We can't ignore major current events in our classrooms, and how we navigate them with our students is sensitive and strategic!

Today's episode offers insights as to what kind of conversations are happening in schools across the state, both historically and in the lead-up to next month's highly-anticipated election

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The new school year is well under way across the state!

While some seasoned veterans ease right back into the mix, many new educators are navigating the halls of the school, along with their roles and responsibilities as a classroom teacher, for the first time! We hope that through sharing some of our experience, we're able to offer insights on some of those first steps that are crucial to establishing a solid foundation to instructional practice.

In this episode, we talk about the big M - management... as in, classroom; the big R - relationship building; and where to begin with curriculum and lesson design. We also discuss some of the nuanced truth behind age-old quips in the practice, new AI resources available to educators, and more!

Book Link: Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain

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Hot topic alert! For today's episode, we are joined by Kate Greer - Managing Director of the Policy & State Coalition at The Commit Partnership.

Kate offers valuable insights as to where policy currently stands on state testing and campus ratings, and the seeds of reform that are being planted ahead of the 89th Texas Legislative Session.

The ATE pod trio was able to meet and record this conversation in person! Tune in for our discussion around the connection between assessments and accountability, their impact on instructional practices and student outcomes, and why it all matters.

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With primaries behind us and the next legislative session upcoming, the conversation around education finance is ramping up!

Today, we examine a few hot-topic headlines that are setting the tone for important decisions that lie ahead, including vouchers, HQIM incentives, and calls for action to address the school budget crisis that persists in Texas.

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Join us for today's episode, where we glean insights into House Bill 1605 from Ben Mackey, Executive Director of the Texas Impact Network!

In this conversation, Ben outlines the path that led Texas to establish legislation on High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) including the intent behind the bill, it's progress and next steps for implementation.

Whether you're a parent wondering what is being taught in your child's classroom, an educator keeping an eye/ear on what's coming down the curriculum and instruction pipeline, or anyone in between - this episode highlights the effort to ensure rigorous learning opportunities for ALL Texas students.

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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! In this episode, we offer an inside look at several aspects of our daily experience as teachers. Whether you're a career educator or working in an entirely different field, you can likely relate to much of what we discuss!

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Hosted By: Natalie Arias, Matthew Balter and Lance Barasch

Produced By: Ace Arias