach Plus’ policy and instructional practice work in the state and supporting national teacher diversity initiatives. Kevin has 30 years of expe...
2025-04-3029 min
A Mile In My Shoes: The Walk & Talk PodcastS3: Walk & Talk With Teach Plus Arkansas Senior FellowsSpecial Guests: Perla Andrade, Juanita Harris, Kendria Jones, Brandie Loomis, Cara Maxwell
Come walk a mile with the 2022-2023 Teach Plus Arkansas Senior Fellows and listen to their poetic and thoughtful responses that explain their experience as an inaugural Teach Plus Arkansas Policy Fellow and what they are most looking forward to this year. The Fellows also share personal and professional growth they attribute to the skills they gained or honed during the fellowship and offer advice to classroom practitioners interested in joining the Policy Fellowship. To learn more about Teach Plus Arkansas, visit www.teachplus.org...
2022-07-2218 min
EduCateredEduCatered: Laura Jeanne PenrodThank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Speak with an affordable, licensed therapist at your convenience and save 10% on your first month at BetterHelp.com/GettingSmart. On this episode of EduCatered, Shawnee is joined by Laura Jeanne Penrod, or Jeannie as her friends call her. Jeannie is a high school English teacher in Clark County School District and has been serving students for over a decade. When not in the classroom you may find her on her peloton or walking her dog. Links: Parenting PBL Podcast InspirED Fellowship Postsecret TeachPlus
2022-06-2429 min
All of the Above Podcast#67 - Teaching Elementary Amid Pandemic and Reopening Politics w/ Meghann SerilThis year of pandemic pedagogy has been tough on students of all ages, most notably those in the early grades. As the debate over school “reopening” continues to rage and battlelines are drawn over whether or not students will be confronted with an onslaught of standardized tests this spring, elementary teachers across the nation continue to step up and serve our little kiddos. This week we’re joined by National Board certified third grade teacher and education advocate Meghann Seril to learn about the ongoing challenges of teaching and supporting younger students during these times. But first, Jeff and Manuel...
2021-03-131h 02
Teach Plus Rhode Island PodcastRhode Island Episode 8 - The Future of Education in Rhode Island - Looking ForwardWelcome to the Teach Plus Podcast!
This season we will be investigating the key issues taking place in Rhode Island education as well as delving into the work being done by the Teach Plus Fellows along side the Rhode Island Department of Education. In Episode 8, we first hear from Neil Steinberg - President and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation. Neil talks about the new 10 year plan for Rhode Island education called "Chart the Course, Stay the Course." We then hear from Melinda Lopez - Educator, President of the Latina Institute in Providence, Adjunct Professor of Early Childhood Education at Rho...
2020-07-2435 minTeach Plus Rhode Island PodcastRhode Island Episode 7 - Providence Student Union RoundtableWelcome to the Teach Plus Podcast!
This season we will be investigating the key issues taking place in Rhode Island education as well as delving into the work being done by the Teach Plus Fellows along side the Rhode Island Department of Education. In Episode 7, students from the Providence Student Union (PSU) speak about their experiences during the shift to distance learning as well as their call to teachers to bring student voice to the table. Find out more at https://www.pvdstudentunion.org/ and follow PSU on Twitter - @pvdstudentunion.
Join us for new episodes every Friday as we d...
2020-07-1730 minTeach Plus Rhode Island PodcastRhode Island Episode 6 - Reaching All Students through IndividualizationWelcome to the Teach Plus Podcast!
This season we will be investigating the key issues taking place in Rhode Island education as well as delving into the work being done by the Teach Plus Fellows along side the Rhode Island Department of Education. In Episode 6, we investigate the changes that Rhode Island has brought to the High School experience through their PrepareRI and Individualized Learning Plan projects. First, Spencer Sherman - Director of the Office of College and Career Readiness at the Rhode Island Department of Education tells us about his office's work in b...
2020-07-1049 minTeach Plus Rhode Island PodcastRhode Island Episode 5 - Multilingual Learners and Culturally Responsive TeachingWelcome to the Teach Plus Podcast!
This season we will be investigating the key issues taking place in Rhode Island education as well as delving into the work being done by the Teach Plus Fellows along side the Rhode Island Department of Education. In Episode 5, we investigate the issue of educating multilingual learners as well as implementing culturally responsive teaching practices. First, Policy Fellow Anthony Francisco - Director of Culture and Community Engagement in the Pawtucket School District tells us about the Rhode Island Foreign Language Association (https://www.rifla.org/) and their work to raise awareness for legislation to fu...
