It's a tumultuous time in education, and there's legislation out there that can affect teachers and their marginalized students. Join the ladies of Ambitious Ed for this important episode that talks about some of the legislation that's being proposed and what it means for teachers and students.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at [email protected]. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Common...

We're taking a reflective look on this podcast. Today we're talking about our teaching practice, and what we've learned about what good teachers do best. Hear us chat about the best advice we've ever received as well as the advice we'd give any teacher. Tell us about your advice by reaching out to us on email [email protected], Instagram @realteaching101, and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commer...

One of the lessons we've learned the hard is why you need to preview things before you show them to your class. In this short episode, we share our funny stories about how not doing so led to some interesting situations.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at [email protected]. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www...

Schools are workplaces, and just like many other workplaces out there, they can be toxic environments. On this week's episode, the ladies of Ambitious Ed sit down to discuss their toxic experiences, what that looks like for teachers, and how you can manage your workplace. E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at [email protected]. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Comm...

In this mini-episode, the ladies of Ambitious Ed are bringing a light hearted take to Real Teaching 101 and talking about their favorite representations of teachers in the media. This episode is short and sweet, perfect for listening to while doing photocopies or making a cup of coffee on your prep period.E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at [email protected]. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Cre...

This week, we're touching on some of the current issues that are happening due to the Omicron variant. How are teachers dealing with staffing shortages and what does this mean for the education system as a whole? E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at [email protected]. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scotth...

Growth mindset is one of those educational buzzwords. But do you really know what it means? Today Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey talk about using growth mindset in teaching and how those things can help your students (and you), both inside and outside the classroom. Listen at the end for three tips you can use to help implement more of a growth mindset lifestyle. Use this quiz from Big Life Journal or this one developed by researcher Carol Dweck to understand your own growth mindset. Intere...

Happy New Year, teacher friends! We know a lot of you were thrown for a loop at the end of winter break and that many of you are transitioning from expecting to be in person to a temporary remote or hybrid situation. That's why we wanted to take this opportunity to remind you to take care of you and put the SEL in self care. In this episode we talk about the emotions many teachers are feeling and how to manage them. Listen at the end for our special type of professional development, three Ant...

Welcome to our first mini episode, or as we like to call them, prep periods! Today Meagan and Lauren chat about some ideas you can use to grade more meaningfully. We'll be back soon with a full episode! E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at [email protected]. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic...

We've all heard the news reports about the shortage of teachers in the classroom. But surprisingly, this isn't new. Join Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey as they talk about historical shortages and what today's teachers can do to help themselves if they're feeling overwhelmed. Also, after listening to the episode, reach out on Instagram (@realteaching101) or Twitter (@realteaching101) to tell us which you'd choose: welcome party, husband, or orchid.E-mail us at [email protected] with ...