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Making and sharing mistakes is one of the most powerful tools for learning. However, many adults and students do all they can to avoid and hide those mistakes. Guest Jon Harper explains how to strengthen your courage to make and discuss mistakes so you and the young people you influence most can become learners for life.

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"How can we escape the trap of grading and assessments that don't measure or appreciate student creativity and innovation?" – Narea, Florida

About today's guest

Jon Harper is Assistant Principal of Sandy Hill Elementary School and host of the My Bad podcast and blog. This is his 19th year in education, during which time he has taught 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th grade. He lives is Cambridge, Maryland with his amazing wife and two awesome kids.

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Twitter: @Jonharper70bd

Voxer: jharpe3658

email: [email protected]

cell: 410-829-7243

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Wonder how you can engage students in learning for hours at a time without teacher instruction or videos then get your license to take risks! Guest Christopher Weiss explains how personalized learning and self-regulation can go hand-in-hand when you increase student ownership through innovative practices such as the Global Cardboard Challenge. Increase your students' abilities to problem-solve and learn and find yourself enjoying teaching more.

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"Do we really need to intervene in incidents that some call bullying but are really daily life events such as when a student says, "I don't want to play with you" or 'No, I don't want to hang out with you today?" – Diana, California

About today's guest

Christopher Weiss is principal of Riverside School, named a "School of Distinction" by the Connecticut State Department of Education and considered a top K-5 school in the state. Riverside School is implementing a 4-year plan focused on the theme of "Innovation." Christopher was recently named a finalist for the Bammy National "Innovator of the Year" Award and has a Twitter following of over 20,000.

Guest Links:

Christopher's email: ChrisWeissCT@gmail.com

Christopher on Twitter @ChrisWeissCT

Christopher's "Innovation in Ed" YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYYgjUGn_mWp-2tJeX85BpQ

Riverside School's website (Genius Hour): http://www.greenwichschools.org/riverside-school/school-information/school-activities/genius-hour

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Breaking boy & girl stereotypes in the classroom. Everyone contributes to building the self-confidence and self esteem of girls. Media images and messages play a key role but how we speak to them in the classroom also has a big impact. Dr Jennifer Hartstein explains how we have to challenge our own views and overcome conversations around "locker room talk" and then challenge young people to be critical thinkers and actors themselves.

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"How to help students critically analyze media images that bombard them" – Special activity and tips

Jennifer L. Hartstein, PsyD, is the owner of Hartstein Psychological Services, a group psychotherapy practice in New York. She specializes in the treatment of high-risk children and adolescents. Dr. Jen is author of several books, is a self-esteem ambassador for Dove's Real Beauty campaign, and is a psychological contributor for NBC's Today Show.

Guest Links:

Twitter: drjenonline

www.DrJen.com

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"How to help students critically analyze media images that bombard them" – Special activity and tips

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Fixed mindsets are not what many kids are born with, yet that changes as we teach them to play the game of school with compliance, our grading practices, and even how we speak. So how do we foster a growth mindset instead? Guest Brad Weinstein explains how to encourage growth in any student by changing our language and creating opportunities that allow them to create, fail, and persevere.

About today's guest

Brad Weinstein is the principal at Irvington Preparatory Academy in Indianapolis. He is a former science teacher who helped implement the innovative student-led concept known as Genius Hour into the everyday classroom. Brad is well-known for his student-led learning and growth mindset posts on Twitter on one of the fastest growing educational accounts in the world.

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"Why compassion & courage are not enough to stop bullying & mean-spirited behavior." – Las Vegas, NV

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Twitter handle: @teachergoals and @weinsteinedu

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Every school, no matter where it is, has to deal with incidents of exclusion, put downs, intimidation, and social media drama. But we can all take actions to create a safer, more accepting, and happier school. In this special episode, learn 3 specific ways to create a school that is both emotionally AND physically safe.

About today's guest

We take a break in our regular show format this week as host John Linney shares tips to create safer and happier schools and a special resource you can download free.