2020-07-0343 minTeach Plus Rhode Island PodcastRhode Island Episode 4 - Poverty, Trauma, and Social Emotional LearningWelcome to the TeachPlus Podcast!
This season we will be investigating the key issues taking place in Rhode Island education as well as delving into the work being done by the Teach Plus Fellows along side the Rhode Island Department of Education.
In Episode 4, we first hear from Paige Clausius-Parks - Senior Policy Analyst for Rhode Island KIDS COUNT - about the issue of child poverty, and how trauma effects student outcomes. Next, we hear from Teach Plus Fellow Kristine LaPierre - English Teacher from Hope High School in Providence - about her work with KIDS COUNT to improve the so...
2020-06-2629 minTeach Plus Rhode Island PodcastRhode Island Episode 3 Part 2 - Discriminating Against Students of Color at Providence CollegeWelcome to the Teach Plus Podcast!
This season we will be investigating the key issues taking place in Rhode Island education as well as delving into the work being done by the Teach Plus Fellows along side the Rhode Island Department of Education.
In Episode 1, we hear from a group at Providence College called the Coalition Against Racism (CAR) who accuse the School of Elementary and Special Education of discriminatory practices against pre-service teachers of color and silencing a whistle blower. We then hear from Jennifer Swanberg - Dean of the School of Professional Studies, Jackie Peterson - head of t...
2020-06-1939 minTeach Plus Rhode Island PodcastRhode Island Episode 3 Part 1 - Improving the New Teacher PipelineWelcome to the Teach Plus Podcast!
This season we will be investigating the key issues taking place in Rhode Island education as well as delving into the work being done by the Teach Plus Fellows along side the Rhode Island Department of Education.
In Episode 2, we delve into the issue of recruiting and retaining teachers of color in Rhode Island. We will first hear from Kristen Beland - 4th grade teacher at the Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnessett Elementary School in North Kingstown, RI - about the need for better teacher training in preservice programs. Next, Clayton Ross - Education Specialist fo...
2020-06-1936 minTeach Plus Rhode Island PodcastRhode Island Episode 2 - Recruiting and Retaining Teachers of ColorWelcome to the Teach Plus Podcast!
This season we will be investigating the key issues taking place in Rhode Island education as well as delving into the work being done by the Teach Plus Fellows along side the Rhode Island Department of Education.
In Episode 2, we delve into the issue of recruiting and retaining teachers of color in Rhode Island. We will first hear from State Rep. Karen Alzate, Chairwoman of the House Commission on Persons of Color in Education. Next, Teach Plus Policy Fellow Stacy Jones - English Teacher at W. M. Davies Career and Technical High School in Li...
2020-06-1239 minTeach Plus Rhode Island PodcastRhode Island Episode 1 - What is Teach Plus Rhode Island?Welcome to the Teach Plus Podcast!
This season we will be investigating the key issues taking place in Rhode Island education as well as delving into the work being done by the Teach Plus Fellows along side the Rhode Island Department of Education.
In Episode 1, we learn more about Teach Plus from Paul Toner - Senior Director for Policy, Partnerships and the Northeast - as well as Christopher Marino - Policy Manager, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Additionally, we learn more about teacher leadership from Policy Fellows Anthony Francisco - Director of Culture and Community Engagement in the Pawtucket School District...
2020-05-2429 min
Instant Relevance PodcastEpisode 27 - TeachPlus with Paul Toner **Follow us on Twitter - @InstantRel**
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On Episode 27 of the Instant Relevance Podcast, Denis (@MathDenisNJ) and Raymond (@blended_math) talk to Paul Toner (@PFToner) - Senior Director for National Policy & Partnerships @TeachPlusMA and @TeachPlusRI and Past President of the Massachusetts Teachers Association. The hosts ask Paul about his experience leading a large teachers union as well as his current education advocacy through TeachPlus throughout New England.
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2019-05-0426 min
Instant Relevance PodcastEpisode 27 - TeachPlus with Paul Toner**Follow us on Twitter - @InstantRel**Rate and Review us on iTunesOn Episode 27 of the Instant Relevance Podcast, Denis (@MathDenisNJ) and Raymond (@blended_math) talk to Paul Toner (@PFToner) - Senior Director for National Policy & Partnerships @TeachPlusMA and @TeachPlusRI and Past President of the Massachusetts Teachers Association. The hosts ask Paul about his experience leading a large teachers union as well as his current education advocacy through TeachPlus throughout New England.TeachPlus:-- teachplus.org/Check out more from Denis:-- denissheeran.com/Check out more from Ray:-- blendedlearningnetwork.o...
2019-05-0426 min