Ed Soul

This episode explores the partnership between high school general education and special education teachers, featuring insights from Anjanette Kraus and Stacey Jurek. The discussion highlights the co-teaching model, debunks common myths, and emphasizes how collaboration benefits all students, especially through inclusive practices and tier 1 strategies within the MTSS framework. The guests share personal stories and practical strategies that foster effective partnerships and support for diverse learners.  

Resources and ideas from this episode: 

• Scamanda | Podcast on Spotify 
• Best Minnesota Golden Gophers Football Podcasts | SportSpyder 
• ‎Watch The Morning Show - Show - Apple TV 
• Practical Magic: 25th Anniversary Edition (The Practical Magic Series): Hoffman, Alice, Hoffman, Alice: 9780425190371: Amazon.com: Books 
• Guitar instrumentals as background music  

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This episode explores how educators can effectively manage challenging student behaviors in general education classrooms by focusing on Tier 1 strategies and the importance of building authentic relationships. Lisa Worden discusses why simply telling teachers to “build a relationship” isn’t enough, emphasizing the need for self-awareness, understanding cultural identities, and recognizing behavior as a form of communication. The conversation highlights the significance of empathy and skill development, offering practical strategies for teachers who feel out of options, and encourages expanding beyond traditional, punitive approaches.  

Resources and ideas from this episode: 

Trauma Responsive Educational Practices: Helping Students Cope and Learn 

Relationship, Responsibility, and Regulation: Trauma-Invested Practices for Fostering Resilient Lea… 

Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education - 1st Edition - Alex Shevrin 

The Social-Emotional Learning Playbook: A Guide to Student and Teacher Well-Being: Frey, Nancy, Fis… 

Connect with Lisa: [email protected]  

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In this episode, Emma Needham, a Minnesota Indigenous Education Equity Access Specialist, discusses the importance of supporting Indigenous education. Emma shares her personal connection to the work, addresses the historical and ongoing barriers to including Native perspectives in schools, and offers advice for educators who feel uncertain about teaching Indigenous content. 

Resources and ideas from this episode: 

A Teacher’s Guide to Teaching Thanksgiving Responsibly | Classroom for Change 

Thanksgiving lessons, accurate and respectful 

Rethinking Thanksgiving Celebrations: Native Perspectives on Thanksgiving  

Focusing on food? Try Three Sisters Soup | First Nations Development Institute 

The Red Nation Podcast 

JOHN TRUDELL The Journey Home: Follow The Lines – Forward Merch 

Connect with Emma: [email protected]  

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This episode explores the importance of interdisciplinary literacy—the integration of reading and writing skills across all subject areas—with expert guest Shannon Rivard. Shannon shares her extensive experience in literacy instruction and discusses how literacy standards differ from traditional ELA standards, covers practical strategies for vocabulary instruction, and shares strategies for supporting students and teachers in understanding discipline-specific language instruction in manageable, effective ways. 

Resources and ideas from this episode: 

Teaching Foundational Skills to Adolescent Readers 

5 Vocabulary Games That Build Content Knowledge in High School | Edutopia 

Choosing Words to Teach | Reading Rockets 

Connect with Shannon: [email protected]  

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In this episode Ann McGee, Founder of Open Windows Books, shares her journey in increasing diverse literature for our rural schools. Learn about the concept of windows and mirrors in literature, how diverse texts are important for all our students, and teacher learning for how to “teach” diverse books. Interested in getting involved? Check out an Open Windows Books near you!

Resources and ideas from this episode:

 Open Windows Books | Multicultural education resources interested in donating? Check here.

  Cooperative Children's Book Center – UW–Madison

  Booklists - Social Justice Books

 Indigenous Peoples Day Texts:

  This Land by Ashley Fairbanks – Birchbark Books

 Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids by Cynthia Leitich Smith (Editor) / Birchbark Books & Native Arts

 Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard / Birchbark Books & Native Arts

 We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell – Birchbark Books (Great for Thanksgiving)

  When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson | Goodreads

  Where Rivers Part: A Story of My Mother's Life by Kao Kalia Yang | Goodreads

  Join a Sourcewell cohort: Text Perspectives - Shaping Lives (an Open Windows Books Cohort) | Sourcewell

Connect with Ann: Contact | Open Windows Books

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This episode features guests Chris Castillero and Mike Jordahl, who are experts in mathematics education. The episode focuses on the importance of high-quality math instruction in every classroom and addresses common barriers that teachers face in providing such instruction. Chris and Mike share their insights on overcoming math anxieties, the latest revisions in math standards in Minnesota, and resources available for educators.

Resources and ideas from this episode:

• 2022 MN Math Standards
• Unlearning is hard:  The Backwards Brain Bicycle - Smarter Every Day 133
• Strategy: Model, Task, Match
• Use games: Yahtzee, Candy Land, playing cards
• Use the world around you: license plates, shapes, percentage sales
• Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics - MN Math Leaders
• Join a Sourcewell math network Education Networks | Sourcewell
• Chris’ reads:
• Fostering Algebraic Thinking by Mark Driscoll
• Children’s Mathematics Cognitively Guided Instruction by Thomas P Carpenter and Susan B. Empson
• Preston & Child books
• Mike’s listens: A Tale of Two Tribal Nations : Throughline : NPR
• Mike’s reads: Native American Mathematics by Michael P. Closs, Choosing to See by Pamela Seda & Kyndall Brown, 1, 2, 3 Looks Like Me by Dr. Lesa M. Covington Clarkson, Takoza Walks with the Blue Moon Girl by Tara Perron, The First Strawberries, A Cherokee Story retold by Joseph Bruchac

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This episode reminds us of important themes at the start of a new school year, such as the value of building strong relationships with students, establishing routines collaboratively, and embracing fresh starts for both teachers and students. Whether you are new to teaching or a veteran, we all make mistakes; it’s part of the process. Finding support networks and ongoing learning are essential for a successful year for us all.

Resources and ideas from this episode:

• Create a “Get to Know Me” Slideshow, “Tell me about your child/student in 1 million words or less.”
• Student Inventory ideas 
• Class agreements template 
• Every kid needs a champion | Rita Pierson | TED
• Curate your favorite social media platform to have things that make you laugh or bring you joy
• Aaron’s reading: The Autobiography of MJ: Amazon.com: For the Love of the Game: My Story: 9780609602065: Michael Jordan, Mark Vancil: Books

Prefer to watch the episode instead? Check it out on Vimeo: The First Stitch: The Beauty of Beginning Again with Aaron Logan 

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Ed Soul Podcast Credit | Sourcewell

Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast

Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

Ed Soul Podcast Credit | Sourcewell

Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast

Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

Ed Soul Podcast Credit | Sourcewell

Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast

Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education