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Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayStrengthen Students' Writing with Immediate, Personalized, Contextual FeedbackVeteran English teacher Carrie Shevlin couldn't wait to tell the EdCuration listeners about how Scribo from Literatu has given her students loads of confidence with their writing, greatly improved their outcomes, and made both her planning and grading quicker, easier and much more personalized.
While AI can never take the place of a teacher, Carrie says Scribo gives both her and her students a huge boost toward stronger, skillful writing.
Resources:
Scribo by Literatu is designed to improve student writing skills by providing real-time feedback, personalized insights, and actionable strategies. It hel...
2024-12-1231 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayNovel Studies that support all students, AND their teachers!After bouncing between two very different demographics in Georgia and Washington State, veteran English teacher, Julia Cafaro, was determined to find strategies, resources and texts that brought success and excitement for her students regardless of district or demographic.
Along her journey a few resources have truly stood out. In this episode she shares how the The Alexandria Learning Ecosystem for Educators, or ALEE, made her job so much easier while also increasing engagement and outcomes for her students - particularly in their writing.
Resources:
ALEE for Middle School is available at EdCurat...
2024-11-0721 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayAcademic eSports: A Gateway to Diverse Careers and Enhanced Academic PerformanceDive deep into the exciting universe of Academic eSports with our distinguished guest, Dr. Katrina Adkins. Leveraging her vast experience as an educator and a passionate gamer, Dr. Adkins enlightens us about the significant role eSports can play in reshaping K-12 education.
The three key principals of eSports - curriculum, competition, and careers - underscore the transformative potential of a competitive, yet cooperative gaming environment. Dr. Adkins offers a fresh perspective on how eSports can boost learning experiences and pave the way for a myriad of career opportunities in the booming industry.
Redressing common misconceptions...
2024-03-0731 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayA Vertical Approach to Instructional Coaching for Broad and Powerful ImpactIn this exciting episode of the EdCuration podcast, we are joined by Jeffrey Bradbury, an influential figure in educational technology. We discussed his journey from being a music teacher to a predominant instructional coach, highlighting the importance of adaptability in learning dynamics. We also tackled the misconceptions about the role of instructional coaches and their potential to tackle district-level challenges.
Bradbury’s commitment to open dialogue across all levels of the educational field is emphasized throughout the podcast. He stresses the necessity of better communication between administrators and teachers, as well as the need for a strategic ap...
2024-02-2230 min
Fresh Air At FiveFAAF 147In this 147th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from Nov 20th to 24th, 2023 Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below: bit.ly/SpotifyFreshAirAtFivePlaylistE147 20th: Evolving With Gratitude E80 "Leading Educational Excellence with Guest Todd Whitaker" 21st: The Embrace The Messy E7 "Dr. Shelley Moore Embraces the Messy" 27th: The Generative Age E11 "Humanizing AI + Preserving Traditions with Tom Rogerson (Cottesmore Schook, UK) - Part 1"; House of EdTech E237 "Technology in your Classroom: Friend or Foe"; Teach Happier S4E13 "Wintering"29th: The Optimalist E32 "From Perfectionism to 'R...
2023-12-0222 min
FreshAirAtFiveEnter December - FAAF 147In this 147th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from Nov 20th to 24th, 2023
Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below: bit.ly/SpotifyFreshAirAtFivePlaylistE147
20th: Evolving With Gratitude E80 "Leading Educational Excellence with Guest Todd Whitaker"
21st: The Embrace The Messy E7 "Dr. Shelley Moore Embraces the Messy"
27th: The Generative Age E11 "Humanizing AI + Preserving Traditions with Tom Rogerson (Cottesmore Schook, UK) - Part 1"; House of EdTech E237 "Technology in your Classroom: Friend or Foe"; Teach Happier S4E13 "Wintering"
29th: The Optimalist E32 "From Perfectionism to 'R...
2023-12-0222 min
FreshAirAtFiveBack in the Saddle - FAAF 129In this 129th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from July 10-14, 2023
I reflect on these podcast episodes from my listens on the:
10th: The Tom Schimmer Podcast E105 "Mindset Minute | Julie Schmidt Hasson | Now is the Time"
12th: Check This Out E156 "Brent’s Blueblocker Bonus Episode"
13th: Evolving with Gratitude Bonus Episode "Mahalo & Meditation with a Spark"; Innovator's Mindset Podcast of July 12th "Lainie Rowell; What does it mean to have "bold gratitude?""; The Lasting Learning Podcast E217 "Bold Humility- an audio recording-Chapter 3"
14th...
2023-07-1520 min
Fresh Air At FiveBack in the Saddle - FAAF 129In this 129th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from July 10-14, 2023 I reflect on these podcast episodes from my listens on the: 10th: The Tom Schimmer Podcast E105 "Mindset Minute | Julie Schmidt Hasson | Now is the Time" 12th: Check This Out E156 "Brent’s Blueblocker Bonus Episode" 13th: Evolving with Gratitude Bonus Episode "Mahalo & Meditation with a Spark"; Innovator's Mindset Podcast of July 12th "Lainie Rowell; What does it mean to have "bold gratitude?""; The Lasting Learning Podcast E217 "Bold Humility- an audio recording-Chapter 3" 14th: The Chey & Pav Show E127 "Judy McKeown: Dismantling Anti-Black Racism"; Te...
2023-07-1520 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayStrategies from The Learning Scientists to Support & Accelerate Learning for all StudentsDr Cynthia Nebel, is an instructor in the doctor of education (Ed.D.) in leadership and learning in organizations program at Vanderbilt University. In her research, she examines techniques to improve student retention, emphasizing learner charateritics and applied settings. Professor Nebel spreads the science of learning to educators worldwide through her work with the Learning Scientists.
Resources:
QoreInsights’ Classroom Education Plan (CEP) creates powerful teacher learning experiences. AI uses teacher/student input to match teachers with real-time, targeted research-based strategies; tracks impact on student growth; and guides rich collaboration.
Users report hig...
2023-02-2331 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayProvide ELLs and Spanish Learners With a Strong, Culturally Relevant Literacy FoundationBilingual educator, Karla Estrada, shares how BeeReaders is unlike any other Spanish literacy resource through its flexible features and truly authentic texts from multiple Spanish speaking countries. It motivates students to read in an instructionally-sound, gamified environment.
Resources:
Learn more about BeeReaders
Interested in trying our authentic Spanish reading learning experience with your Spanish-speaking students for 30 days? Click here for your FREE class trial.
See the wide variety of authentic Spanish content and authors from across the Spanish-speaking world for your K-12 students! Click here for our...
