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We Just Want to TEACH 12 Ways to Help Students Prepare for Tests, Reduce Anxiety, and Improve OutcomesHow can we help students reduce test anxiety and improve how they perform on tests? We searched for strategies and discoverd some effective approaches. We reviewed 12 strategies and discussed why they work. Follow on Twitter: @juliacookonline @AggieAshley @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Julia Cook, a former teacher and school counselor, has presented in over 3,000 schools worldwide. She regularly delivers keynote addresses at national and international education and counseling conferences, speaks to corporate audiences, and has 139 published children’s books. The goal behind all of Julia’s books and efforts is to actively involve young people in h...

2024-02-1613 min

We Just Want to TEACH 12 Quick Ways to Help Students Decrease Test Anxiety and Increase Test PerformanceAs we enter midterm test season, we searched for strategies to help students reduce test stress and get better results. We reviewed 12 strategies and discuss why they work. Follow on Twitter: @juliacookonline @AggieAshley @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Julia Cook – a former teacher and school counselor, has presented in over 3000 schools throughout the world. She regularly delivers keynote addresses at national and international education and counseling conferences, speaks to corporate audiences, and has 139 published children’s books. The goal behind all of Julia’s books and efforts is to actively involve young people into her fun an...

2022-12-1014 min

ASCD Learn Teach Lead Radio What We Need to Know to Manage the Pandemic’s Impact on Teaching the Whole ChildCOVID-19 had increased the intensity of the needs students have, the range of needs students have, and the prevalence of those needs. In this episode, we discuss what every educator needs to know to manage the pandemic’s impact on teaching the whole child. @SeanTSlade @bamradionetwork@Katepechacek @ASCD @a_rebora @Illuminateed @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork #classroomstrategies Kate Pechacek, Director of Solutions Engineering at Illuminate Education, has nearly 25 years of experience in teaching and learning. She started out in the classroom as a secondary math teacher before taking on roles as Secondary Curriculum Coordinator, District MTSS Coordinator, an...

2021-03-0512h 12

ASCD Learn Teach Lead Radio Fact Checking School Leadership: What If I’m Wrong?Leading schools in the current climate requires an updated mindset and skill set. What do we need to be clear, decisive, relevant leaders, and what happens if our best thinking and plans are simply wrong? Follow on Twitter: @ASCD @bamradionetwork @DouglasReeves @simonrodberg@fredende @bamradionetwork #WeLeadEd #FOR2020 #CALSA #EMPOWER20 #edleaders #Suptchat #leadupchat Dr. Doug Reeves is the author of more than 40 books and more than 100 articles on leadership and education. He has twice been named to the Harvard University Distinguished Authors Series and was named the Brock International Laureate for his contributions to education...

2020-10-1600 min

ASCD Learn Teach Lead Radio Managing the Residual Trauma of the Abrupt Transition to Remote LearningWe've all been part of an unplanned global experiment in remote learning. For many, the experience was traumatizing. Join us as we discuss essential strategies for planning and managing the residual baggage as we reopen schools. Follow on Twitter: @ASCD @bamradionetwork @drncgarrett @SilverstoneMr @debbiezacarian @bamradionetwork #WeLeadEd #FOR2020 #CALSA #EMPOWER20 #edleaders #Suptchat #leadupchat Debbie Zacarian, an educational consultant and author who focuses on leadership and instructional practices with diverse learners, brings three decades of combined experience as a district administrator, college faculty, and educational service agency leader. She focuses on leadership and instructional practices with diverse learners. Michael...

2020-08-1113 min

ASCD Learn Teach Lead Radio Keeping Students Engaged and Connected Online: Three Things That WorkSome of the strategies and tactics we’ve used to engage students onsite wither when teaching and learning goes online. In this episode, we look at a few things that work well to engage students online. Follow on Twitter: @ASCD @bamradionetwork @balancedteacher @fredende @bamradionetwork Mike Anderson is a former award-winning teacher, an education consultant, and author of the new ASCD book, What We Say and How We Say It. Matter: Teacher Talk that Improves Student Learning and Behavior. Guest host Fred Ende is the assistant director of Curriculum and Instructional Services for Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES, on...

2020-08-1112 min

Lesson: Impossible - An Exploration of Educational Innovation Agent Rita Wirtz (Facing COVID-19) SPECIAL BONUS EPISODEYour lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to critically examine what we are expecting of teachers, students, administrators and parents as schools are being shut down around the world. The special agent assigned to help you with this task is Rita Wirtz of Eugene, Oregon. Rita Wirtz is the educational equivalent of Madeline Albright or Henry Kissinger: she’s seen it all, done it all, and weathered all the buzzwords and initiatives that have come and gone. I was honoured when she responded to an interview request made prior to COVID19, saying that she...

2020-04-0131 min

ASCD Learn Teach Lead Radio Equity Should Not Be a Hot Topic, It Should Be a Top PriorityThe growing number of discussions, workshops, blog posts, podcasts and tweets about equity underscore that equity is a hot topic. In this episode, our guest explains what we need to do to move equity from a hot topic to a top priority in our schools. Follow on Twitter: @ASCD @DrVMayfield @bamradionetwork @RosaIsiah @drncgarrett @bamradionetwork #WeLeadEd #FOR2020 #CALSA #EMPOWER20 #edleaders #Suptchat #leadupchat #equity Vernita Mayfield has served as a secondary school principal, researcher and educational consultant. She founded Leadervation Learning to support organizations seeking to build leadership capacity, particularly in marginalized communities. She is the aut...

2020-02-2110 min

Teachers on Fire 56 - Jon Harper: Assistant Principal, Blogger, and PodcasterJON HARPER is an Assistant Principal at Sandy Hill Elementary School in Cambridge, Maryland. He’s the smooth-sounding voice of the My Bad Podcast & Co-Host of the Teachers Aid podcast. Follow Jon online here: TW: https://twitter.com/Jonharper70bdIG: https://www.instagram.com/jonharper70/Blog: https://jonharper.blog/The My Bad Podcast: https://www.bamradionetwork.com/my-bad/The Teachers Aid Podcast: https://www.bamradionetwork.com/teachers-aid/In our conversation, Jon describes a time in his career when the stresses of work and life overtook him and he was unable to get out of bed for two days. Since then, he...

2018-11-1126 min

EduMatch Tweet & Talk Special Episode ft. EduMatch AuthorsSpecial Episode: EduMatch Authors Recorded on August 26, 2018 Susan Brown (@subrown4h)Co-editor of #EduMatch Maker Book. Mandy Froehlich (@froehlichm)Director of Innovation & Tech | Author of #FireWithinBook🔥 | Hierarchy of Needs for #Innovation & #DivergentThinking | Co-host @bamradionetwork Teacher's Aid Dene Gainey (@dene_gainey)Educator. Author of “Journey to the ‘Y’ in You.” #theteacherwhosings #CLIMBE #studentdrivenclassroom #diversity #community #PBL #FreshGrade Elissa Frazier (@fraziersvision)Covered, Instructional Coach, Edtechie, Curriculum & Instruction Doctoral Student-Edtech Researcher, Transformer of learning spaces for those who teach Black and Brown kids. Brian Costello (@btcostello05)Google Innovator/Trainer #TOR16 Host: Teacher's Journey Podcast. Author: The Teacher's Journey & The Will McGill Series. Creator of @thegaap...

2018-08-2958 min

My BAD Once My Ego Took Over....Join us as two educators share what they learned from mistakes driven by egos gone wild. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @RickJetter @rebeccacoda @bamradionetwork Follow: @jonHarper70bd @RickJetter @rebeccacoda @bamradionetwork Rebecca Coda has over 18 years’ experience in education as a teacher, ELA curriculum and assessment writer, technology program leader, contributing columnist for School Leader's Now, and founder of the Digital Native Network. Rebecca is a National Board Certified Teacher & Arizona K12 Center Master Teacher. Rick Jetter is an educational consultant, multi-genre author, and keynote speaker. He has worked in education for over 18 years as a teacher, assistant principal, pr...