Resources:

Free Download: Ten Keys to Safer Schools, by John Linney

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Are you and your colleagues clear about why you work in education? Guest Amy Fast explains how you can keep the fire for teaching and learning alive. Teaching and learning is an emotional endeavor. When you can tap into the "why," you will gain purpose, energy and motivation. After all, it's not about the mandates, it's about your mission.

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"How to find new ways to grow and develop ourselves." – Cecilia, Washington DC

About today's guests

Dr. Amy Fast holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership and has been an educator for 15 years as an elementary teacher, instructional coach and a HS assistant principal. She is a key contributor to the national conversation on the future of education and is author of "It's the Mission, Not the Mandates." Amy inspires others to harness their passions and pursue their purpose in education.

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Twitter handle: @fastcranny

email: [email protected]

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When we spend so much time and energy tending to the needs of others it's easy to forget to take care of ourselves. But making sure we are taking the best care of our own wellbeing is the best way to be of service. Guest Lori Vandeborne from #FitnessEdu discusses the resources and supports available to help us stay motivated to meet our fitness goals.

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"Creating the right mindset to take care of yourself so others can benefit from you at your very best." – Irene, California

About today's guests

Lori P. Vandeborne (@MrsVandeborne) is a former Elementary Principal and currently the Instructional Coach and Blended Learning Supervisor with Marion City Schools. She is a passionate educational leader who enjoys innovation and inspiring a growth mindset. With a team of educators she has become the moderator of the #fitnessedu chat to inspire a passion for health and wellbeing in fellow educators.

Guest Links:

Twitter: @MrsVandeborne

The great people behind FitnessEdu:

http://latoyadixon5.blogspot.com/2015/08/to-take-care-of-others-you-must-take.html

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Abuse, neglect, drug use, divorce or parents in prison can have a dramatic effect on student behavior, focus and achievement. As an educator you will meet and have to teach students who've had traumatic experiences. In this interview, Jethro Jones explains how to preempt outbursts by taking a trauma sensitive approach that helps young people refocus and learn.

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"What is the single best thing to focus on in the first week of school?" Response from recent keynote address.

About today's guest

Jethro Jones is the Principal of Kodiak Middle School and host of the Transformative Principal Podcast. Jethro has provided simple solutions to complex educational problems as a principal, district coach, library supervisor, and middle school teacher. Jethro currently serves as the Region 7 Director for the Alaska Association of Secondary School Principals.

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http://transformativeprincipal.org/

Twitter.com/jethrojones

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When tragic events, pain, and violence dominate the news cycle, we can all go back to what Mr. Rogers said, "Look for the helpers." Teaching kindness, supporting LGBTQ youth, and developing empathy are just a few practices we can use to stop cycles of hurt while renewing our faith in others. Don't miss this special show featuring memorable excerpts from De Palazzo, Sheila Sjolseth, and Carrie Wrubel.

About today's guest

These are highlights from previous episodes but you can hear the interviews in their entirety and find all these guests' recommended resources in their show notes. This show featured clips from the shows below.

Show clips taken from the following Edspiration episodes:

"Creating Safe Places for LGBTQ Youth: Crucial Advice" -- De Palazzo

"Getting Kids to Care: Teach Empathy & Kindness with Service"-- Sheila Sjolseth

"Making Kindness Contagious: Random Acts of Kindness Tips" -- Carrie Wrubel

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ADHD is a unique planning disorder that affects managing important school tasks. So how do we work with students or even our own children with ADHD in school systems that are not optimized for them? In Part two of our interview, Dr. Mark Bertin offers advice for task management and overcoming challenges associated with ADHD so you can help students and parents while reducing stress.

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"Finding what fuels you to unlock energy and innovation in yourself, in students, or others," – Jessica, Alaska

About today's guest

Dr. Mark Bertin is a developmental pediatrician and author of Mindful Parenting for ADHD and The Family ADHD Solution, which integrate mindfulness into the rest of evidence-based ADHD care. He is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at New York Medical College, on the faculty of the Windward Teacher Training Institute, and on the editorial advisory board of Common Sense Media.

Guest Links:

Dr. Bertin's Blog is available through Huffington Post, Mindful.org and Psychology Today. More links and resources at www.developmentaldoctor.com.

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