All students and communities come with cultural and linguistic assets, and deserve to be treated with dignity, fairness, respect, and unconditional positive regard. In a warm-demanding learning environment, every student matters and needs to feel that they do. All students can learn and achieve at high levels, and we have a responsibility for their success. Confronting our own bias is important work for us to do if we are to truly set high expectations for all student. As a follow up to our conversation on Multicultural Education (Podcast 1.11), Pam Lovett (GATE Coordinator), David Noyes (ELD Coach), and Marika Manos (History/Social Science Curriculum Leader) discuss ways to bring Multicultural Education to life in the classroom. In this podcast, they discuss similarities and differences between Culturally Relevant and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, with real examples of how they can be applied in the field. 

The third in a three-part series of podcasts on Linked Learning, a college and career readiness approach that has gained major traction and demonstrates impact in California. In this podcast, Gary Hoachlander (President of ConnectEd: The California Center for College and Career)  unpacks and explains the four core components of a Linked Learning approach. 1. Rigorous Academics; 2. Integrated Technical Core; 3. Work-based Learning; 4. Support Services

The second in a three-part series of podcasts on Linked Learning, a college and career readiness approach that has gained major traction and demonstrates impact in California. In this podcast, Gary Hoachlander  (President of ConnectEd: The California Center for College and Career) explains why Linked Learning is uniquely situated to prepare students for the demands of the 21st Century.

The first in a three-part series of podcasts on Linked Learning, a college and career readiness approach that has gained major traction and demonstrates impact in California. In this podcast, Gary Hoachlander  (President of ConnectEd: The California Center for College and Career)  shares a big picture perspective on college and career readiness on both the national and state levels. 

Part 2 of 2 - Join three educators (Tamara Shipp, Edward Steinhauser, and Kat Tacea) as they discuss the role that social media plays in their professional development. Listen in on their personal journeys to creating professional social media accounts, building professional learning networks, and pro tips from their experience. 

Part 1 of 2 - Join three educators (Tamara Shipp, Edward Steinhauser, and Kat Tacea) as they discuss the role that social media plays in their professional development. Listen in on their personal journeys to creating professional social media accounts, building professional learning networks, and pro tips from their experience. 

Sal Khan, Founder and CEO of Khan Academy, joins myPD Unplugged by phone to discuss technology in education, the impact of Khan Academy, and his hopes for the future. With a vision to provide a free, world class education to anyone, anywhere, Sal and his team have helped to transform the education landscape. Tune in to hear inspirational stories of Khan's international impact, and potential to become part of a larger access and equity strategy within school districts.

Nader Twal (Program Administrator, Long Beach Unified) facilitates a conversation with Jennifer Crockett (Program Specialist, OCIPD), Ashley Rhoads (Special Education and Induction Coach), Jandella Faulkner (K-5 ELA/ELD Curriculum Leader), and Amy Pendray (Program Specialist, OCIPD and World Language Curriculum Leader) about using video to coach oneself. 

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 Nader Twal (Program Administrator, Long Beach Unified) facilitates a conversation with Pamela Seki (Assistant Superintendent, Long Beach Unified) and Michelle Bowman (Associate Director/Communities, Learning Forward) about professional learning. How do we create systems to support ongoing professional learning for educators? Is it possible to differentiate professional development to meet unique educator wants or needs? Join the conversation.

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