2017-05-2611 min

Teachers of the Year Radio Decoding Student Behaviors That Drive You CrazyJoin us for an unconventional discussion about student behavior and positive discipline. This is not your mother's classroom management discussion. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @bamradionetwork Join us for an unconventional discussion about student behavior and positive discipline. This is not your mother's classroom management discussion. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @bamradionetwork Dr. Rick Curwin is the director of the graduate program in behavior disorders at David Yellin college. He is the author of 20 books, including Meeting Students Where They Live: Motivation in Urban Schools, and the co-author of Discipline with Dignity.

2016-12-0712 min

Educators Lead with Jay Willis 112: Jon Harper | Listen Before You Speak And You Will Find Out What's Really Going On | New Perspective Comes Only Through An Open Mind | Inspire Those Around You To Be Their BestJon Harper is currently the assistant principal at Sandy Hill Elementary School in Cambridge, Maryland. This is his sixth year serving as an assistant principal at the elementary level. Prior to becoming an administrator, Jon served as a Math Coach and an elementary school teacher. During his ten years as a classroom teacher he taught first, second, fourth and fifth grades. During Jon’s sixth year teaching he earned the National Board Certification, which he held for ten years. Jon is also the host of My Bad & an EDwords Blogger and is very passionate about helping students reach their fu...

2016-11-1453 min

Teacher Challenge Finding Your Zen: Managing the Stress of the ClassroomStress and burnout are pandemic in education. How can you find peace in the midst of the demands we all face? Follow: @ShellTerrell, @FabianaLCasella @bamradionetwork Follow: @ShellTerrell, @FabianaLCasella @bamradionetwork Theodora Pap is an educational consultant at Hyphen SA, EFL and DaF teacher, blogger in Greece. Shelly Sanchez Terrell is a teacher trainer, elearning specialist, and the author of The 30 Goals Challenge for Teachers: Small Steps to Transform Your Teaching.

2016-07-2200 min

EduRoadTrip ERT027: New York Times with Jon Harper (@jonharper70bd) - The Importance of Blogging<audio controls=""> <source src="https://14eef046f90a2a90d9e3ddee0c9f6b5dced7ff5c.googledrive.com/host/0B6ZuPF_iqR8vfnVPRC1DeW1RZ1NBNnBJalF3V0NYaVZsSGY0aW9PWnBWWEhkV1o5VHZrekk/ERT027.mp3"></source> </audio> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">We met with Jon Harper at the New York Times offices to talk about blogging. Jon...

2016-06-2412 min

Classroom Q and A Blended Learning: What Is It, Does It Work?We're all seeing increasing interest in blended learning. In this segment, we aim to nail down a definition and confirm if this new model is effective. Follow: @larryferlazzo @cparham_ms @angelcintronjr @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Follow: @larryferlazzo @cparham_ms @angelcintronjr @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Follow: @larryferlazzo @cparham_ms @angelcintronjr @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Connie Parham is an 8th grade math teacher and grade level chair at E.L. Haynes Public Charter School in Washington, D.C. She is a CityBridge Education Innovation Fellowship alumna and a current Flamboyan Foundation Family Engagement Fellow. Angel Cintron, Jr. is a former public middle...

2016-05-0608 min

K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education Lesson Planning: Moving Beyond the Way We've Always Done ItOur guest is committed to teaching beyond the textbook. In this segment, we Our guest offers three strategies to create more exciting and engaging lessons plans. Join us as we ditch those stale lesson plans and replace them with creative learning experiences. Follow: @dad2ella @fisher1000 @ASCD @bamradionetwork Michael Fisher is an instructional coach and educational consultant specializing in the intersection between instructional technology and curriculum design. His books include .Ditch the Daily Lesson Plan: How do I plan for meaningful student learning? (ASCD) and .Digital Learning Strategies: How do I design and assess 21st century work? (ASCD) with host...

2016-05-0311 min

Teacher Challenge 30 Goal Challenge: Helping Students Make Good DecisionsListen in as we talk with one of our favorite teachers about how she created a lesson to help her students make better decisions around drinking and driving. Follow: @ShellTerrell, @FabianaLCasella @bamradionetwork Follow: @ShellTerrell, @FabianaLCasella @bamradionetwork Fabiana Casella is a passionate, life-long learner English teacher, Education and ICT Specialist, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert from Buenos Aires, Argentina who has taught in her home country and in the United States. Shelly Sanchez Terrell is a teacher trainer, elearning specialist, and the author of The 30 Goals Challenge for Teachers: Small Steps to Transform Your Teaching.

2016-04-2800 min

K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education Results of New Flipped Learning Study Surprise ResearchersEducators in the UK have discovered the flipped classroom model and Educators in the UK have discovered the flipped classroom model and increasing numbers are turning learning upside down. Results of a new study of 12 UK schools with over 2,400 students was recently released. Follow: @jonbergmann @kirstytonksSCA @bamradionetwork #edchat #flipclass #teachers for flipping is accelerating. Follow: @jonbergmann @kirstytonicsSCA @bamradionetwork #edchat #flipclass #teachers Kirsty Tonks is Assistant Principal for e-learning and Teaching School Director at Shireland Collegiate Academy, in the West Midlands and has led on embedding technology since 2007. She has taught across both the Primary and Secondary Sector for almost two...

2016-02-2512 min

The Flip Side with Jon Bergmann Results of New Flipped Learning Study Surprise ResearchersEducators in the UK have discovered the flipped classroom model and Educators in the UK have discovered the flipped classroom model and increasing numbers are turning learning upside down. Results of a new study of 12 UK schools with over 2,400 students was recently released. Follow: @jonbergmann @kirstytonksSCA @bamradionetwork #edchat #flipclass #teachers for flipping is accelerating. Follow: @jonbergmann @kirstytonicsSCA @bamradionetwork #edchat #flipclass #teachers Kirsty Tonks is Assistant Principal for e-learning and Teaching School Director at Shireland Collegiate Academy, in the West Midlands and has led on embedding technology since 2007. She has taught across both the Primary and Secondary Sector for almost two...

2016-02-1512 min

Common Core Radio Wizardry In Kansas: Leading the Way on Common CoreKansas relabeled the Common Core Standards as part of their implementation strategy. Learn how the "Kansas Can" mindset is leading to success with the program across the state. Discuss: #commoncore #CCSS Follow: @cscottwilliams @Eduflack @dgburris @curriculumblog @bamradionetwork Dayna Richardson’s educational career has included elementary teacher, gifted education teacher, coordinator of gifted education, director of the Educational Services and Staff Development Association of Central Kansas (ESSDACK), assistant superintendent for Buhler USD 313, and an adjunct instructor at five Kansas universities. Recently, she has been a Leadership Coach for Coaching For Results Global.

2016-02-1100 min

Common Core Radio How Professional Development Leads to Common Core SuccessOur guest tells us that the right kind of professional development was the key to successful Common Core implementation in his state. Learn how. Discuss: #commoncore #CCSS Follow: @Kdalton250 @cscottwilliams @Eduflack @dgburris @curriculumblog @bamradionetwork Matt Wachel is currently an elementary assistant principal in the Park Hill School District in Kansas City, MO. Prior to his current role, Matt was a kindergarten teacher, an elementary principal and an early childhood director. Twitter ID: https://twitter.com/mattwachel

2016-02-0100 min

Common Core Radio Tips for Navigating the Highly-Charged Common Core LandscapeDespite several well-publicized successful implementations of Common Core Standards, the subject remains politically charged. Our guest shares his experience with successfully navigating the Common Core Standards minefield. Discuss: #commoncore #CCSS Follow: @Kdalton@tft250 @cscottwilliams @Eduflack @dgburris @curriculumblog @bamradionetwork Kevin Dalton currently serves as President of the Toledo federation of teachers. He has 18 years of classroom teaching experience in an urban district.

