JUNE 2022: Tom was joined by author Zaretta Hammond to discuss her 2015 book, "Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain."

• Zaretta on X: @Ready4rigor

UYES PODCAST

• UYES podcast link

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Redefining Student Accountability" (NEW)

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

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In this episode, Tom shares where he has been and why it has been six months since his last episode. Then (4:54) Tom is joined by his good friend and colleague Paula Maeker to discuss the most promising practices in Literacy. Finally, Tom shares the trailer (52:55) for a new business/podcast venture called "UYES with Tom & Nat!" It's a podcast that helps stifled employees Unleash their Entrepreneurial Spirit - UYES!

• Paula on Instagram

UYES PODCAST

• UYES podcast link

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Redefining Student Accountability" (NEW)

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Podcast on Twitter

In the Mindset Moment (2:44), Tom talks about why it is essential to elevate your moments. Elevating the little things will make your life feel elevated. Then (8:00) Tom is joined by teacher and former student Ashley Aoki to discuss "Spirals of Inquiry." Finally, in Assessment Corner (56:34), Tom discusses what we need to examine and do when students feel a disproportionate amount of pressure when being assessed.

• Ashley on "X" (Twitter)

EMPOWERMENT ECOSYSTEM

✨Check out the website for schedules, locations and to register: empowermentecosystem.com/summit

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Grading from the Inside Out

• Grand Rapids, MI (Mar. 4-5)

• Standards-Based Learning in Action

• Grand Rapids, MI (Mar. 6-7)

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Redefining Student Accountability" (NEW)

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Podcast on Twitter

In this bonus crossover episode, Tom is joined by co-author Natalie Vardabasso to discuss their upcoming book "Rehumanizing Assessment through Story."  This led to further conversations about the power of stories:

• Assessment through Story (1:50)

CONNECT WITH NATALIE VARDABASSO

• Natalie on Twitter: @natabasso

EMPOWERMENT ECOSYSTEM

✨Check out the website for schedules, locations and to register: empowermentecosystem.com/summit

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Redefining Student Accountability" (NEW)

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Podcast on Twitter

In the Mindset Minute (1:58), Tom shares the mantra "Why not me?" as one way of trying to combat imposter syndrome. Then (5:50) Tom is joined by Math expert and podcast host Jon Orr to discuss the state of the Math Wars and all things mathematics. Finally, in Assessment Corner (47:35), Tom discusses why it's important for us to distinguish between the non-negotiables of change and implementation errors. 

• Jon on "X" (Twitter)
  

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Grading from the Inside Out

• Charleston, SC (Oct. 11-12)

• Standards-Based Learning in Action

• Seattle, WA (Oct. 16-17)

• Grading from the Inside Out

• St. Louis, MO (Dec. 6-7)

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Redefining Student Accountability" (NEW)

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Podcast on Twitter

In the Mindset Minute (1:53), Tom shares his thoughts on why we must allow our negative thoughts to flow through us. Then (6:18) Tom is joined by author, speaker, and trapping Mathematician Alex Kajitani to discuss his latest book, "Owning It: Proven Strategies to Ace and Embrace Teaching. Finally, in Assessment Corner (47:20), Tom discusses a common assessment dilemma.

• Alex on "X" (Twitter)

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Grading from the Inside Out

• Charleston, SC (Oct. 11-12)

• Standards-Based Learning in Action

• Seattle, WA (Oct. 16-17)

• Grading from the Inside Out

• St. Louis, MO (Dec. 6-7)

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Redefining Student Accountability" (NEW)

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Podcast on Twitter

Mindset Minute (2:11) focuses on why we need to "act toward" what we want. Then (5:35), Tom describes how his view of school discipline evolved to one where "discipline" is something we help students become, not what we do to them. Finally, in Assessment Corner (17:47), Tom suggests that when we assess for the summative purpose, we need to judge holistically.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Grading from the Inside Out

• Jonesboro, AR (Sep. 25-26)

• Grading from the Inside Out

• Charleston, SC (Oct. 11-12)

• Standards-Based Learning in Action

• Seattle, WA (Oct. 16-17)

• Grading from the Inside Out

• St. Louis, MO (Dec. 6-7)

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Redefining Student Accountability" (NEW)

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Podcast on Twitter

Mindset Minute (2:23) focuses on the concept of "act as if" where we create present emotions that match how we want to feel when what we want manifests. Then (7:24), Tom asserts that building relationships with students comes through their learning, not before. Finally, in Assessment Corner (17:44), Tom answers a listener's question about converting proficiency levels to percentage-based grades.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Grading from the Inside Out

• Jonesboro, AR (Sep. 25-26)

• Grading from the Inside Out

• Charleston, SC (Oct. 11-12)

• Standards-Based Learning in Action

• Seattle, WA (Oct. 16-17)

• Grading from the Inside Out

• St. Louis, MO (Dec. 6-7)

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Redefining Student Accountability" (NEW)

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Podcast on Twitter

In the Mindset Minute (2:13), Tom shares a mantra that he's used to create a mindset that everything always works out for him. Then (6:06) Tom is joined by author, speaker, and friend Cale Birk to talk about why leaders need to plan for impact, not just change. Finally, in Assessment Corner (44:01), Tom reminds listeners about the importance of knowing your assessment purpose in advance of any assessment.

• Cale on "X" (Twitter)

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Grading from the Inside Out

• Jonesboro, AR (Sep. 25-26)

• Grading from the Inside Out

• Charleston, SC (Oct. 11-12)

• Standards-Based Learning in Action

• Seattle, WA (Oct. 16-17)

• Grading from the Inside Out

• St. Louis, MO (Dec. 6-7)

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Redefining Student Accountability" (NEW)

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Podcast on Twitter

In the Mindset Minute (2:36) Tom highlights the book, “The Biology of Belief” by Dr. Bruce Lipton. It is one of the most influential books in terms of Tom’s mindset and outlook on life. Then (8:36) Tom is joined by singer, songwriter, and former student Nikita Afonso to talk about her growing music career. Finally, in Assessment Corner (44:51), Tom asserts that it’s time to ask those who resist assessment and grading reform to substantiate their resistance with research, not just their opinion.

• Nikita on Facebook

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Grading from the Inside Out

• Jonesboro, AR (Sep. 25-26)

• Grading from the Inside Out

• Charleston, SC (Oct. 11-12)

• Standards-Based Learning in Action

• Seattle, WA (Oct. 16-17)

• Grading from the Inside Out

• St. Louis, MO (Dec. 6-7)

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Redefining Student Accountability" (NEW)

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER

• Podcast on Twitter