Today we talk about the dreaded topic of classroom management!  Welcome our guest, 4th grade teacher, Jen Smola as she lays out her approach to creating student buy in, while building a classroom community that is conducive for all learners. New year means a new you.  It's never too late to build the classroom you have always wanted!

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You know as a teacher sometimes it is hard to like ALL kids ALL the time.  This episode is a raw, real conversation about those struggles and what strategies we can use to keep from losing our cool.  Join us with our colleague, special educator Kelly Gron as she shares her journey, frustrations, and insight.  Pour something and prepare for laughs!

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Welcome to season 4 unleashed.  Every educator has to tackle their own insecurities.   Melanie and Melissa discuss how their insecurity has impacted them, the traps people can fall into, and how to grant ourselves grace.   https://awakeandaccelerate.com/

Take a break from learning, pour a beverage of choice, and relax.  This week we celebrate the end of a difficult school year!  Join Melanie as she gathers her closest colleagues to discuss embarrassing memories and memorable life lessons.  #TeacherLife

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Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

This week Melanie and Melissa explore the benefits of mindfulness both personally and within our classrooms.  They share their journeys along with a variety of resources that can offer personal and professional growth.   So take a deep breath, lower your shoulders, and enjoy the present moment on Teacher Sauce.

Resources also be found on awakeandaccelerate.com.
https://awakeandaccelerate.files.wordpress.com/2021/04/mindfulness-resource-center.pdf

Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Music: All The Tea In China by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Melanie and Melissa discuss the hurdles of making grading valid, non-biased, and meaningful for our students and families.  Join us as we discuss how to attempt to make the most of our precious time while providing students the valuable feedback they require.

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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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As the pandemic rages on we are reminded of something we already knew- Teachers are leaving the field in record numbers.  Laura and Melanie explore and discuss what can be done to retain qualified teachers and ensure quality education for all learners.

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Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

In a remote world how do we ensure integrity to our intervention systems and processes? Join us as we talk to a school psychologist and have her walk us through the MTSS process and special education eligibility during COVID-19.
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Join us as we talk about the woes and wonders of remote learning.  Craft Corner special guest is a 6th grade science teacher that talks about how she cultivates community in a Zoom world. 

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Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

We are surround by degradation and hateful rhetoric that has cast a shadow on one of our greatest means of growth and self evolution: the art of disagreement.  In this episode Laura and Melanie discuss the challenges behind having effective, purposeful dialogue when we find ourselves in the middle of a disagreement. 

For more visit https://awakeandaccelerate.com/ to read Melanie's latest piece on the Art of Disagreement.

Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com