2023-02-1630 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayA Path to Educational Equity and Justice: Our Turn Brings Real ChangeMohan Sivaloganathan is the Batman of Social Impact, as a nonprofit leader by day and hip-hop artist by night. He guides the work of Our Turn, the nation's leading movement of students fighting for education justice.
Mohan was awarded as a “40 Under 40 Rising Star” by New York Nonprofit Media and a “Next Generation Leader” by the Human Services Council, and was featured in Good is the New Cool, an Amazon Philanthropy & Charity #1 new release.
Visit Mohan Sivaloganthan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msivaloganathan
Visit Our Turn to learn more about the work of changemaki...
2023-02-0240 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayProven Strategies for Students with Dyslexia & Structured Literacy for ALL ReadersStephanie Pratt, M.Ed. is a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist, explains the proven strategies to support students with dyslexia, and how the Science of Reading is essential tier one instruction for all learners.
Stephanie is Founder and Director of the Pratt Program for Students with Dyslexia at Bishop Walsh School in Cumberland, Maryland, where she has used the Orton-Gillingham approach to help hundreds of students in grades K-12, learn to read, write and spell.
She has taught a reading remediation course to graduate education students at Frostburg University and has many years of experience testing ch...
2023-02-0242 min
FreshAirAtFiveGot Your Umbrella for the Rain? - FAAF 107In this 107th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from Jan 23-27th, 2023
I reflect on these podcast episodes from my listens on the:
23rd: EdTech Bites E131 "Why You Should Scrap Your One Word For 2023"; SEEing To Lead "Real, Engaging and Relevant"
24th: The Wired Educator E230 "You Are Poetry, An Interview Mike Johnston"
25th: Evolving With Gratitude E41 "Choosing Our Lens Each Day with Guest Tom Murray"; The Second Question S3E10 "Strategic Leadership...Because Kids Deserve It!"
27th: The Lasting Learning Podcast E208...
2023-01-2817 min
Fresh Air At FiveFAAF 107In this 107th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from Jan 23-27th, 2023 I reflect on these podcast episodes from my listens on the: 23rd: EdTech Bites E131 "Why You Should Scrap Your One Word For 2023"; SEEing To Lead "Real, Engaging and Relevant" 24th: The Wired Educator E230 "You Are Poetry, An Interview Mike Johnston" 25th: Evolving With Gratitude E41 "Choosing Our Lens Each Day with Guest Tom Murray"; The Second Question S3E10 "Strategic Leadership...Because Kids Deserve It!" 27th: The Lasting Learning Podcast E208 "Dr. Jen Forristal guides us through The Umbrella Effect and how...
2023-01-2817 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayLearn About a Text-to-Speech Tool Increases Equity & Engages ALL ReadersMike Daugherty, director of technology and Innovation at Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools, shares how Read&Write increases equity and improves outcomes for all students. The easy to access app helps with reading text out loud, understanding unfamiliar words, researching assignments and proofing written work.
Resources:
TextHelp
Read&Write is a text-to-speech literacy support tool for students at all reading levels -- especially effective for struggling learners and ELLs
OrbitNote allows you to transform and interact with documents in a completely different way. Create an accessible, dynamic and collaborative sp...
2023-01-1216 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayComing of Age in 2020: Teenagers on the Year That Changed Everything (From the NYT Learning Network)Join this inspiring and touching conversation with New York Times Learning Network editor, Katherine Schulten. Former high school English teacher and literacy consultant, she shares the process and creators of the NYT recently released book, Coming of Age in 2020: Teenagers on the Year That Changed Everything.
Resources:
Connect to Inquiry Partners for their Inquiry Five School Bundle
Connect to Katherine Schulten on LinkedIn
Get the book! Coming of Age in 2020: Teenagers on the Year That Changed Everything
Documenting Your Life in Extraordinary Times New York Tim...
2023-01-1035 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayBuild Educator and Student Well-Being Through the Science and Practice of GratitudePaloma Mena-Werth, a teacher-leader and Middle School Band teacher, shares how GiveThx has built community among the staff and students at her school and is elevating relationships, overall school climate, and the work environment. It's quick, research-based, SO easy -- and it's free!
Resources:
Connect to GiveThx for their free pilot opportunity
Hear what teachers and students have to say about GiveThx
Book:
Making Grateful Kids: A Scientific Approach to Helping Youth Thrive by Jeffrey Froh, Giacomo Bono, & Jefferey J. Froh
Videos...
2022-12-2933 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayDyscalculia: Diagnosing and Addressing Math ChallengesLuke Butcher, Product Developer at International Dyslexia Learning Solutions, discusses dyscalculia research, helping us sort through, understand and address our students' math challenges. Learn about the tools for screening and addressing dyscalculia.
Resources:
Learn more about the IDLS Numeracy Intervention. Purchase through EdCuration and receive a 10% discount
Access the IDLS free Dyscalculia screener
Learn more about the IDLS Literacy Intervention. to address Dyslexia and other reading challenges. Purchase through EdCuration and receive a 10% discount
Access the IDLS Dyslexia Screener
Dr. Brian Butterworth's website
Dyscal...
2022-12-0131 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayDrag Queen Story Hour celebrates literacy, diversity, and inclusivity with glamour and glitterJonathan Hamilt, Executive Director of Drag Queen Story Hour, shares the literary and creative programming for kids and teens of all ages led by drag queens. Drag Queen Story Hour, often misunderstood, is a family friendly program working to create a world where all kids (and adults) can celebrate diversity and glamour.
Resources:
Connect to BeeReaders Español and inquire about a free pilot
See Angel Electra's Story on YouTube
Connect to Drag Queen Story Hour
Follow Jonathan on instagram
See the Drag Que...
2022-11-2426 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayEducators and Students love Gamified, Real-World Career Exploration for K-12In this episode we hear from Laura Benisch, the Director of Career Planning and Partnerships at the Lincoln Academy Public Charter School in Beloit Wisconsin, about real-world and career-focused learning, and the platform that is supporting all of the educators and K-12 scholars in the state of Wisconsin in career exploration.
Resources:
Connect with Xello, and learn more today
EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees
Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations
EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action
EdCuration's upcoming Online Events
2022-11-1821 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayTeach More, Hover Less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary ClassroomAuthor and educator, Miriam Plotinsky, shares strategies for giving students more voice, more choice, more responsibility and more challenge. Having spent 20 years as a classroom educator, Miriam now writes for publications like Ed Surge, Ed Week, and Edutopia. Her first book (for teachers) is Teach More, Hover Less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom.
