This week, Ryan shares an article talks about stories and testimonials from teachers on what makes admins effective in the eyes of educators. Sarah shares an article that talks about a community partnership program in St. Augustine that provides endless resources to help students reach their fullest potential. Tune in!

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Articles:

https://www.weareteachers.com/grateful-for-good-principals/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1646861583
https://www.staugustine.com/story/news/education/2022/03/11/community-partnership-program-through-ucf-works-elevate-students/9437193002/

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

This week, Ryan shares an article talks about how students can benefit from short breaks during classroom lectures and chunking information as it is a critical component of effective lecturing. Sarah shares an article that talks about a program in Mississippi designed to help students to make great strides in learning by taking a “brain break “ placing an emphasis on body movements to maximize creativity. Tune in!

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Articles:

https://www.edutopia.org/article/8-evidence-based-tips-make-your-lectures-more-engaging-and-memorable
https://www.wdam.com/2022/02/01/laurel-magnet-school-students-participate-move-2-learn-incentive/
www.Movetolearnms.org

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

This week, Sarah shares an article talks about the value of school field trip and experiential learning to increase classroom performance and improve academic outcomes. Ryan shares an article that talks about the roles that teachers can play to help their students process their emotions regarding recent current events. Tune in!

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Articles:

https://news.byu.edu/intellect/want-students-to-do-better-in-class-send-them-on-culturally-enriching-field-trips

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-to-help-students-cultivate-hope-when-worrisome-news-is-stressing-them-out/2022/02

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

This week, Sarah shares an article talks about Tennessee’s investments in early intervention programs. Ryan shares an article that talks about the value of using heterogeneous student groups when teaching math to allow all students potential and abilities in the subject area to shine. Tune in!

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Articles:

https://www.tn.gov/didd/news/2022/2/7/governor-proposes-expansion-of-early-intervention-services-for-children.html

https://www.edutopia.org/article/advantages-heterogeneous-student-groups-math



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

This week, Ryan shares an article talks about how teachers are using Wordle to teach phonics, vocabulary, and critical thinking. Sarah shares an article that talks about COVID19’s impacts on education and some of the biggest myths about education and the pandemic. Tune in!

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Articles:

https://www.weareteachers.com/using-wordle-in-the-classroom/

https://www.chalkbeat.org/2022/2/11/22928029/myths-schools-teacher-turnover



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

This week, we continue our series of interviews live from the 2021 Florida Charter School Conference in Orlando, Florida. Ryan sits with Lyman Millard, the founding partner of Bloomwell Group, a national consulting company that works with charter schools and nonprofits to formulate effective solutions to their strategic challenges. On this episode, Lyman talks about charter school enrollment and how COVID-19 has affected school recruitment strategies. Lyman also shares effective strategies, tools, and resources to maintain effective charter school recruitment. Tune in!

You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.bloomwellgroup.com

Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

We have a couple great stories for our 150th episode! Ryan talks about one teacher’s experiment with “ungrading” in his class and the impact that getting rid of grades had on his classroom environment. Sarah talks about the USDOE’s RISE Award and its mission to celebrate the important work of non-teacher non-administrator school employees. Tune in!

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Articles:

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2022-01-17-assessing-my-first-semester-of-ungrading
https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Teaching/RISEAward
https://www2.ed.gov/programs/rise/awards.html
https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/washington-states-melito-ramirez-named-americas-first-recognizing-inspiring-school-employees-rise-awardee

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

This week, Sarah shares an article talks about one school’s program for teachers to access credentials and additional competencies to better service special education students. Ryan shares an article that talks about integrating Asian American history into schools to create a more inclusive curriculum. Tune in!

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Articles:

https://www.the74million.org/article/already-in-the-door-how-one-california-charter-network-is-recruiting-staff-as-special-education-teachers-with-free-credentialing-mentorship-and-better-salaries/

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/schools-are-starting-mandate-asian-american-studies-follow-suit-rcna11118

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

Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.

Articles:
https://www.the74million.org/article/already-in-the-door-how-one-california-charter-network-is-recruiting-staff-as-special-education-teachers-with-free-credentialing-mentorship-and-better-salaries/

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/schools-are-starting-mandate-asian-american-studies-follow-suit-rcna11118

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

This week, Ryan shares an article talks about the world’s first virtual reality charter school opening its doors to 3rd-8th grade students in Florida to offer academic and extra-curricular activities both in and out of the metaverse. Sarah takes a moment to reflect on a few topics from the past year and shares her thoughts on connecting students and educators academically. Tune in!

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Articles:
https://www.reimaginedonline.org/2022/01/florida-education-choice-activist-set-to-open-statewide-virtual-charter-school/

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

This week, Ryan shares an article talks about what the extended holiday looks like for some student and shares resources to help make the holidays more manageable. Sarah shares an article that talks about various educational holiday customs and interactive activities from across the world. Tune in!

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Articles:
https://www.weareteachers.com/supporting-students-winter-break/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1639604787
https://www.upskilled.edu.au/skillstalk/christmas-education-traditions-around-the-world

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