186: Learning should be joyful. – Jen Manly chats with us about empowering students to do work that matters now, being vulnerable, and why learning should be joyful.

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Jen Manly chats with us about empowering students to do work that matters now, being vulnerable, and why learning should be joyful. Jen’s Recommendations EdTech Tool: Trello Book: “A Whole New Mind” by Daniel Pink “Me and White Supremacy” by Layla Saad Who to Follow on Social Media: Dr. Nicki Washington (@dr_nickiw) Victoria Thompson (@victoriathetech) Charity Freeman (@chariositeach) YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Crash … Read More

Summer Stillness

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TL;DR: Benefits of “becoming still” to recharge for the upcoming year. Strategies for prioritizing stillness this summer. We have all ended a school year unlike any other.  The energy we expended from March-June was so different, many of us ending the year mentally and emotionally exhausted. Drained. Weary. And now we’re entering a summer unlike any before.  Although our bodies … Read More

185 – Adaptation and Collaboration. – Ryann Fapohunda chats with us about adapting things to your classroom and school, collaborating more with other educators, and the power of extending your professional thinking.

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Ryann Fapohunda chats with us about adapting things to your classroom and school, collaborating more with other educators, and the power of extending your professional thinking. Ryann’s Recommendations EdTech Tool: MOOC Classes Book: “The Art of Coaching” by Elena Aguilar “How Schools Work” by Arne Duncan “Grading for Equity: What Is It, Why It Matters, and How it can transform … Read More

184: Faith and Optimism – John Green II chats with us about believing in students so they can believe in themselves, the power of never giving up, and the importance of learning to not take things personally.

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John Green II chats with us about believing in students so they can believe in themselves, the power of never giving up, and the importance of learning to not take things personally. John’s Recommendations EdTech Tool: G Suite Book:  “Play Through The Foul.” by  Vera Jones. “The Assistant Principal 50.” by Baruti Kafele. “Award Winning Culture.” by Hans Appel Who … Read More