Resources:
Connect to today's sponsor, Schoolytics, and sign up for a 30-day free trial
Miriam Plotinsky's website
Order Teach More, Hover Less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom
Preorder Miriam's upcoming b...
2022-11-1037 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayHigh-Impact Tutoring, 24/7, For All Grade Bands and Subjects, in Seven LanguagesPrincipal Melissa Barlow, English Teacher Hannah Hodge, and 11th Grader Kaleb, are enthusiastic to share how TutorMe has enhanced student achievement, empowered teachers, and is shifting the culture at Yukon High School in Oklahoma City. TutorMe provides highly qualified tutors, available 24/7, in 7 different languages.
Resources:
Connect with TutorMe to learn more
EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees
Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations
EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action
EdCuration's upcoming Online Events
2022-11-0323 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayBuild Students’ Confidence, Critical Thinking and Growth Mindset With No Added Time or ExpenseAndrea Keith brings her background as a classroom teacher, professional developer and ed-tech leader, to her current role as the Executive Director of Let Grow. Let Grow is making it easy, normal and legal to give kids the independence they need to grow into capable, confident and happy adults. Learn about Let Grow's programs for schools.
Resources:
Read&Write from TextHelp
OrbitNote from TextHelp
Let Grow
The Let Grow Play Club
The Let Grow Project
The Think For Yourself Scholarship
Let Grow's Annual Independence Challenge
Fr...
2022-10-2753 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayCurrent Events, Science & Social Studies Content Delivered in Daily Newscasts, by Kids for KidsMiddle school teacher, Thé Bui, inspires us with all the ways NexGen News has elevated student voice, brought continually new and engaging content to his curriculum, and built a culture of curiosity, creativity and student-led learning in his science and social studies classroom.
Resources:
Connect to NexGen News to learn more and take advantage of their free two-month pilot
EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees
Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations
EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action
EdCuration's upcoming Online Events
2022-10-2034 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayEffective, System-wide Bullying Prevention Strategies for All SchoolsAdam Collins, PhD, the Statewide Bullying-Prevention Manager and MTSS Specialist for the Colorado Department of Education, and his colleague Jason Harlacher, PhD, Senior Researcher with American Institutes for Research are passionate about making schools safe and welcoming places for every student. They have co-written the book, Effective Bullying Prevention: a Comprehensive School-wide Approach, supporting educators to successfully create a bully-proof culture.
Resources:
Connect to The Wonder Project from myFace
Pre-order Effective Bullying Prevention: a Comprehensive School-wide Approach
Evidence Based Recommended Resources from Adam and Jason's book:
PRAIS...
2022-10-1451 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDaySimplify Communication Between School & Families in 125 Different Languages (for Free!)Veteran administrator and teacher, Wendy Young, had 100% attendance at parent teacher conferences, twice a year, for two years in a row. She also had 100% student engagement for 98% of the time during remote learning, and she communicates with ease with families from her multilingual class. Listen to learn how she does it.
Resources:
Access TalkingPoints and create an account for free!
EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees
Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations
EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action
EdCuration's upcoming Online Events
2022-10-0628 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayHigh Quality Instructional Materials help students outpace peers by up to FOUR YEARS!Jocelyn Pickford from CurriculumHQ and Josh Parrish from the Collaborative for Student Success, discuss how High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) transform classrooms, empower and retain teachers, and accelerate student learning and engagement exponentially. Learn how you as an educator or parent, can make a difference.
Resources:
Visit us at EdCuration.com
CurriculumHQ.org
CurriculumHQ ‘Materials in My State’ Map
Resources on Implementing High-Quality Instructional Materials
Curriculum A-B-C Blog
EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees
Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations
EdCuration's Blog: Learni...
2022-09-2941 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayTransform Learning with Inquiry-Based Strategies for All Content & Grade BandsEducators, Dan Fouts & Eryn Sherman, share the transformative, inquiry strategies that bring spice, curiosity, engagement, and belonging to their classrooms. Hear how student-led learning hits all the standards and shifts school culture.
Resources:
Connect with Inquiry Partners
Get the book - Experience Inquiry: 5 Powerful Strategies, 50 Practical Experiences by Kimberly Mitchell
Chapters International - find workshops and conferences
EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees
Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations
EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action
EdCuration's upcoming Online Events
2022-09-2233 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayWhat Students Have to Say About ”Who is American Today?”Artists, educators and researchers James Rees and Flavia Bastos share the powerful, nationwide digital storytelling project and research project, Who Is American Today. Hear student projects, learn about research findings, and discover how to participate with your students or host an exhibit.
Resources:
Connect to NexGen News and ask about their free pilot opportunity
the Who is American Today website
Gallery and Student Projects
Education Package and curriculum resources
Tutorial Videos to help you participate
James Rees' website - full of very coo...
2022-09-1542 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayThe Turnkey, Screen-free Solution for Primary Math Facts FluencyAndria Danko has been teaching primary school for 18 years, and she knows what works. Since using Page a Day Math, her students' progress has accelerated, and they are even asking for Math during their free time!
Resources:
Connect with Page a Day Math
EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees
Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations
EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action
EdCuration's upcoming Online Events
2022-09-0822 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayPowerful Anti-Bullying & Kindness Initiatives with The Wonder ProjectDina Zuckerberg, the Director of Family Programs at myFace.org, shares the challenges of having a craniofacial difference, and the ways that The Wonder Project launches kindness and anti-bullying movements and momentum.
Resources:
Connect to Learning Ally
Connect to The Wonder Project
Connect to myFace
Connect to Dina Zuckerberg
Read the book Wonder, by RJ Palacio
EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees
Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations
EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action
EdCuration's upcoming Online Events
2022-09-0130 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayNews and Media Literacy Learning - Integrated, Easy to Implement, and FreeMonica Valdes is a 21-year teaching veteran with a background in media and film. She shares how Checkology has empowered both her and her students to sort through the onslaught of misinformation, disinformation and conspiracy theories. Media literacy has become an essential foundation for core content and Checkology makes it easy to integrate.
Resources:
Sign up for Checkology for free!
Connect to The News Literacy Project
The News Literacy Project is a nonpartisan education nonprofit, building a national movement to advance the practice of news literacy throughout American society, cre...
