This week, Ryan​ talks about how teachers can use the ukulele to incorporate a little music into the classroom and provide many opportunities for joyful exploration and learning. Sarah talks about the graduation rate increases of Hispanic students in Colorado through early intervention and special individualized plans. Tune in!

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Articles:
https://www.edutopia.org/article/adding-music-your-classroom-ukulele https://co.chalkbeat.org/2022/6/2/23143015/hispanic-students-high-school-graduation-rates-colorado-success-chasing-progress

Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Sarah talks about a summer learning program that emphasizes small group instruction and enrichment over remediation. Ryan talks about how teachers can use engaging review methods to help reinforce educational concepts and allow students to work together to build mastery. Tune in!

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Articles:
https://www.lebanondemocrat.com/hartsville/summer-learning-keeps-students-engaged/article_fecd597a-8583-5fac-8b9a-1ea2bfc7a043.html
https://www.edutopia.org/article/5-review-activities-kids-actually

Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Ryan shares an article talks about a philanthropy funded program that provides low-income students with personalized academic support, college admissions assistance, and help with financial aid. Sarah shares an article that talks about a commencement ceremony speech from celebrity Taylor Swift, as she’s drawn inspiration and shares advice that benefits educators and students alike. Tune in!

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Articles:

https://www.the74million.org/article/new-study-low-income-chicago-students-40-more-likely-to-earn-bachelors-after-college-prep-program/
https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/taylor-swift-nyu-commencement-speech-full-transcript-1235072824/

Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Sarah shares an article talks about the amazing students who are this year’s US Presidential Scholars. Ryan shares an article that talks about a rise in behavioral issues in students amid the upcoming summer break and shares actionable tips on how to address it. Tune in!

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Articles:

https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/education-department-announces-161-students-be-honored-2022-us-presidential-scholars



Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Ryan shares an article talks about fun end of year activities to help students reflect on their memories of the class and to reflect on the things they have learned. In honor of teacher's appreciation week, Sarah shares an article that talks about testimonials from students on how their teachers have made a difference and shaped who they became as adults. Tune in!

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Articles:

https://www.weareteachers.com/end-of-year-assignments/
https://patch.com/us/across-america/amp/30632416/teacher-appreciation-week-these-mentors-helped-kids-feel-seen

Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Sarah shares an article talks about early retention through research and why we should remove the stigma of “redshirting”. Ryan shares an article that talks about productive struggles and how it leads to significant learning outcomes in students.

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Articles:
https://www.scarymommy.com/parenting/kindergarten-deadline-age-experts
https://twitter.com/edutopia/status/1519691657066602496

Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Big Ideas in Education is continuing its four-part series profiling the four finalists for the 2022 National Teacher of the Year. Be sure to check out our Part 1 of our series (Episode 157) about finalist Whitney Aragaki from Hawai’i, Part 2 of our series (Episode 158) about finalist Autumn Rivera from Colorado, and Part 3 of our series (Episode 159) about finalist Kurt Russell from Ohio. This week, we are concluding our series by profiling finalist Joseph Welch, a history teacher in the North Hills School District in Pennsylvania. Sarah and Ryan highlight Mr. Welch’s innovative approaches to teaching the subject matter and he inspiring ways that he makes and impact with his students.

Visit ntoy.ccsso.org to learn more about the four National Teacher of the Year Finalists!

https://nextpittsburgh.com/kidsburgh-pittsburgh/whats-it-take-to-be-pas-teacher-of-the-year-check-out-joe-welch-of-north-hills-middle-school/

Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)i
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Big Ideas in Education is continuing its four-part series profiling the four finalists for the 2022 National Teacher of the Year. Be sure to check out our Part 1 of our series (Episode 157) about finalist Whitney Aragaki from Hawai’i and Part 2 of our series (Episode 158) about finalist Autumn Rivera from Colorado. This week, we are profiling finalist Kurt Russell, a history teacher at Oberlin High School in Ohio. Sarah and Ryan chronicle Mr. Russell’s dedication to his craft and efforts to foster better representation in the history curriculum—and in the teaching profession as a whole.

Visit ntoy.ccsso.org to learn more about the four National Teacher of the Year Finalists!

https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/lets-trust-our-teachers-national-award-finalists-on-why-public-support-is-crucial/2022/02
https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/oberlin-high-school-teacher-1-of-4-finalists-for-national-teacher-of-the-year

Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)i
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Big Ideas in Education is continuing its four-part series profiling the four finalists for the 2022 National Teacher of the Year. Be sure to check out our first part (Episode 157) about finalist Whitney Aragaki from Hawai’i. This week, we are talking about Autumn Rivera, science teacher at Glenwood Springs Middle School in the Roaring Fork School District in Colorado. Ryan and Sarah talk about Ms. Rivera teaching her students to use science as a powerful tool for change, and empowering her students to make positive change in their community in the process.

Visit ntoy.ccsso.org to learn more about the four National Teacher of the Year Finalists!

https://co.chalkbeat.org/2022/1/19/22891715/autumn-rivera-teacher-of-the-year-national-finalist

Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Big Ideas in Education begins its four-part series profiling the four finalists for the 2022 National Teacher of the Year. First up, we are profiling Whitney Aragaki, science teacher at Waiākea High School in Hawai’i. Ryan and Sarah talk about Mrs. Aragaki’s teaching philosophy and her innovative science mentoring programs.

Visit ntoy.ccsso.org to learn more about the four National Teacher of the Year Finalists!

https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Waiakea-High-School’s-Whitney-Aragaki-named-2022-Hawaii-State-Teacher-of-the-Year.aspx
https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/DOE%20Forms/Newsletters/SEPT2019_1.pdf
https://bigislandnow.com/2022/03/07/national-teacher-of-the-year-finalist-whitney-aragaki-shares-what-recognition-has-brought/

Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)i
Producer: Ross Ulysse