It's that time of year again and parent-teacher conferences are upon us.

Welcome to the latest episode of "Tales From Beyond the Grade", where your host, Jedi Teacher Man, is put on the spot to explore ways we can help our children experience frustration without us having to jump in a save them from the struggle.

Welcome to the latest installment of "Tales From Beyond the Grade," the podcast where Jedi Teacher Man delves into the depths of academia and beyond to uncover the secrets to success and resilience.

Jedi Teacher Man explains how teachers can use Character Strengths in their classroom to help teach reading and writing skills.

Jedi Teacher Man explains why he teaches Character Strengths in his classroom. He also provides some easy-to-follow examples of how to simply engage students in reflective and goal-setting conversations involving their own character strengths.

In this episode, Jedi Teacher Man sits down with college professor, Ada Sandoval from Vancouver Community College, to share concerns regarding learning behaviors that can develop in Kindergarten and continue through to post-graduate education. From technology misuse to plagiarism, join our Jedi of the classroom as he and Maestra Sandoval unpack the latest version of 21st century skills required for today's workplace, address ways to embrace Chat GPT, and get comfortable discussing the many discomforts of the learning process.

Welcome to "Tales Beyond the Grade," where Jedi Teacher Man engages in enlightening conversations with thought leaders shaping the educational landscape. In this episode, Jedi Teacher Man sits down with Taai Matthews from the Black Equality Coalition to delve into crucial topics. From strategies for parents in fostering enriching home learning environments to tackling issues like summer learning loss and the nuances of grit versus entitlement, they explore it all. Unpacking myths surrounding talent and addressing racial biases within education, they shed light on pressing societal issues. Moreover, they delve into the entrepreneurial spirit thriving within Black communities, offering inspiring insights and perspectives. Tune in for a captivating discussion that transcends the boundaries of the classroom and delves into the heart of educational equity and empowerment.

Join Jedi Teacher Man as he delves into one of the major causes of the fixed mindset in young students. Engage with the dangers of generalized praise and meaningless feedback, while also gaining an insight into some slight tweaks that make all the difference in building authentic confidence and genuine self-esteem.

Jedi Teacher Man reflects on some of the valuable takeaways of Parent Conferences, and shares what parents should look for when attending their child's conference.

Tune into the video version of the podcast that identifies patterns of problems in the classroom, Jedi Teacher Man explains the importance of keeping the teaching and learning of critical skills short and simple in the quest of mastery.