Join us as we have a frank and thought-provoking conversation with the "homework lady" Cathy Vatterott.  She will share her research, her insights, and her suggestions for creating an equitable and purposeful homework practice.

In this very special episode we hear from students about their experiences through COVID learning.  Their candor, positivity, and honesty reveal how adults can learn from our kids more often!

Kristina Ismael joins Kaye and Steph for a powerful discussion on the benefits and pitfalls of using Open Education Resources while having a lens of equity.  

With his energetic and enthusiastic approach, superintendent and author, Joe Sanfilippo joins Chalk Talk to discuss how to be a strong leader from right where you are.  

Author, teacher, and inquiry model guru Trevor Mackenzie joins Steph and Kaye to talk about the benefits on using inquiry teaching in the classroom.

Teacher and education game enthusiast, Mike Scoville, talks with Steph and Kaye about ways to "gamify" your curriculum and use tools that already exist.

Steph and Kaye reminisce about some of their favorite student excuses and share listener submitted excuses.  

Steph and Kaye explore inclement weather options and all that goes into those decisions.

Join Steph, Kaye, and yet another passionate educator, Future Cain from Wisconsin Center for Resilient Schools as she shares some startling statistics as well as inspirational and informative strategies for us, regardless of zip code. She'll help us better understand S-E-L and Mental Health aspects of teaching through times of trauma and civil unrest so we can better embed it into our everyday teaching and learning environments.

Kaye and Steph discuss teacher mental health with Mandy Froelich, renowned author and speaker.