2016-01-2800 min

Common Core Radio Common Core Standards: Where Are We Now?We kick off 2016 with a look back at how far we've come on Common Core implementation and the road ahead. Discuss: #commoncore #CCSS Follow: @fisher1000 @Eduflack @dgburris @curriculumblog @cscottwilliams @bamradionetwork Michael Fisher is an author and educational consultant working with schools around the country to upgrade current curricula, design new curricula, and modernize instruction with immersive technology. He is the author of Digital Learning Strategies: How do I assign and assess 21st Century Work? and the co-author of Upgrade Your Curriculum: Practical Ways to Transform Units and Engage Students.

2016-01-1400 min

Common Core Radio Common Core Implementation Done Well: A Success StoryOur guest shares a multidimensional perspective and a successful implementation of Common Core State Standards. Discuss: #commoncore #CCSS Follow: @rufotepper @Eduflack @learningfirst @dgburris @curriculumblog @scottwilliams @bamradionetwork Laura Bay is president of National PTA, a nonprofit association dedicated to being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities and a strong advocate for public education. In addition to leading National PTA, Bay is a coordinator for assessment and instruction for the Bremerton School District in Bremerton, Washington.

2016-01-0200 min

K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education Smart Talk: 3 Ways to Stimulate High-Quality Classroom ConversationsStudent interaction is good and desirable, but what should a teacher do when student chatter is off task or disruptive?High-quality conversations can drive learning on many levels, but stimulating great classroom discussion is a skill. Our guests share the ABCs of encouraging of smart talk with students. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Dr. Sonia Cabell is an education researcher at the University of Virginia. Her work focuses on ways to help preschool teachers improve the quality of their language and literacy instruction, in an effort to prevent later reading difficulties among young children living in poverty...

2015-12-1610 min

Common Core Radio Three Ways Tech Savvy Teachers Are Gaming the Common CoreGame-based learning can be a powerful strategy for engaging students and meeting common core Standards. Learn more. Discuss: #commoncore #CCSS Follow: @rufotepper @Eduflack @cscottwilliams @dgburris @curriculumblog @bamradionetwork Rebecca Rufo-Tepper, PhD is the Director of Professional Development, Institute of Play. She is responsible for overseeing the implementation and ongoing refinement of Institute of Play's unique professional development model, with a focus on developing multi-dimensional teachers who make important contributions to the learning community.

2015-12-0300 min

Common Core Radio 3 Eye-Opening Discoveries Changed My View of Common CoreOur guest unpacked the Common Core Standards and was surprised by what he found. Discuss: #commoncore #CCSS Follow: @barrykid1 @Eduflack @dgburris @curriculumblog @bamradionetwork Barry Saide has taught 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade in three different New Jersey school districts. He has been teaching for 13 years, the last 11 at Mount Prospect School in Bernards Township where he currently directs the Before/After School Care program. Saide has written and built curriculum in all subjects and been a grade-level leader. Saide is codirector of the New Jersey ASCD North Region and serves on the New Jersey ASCD executive committee.

2015-11-2000 min

Common Core Radio Lessons from Living Through the Transition to Common Core StandardOur guest started out as a teacher as Common Core Standards were being adopted. He went on to become a school principal tasked with getting teachers up to speed on the new curriculum. Today he shares the lessons he learned in the process. Discuss: #commoncore #CCSS Follow: @dwightmd @cscottwilliams @Eduflack @dgburris @curriculumblog @bamradionetwork. Dwight Davis is a ten-year veteran teacher and proud product of the District of Columbia Public Schools. For the past decade, Davis has served Wheatley Education Campus (WEC) as a fifth-grade teacher, English & language arts coach, home visits coordinator and teacher lead. Now serving as the...

2015-11-1100 min

Common Core Radio How a Savvy Principal Made Common Core Implementation WorkOur guest gives us visibility into the role a committed principal plays in the successful implementation of Common Core Standards. Discuss: #commoncore #CCSS Follow: @ellsperj @learningfirst @cscottwilliams @Eduflack @dgburris curriculumblog @bamradionetwork Jayne Ellspermann is principal of West Port High School in Ocala, Florida and the NASSP 2015 National Principal of the Year. As a principal for 24 years at the elementary, middle, and high school level she sees the need for college and career ready standards and has been a champion for the Common Core.

2015-11-0500 min

Common Core Radio What We Learned About Common Core from Studying the Twitter BuzzWho is talking about Common Core? Who is supporting Common Core, who is not? Who is co-opting Common Core as a tool to engage their audiences. Discuss: #commoncore #CCSS Follow: @jsupo @Eduflack @dgburris curriculumblog @bamradionetwork

2015-10-2900 min

Common Core Radio Common Core: The Big Difference Between Standards and CurriculumOur guest draws a sharp and important distinction between standards and curriculum. Discuss: #commoncore #CCSS Follow: @Eduflack @dgburris @cscottwilliams @curriculumblog @bamradionetwork Janet Hale is an educational consultant who specializes in standards-based curriculum design, curriculum mapping, and upgrading units of study and lesson plans. She travels extensively nationally and internationally to work with administrators and teachers at all academic levels interested in improving their curriculum, with a focus on vertical articulation and systemic curriculum decision-making. janet_hale

2015-10-1500 min

Common Core Radio Common Core Standards: Is Anyone Getting It Right?Critics of Common Core argue that implementation of the standards is a big part of the problem. In this episode, we look as a state that seems to have figured out how to make the standards work. Discuss: #commoncore #CCSS Follow: @Eduflack @dgburris @DrJuneAtkinson @curriculumblog @bamradionetwork Terry Holliday is Kentucky Commissioner of Education since July 2009; past president Council of Chief State School Officers, Serves on National assessment Governing Board.

2015-10-0200 min

K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education [HOT] A Plan for the First 20 Days of SchoolHow effective is your teaching? How do you know how much your students are Our guest founded the Choose2Matter movement. This year the program has gained momentum and in this segment she shares a plan to bring out the best in students in the first twenty days. Follow: @AngelaMaiers @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Angela Maiers has been creating and leading change in education and enterprise for 25 years. Her powerful message and down-to-earth style have made her a highly sought-after keynote speaker for education conferences, corporate events and innovation summits. Angela is the author of six books, and the...

2015-09-1710 min

Common Core Radio Spotlight on North Carolina's Implementation of Common Core StandardsIn this episode, we check up on the progress of Common Core implementation in the state of North Carolina. Discuss: #commoncore #CCSS Follow: @Eduflack @dgburris @DrJuneAtkinson @curriculumblog @bamradionetwork June Atkinson, the first woman elected as State Superintendent of Public Instruction, is serving her third term. She oversees 1.5 million students in over 2,500 public schools. She served as a teacher, state education official, and national leader and is currently the President for the National Council of Chief State School Officers. Under Atkinson’s leadership, North Carolina’s high school graduation rate has gone from 68 percent to over 84 percent, the highest in the stat...

2015-09-1200 min

Satchat Radio Four Things Your School's Social Media Feed Needs to IncludeIn this segment Scott and Billy run down the list of things a school needs to be ready for social media prime time. Follow: @bradmcurrie @wkrakower @ScottRRocco @bamradionetwork Scott Rocco is Superintendent of Schools in Spotswood, N.J., and co-founder of #Satchat. Billy Krakower is a co-moderator and is a Computer & Resource Reading Room Teacher in Woodland Park, N.J.

2015-09-1100 min

Satchat Radio Modeling Innovation: 7 Exciting Ways This School Year Will Be DifferentThe new school year has started, and we're looking forward to test-driving a handful of new innovations. Follow: @bradmcurrie @wkrakower @ScottRRocco @bamradionetwork Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice Principal and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, N.J. Billy Krakower is a co-moderator and is a Computer & Resource Reading Room Teacher in Woodland Park, N.J. Scott Rocco is Superintendent of Schools in Spotswood, N.J., and co-founder of #Satchat.