2022-08-2525 min
FreshAirAtFiveGoing Hiking - FAAF 85In this episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from August 15 to 19th, 2022
I reflect on these podcast episode from my listens on the:
15th: The Tom Schimmer Show E79 "Teaching Still Matters | Lainie Rowell | Leadership Blindspots"
16th: Got Teched E118 "Top 5 EdTech Tips for the New School Year"
17th: The Cobblestone Collective "Back to School with Microsoft for Education"; Evolving with Gratitude E19 "Relational Trust and Social Capital in Learning Communities with Guest Devin Vodicka"
18th: House of EdTech E206 "Elementary #EdTech with Dani Romero"
2022-08-1822 min
Fresh Air At FiveGoing Hiking - FAAF 85In this episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from August 15 to 19th, 2022I reflect on these podcast episode from my listens on the:15th: The Tom Schimmer Show E79 "Teaching Still Matters | Lainie Rowell | Leadership Blindspots"16th: Got Teched E118 "Top 5 EdTech Tips for the New School Year"17th: The Cobblestone Collective "Back to School with Microsoft for Education"; Evolving with Gratitude E19 "Relational Trust and Social Capital in Learning Communities with Guest Devin Vodicka"18th: House of EdTech E206 "Elementary #EdTech with Dani Romero"------------------------------Track: Know Myself - Pa...
2022-08-1822 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayTransforming Schoolyards into Outdoor Learning Spaces to Improve Learning, Health, & the EnvironmentSharon Gamson Danks, the CEO and founder of Green Schoolyards America, shares all the educational, social, environmental and health-related benefits of redesigning schoolyards into living, diverse, outdoor learning spaces.
Resources:
Connect to The Institute for Humane Education for free resources and training
Connect to Green Schoolyards America
Access the National Outdoor Learning Library
The District Pathway through the Outdoor Learning Library
Learn about the California Schoolyard Forest System
Climate Resilient Schools Podcast Series:
Episode 1 with Andra Yeghoian
Episode 2 with Karen Cowe and C...
2022-08-1839 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayReinforce Content Learning, & Increase Engagement by Turning Your Classroom into a SpaceshipHear how Lisa Free, a teacher at Joseph Cook Elementary, reinforces content learning, SEL, and computer science with Infini-d Learning. She shares the remarkable student growth achieved by turning her classroom into a spaceship.
Average student growth with the Infini-D Lab:
Critical Thinking +76%
Collaboration +19%
Initiative +34%
Grit +21%
Overall SEL +34%
Resources:
Connect to Infini-d Learning for a free pilot
EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees
Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations
EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action
EdCuration's upcoming Online Events
2022-08-1125 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayClimate Resilient Schools, Environmental Learning & Equipping Kids to Save the WorldKaren Cowe, CEO of Ten Strands, and Craig Strang, Associate Director of the Lawrence Hall of Science, share how the Covid 19 Outdoor Learning Initiative was created, and how they are pivoting from a Covid response to a climate response.
Resources:
Connect to the Institute for Humane Education
Connect to the Covid 19 Outdoor Learning Initiative
The Lawrence Hall of Science
Ten Strands: Connecting Education, Environment, and Community
Sustainable & Climate Ready Schools Admin Fellowship
Equity and Justice in Outdoor Learning:
Racial Equi...
2022-08-0437 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayTwin Rivers USD Grew 4% on the SBAC in Math in Less Than Two YearsDr. Lori Grace, Associate Superintendent of School Leadership at Twin Rivers USD in California, shares how, within a few short months, the job embedded, ongoing training and coaching from Swun Math (along with their corresponding curriculum) shifted teacher efficacy and confidence, while drastically raising student outcomes. Learn how to give your math experts the tools and support they need to succeed.
Resources:
Connect to Swun Math for a free pilot of professional development
Connect to Swun Math for a free pilot of their ECE-8 math curriculum
EdCuration's Ce...
2022-07-2831 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDaySustainable, Climate Resilient Schools and How They Support EquityAndra Yeghoian is the Environmental Literacy and Sustainability Coordinator at the San Mateo County Office of Education, and one of the four creating partners for the Covid 19 Outdoor Learning Initiative. Learn about all the ways that sustainability, equity, and environmental learning go hand in hand, and all the amazing resources developed by Andra and her colleagues.
Resources:
Connect to the Institute for Humane Education
Contact Andra Yeghoian at ayeghoian@smcoe.org,
Phone: (925) 348-5337
akyeghoian@gmail.com
Connect to the Covid 19 Outdoor Learning Initiative
SMCOE Environmental Solutionary Teacher Fell...
2022-07-2138 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayEliminate Stress, Paperwork, and Communication Cracks While Increasing Student OfferingsRebah Ginn, Director of School Culture and Enrichment at Circle City Prep, shares the stress eliminating, digital resource that has allowed her to organize all of her school activities - clubs, field trips, dances, concerts, pretty much every event - in one easy to access online platform. Families can sign up, pay, and enter all of their information ONE time. AfterSchool HQ is a no-brainer for every school, everywhere!
Resources:
Connect with AfterSchoolHQ to set up a free pilot
EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees
Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations
...
2022-07-1421 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayAre Your Student Writers Prepared for College and Career?As a college professor and the Director of Writing Assessments for the ACT College Admissions Exams, Dr. William Bryant became increasingly concerned by the lack of writing skills displayed by high school and early college students. Learn what he is doing to equip not only students, but their teachers, for college-ready writing.
Resources:
College-Ready Writing Essentials from BetterRhetor Resources
Find Dr. Bryant on LinkedIn
ExPLore a free workshop with Dr. Bryant, including downloadable resources and a continuing education certificate: Preparing Students for College Writing Success
EdC...
2022-07-0736 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayTeachers & Students Need Reliable, Current, and Unbiased Resources and Data Libraries. We Found Them!Library Science specialist, Nancy Florio, and Technology Design expert Bonnie Blan, are passionate about empowering students with reliable, unbiased, curated sources of information and instruction in all content areas. Infobase has been providing current, reliable databases for student use for over 30 years. In this era of misinformation and disinformation, this resource has never been more necessary.
Resources:
Connect to Infobase Solutions for K-12 Schools, and inquire about their pilot opportunity
The infobase Learning Cloud offers over 80,000 videos and professional learning courses for teachers, to bolster your skills and keep your content k...
2022-06-3038 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayChanging the Trajectory for ”At-Promise” Students with Real World, Experiential LearningKyle Denman's work at New Village Girls Academy in Los Angeles is changing the lives of "at-promise" students, many of whom have experienced trauma and challenges such as trafficking, homelessness, gang violence, domestic violence, and substance abuse. Through the lenses of fashion, art, and design, Denman teaches social-emotional skills. Learn how a robust internship and career-readiness program positions his students for success.
