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Abdel Shakur is a writer and teacher concerned with telling the stories of Black teachers. A Catalyst Chicago Classroom Story Slam winner and a 17 year veteran in the classroom, Abdel and his guests r... more
FAQs about Black Teacher Matters:How many episodes does Black Teacher Matters have?The podcast currently has 65 episodes available.
August 16, 2024Icebreakers for Humanity! (Part II)Here's why the Pass the Clap icebreaker is an essential team building exercise that's fun and models the way we will build student leadership and share power throughout the year. ...more11minPlay
August 11, 2024Icebreakers for Humanity!Everyone does them, so why do they so often feel so unsatisfying? Because we're setting ourselves and our children up for failure. Here's some tips on having fun, humane icebreaker experiences that can put you on the path to having a great year. Plus, I'll give you a quick and easy one you can play. ...more15minPlay
July 28, 2024Black Teacher Shorts: Dillin Randolph on a teacher helped him be himself in AP English.Dillin Randolph talks about his English teacher, Janice Jenkins, who encouraged him to be himself in AP English class. ....more7minPlay
July 03, 2024Ep #17: Golden Handcuffs and an interview with Doug CobbThe story of why I'm leaving Evanston Township High School and moving to Maryland to teach seventh grade. I also talk to one of my oldest homies, Douglas Cobb, about how Berkeley High School helped make him be the counselor and teacher he is today. ...more46minPlay
April 22, 2024Black Teacher Shorts: Dr. Sunni Ali on bee protocol in his class."I refer to the bee as a small farmer...he's a worker!" Dr. Ali talks on how he copes with invasive bees, birds, and squirrels come into his spaces. ...more6minPlay
April 12, 2024Trash-talking at the park with a boy who shares my name.It's rare that I meet anyone with my name, even more rare when it's a little kid that can hoop and talks a ton of trash. He wasn't as impressed. Excerpt from Episode ...more9minPlay
March 29, 2024Black Teacher Shorts: Lacey Robinson on how discovering a hive outside her class became a learning opportunity.Lacey Robinson, CEO of UnboundEd, talks about how she didn't let her fear of bees keep her from helping her students explore their curiosity. And how teachable moments are a part of an educator's journey. Excerpt from Episode 14...more11minPlay
March 21, 2024Justin Fields, Pushouts, and Coaching Without ComfortJustin Fields gets a coach who won't allow comfort to get in the way of teaching....more6minPlay
March 17, 2024Black Teacher Shorts: Sunni Ali on keeping it real with students."The kids know when something's wrong with you!" Sunni Ali talks about about the importance of listening and being authentic with students. ...more7minPlay
March 08, 2024My class flies farther when I focus less on fuel and more on reducing friction.When we have problems with people, we tend to see fuel as a solution, but I fly farthest when I reduce friction. ...more7minPlay
FAQs about Black Teacher Matters:How many episodes does Black Teacher Matters have?The podcast currently has 65 episodes available.