2015-09-0900 min

Common Core Radio Encouraging High Level Mathematical Discussion Among StudentsOur guest has moved away from teaching rote mathematical processes and toward high-level discussion. In the segment, she shares her process. Discuss: #commoncore #CCSS Follow: @Eduflack @EricLuedtke @bamradionetwork Farida Mama is the Founding 5th grade math teacher at UP Academy Dorchester. She is entering her 5th year of teaching and loves challenging her students with engaging, rigorous math lessons

2015-09-0200 min

Satchat Radio Hacking Education: 10 Quick Fixes for Every SchoolIn this segment, we speak with the authors of the new book aimed at solving persistent classroom problems. The authors offer simple solutions that are often overlooked. Follow: @cultofpedagogy @bamradionetwork Mark Barnes is a longtime teacher, education author and creator of the new Hack Learning Series for educators (www.markbarnes19.com). Jennifer Gonzalez is editor-in-chief of the Cult of Pedagogy website, where she shares resources and inspiration to help teachers work happier and more effectively. Co-author of Hacking Education: 10 Quick Fixes for Every School with Mark Barnes. Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current...

2015-08-2900 min

Satchat Radio Developing the Growth Mindset in Students (and Yourself)What is the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset? Our guest offers insights on how a growth mindset powerfully impacts academic outcomes. She includes tips on how to cultivate the growth mindset in students and yourself. Follow: @lavonnaroth @bradmcurrie@bamradionetwork LaVonna Roth is a professional development speaker and consultant working with teachers in five countries on understanding how the brain learns married with high-impact, engaging classroom strategies. Having taught elementary and secondary students, she used the knowledge and experience gained to author eight books centered around Brain-Powered Strategies and Lessons and continues her mission to support teachers...

2015-08-2200 min

Common Core Radio Debunking Myths on the Path to Successful Common Core ImplementationOur guest is uniquely positioned to both understand Common Core State Standards and to correct misconceptions about the initiative. He joins us to help clarify some of the popular, but inaccurate beliefs about the program. Discuss: #commoncore #CCSS Follow: @Eduflack @EricLuedtke @bamradionetwork Delegate Eric Luedtke was a middle school classroom teacher for a decade in the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. He serves on the powerful Ways and Means Committee of the Maryland House of Delegates, which oversees education policy.

2015-08-1400 min

Satchat Radio The Four Qualities of Teachers Who Create World-Class LearnersOur guest offers a clear set of guidelines to help us create world-class learners. One principle is teaching the child versus teaching the subject. Tune in to hear more. Follow: @YongZhaoUO @bradmcurrie@bamradionetwork Yong Zhao currently serves as the Presidential Chair and Director of the Institute for Global and Online Education in the College of Education, University of Oregon, where he is also a Professor in the Department of Educational Measurement, Policy, and Leadership. He is also a professorial fellow at the Mitchell Institute for Health and Education Policy, Victoria University. He has published over 100 articles and 20 books, including Who’s...

2015-08-1100 min

Common Core Radio We Love Common Core, We Hate the Teaching ToolsIn this segment, our guests tell us why their view of Common Core Standards is favorable. They also share why they prefer creating their own teaching tools. Discuss: #commoncore #CCSS Follow: @Eduflack @dgburris @sabrapro @MichaelSMills @bamradionetwork Sabra Eaton is a keyboarding teacher that is passionate about building relationships with students.Educator inspired by technology integration while serving the whole child to give opportunities to our future. Dr. Michael Mills, Assistant Professor of Teaching and Learning at the University of Central Arkansas, is a leading expert on the practical uses of educational technology, particularly on using collaborative tools to better engage...

2015-08-0400 min

Satchat Radio Second Thoughts on the Educator's "Summer Break"As most educators know, there is often a wide chasm between what the public thinks about our "summer break" and reality. In this segment we discuss some of the ways we are using the summer to recharge based on our individual needs. Follow: @mssackstein @bradmcurrie@bamradionetwork Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice Principal and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, N.J. n educator, author, reformer, recovering perfectionist. Starr Sackstein leads by example both in the classroom and on...

2015-08-0400 min

Common Core Radio Surviving and Teaching Through the Rocky Process of Implementing Common CoreOur guest has lived and taught through the tumultuous process of implementing Common Core Standards in Indiana. In the segment he shares his experience and lessons learned that might help teachers caught in the middle of the conflict. Discuss: #commoncore #CCSS Follow: @Eduflack @dgburris @rweingarten @bamradionetwork Jacob Pactor is as an Indiana State Board of Education evaluation design committee member, MBA Fellow in Educational Leadership, and Teach Plus Teaching Policy Fellow. He teaches English at Speedway High School.

2015-07-1800 min

Satchat Radio EdCamp Global: How Do We Prepare Students and Teachers for Global Learning?Teaching is changing, learning is changing and professional development is changing. Education is going global. How do we prepare our students and teachers for global learning? Follow: @wkrakower @JaimeDonally @jen___williams @reeder_cassie @bamradionetwork Jennifer Williams-as the co-founder and lead program developer for Calliope Global, Jennifer Williams works with schools, universities, and organizations from around the world. Jaime Donally is an Instructional Technology Specialist and Founder of @edcampGlobal.Cassie Reeder is currently a third grade teacher and GAFE trainer within her school district in Richardson, TX. Billy Krakower is a co-moderator and is a Computer & Resource Reading Room Teacher...

2015-07-1800 min

Satchat Radio Resource Showcase: Two New Teaching Tools from ISTEIn this segment we take a look at two new education technology resources we discovered in the exhibit hall at ISTE Follow: @bradmcurrie @wkrakower @ScottRRocco @bamradionetwork Julie Sweeney does global teacher outreach for Edcite, she taught middleschool English and Social Studies and lives in Ireland. Talia Arbit was a former science teacher, teaching high school biology and EP environmental science and is product strategist at Edcite. Drew Minock, Daquiri, is an education evangelist co-host and Two Guys Show. Hosts: Billy Krakower is a co-moderator and is a Computer & Resource Reading Room Teacher in Woodland Park, N.J. Susan M...

2015-07-1000 min

Common Core Radio Real-World Lessons: How One State Rolled Out the Common CoreIn this session with talk with a school leader in a state that is now three years into Common Core implementation. What are the big lessons that have been learned? Tune in and find out? Discuss: #commoncore #CCSS Follow: @Eduflack @dgburris @rweingarten @bamradionetwork Dr. Christy Stanley is the Secondary English Language Arts and Social Studies Coordinator for Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schools. She is a North Carolina (NC) native and has proudly served the teachers and students of NC for the past 16 years.

2015-07-0600 min

Satchat Radio 3 Things Great Teachers, Principals, Educators Do DifferentlyThis week we talk with Todd Whitaker about what it takes to create a school culture of greatness. Follow: @bradmcurrie @wkrakower @ToddWhitaker @bamradionetwork Todd Whitaker is a professor of educational leadership at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana. He has written over 30 books including the national best seller, What Great Teachers Do Differently. Other titles include: Shifting The Monkey, Dealing With Difficult Teachers, What Great Principals Do Differently, Motivating & Inspiring Teachers, and Dealing With Difficult Parents. Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice Principal...

2015-06-2700 min

Satchat Radio Reflecting on the Work of Grant WigginsThis week we talk with Jay McTighe, a partner and extensive collaborator with Grant Wiggins. Follow: @bradmcurrie @jaymctighe @bamradionetwork Jay McTighe is completing his 44th year as a professional educator, teacher, and administrator. He is an education consultant, speaker, and an accomplished author, having co-authored 13 books, including the award-winning and best-selling Understanding by Design series with Grant Wiggins. Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice Principal and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, N.J. Billy Krakower is a co-moderator and is...