Some of his many accolades include:
- 2022 MUSE Design Award Winner
- 2021 International Design Awards Fashion Design of the Year
- 2021 30 Under 30 Changemaker in Education
- 2018 Young Fashion Designer of the Year
...
2022-06-2337 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayAdaptive, Culturally Relevant, & Easy to Implement SEL (Grades 1-6)Third grade teacher Sarah Messier, and Student Support Director Lauren Reppucci, discuss how the moozoom SEL program has effectively addressed the current mental and emotional health challenges, and correlated behavior challenges, for their students through consistent, relevant, engaging and easy to implement lessons, assessments, and flexible activities and discussions. You'll be inspired by their success stories and the shift in class and school culture.
Resources:
Connect to moozoom to learn about and access their free 3-month pilot
EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees
Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations
EdCuration's Bl...
2022-06-1629 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayMath Mastery for Every Single StudentDr. Amanda VanDerHeyden equips teachers to lead highly efficient, class-wide math intervention using paired learning. She's created an award-winning, school-wide MTSS solution that carries both teachers and students to streamlined success in math. Schools average a 95% proficiency rate within three years of implementation with Spring Math.
Resources:
Connect to Spring Math for a free, 3-month pilot
Connect to Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden on LinkedIn
EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees
Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations
EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action
EdCuration's upcoming Online Events
2022-06-0927 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayWorld Language and Global Citizenship in One Program--Teacher Included!Mary Beth Cunat, Principal at Spectrum Progressive School in Rockford Illinois, is adamant about equipping her students as global citizens, with World Language skills. However, as a small school, funds are tight for additional language teachers. Mary Beth and her students found the perfect solution with Meg Languages, which goes far and away beyond a typical language learning platform. Listen and be inspired!
Resources:
Connect to Meg Language to learn more, and see Meg in action
Set up a free pilot of Meg Languages Spanish
Set up a free p...
2022-06-0228 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayTechnology To Enhance Learning in All Content AreasTechnology Integration Specialist, Steven Lamb, shares how to enhance learning in all content areas through technological innovations and imagination. Steven has been recognized as a PBS Digital Innovator, Apple Distinguished Educator, the Henry Ford Innovative Teacher, and an ISTE Making IT Happen award recipient. He and his wife Rachel Thomas, started a virtual team teaching movement which they shared at the 2016 and 2017 TEDxABQ Education events. Listen and be inspired!
Resources:
Connect to Infini-D Learning to inquire about a free pilot
Steven Lamb and Rachel Thomas' website on Virtual Team Teac...
2022-05-2632 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayHow Can You Know if Your SEL is Hitting the Target?Christy Chappell, counselor at Boltz Middle School, and Karen Helfrich, administrator at High Plains K-8, have found a resource that provides a school-wide screening tool that enables targeted, data-driven, three-tiered SEL and intervention. Hear all the reasons why they, their teachers, and their students, love Bloomsights.
Resources:
Connect to Bloomsights to learn about their free pilot opportunity
Bloomsights Blog
EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees
Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations
EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action
EdCuration's upcoming Online Events
2022-05-1933 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayUnlocking the Learning Superpower of Music for MathDr. Lana Israel is a globally recognized learning expert and author, who has been helping people learn better for three decades. She shares how a growing body of neuroscience research confirms that music activates memory, attention, motivation and emotion, and how it successfully boosts engagement and achievement in math where all else has failed.
Resources:
Connect to Muzology to learn about a free pilot
Hear Math teacher and Department Head, Shirley Forehand, and Pre K-12 Math Supervisor Gary Petko share their Muzology success.
Kids love Muzology on Twi...
2022-05-1245 min
FreshAirAtFiveSpring has Sprung - FAAF71Welcome to FreshAirAtFive (FAAF) Podcast - Episode 71
In this episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from May 2-6, 2022
I reflect on these podcast episode from my listens on the:
2nd: Good News Brad News E31 "The Seeds of Self-Compassion | Episode 31 with Lisa Baylis"; Edcuration Podcast E105 "Integrated SEL for Teens and Tweens That Doesn’t Make Them Roll Their Eyes"; Carpenter Check In; Teachers on Fire E223 "You Can Love Teaching, Love Your Students, and Still Love Time Away"
4th: #newtomepodcast The EdTech Takeout E105 "ITEC Nuggets But...
2022-05-0723 min
Fresh Air At FiveSpring has Sprung - FAAF71Welcome to FreshAirAtFive (FAAF) Podcast - Episode 71In this episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from May 2-6, 2022I reflect on these podcast episode from my listens on the:2nd: Good News Brad News E31 "The Seeds of Self-Compassion | Episode 31 with Lisa Baylis"; Edcuration Podcast E105 "Integrated SEL for Teens and Tweens That Doesn’t Make Them Roll Their Eyes"; Carpenter Check In; Teachers on Fire E223 "You Can Love Teaching, Love Your Students, and Still Love Time Away"4th: #newtomepodcast The EdTech Takeout E105 "ITEC Nuggets But Also Reflections?"; Prairie Rose Poss...
2022-05-0723 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayStudents At All Levels Become Published Authors and Get Fired Up About WritingDuane Smith, English Department Chair at Byram Hills School District, and his middle school students couldn't wait to tell us about Written Out Loud, their published books, and the skills and confidence they've gained as writers. This unique, fun and out-of-the-box program was recently featured on Good Morning America for the way it kept students not only engaged, but excited and progressing during the pandemic and beyond.
Resources:
Connect to Written Out Loud
Hear About Written Out Loud on Good Morning America
Learn About Written Out Loud at Byram H...
2022-05-0533 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayCollege and High School English Teachers Help Us Better Understand College-Ready Writing and How to Close the GapJoel Garza, High School English Teach in Dallas Texas, gives us an idea of how instruction has evolved and progressed in his classroom over his 15 year career. He is joined by Shelley Rodrigo, Senior Director of the writing program at the University of Arizona, and VP of the National Council of Teachers of English. Their enlightening dialogue helps us understand how to better prepare students for success with college and career writing expectations.
Resources:
Learn about BetterRhetor and their College-Ready Writing Essentials
EdCuration's free, brief micro professional learning ExPLorations for educators, i...
2022-04-2845 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayIntegrated SEL for Teens and Tweens That Doesn’t Make Them Roll Their EyesVice Principal Emma Veltri, and Principal Diana Herbst share the essential criteria for choosing a Social Emotional Learning Resource for secondary students, how to structure this learning for success, how to gain student and teacher buy in, and why Emozi has been so successful at Maze Middle School in Holllister California.
