Where an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.

In this episode Alyssa and Kimie talk through the history of special education law and the two supreme court cases that lead us to special education today! Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!

Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU

Email: [email protected]

Special Education Law Resources:

Monthly update emails: https://perryzirkel.com/

Council for Exceptional Children Weekly Updates: https://www.cec.sped.org/Policy-and-Advocacy/Policy-Insider-Blog

Education Law Center News Room: https://www.elc-pa.org/newsroom/

Where an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.

In this episode Alyssa and Kimie talk tips for the many modes of teaching we are all encountering this year! Whether you are doing in person, hybrid, or virtual teaching these tips can apply to us all! Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!

Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU

Email: [email protected]

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Where an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.

In this episode Alyssa and Kimie talk through building and maintaining positive relationships with students and families! Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!

Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU

Email: [email protected]

Books Mentioned:

What I Carry by Jennifer Longo

Where an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor. 

Alyssa and Kimie are chatting about the importance of setting clear expectations and how to reinforce positive behavior throughout the year. Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!

Where an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.

Listen to Alyssa and Kimie as they discuss the book White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo, their impressions from society, and their views on the importance of having difficult conversations in schools. Bandit (Kimie’s cat) chose to chime in a bit today as well! Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!

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Podcasts:

The Daily by New York Times

Code Switch by NPR

UP First by NPR

1619 by New York Times

Books:

White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo

This Book Is AntiRacist by Tiffany Jewell

Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools by Monique W. Morris

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Where an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.

In this episode Alyssa and Kimie talk through things they wish they had known, tips they've learned along the way, and suggestions for starting your school year! Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!

Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU

Email: [email protected]

Where an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor. 

In this episode Alyssa and Kimie introduce themselves and share the future goals of ChalkTalkEDU. Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!

Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU

Email: [email protected]