2015-06-1900 min

Satchat Radio Tenure: The Good, The Bad, The AmbivalentThis week we talk about the practice of tenure. What are the pros, cons and things to e considered? Follow: @bradmcurrie @wkrakower @gtoppo @gamebelievesScott @bamradionetwork An educator, author, reformer, recovering perfectionist, Starr Sackstein leads by example both in the classroom and on the internet. Tattooed, quirky and opinionated, she takes every opportunity to learn and dispel myths and false expectations. Impassioned writer, photographer and mother. Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice Principal and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, N.J.

2015-05-3000 min

Satchat Radio Game On: What Happens When Learning Becomes Play"Hard fun" is part of great video games. Turns out that the challenge culture of gaming is well suited to encouraging students to learn difficult academic subjects and enjoy it. Learn more... Follow: @bradmcurrie @wkrakower @ScottRRocco @bamradionetwork Greg Toppo is the national education and demographics reporter for USA Today. A graduate of St. John’s College in Santa Fe, N.M., he taught in both public and private schools for eight years before moving into journalism. He worked for four years as a wire service reporter with the Associated Press, first in Baltimore and then in Washington, D.C...

2015-05-1500 min

Satchat Radio What is Required to Change School Practice, Culture, Anything?Join us for a thoughtful discussion of the highlights of the week's #Satchat on systemic change and what's required to make it happen. Follow: @bradmcurrie @wkrakower @ScottRRocco @bamradionetwork Scott Rocco is Superintendent of Schools in Spotswood, N.J., and co-founder of #Satchat. Billy Krakower is a co-moderator and is a Computer & Resource Reading Room Teacher in Woodland Park, N.J. Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice Principal and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, N.J.

2015-05-0100 min

Satchat Radio The One Thing You Can Do To Make Every School Day ExceptionalSome school days are very productive and enjoyable, other school days are extremely challenging. In this segment we talk about the one thing that can transform even the most difficult school day into a great day. Follow: @bradmcurrie @MsSackstein @wkrakower @ScottRRocco @bamradionetwork An educator, author, reformer, recovering perfectionist, Starr Sackstein leads by example both in the classroom and on the internet. Tattooed, quirky and opinionated, she takes every opportunity to learn and dispel myths and false expectations. Impassioned writer, photographer and mother. Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad...

2015-04-2500 min

Satchat Radio Connecting to Parents and Getting Parents ConnectedIn this segment the host becomes the guest. Billy and Scott interview their co-host, Brad Currie, about some of the key ideas in his book, All Hands on Deck. Follow: @bradmcurrie @wkrakower @ScottRRocco @bamradionetwork Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice Principal and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, N.J. Billy Krakower is a co-moderator and is a Computer & Resource Reading Room Teacher in Woodland Park, N.J. Scott Rocco is Superintendent of Schools in Spotswood, N.J., and co-founder...

2015-04-1800 min

Teacher Talk Episode 5 - What is Multimodal Literacy?Check out this week's episode of Teacher Talk with Zack Clancy. This week, I'll be discussing multimodal literacy! Here's my contact info and the sources that I reference in this episode. @TeacherTalkwZC TeacherTalkwZC@gmail.com Facebook: Teacher Talk with Zack Clancy BamRadioNetwork.com https://multimodalcomposition.wordpress.com/2011/02/06/defining-multimodal-composition/ Pahl, K., & Rowsell, J. (2012). Literacy and Education. Sage: Los Angeles

2015-04-1414 min

Satchat Radio To Connect or Not to Connect: Why Is This Still a Question?Despite the explosion of educators using social media for professional development and support, most educators are still not connected. What does it take to get more educators connected? Follow: @bradmcurrie @wkrakower @ScottRRocco @bamradionetwork Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice Principal and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, N.J. Billy Krakower is a co-moderator and is a Computer & Resource Reading Room Teacher in Woodland Park, N.J. Scott Rocco is Superintendent of Schools in Spotswood, N.J., and co-founder of...

2015-04-0400 min

Satchat Radio Educator's Balancing Act: Work, Home, Purpose, Financial NeedsIn this special edition of #SatChat Radio, Brad and Starr offer perspectives on practical educational topics from their respective points of view. This week they discuss the challenging balancing act educators often face. Follow: @MsSackstein @bradmcurrie @wkrakower @ScottRRocco @bamradionetwork An educator, author, reformer, recovering perfectionist, Starr Sackstein leads by example both in the classroom and on the internet. Tattooed, quirky and opinionated, she takes every opportunity to learn and dispel myths and false expectations. Impassioned writer, photographer and mother. Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice...

2015-03-2700 min

Satchat Radio 8 Things to Consider When Teaching Students Impacted by PovertyTeaching students impacted by poverty requires heightened awareness and sensitivity in eight specific areas. In this segment our guest defines poverty and provides a simple framework for educators. Follow: @rubyKpayne @bradmcurrie @wkrakower @ScottRRocco @bamradionetwork Ruby Payne is an Educator, writer, speaker. She wrote the book, A Framework for Understanding Poverty that is used nationally and internationally as a cognitive approach to understanding under-resourced environments.Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice Principal and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, N.J. Billy...

2015-03-2100 min

Satchat Radio Why Clarifying the Difference Between Fluency and Comprehension Is CriticalIn this segment our guests draw a sharp distinction between fluency and reading comprehension. Further, they explain why understanding the difference is so important to identifying and solving student's reading challenges. Follow: @bradmcurrie @wkrakower @ScottRRocco @bamradionetwork Scott Rocco is Superintendent of Schools in Spotswood, N.J., and co-founder of #Satchat. Billy Krakower is a co-moderator and is a Computer & Resource Reading Room Teacher in Woodland Park, N.J. Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice Principal and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester...

2015-03-1400 min

Satchat Radio Three Ways Educators Are Driving the Changing Face of EducationThe hosts of Satchat Radio are back with a thoughtful discussion on the ways educators are driving change in education and updates on a few of their own exciting initiatives. Follow: @bradmcurrie @wkrakower @ScottRRocco @bamradionetwork Scott Rocco is Superintendent of Schools in Spotswood, N.J., and co-founder of #Satchat. Billy Krakower is a co-moderator and is a Computer & Resource Reading Room Teacher in Woodland Park, N.J. Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice Principal and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in...

2015-03-0600 min

H2H: A Quick Guide to Leading Educators and Making a Difference An Educator's Guide to Managing Racial and Cultural ConflictCultural differences often creates big barriers to conflict resolution. In this segment we explore the insights gleaned from recent research that can help us become more skilled at managing cross- cultural conflict. Follow:@annelitwinphd , @SueOffutt, @hollyelissabrun @hollyelissabrun @bamradionetwork Dr. Anne Litwin has been a consultant to organizations and a coach to senior managers for more than 30 years in the USA and internationally. Author of, New Rules for Women: Revolutionizing the Way Women Work Together. Dr. Brandi Pritchett-Johnson is a Licensed Psychologist working as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Florida and ASPIRE Coordinator. Vonetta T. Rhodes, Ed.M...

2014-11-2600 min

H2H: A Quick Guide to Leading Educators and Making a Difference Addicted to Technology: Do We Need a 12 Step Program?Technology can be good. But what happens when technology is so good that we can't do without it? Join our discussion on technology compulsion and addiction. Follow:@web20classroom @hollyelissabrun @bamradionetwork

2014-11-1300 min

H2H: A Quick Guide to Leading Educators and Making a Difference Driven, Consumed and Overwhelmed: Stepping Toward BalanceAs more of us are increasingly expected to do more with less, overwhelmed has become the new normal. Restoring work-life balance is much easier said than done, but our guests offer practical steps we all can take to move in the right direction. Follow:@StewFriedman @CarterD@gjps.org @blairteach @hollyelissabrun @bamradionetwork Stew Friedman is the Practice Professor of Management at the Wharton School of the Universtiy of Pennsylvania, and founding director of both the Wharton Leadership Program and the Wharton Work/Life Integration Project; author of the bestseller Leading the Life You Want: Skills for Integrating Work and Life. Dr...