Resources:
Connect to Emozi Middle and High School Social Emotional Learning Curriculum
Engage in this short, free professional Learning from PATHS, LLC
2022-04-2129 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayMindfulness, Trauma and Teacher Burnout with EdSurge’s Jennifer Yoo-BrannonEdSurge Voices of Change Writing Fellow, discusses how her own experience of trauma led her to the mindfulness practice that now empowers her students and the teachers she coaches. These are some of the practices helping educators combat the rampant burnout and demoralization many are experiencing.
Resources:
Inquire about InfoBase Learning Cloud's Free Pilot Opportunity
Connect with Moozoom for real life, easy to implement SEL support
You can contact Jennifer Yoo-Brannon and access all of her EdSurge article on her EdSurge Writer's Page
Follow Jennifer and s...
2022-04-1443 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayStaying Inspired to Inspire Your StudentsEducators Rachel Steil, Lee Zientara, and Lela Goettl share their excitement about Learners Edge - the top quality, online, professional learning and continuing education graduate credit courses for teachers. Not only has Learners Edge allowed them to increase their skills, overall efficacy, and compensation, but has also provided a fin and lucrative sideline as course evaluators.
(As of March 2023, Learners Edge and Teaching Channel have joined forces under the Teaching Channel umbrella. Same great people and a massively expanded lineup of courses ready to serve you under a new name and a refreshed website).
...
2022-04-0730 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayCritical Race Theory: Sorting Facts and FallaciesAward-winning Associate Editor of Education Week, Stephen Sawchuk, shares the history, misunderstandings, impact and legislation around Critical Race Theory to help us get smarter about this current controversy. Understand the impact on K-12 classrooms and teachers based on current legislation in this enlightening conversation.
Resources:
Connect to our sponsor, Ad Fontes Media, home of the Media Bias Chart and the SUMMA News Literacy Curriculum
From Stephen Sawchuk:
What Is Critical Race Theory and Why Is It Under Attack?
Critical Race Theory and the Fight Over History Standards: 6 Things to...
2022-03-3140 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayChanging the Tune For Math Strugglers With Music Enhanced LearningMath teacher and Department Head, Shirley Forehand, and Pre K-12 Math Supervisor Gary Petko, have not only seen engagement and test scores increase drastically for their math students--music enhanced learning with Muzology is creating a cultural shift in math learning, and growing confidence in the their students that is impacting cross content achievement.
Resources:
Connect to Muzology
Read about Muzology's creator, Dr. Lana Israel
EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees
Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations
EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action
EdCuration's upcoming Online Events
2022-03-2433 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayImproving Accessibility for Students With Hearing Loss: Janice LintzJanice Lintz has become the go-to, global consultant and advocate for hearing access. She shares her inspiring story of working with education, cultural, and government institutions to improve accessibility, and offers tips for educators on how to best support students with hearing loss.
Resources:
Contact Notysing - supplemental, digitally-based music curriculum
Janice Lintz Website
Janice Lintz on LinkedIn
Founder & CEO: Hearing Access and Innovations
HuffPost Article: 10 Misconceptions Teachers Should Know About Children Who Are Hard of Hearing
Rethinking Cities for People With Hearing Loss...
2022-03-1738 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayEquip Students to Critically Analyze Media Messages and SourcesLibrary Media Specialist, Sara Webb, shares how the Media Bias Chart and other resources from Ad Fontes Media, have equipped her students to think critically about the messages coming from all different media branches and platforms. Ad Fontes teaches students to read laterally and measure reliability and bias in the news stories they are reading for content studies as well as social media.
Resources:
Find the Interactive Media Bias Chart
ad fontes' SUMMA Essential News Literacy Curriculum
ad fontes media --Tell them the EdCuration podcast sent you!
M...
2022-03-1030 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayDr. Christopher Steinhauser from Long Beach USD Reflects on Successes and His New BookThe Long Beach Unified Public School District regularly hosts visitors from all over the world, eager to learn from their success in closing achievement gaps. Christopher Steinhauser, who led the LBUSD for 18 years as superintendent, reflects on the reasons for their success and his newly released book.
LBUSD is the five time nominee and national winner of the Broad Prize- the nation's largest education prize, honoring large urban districts that demonstrate the greatest overall performance and improvement in student achievement while reducing achievement gaps among various ethnic and socioeconomic groups of students. Additionally Long Beach was listed...
2022-03-0440 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayCross-Content, Customized Project-Based Units have Revolutionized Learning for These Three DistrictsEducators Jennifer Romer from Alaska, Shannon Heckelsmiller from Washington State, and Ashley Martinez-Doublin from Colorado, all share how they transitioned to project based learning strategies with the cross-content, standards-aligned, customized units from Educurious. Student engagement and achievement have both soared. Students are making connections to their environment and community in ways previously unseen, and formerly reluctant learners have tuned in and turned on.
Resources:
Connect to Educurious
EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees
Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations
EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action
EdCuration's upcoming Online Events
2022-02-2540 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayTransformative Coaching Practices for Teacher Support, Efficacy & RetentionBecca Silver is a teacher, coach, and founder of The Whole Educator. Her customized trainings are focused on fostering teacher buy-in, bridging gaps and increasing teacher effectiveness and retention. You'll love her tips on how to give teachers the real support they need to be great at their jobs, and to love teaching again.
Resources:
Connect to Learners Edge
The Whole Educator
Free e-book: 17 Tips For Being a Mind-Blowingly Impactful Instructional Coach
Becca's Transformative Coaching videos
Whole Educator Programs
EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees
...
2022-02-1740 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayEducator Marisa Curtis Shares Why Crandall ISD Students are Hitting Standards Like Never Before!Instructional leader and curriculum team member, Marisa Curtis, from Crandall ISD in Texas, is excited to share the resource that has her students highly engaged and hitting standards in authentic measurable ways--consistently. Education Galaxy is a space-themed instruction and assessment tool that has transformed data-driven, standards-based instruction, and has helped students become highly invested in their own learning.
Resources:
Connect to Education Galaxy Online
Education Galaxy's Liftoff Adaptive Intervention
Education Galaxy's free professional learning ExPLoration: Identifying Academic Gaps to Reclaim Learning Loss
Education Galaxy's sponsored episode with D...
2022-02-1024 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayTeachers Share the Content Specific, Standards-Based, Gamified Science Learning that Kids Love!Fifth grade teacher and instructional coach Amanda Borum says her students' science scores are higher than they've ever been, and elementary science specialist Christopher Linton agrees. They were anxious to share Penda Science: a supplemental resource that fills science learning gaps, targets standards, increases achievement, and fosters a love for science.
