It’s the time of the year when we look back on how our students have grown as learners, but also how we’ve grown as educators. This week we discuss celebrating accomplishments and ways we like to send students off on their continuing journey.

Many things we think are good teaching practices change over the course of a career. On this episode our hosts talk about the changes they’ve made to the way they teach. Plus we chat about different ways you can use your time during the summer months.

Do you have a favorite or least favorite fictional teacher? This week our hosts discuss how teachers are represented across media, from news, movies, and television shows like Abbott Elementary. Plus we talk about some of the biggest challenges when it comes to teaching.

Is technology a tool or a hindrance in the classroom? This week we discuss ways educators can use tech tools to increase student engagement, plus we hear from a teacher who is navigating communication boundaries with students and families.

This week we dive deep into how relationships between teachers and administrators impact our work as educators, how we get to know and trust our admin and colleagues, and the challenges that add complexity to those relationships. We also reflect together on parent communication and engagement strategies that support learning.

This week Angie and Joanna talk about the ways preparing and maintaining safe school environments have impacted them as teachers. Plus we hear from a teacher who is questioning how to discipline a student. Please note: we discuss some intense moments in this episode related to school lockdowns.

Check out this special episode we recorded during a live EdCamp session! Our hosts speak with each other and other educators about finding ways to cultivate and sustain successful classroom communities throughout the school year.

In the long stretch between the new year and Spring Break our hosts talk about how they take care of themselves, their colleagues, and how they continue to find joy as educators. Plus we hear some success stories from the classroom!

This week we talk about how educators might navigate the world of teachers unions. Plus, our hosts chat about what you can do when you’ve got a group of students who are a bit too chatty!

Can you bring your authentic self to school if you’re constantly thinking about what you wear, say and do around your students? What parts of yourself do you share with everyone, and how does that help build relationships? Plus, our hosts chat about the power of circle teaching practices.