2014-10-2900 min

H2H: A Quick Guide to Leading Educators and Making a Difference Modeling Intellectual Rigor and Courage for Students, Staff and PeersOur guests in this segment discuss the practical challenges of maintaining and teaching the critical intellectual qualities in our schools that are required for life-long learning. Follow:@BloomfieldDavid @hollyelissabrun @bamradionetwork Robert C. Roberts is Distinguished Professor of Ethics at Baylor University. Dr. W. Jay Wood is in his 33rd year of teaching at Wheaton College. He has published in the areas of epistemology, philosophy of religion, and intellectual virtues. Dr. David Bloomfield, is Professor of Education Leadership, Law, and Policy at City University of NY. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. works with school districts to gain a deeper understanding of the...

2014-10-1500 min

Satchat Radio Setting Goals For the Coming School YearEducators across the nation are preparing to start a new school year. Now is the time to set goals for the year ahead. What do we need to consider as we begin the process. Follow: @bradmcurrie, @wkrakower@ScottRRocco @bamradionetwork Scott Rocco is Superintendent of Schools in Spotswood, N.J., and co-founder of #Satchat. Billy Krakower is a co-moderator and is a Computer & Resource Reading Room Teacher in Woodland Park, N.J. Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice Principal and Supervisor of Instruction for the...

2014-08-2300 min

Satchat Radio Professional Development for Tech Phobic EducatorsIn this segment we examine what makes an active education leader. Follow: @bradmcurrie, @wkrakower@ScottRRocco @bamradionetwork Scott Rocco is Superintendent of Schools in Spotswood, N.J., and co-founder of #Satchat. Billy Krakower is a co-moderator and is a Computer & Resource Reading Room Teacher in Woodland Park, N.J. Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice Principal and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, N.J.

2014-08-1600 min

Satchat Radio What Are the Markers of Good Education Leadership In Action?In this segment we examine what makes an active education leader. Follow: @bradmcurrie, @wkrakower@ScottRRocco @bamradionetwork Scott Rocco is Superintendent of Schools in Spotswood, N.J., and co-founder of #Satchat. Billy Krakower is a co-moderator and is a Computer & Resource Reading Room Teacher in Woodland Park, N.J. Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice Principal and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, N.J.

2014-08-0200 min

Satchat Radio Spotlight on the Benefits of Edcamps and UnconferencesIn this segment we review the concept and benefits of Edcamps and the unconference model. Follow: @bradmcurrie, @wkrakower@ScottRRocco @bamradionetwork Scott Rocco is Superintendent of Schools in Spotswood, N.J., and co-founder of #Satchat. Billy Krakower is a co-moderator and is a Computer & Resource Reading Room Teacher in Woodland Park, N.J. Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice Principal and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, N.J.

2014-07-2600 min

Satchat Radio Smart Tips for New Administrators: Five Do's and Don'tsBecoming a new administrator can be a professional and cultural shock. This weeks Satchat collected some insightful tips and mistakes to avoid. Follow: @bradmcurrie, @wkrakower@ScottRRocco @bamradionetwork Scott Rocco is Superintendent of Schools in Spotswood, N.J., and co-founder of #Satchat. Billy Krakower is a co-moderator and is a Computer & Resource Reading Room Teacher in Woodland Park, N.J. Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice Principal and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, N.J.

2014-07-1900 min

Common Core Radio Applying Universal Design to the Common CoreSome see a conflict between the notion of a standardized curriculum and universal design, which is aimed at differentiating instruction. Our guests help identify the bridge between the two. Discuss it at #commoncore and #CCSS Follow: @Eduflack @dgburris @KatieNovakUDL @bamradionetwork Dr. Katie Novak is the Title I Director, ELL Director, and Reading coordinator in Chelmsford Public Schools. With 12 years of teaching experience, Novak designs and presents workshops both nationally and internationally focusing on teacher implementation of Universal Design for Learning and the Common Core.

2014-07-1500 min

Common Core Radio What is the Best Way to Measure Student Learning and Growth?Summative assessment, formative assessment, mastery, individual growth, what is the best way to measure student progress? Discuss it at #commoncore and #CCSS Follow: @Eduflack @dgburris @kastidham @davidyo333 @bamradionetwork David Young is assistant superintendent in Boyle County Schools, in south central Kentucky, a teacher for 7 years, a principal for 4 years, and has been in my current role for 5 years. Kelly Stidham has been learning math alongside students for a decade. Also a coach at the building, regional and state level, she now serves as an effectiveness coach supporting LDC, MDC and teacher growth for the Kentucky Department of Education. Jason Mendenhall...

2014-06-1000 min

H2H: A Quick Guide to Leading Educators and Making a Difference PART II: Why Do Some White Women Struggle With Managing Black Women?When white women supervise black women, cultural differences can create significant and often unspoken leadership challenges. Tune in to an uncommonly transparent discussion on this issue. Follow:@GLHSLions @Dwight_Carter @hollyelissabrun @bamradionetwork Dr. Marquita Furness Davis serves as the Executive Director for the Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity (JCCEO. Cori Berg serves as Executive Director of Oak Lawn Child Development Center in Dallas, TX. Dr. Brandi Pritchett-Johnson is a Licensed Psychologist working as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Florida and ASPIRE Coordinator. Dwight Carter is the Principal/Lead Learner at Gahanna Lincoln High School in Gahanna...

2014-06-1000 min

H2H: A Quick Guide to Leading Educators and Making a Difference PART I: Why Do Some White Women Struggle With Managing Black Women?When white women supervise black women, cultural differences can create significant and often unspoken leadership challenges. Tune in to an uncommonly transparent discussion on this issue. Follow:@GLHSLions @Dwight_Carter @hollyelissabrun @bamradionetwork Dr. Marquita Furness Davis serves as the Executive Director for the Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity (JCCEO. Cori Berg serves as Executive Director of Oak Lawn Child Development Center in Dallas, TX. Dr. Brandi Pritchett-Johnson is a Licensed Psychologist working as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Florida and ASPIRE Coordinator. Dwight Carter is the Principal/Lead Learner at Gahanna Lincoln High School in Gahanna...

2014-05-2800 min

Classroom Q and A How Can History Teachers Make the Curriculum More Engaging?Despite the love that many history teachers have fore the subject, It can be difficult to engage students who may think that studying the founding fathers is irrelevant to them. In this segment we go looking for ways to make history more compelling and engaging.. Follow: @larryferlazzo @edteck, @bamradionetwork @bamradionetwork Peter Pappas is a veteran of 25 years in the classroom. His work continues as blogger, keynote speaker, curriculum designer, university adjunct. Sarah Kirby-Gonzalez is a National Board Certified fifth-grade teacher in the Folsom Cordova School District. She was a participant in the Teaching American History Grant, Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Summer...

2014-05-1409 min

H2H: A Quick Guide to Leading Educators and Making a Difference Modeling How to Learn and Grow Through FailureOur guests agree, accepting mistakes and learning from failure is a lot easier said than done. In this segment, we discuss how to move from platitudes to practice on managing our response to missteps. Follow:@benjamingilpin @hollyelissabrun @bamradionetwork Thomas Hoerr, PhD is head of New City School in St. Louis. Tom is the author of four books, including School Leadership For The Future. Kay Albrecht, Ph.D. is president of Innovations in Early Childhood Education, Houston, TX. and faculty member at 4 universities. Ben Gilpin, 16th year involved in education. He has been Principal at Warner Elementary, in Spring Arbor, Michigan f...

2014-05-0100 min

Common Core Radio Inside the Case for Delaying Implementation of Common Core StandardsEven supporters of Common Core State Standards are arguing for delaying implementation, while increasing the capacity for collaboration during the transition process. In this segment, we examine the case for postponing implementation and discuss how a reasonable timetable might be determined. Discuss it at #commoncore and #CCSS Follow: @Eduflack @dgburris @cscottwilliams @LearningFirst @kportermagee @bamradionetwork Cheryl Scott Williams is executive director of the Learning First Alliance (LFA), a partnership of national K-12 public education organizations. Kathleen Porter-Magee is a Bernard Lee Schwartz Policy Fellow at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute. Kathleen and has more than 16 years of experience in education and...