Resources:
Connect to Penda Science
EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees
Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations
EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action
EdCuration's upcoming Online Events
2022-01-2723 min
Teaching Learning Leading K-12Special Episode - Kristi Hemingway: Addressing Math Gaps Through Personalized Learning with Joel Rose - 451Hey check out this special episode featuring Kristi Hemingway the host of EdCuration: Where We Reshape Learning podcast… We swapped episodes…Today you are going to hear Kristi talk with Joel Rose about Addressing Math Gaps through Personalized Learning. This is episode 451 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast.A little about Kristi…After serving many years as an elementary and secondary teacher, Kristi transitioned to the role of instructional coach and professional developer, working with teachers to improve literacy practices and helping districts across the country implement new curriculum and instructional strategies. She is a jour...
2022-01-2639 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayINTRODUCING: Steven Miletto [Teaching, Learning, Leading K-12] with Irshad ManjiIrshad Manji is a professor at Oxford University’s Initiative for Global Ethics and Human rights and a New York Times bestselling author of Don’t Label Me: How to Do Diversity Without Inflaming the Culture Wars. She serves as the Director of Moral Courage ED at Let Grow, a nonprofit that promotes independent thinking and emotional resilience in students. Its signature program for secondary school students (and their teachers!) is Moral Courage ED, which empowers students to hear, not fear, different perspectives. She is the recipient of Oprah’s first “Chutzpah Award” for boldness.
irshadmanji.c...
2022-01-251h 07
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayThe Mentor Project Unites Students Around the World With The Brightest Minds of Our TimeDeborah Heiser, an Applied Developmental Psychologist, is passionate about helping people leave a legacy and share their knowledge and passion with the next generation. The Mentor Project partners with schools around the world to pair top experts across many fields with classrooms and schools--all for free.
Resources:
Connect with Education Galaxy
Learn how to identify academic gaps and reclaim learning loss with Education Galaxy's Liftoff
The Mentor Project
Deborah Heiser's website: www.DeborahHeiser.com
Deborah Heiser's article in Psychology Today: The Right Side of...
2022-01-2035 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayPrimary Teachers Share Evidence-Based Success for Emerging ReadersKindergarten teachers Allison Martinez and Kelly Spinks, share the challenge of engaging beginning readers in leveled, uninspired texts and how decodable Express Readers have changed their own practice, created excitement and fun, and have consistently improved student reading outcomes.
Resources:
Connect to Express Readers
Free Digital Decodable Book Workshop & Resources
EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees
Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations
EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action
EdCuration's upcoming Online Events
2022-01-1326 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayRuth Gotian, PhD, Shares the Secrets of Optimizing Success, for Our Students and OurselvesDr. Ruth Gotian reveals the four characteristics that innovators, astronauts, olympic champions and Nobel prize winners share that lead to success. Her new book, The Success Factor, offers a blueprint for how we can all become more successful, and how we, as educators, can foster these characteristics in our students.
Resources:
Learn more about our episode sponsor, Education Galaxy
McREL research study of Education Galaxy: https://educationgalaxy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/McREL-Research-with-Summary.pdf
Dr Ruth Gotian's website: https://www.ruthgotian.com/
Dr. Gotian's free downloadable Passion Audit: https://www.ru...
2022-01-0633 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayA Reading Intervention That Integrates CTE, SEL, 21st Century Skills, and Supports ELsKiwonda Riley, principal of South Flores College Prep, in San Antonio Texas shares how Read to Lead has created more collaborative and equitable learning in Middle and High School classrooms and produced a 42% consistent growth on unit assessments, particularly for English Language Learners.
Resources:
Connect to Read to Lead
Apply to Read to Lead's nationwide Educational Leader Council
EdCuration's SEL Resources
EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees
Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations
EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action
EdCuration's upcoming Online Events
2021-12-3027 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayRenowned Speaker & Author Lois Letchford Shares Her Strengths-Based Approach to LiteracyLois Letchford is a literacy problem solver, specializing in teaching students who struggle to read with creative, intuitive, strengths-based strategies that work even when all else has failed. Lois presents at literacy and learning conferences worldwide, and she is the author of the book Reversed: A Memoir
Resources:
Connect with Learning Ally
Lois Letchford's Website
Find Lois on LinkedIn
Subscribe to Lois on YouTube
Course: When Learning is Trauma
Read Reversed: A Memoir
Read The Gift of Dyslexia by Ron Davis
...
2021-12-2331 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDaySchool Counselor, Patricia Bryant, Shares the Literacy Based SEL Solution She LovesSchool counselor, Patricia Bryant, has been working in education for 40 years and has seen a lot of programs come and go. She loves how Cloud9World addresses Social Emotional Learning for K-12 students, in Spanish and English, while reinforcing literacy and integrating with core content.
Resources:
Connect to Cloud9World
EdCuration's SEL Resources
EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees
Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations
EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action
EdCuration's upcoming Online Events
2021-12-1631 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayWhat is Media Literacy, Why is it Essential, and How Do We Teach it?Erin McNeill is nationally recognized as an expert on policy related to media literacy. As founder and president of Media Literacy Now, Erin is helping to ensure that all K-12 schools are teaching a comprehensive set of media literacy and digital citizenship skills. Discover how both we, and our students, can become smarter about who and what to believe.
Resources:
Ad Fontes Media Bias Chart
Ad Fontes Summa News Literacy Curriculum
Media Literacy Now
Contact Erin McNeill:
emcneill@medialiteracynow.org
Twitter: @erinmcnll
EdCuration's Certified EdT...
2021-12-0941 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayProject Based, Integrated STEAM Curriculum Checks All the BoxesTech Director, Mike Nye, can't find enough great things to say about SAM Labs and the STEAM rollout in his school district in Redmond Oregon. Teachers and students are all in with this integrated STEAM curriculum and project kits--learn why.
Resources:
Connect to SAM Labs
EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees
Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations
EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action
EdCuration's upcoming Online Events
2021-12-0230 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayReframing Your Curriculum for Social Justice & SustainabilitySusan Santone, author of Reframing the Curriculum: Design for Social Justice and Sustainability, helps schools, districts and organizations of all kinds to design learning experiences that increase engagement, critical thinking, and rigor, while inviting activism, social justice and sustainable communities.
Episode Notes:
Connect with SPEAK, vocal empowerment curriculum and workshops
Susan's Website
Susan's Ted Talk
Creative Change Educational Solutions
Susan's book Reframing the Curriculum: Design for Social Justice and Sustainability (Routledge, 2018).
