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We've officially reached the Michael Jordan episode!  Andy is a middle school social studies teacher at Thomas Metcalf school in Normal, Illinois,  of the laboratory schools of Illinois State University.  In his classrooms, Andy focuses on providing his students with opportunities to critically engage with and interpret content, particularly the history of race in the United States.  In this episode, we discuss the politics of teaching, and how teachers can teach from a moderate position, as opposed to a "neutral" one.  Enjoy! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

Ever think about faces?  Me too!  Listen to me ramble out faces and how important they are in this week's episode.  Also, спасибо моим русским слушателям!  Enjoy! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

Mike is a middle school social studies and language arts teacher.  In his social studies classrooms, he challenges his students to find their own voices, being historically conscious, and articulating and critiquing arguments in an intelligent and thoughtful manner.  In this episode, we discuss how to better teach American history, particularly with regard to teaching history in an equitable way.  Enjoy! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

Weight of the world got you down?  Well, this week's episode might help with that feeling!  It can be hard to feel positive about life even in "typical" times, and it's even more challenging now.  As I tell my students, though, even though sometimes you really have to dig to find the positives, they're out there.  So, that's the purpose of this week's episode: enumerating some recent positive events, and sharing them with you chuckleheads.   Enjoy! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

Oooooh we’ve got a live one this week! Eric is a middle school band and choir teacher in the Southwestern suburbs of Chicago and an alumnus of Illinois State University. In this episode, he shares his insight on how to teach students to practice, the challenges of fine arts education, and the lesser-known intricacies of teaching a skill. There are also numerous references; keep track for added fun. Enjoy! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

Sammy is a middle school English teacher who has taught 6th and 8th grade.  She emphasizes, among many other things, the importance of the skills her students will practice in her class that will also serve them as adults.  In Episode 18, we discuss those skills, and how teachers can show students how to find and develop their own identities. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

This week, we've got a few quick updates from the world of pandemic teaching.  Topics include but are not limited to: left brain vs. right brain, highly questionable sources of information, and nice friends. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

We're only a few weeks into the school year, and already there have been several SUPER relevant opportunities to learn, grow, and educate on social justice and basic human empathy.  Check it out! The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

Missi a math teacher at Bloomington High School in Bloomington, Illinois.  In this episode. we discuss (among other things) connecting with students, "aha moments," student engagement, and much, MUCH more.  Also no animals were harmed in the making of this episode. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer.

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