2014-04-2500 min

H2H: A Quick Guide to Leading Educators and Making a Difference Developing the Next Generation of Education LeadersOur guests all seem to agree that although education is a serious discipline, we may be subverting our education goals by taking our work too seriously. Find out why humor surprise and joy are pivotal tools of great education leadership. Follow: @laughwithchad @JimDetwiler1 @Joe_Mazza @hollyelisabrun @bamradionetwork Chad Caddell is the drama teacher at Stephens Elementary School. He teaches, writes, creates, does stand up comedy, and leads a Strong Fathers program. James Detwiler is Stephens Elementary School principal; former school music teacher; owner of the NuttySchoolClosings channel on Youtube. Dr. Joe Mazza serves as K-12 Director of...

2014-03-2600 min

H2H: A Quick Guide to Leading Educators and Making a Difference Humor, Surprise and Joy: The Ed Leader's Secret SauceOur guests all seem to agree that although education is a serious discipline, we may be subverting our education goals by taking our work too seriously. Find out why humor surprise and joy are pivotal tools of great education leadership. Follow: @laughwithchad @JimDetwiler1 @Joe_Mazza @hollyelisabrun @bamradionetwork Chad Caddell is the drama teacher at Stephens Elementary School. He teaches, writes, creates, does stand up comedy, and leads a Strong Fathers program. James Detwiler is Stephens Elementary School principal; former school music teacher; owner of the NuttySchoolClosings channel on Youtube. Dr. Joe Mazza serves as K-12 Director of...

2014-03-1200 min

Common Core Radio CCSS "Sham?" Are Your Text Books Really Aligned to Common Core?A recent report suggested that many claims about text books being aligned to Common Core State Standards may be false. We discuss the findings of this report with two highly respected experts in the field, who offer suggestions on how to confirm which resources are truly aligned. Discuss it at #commoncore and #CCSS Follow: @Eduflack @dgburris @grantwiggins @achievethecore @bamradionetwork Sandra Alberti serves as the Director of Partnership Initiatives and Professional Development for Student Achievement Partners, an organization that was instrumental in the development of the Common Core State Standards. Grant Wiggins is the president of Authentic Education in Hopewell NJ...

2014-03-1000 min

Common Core Radio More Time, More Support Required for Common Core SuccessIn this discussion we move beyond the focus on standards and testing to look at a new report's findings that both students and teachers need more time and support. Discuss it at #commoncore and #CCSS Follow: @Eduflack @dgburris @afterschool4all @jmrinehart @bamradionetwork Jen Rinehart takes a primary role in the Afterschool Alliance's national and state coalition building, policy and research efforts. Previously, she served for more than five years on the staff of the U.S. Department of Education, and currently serves on a number of advisory boards of organizations that share the Afterschool Alliance&apos...

2014-02-1100 min $InnovatED - Tomorrow\'s Education Innovations Today$

InnovatED - Tomorrow's Education Innovations Today Three Ways to Get Your School Administrator's Support for Genius HourA growing number of teachers are embracing genius hour, along with many administrators. However, the benefit is not clear to all administrators and some see it as a waste of precious class time. In this segment we talk about how to connect genius hour to the priorities of your school administrator and common core objectives. Follow: @donwettrick @Fearless_Teach @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Follow: @donwettrick @Fearless_Teach @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Traci Logue taught in Texas for 15 years and currently serve as Instructional Facilitator and 4th grade teacher at Northwest ISD. She has been named Teacher of the Year at...

2014-02-1000 min

H2H: A Quick Guide to Leading Educators and Making a Difference Active Shooter Drills: What Every School Leader Needs to ConsiderThe threat of gun violence in schools has given rise to the need for active shooter drills. But finding the right balance between realism and traumatizing students can be difficult. There are also liability issues to consider. Our guests walk use through the issues school leaders need to consider. Follow: @safeschools,@GLHSLions @hollyelisabrun @bamradionetwork Dr. Ronald Stephens serves as Executive Director of the National School Safety Center (NSSC). Ken Trump is the President of National School Safety and Security Services. Dwight L. Carter is the principal at Gahanna Lincoln High School in Ohio. Peter DeWitt is a principal in Upstate...

2014-01-1500 min

Common Core Radio The Parochial School's View of Common Core ImplementationCatholic, religious and private schools have unique issues with Common Core State Standards. In this segment we explore the perspectives that many parochial and private schools hold regarding Common Core implementation. Discuss it at #commoncore and #CCSS Follow: @Eduflack @dgburris @rpondiscio @bamradionetwork Father Jose Medina is the former principal of Cristo Rey Boston and now at Human Adventure Corporation (Catholic nonprofit). Robert Pondiscio is the executive director of CitizenshipFirst, a civic education initiative based at Democracy Prep Public Schools in Harlem. Patrick Riccards has been a communications and policy expert for 20 years. Darren Burris is a member of the state...

2014-01-0900 min

H2H: A Quick Guide to Leading Educators and Making a Difference Big Surprises in 2013, Big Challenges Ahead for 2014We close the year with a look back and a look ahead with three of our most insightful regular guests. Follow: @Bloomfield @principalspage, @SueOffutt, @hollyelisabrun @bamradionetwork Dr. David Bloomfield is Professor of Education Leadership, Law, and Policy at Brooklyn College and the City University of NY Graduate Center. Michael Smith: is Superintendent of Tuscola Community Unit School District #301 in Tuscola, Illinois. He has more than 17 years of education experience as a teacher, coach, K-12 Principal, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent. Sue Offutt is the Executive Director at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership.

2014-01-0100 min

H2H: A Quick Guide to Leading Educators and Making a Difference Using Dogs in Schools to Teach Social Skills, Heal Emotional Ills and Fight BullyingOur guest has developed a program that using rescue dogs in schools to teach skills like empathy, heal emotional ills and fight bullying. The program's director has reported significant success, so we asked a couple of school leaders to help us determine whether programs like these are a truly viable way to make a difference in children's lives. @joemazza @twitthealingspecies @hollyelisabrun @bamradionetwork Adele Little is the Executive Director of Healing Species, a Violence Prevention and Compassion Education organization. Ann Ditty is Past President of the National Association for Regulatory Administration that provides education and consultation for...

2013-12-2400 min

Common Core Radio A Second Look at the PISA Results and the Implications for Common Core ImplementationThe recent Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) results showed very little progress for American students in key areas of reading, math and science. Today's segment takes a look at what the anemic performance suggests for those working to implement Common Core State Standards. Discuss it at #commoncore and #CCSS Follow: @Eduflack @dgburris @bobwise48 @dougsovde @bamradionetwork Former West Virginia Gov. Bob Wise is president of the Alliance for Excellent Education. Jeff Nichols is a member of Change the Stakes, an anti-high-stakes testing group. Doug Sovde is a math teacher and principal and part of the working group in...

2013-12-0900 min

H2H: A Quick Guide to Leading Educators and Making a Difference The Conflict Between Collaboration and Individualism: Why Race MattersCollaboration is increasingly the mantra of the day. However, our guest's research suggests that encouraging collaboration can be de-motivating to some and that race is a factor. Her compelling insights may require you to rethink how you manage your staff. @BloomfieldDavid @hollyelisabrun @bamradionetwork Dr. MarYam Hamedani is Associate Director of the Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity (CCSRE) at Stanford University. Dr. David Bloomfield is Professor of Education Leadership, Law, and Policy at Brooklyn College and the City University of NY Graduate Center. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D.consults for Learner-Centered Initiatives, and blogs for Education Week.

