Sandy and Terri discuss why foreign language literacy is an important life skill but often an area where students struggle. In part 2, they address high stakes testing and how to deal with rampant test anxiety.

Sandy and Terri explore the growth of CTE programs in middle and high schools across the country and describe some of the unique benefits to the students who participate.

Terri and Sandy discuss the upcoming event in schools called Literacy Week. They also offer tips and ideas to make reading fun.

Terri and Sandy discuss the November Michigan school shooting at Oxford HS. They also examine why one in four teachers are leaving the profession following issues with disruptive student behavior after the pandemic.

Sandy and Terri review the Facebook whistleblower’s testimony of how the platform values profit over safety. They discuss the rebranding of Facebook to ‘Meta” and its goals for creating a “metaverse.” They also share some stories of bullying at school, share ideas like student-run Anti-bullying clubs, and discuss the crisis of cyber bullying.

Real educators Terri and Sandy review some of the dangerous TikTok challenges and then offer some tips for Red Ribbon Week’s drug prevention and awareness.

Real Educators Terri and Sandy discuss the historical tragic events of September 11, 2001. They explain how lives were changed, and the importance of teaching students to Never Forget.

Real educators Terri and Sandy discuss why it’s important to teach respect, introduce conscious discipline, and debate whether ambition can be taught

Real educators Terri and Sandy present ideas to help prevent the ‘summer slide’ and keep your children engaged in reading and writing outside the classroom. They also propose reasons why a WiFi free week during the break can be challenging but worthwhile.

Real educators Terri and Sandy discuss the ironic overlap of Mother’s Day and Teacher Appreciation Week. While parents are to parent and educators are to educate, they offer ways to foster those critical parent teacher relationships and talk about different parenting styles.