Twitter @SusanSantone
Instagram: SantoneSusan
Susan on LinkedIn
2021-11-2533 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayEasy, Integrated, Interactive SEL Digital Platform for Secondary StudentsCollege freshman and author, Malavika Eby, shares how the imSparked Social Emotional Learning Program by Vivensity changed the course of her education and her life. Her 2020 book, The Gift That Keeps on Giving, provides a personal and detailed framework for self-growth and wellness for students of all ages.
Resources:
Connect with Vivensity's imSparked
The Gift That Keeps on Giving book
EdCuration.com
EdCuration's Certified #EdTrustees
Micro-Professional Learning ExPLorations for educators
2021-11-1835 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayTurning Classrooms into Communities to Maximize SELCharles Vogl, author of the award-winning, and international bestseller The Art of Community, and its sequel Building Brand Communities, shares principals for transforming classrooms and creating cathartic connections. Charles advises worldwide, top-tier organizations in leadership development and program design.
Resources:
Connect with the PATHS program
Dr. Charles Vogl
Charles Vogl's Books
Charles Vogl's Old Wisdom New Era Podcast
The EdCuration Marketplace
EdCuration's Certified #EdTrustees
EdCuration's Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations
EdCuration Podcast
2021-11-1139 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayCollege Board Pre-AP Partnership Boosts Achievement, Graduation Rates, and Shifts School CulturePhillip Lampron, recognized as a “Top 100 Visionary in Education” by the Global Forum for Education and Learning, shares how he helped bring Pre-AP & AP courses to an low achieving district, raising test scores, graduation rates, scholarship offerings, and the overall academic achievement and school climate. In 2020 Phillip and his wife Lauren launched Lampron Consulting LLC.
Resources:
Set up your free dashboard on EdCuration.com
Access EdCuration's ExPLorations
Learn about EdCuration's Certified #EdTrustees Program
Phillip Lampron's Website
Phillip Lampron's Blog, where educators post their opinions about topics i...
2021-11-0429 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayRestorative Processes & Trauma Informed Instruction to Shift School ClimateDistrict Managers for Restorative Process, Deanna Goodrich and Yeruwelle de Rouen share trauma-informed and Restorative Process Practices to help shift school climate and create safe, nurturing spaces to accelerate learning.
Resources:
Connect to Class Composer
Deanna & Yeruwelle's EdCuration conference session
Contact Deanna
Contact Yeruwelle
Intersectional Innovations Consulting
Denver Public Schools Restorative Process Guide
Oakland Unified Schools Restorative Justice Resources
Chicago Public Schools Restorative Process Guide & Toolkit
2021-04-2942 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayDr. Kenneth Waters discusses how to change the outcomes and narrative for male students of colorCultural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leader at St Andrew's Episcopal School, Baltimore Maryland, Dr. Kenneth Waters shares research, his own experiences, best practices and tips for supporting and improving outcomes for Black boys.
Resources:
Connect to Mini Money Management
Connect to Dr. Waters
Dr. Waters' EdCuration Conference session: Educating Black Boys in Today's Social Climate
2021-04-1530 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayTalking about race and other tough topics with Lana HailemariamEducator, certified coach & trainer, and sought after speaker Lana Hailemariam shares stories and strategies for how to empower students' voices, facilitate tough conversations, and talk to kids about race.
Resources:
Connect with SPEAK
Lana's EdCuration Conference session: How to Talk About Race With Youth
Lana's website
contact StandUP
Celeste Headlee's TED talk - How to Have a Better Conversation
2021-04-0138 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayIntegrate STEM, Coding, Movement & Content Learning! Christine Danhoff Tells You HowChristine Danhoff, technology integration specialist at the Genoa School District, shares the Unruly Splats which have allowed her and her teachers to integrate STEM, movement and coding into pretty much any content area. I'm not even kidding. And it's FUN!
Resources:
Find Unruly Splats at EdCuration.com
2021-03-1826 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayDiversity, Equity & Inclusion expert Dr. Aaron Griffen, shares his new book and moreDr. Aaron Griffen, Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Denver Schools of Science and Technology, discusses his new role, his new book (Challenges to Integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs in Organizations) and building DEI capacity in the midst of the current challenges.
Resources:
The Axiom Dashboard
Dr Griffen's EdCuration Conference session: All The World's Become an Antiracist Stage
Prosperity Educators
Challenges to Integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs in Organizations
The 90-Day Prosperity Journal
2021-03-0441 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayMichael Spencer Loves Cultural MusicMichael Spencer, 8-year music teaching veteran, shares about the impact of cultural music on cross-content learning, community building and school climate.
Resources:
Find Michael at michael_spencer@dpsk12.net
Find QuaverEd
Michael Spencer's EdCuration conference session: The Critical Impact of Cultural Music in Public Education
2021-02-1831 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayKeena Day Loves Culturally Responsive LiteracyKeena Day, Senior Manager of Humanities at Denver Schools of Science and Technology enlightens us on best practices in culturally responsive literacy and encouraging critical thinking.
Resources:
This episode was sponsored by Reading Plus
Find Keena at thesavvyurbaneducator.com
Find Keena's Day's EdCUration Conference Session: Critical Thinking in an Antiracist Environment
2021-01-2138 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayAnthony Chiles Loves building student relationships and MVPSpacesAnthony Chiles, Student Support Coordinator at Burke County School District, discusses practical strategies for building positive relationships with students.
Resources:
Building-Relationships-Toolkit.pdf
MVPSpaces.com
See Anthony's session from the Committing to Antiracist Curriculum and Instruction conference here
Connect to Carousel, for high quality & easy to implement social emotional learning
Find us at EdCuration.com, where you can filter searches, keep notes, save favorites and dialogue with resource providers.
2021-01-0932 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayBecca Fenton Loves Mini Money ManagementMiddle school teacher Becca Fenton from John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy in Westminster Colorado has found an integrated, easy-to-implement, and highly effective system of classroom management that also teaches authentic life skills and financial literacy.
Resources:
You can learn more about Mini Money Management and connect to creator Lorne Jenkins at EdCuration.
2020-11-2824 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayHeather Eskridge Loves Quaver SEL (Social Emotional Learning)Heather Eskridge, elementary school counselor in Franklin Tennessee, says that in her 23 years as a counselor she's never found a program more comprehensive, engaging and flexible than Quaver Social Emotional Learning.
Resources:
You can learn more and connect with Quaver SEL at EdCuration.com
2020-11-1533 min