2013-11-2000 min

Common Core Radio Will Early Childhood Experts Lead a Sea Change on Common Core Implementation?Early childhood professionals led by Nancy Carlsson Paige have found their voice on Common Core along with a strong ally in AFT president, Randi Weingarten. The two have teamed to re-frame the thinking about common core implementation at the K-2 level, but the implications of the discussion they are starting could extend to the higher grades as well. Follow: @Eduflack @dgburris @rweingarten @bamradionetwork Nancy Carlsson-Paige is a professor of education at Lesley University. Randi Weingarten is president of the 1.5 million-member American Federation of Teachers. Patrick Riccards has been a communications and policy expert for 20 years and blogs for Eduflack. Darren...

2013-11-0700 min

H2H: A Quick Guide to Leading Educators and Making a Difference Leaning Into Conflict, Discord and StrifeStrife, struggle, conflict and discord are all often part of the price that must be paid to lead ambitious programs, projects or initiatives. In this segment our guests provide valuable insights for education leaders to help us on manage one of the most difficult aspects of working with people. @@BloomfieldDavid, @principalspage @bamradionetwork Joseph L. Badaracco is the John Shad Professor of Business Ethics at Harvard Business School. Sue Twombly has been an early childhood program director for 25 years. Dr. David Bloomfield is Professor of Education Leadership, Law, and Policy at Brooklyn College and the City University of NY Graduate Center...

2013-11-0700 min

H2H: A Quick Guide to Leading Educators and Making a Difference Leading Your Team Through the Minefield of Racial ReconciliationA sizeable segment of school-aged children have been traumatized by sexual abuse, physical abuse or verbal abuse. How can we create schools where wounded children learn? Follow:@PeterMDeWitt @Teach_Preschool @bamradionetwork Dr. John J. Medina is a developmental molecular biologist, and author of the of Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School." Jim Sporleder is principal of Lincoln High School, Walla Walla, Washington, one of a few high schools in the nation that use a Trauma Informed model. Peter DeWitt Ed.D has been a principal in Upstate, NY. He blogs at Finding Common...

2013-09-1300 min

H2H: A Quick Guide to Leading Educators and Making a Difference Creating Safe Learning Spaces for Traumatized ChildrenA sizeable segment of school-aged children have been traumatized by sexual abuse, physical abuse or verbal abuse. How can we create schools where wounded children learn? Follow:@PeterMDeWitt @Teach_Preschool @bamradionetwork Dr. John J. Medina is a developmental molecular biologist, and author of the of Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School." Jim Sporleder is principal of Lincoln High School, Walla Walla, Washington, one of a few high schools in the nation that use a Trauma Informed model. Peter DeWitt Ed.D has been a principal in Upstate, NY. He blogs at Finding Common...

2013-08-1700 min

H2H: A Quick Guide to Leading Educators and Making a Difference Gender Fluid Students: Part IIA recent court decision has given new significance to the notion of gender fluidity. In the segment we discuss the practical implications for schools and education leaders. Follow:@PeterMDeWitt @bamradionetwork Kelly Wade is the Administrator of Dayspring Christian Learning Center. David Bloomfield is professor of edcuation leadership law and policy at Brooklyn College and author of American Public Education Law. Ritch C. Savin-Williams is author of The New Gay Teenager. Peter DeWitt Ed.D has been a principal and author of Dignity for All: Safeguarding LGBT Students. Robin Fox is chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the...

2013-07-1700 min

H2H: A Quick Guide to Leading Educators and Making a Difference Managing the Relentless Stress of Being an Education LeaderDealing with the constantly changing demands of an increasingly high stakes education profession can profoundly impact your life. In this segment we discuss the unique stresses of education leadership and how to manage them. Follow:@PrincipalJ @PeterMDeWitt @bamradionetwork Bruce S. McEwen Ph.D. is co-author of "The End of Stress as We Know It." Dr. Alia Crum is an Adjunct Professor of Management and Postdoctoral Scholar at Columbia Business School. Her research examines the effect of mindsets. Luis A. Hernandez is an Early Childhood Education Specialist at Western Kentucky University. Jessica Johnson is an Elementary School Principal. Peter...

2013-06-2600 min

HOOKED on Learning!Reality Check: Effectively Preparing Students for the Next GradeWe hear it often, students reaching grade levels unprepared for the work. In this segment we look at what is fundamentally required to prepare students to step up. Follow:@thenerdyteacher @tgwynn @bamradionetwork . Follow:@thenerdyteacher @tgwynn @bamradionetwork Emily Dawson is a 2011 graduate of Grosse Pointe South High School and just completed my sophomore year at the University of Michigan and is currently a psychology major and as of right now I plan to go into education. People seem to think I'm pretty witty, so follow me on twitter @e_daws. David Harris will be a sophomore at the University of Michigan...

2013-06-1800 min

The Flip Side with Jon Bergmann Really? Flipping Physical Education?Flipping math is one thing. Flipping Science, okay we get that too. But flipping a physical education class? In this segment Jon speaks with the first teacher he has met who flipped a PE class. It's a great story with insights that apply to all flippers. Hear what happens when flipping gets physical. Follow:@flippedcoach @jonbergmann @bamradionetwork Follow:@flippedcoach @jonbergmann @bamradionetwork Jason Hahnstadt has been a physical education teacher at The Joseph Sears School in Kenilworth, IL since 2005. He has taught all grade levels from K – 8 in Physical Education. After coaching high school football for North Shore Country Day School as...

2013-06-1011 min

HOOKED on Learning!Hooked on Books: Getting Your Students (Especially Boys) Excited About ReadingAccording to our guest the love of reading is not dead. In fact Pernile has found a way to get her students, including boys, jazzed about ink on paper. Tune is as she shares her secret sauce for getting kids hooked on books. Follow:@thenerdyteacher @tgwynn @PernilleRipp @bamradionetwork . Follow:@thenerdyteacher @tgwynn @bamradionetwork Pernille Ripp a passionate 5th grade teacher in Middleton, Wisconsin, USA, proud techy geek, and honest to a fault. Creator of the Global Read Aloud Project, Co-founder of EdCamp MadWI, and believer in all children. Her first book coming out in 2013 from PLPress Education blog “Blogging Through the Fo...

2013-06-0300 min

#EdCamp Radio Confessions of a Confirmed Serial EdcamperWelcome to episode #7 of EdCamp Radio with your host Kristen Swanson. In this segment we discuss highlights from Edcamp Omaha and lessons learned over time from organizing and hosting serial edcamps Follow:@kristenswanson, @j_allen@bamradionetwork Follow:@kristenswanson, @PernilleRipp @bamradionetwork Josh Allen is the organizer for EdCamp Omaha. His full time job is Instructional Technology Facilitator for Papillion-La Vista School District in suburban Omaha, NE. He is also on the Nebraska Educational Technology Association's (NETA) Board of Directors. Interact with him on Twitter @j_allen.

2013-04-2300 min

HOOKED on Learning!You Have to Show Kids That They MatterNews flash: Not only do students not care how much you know until they know how much you care, they can not be powerfully engaged in learning until they know that their presence matters, that their life matters, that they matter. How can you demonstrate and communicate to students that they matter? Follow:@thenerdyteacher @tgwynn @angelamaiers @bamradionetwork . Follow:@thenerdyteacher @tgwynn @bamradionetwork As a teacher educator, author and consultant, Angela Maiers has spent the past twenty-two years working diligently to help learners of all ages succeed by recognizing their power as readers, writers, and global communicators. Today, Angela is at the...

2013-03-2100 min

HOOKED on Learning!Getting Reluctant Writers to Explore Life Beyond 140 CharactersSome students are convinced that any writing assignment beyond 140 characters is both cruel and unusual punishment and unconstitutional. Our legal department is still checking into this. In the interim, here are some proven strategies to get students excited about jumping off the 140 character cliff and smiling on the way down. Follow:@thenerdyteacher @tgwynn @johntspencer @bamradionetwork . Follow:@thenerdyteacher @tgwynn @bamradionetwork John Spencer is currently a sixth grade ELL teacher in a low-income urban school in Phoenix, Arizona. When he's not doing dishes or playing Legos with his kids, he blogs regularly at Education Rethink, writes a column for Kappan magazine and...

2013-03-0900 min