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Our guests are behind an initiative to get scrap grades. Can we achieve academic goals without grades? What are the obstacles?

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Mark Barnes is a teacher and author of five education books, including Assessment 3.0: Throw Out Your Grade Book and Inspire Learning (due in February). Starr Sackstein, MJE, JEA New York State Director / High school educator, author, reformer, recovering perfectionist. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist in the Hartland, Michigan schools. She is co-founder of the Network of Michigan Educators and her blog, Teacher in a Strange Land.

Our guests argue that social and emotional learning must precede numeracy and literacy. Tune in as we talk about how teachers can find ways to balance these needs in the current educational climate.

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Maurice J. Elias, Ph.D. is Professor and Director of Clinical Training, Psychology Department, Rutgers University, Academic Director of Rutgers Civic Engagement and Service Education Partnerships Program; author of e-book, "Emotionally Intelligent Parenting". Ed Dunkelblau, Ph.D., Director of the Institute for Emotionally Intelligent Learning and Past president of the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor. Melanie Link Taylor teaches both general ed. and Special Ed. Blog MzTeachuh.blogspot.com. Jason Flom is the Director of Learning Platforms at Q.E.D. Founda- tion where he works to cultivate, inspire and build learning communities dedicated to transformational learning practices. He is also a former elementary school teacher and the Founding Publisher of Ecology of Education, a multi-author education blog.

Education technology is increasingly finding its way into classrooms all across the nation. Many think this is good; some think it’s not good. Certainly, some technology is improving student learning, but how much is too much?

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"An award-winning teacher and best-selling author, Sonny Magaña has been studying the impact of technology on teaching and learning since 1983, publishing numerous research studies, journal articles, and co-authored "Art and Science of Teaching with Technology". Andy Marcinek, Director of Technology, Grafton Public Schools, and author of article, "Technology and Teaching: Finding a Balance". Lisa Nielsen has worked as a public-school educator and administrator since 1997. She is the author of “Teaching Generation Text: Using Cell Phones to Enhance Learning” and The Innovative Educator blog.

Student feedback can be productive, counterproductive or just plain useless. Our guest offer vital tips for giving feedback that advances student learning.

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Edward "Ed" L. Deci is Helen F. & Fred H. Gowen Professor of Psychology at the University of Rochester. A specialist in human motivation, he has published 10 books on the topic. Susan "Sue" M. Brookhart, Ph.D. ia a Senior Research Associate, at the Center for Advancing the Study of Teaching and Learning and author of author, How to Give Effective Feedback to Your Students. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant.

New programs are being introduced into education at an accelerated rate. This is leading to something called initiative fatigue. In this segment our guests offer practical tips for coping with the new speed of change in education.

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Dr. Vicki Caruana is a professor of education currently at Regis University in Colorado who has written a variety of books to educate and encourage educators to strive for excellence. Her book, Recess for Teachers: Taking Time out for your Body, Mind, and Soul, is available to help teachers find rest and balance in their lives. Kevin Parr is a 4th grade teacher at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Wenatchee, Washington. A 2014 ASCD Emerging Leader, he is also a regular guest blogger for the Whole Child Blog and Inservice. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist in the Hartland, Michigan schools. Flanagan is co-founder of the Network of Michigan Educators and her blog, Teacher in a Strange Land/Edutopia.

As being a team player and skilled collaborator becomes more important, many are finding today's graduates unprepared.

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Mickey Kolis is an award winning professor of education at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. His work focuses on developing beginning teachers who act as Collaborative Leaders. Alan November is an international leader in education technology. He has been director of an alternative high school, computer coordinator, technology consultant, and university lecturer. Shelly Sanchez Terrell is a teacher trainer, the author of The 30 Goals Challenge for Educators, and an international speaker.

In this segment we talk about ways to organize your classroom to maximize collaboration between students.

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Melanie Kahl is a social science researcher, organizational consultant, and design strategist specializing in design for the social sector. Suzie Boss is an education writer and consultant who focuses on project-based learning. She is the author of Bringing Innovation to School and Reinventing Project-Based Learning, a regular contributor to Edutopia, and a member of the National Faculty of the Buck Institute for Education.

All of our guests agree that having a good relationship with students is critical to teaching and learning. In this segment we discuss how to quickly build positive relationships with your students.

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Paula Denton, EdD is a core faculty member in the Department of Education at Antioch University New England. She has 25 years of experience as an elementary school teacher and consultant and is the author of three books, including, "The First Six Weeks of School."

Larry Ferlazzo, an inner-city High School teacher -- ESL & Mainstream; Author; and Ed Week teacher advice columnist. Lisa Nielsen, author of the book Teaching Generation Text, is a long time public school educator who has worked in various capacities.

Our guests all agree that teachers are expected to be emotionally available to students under all conditions. So what happens when a teacher is unable to do so?

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Deborah Kipps-Vaughan is an Associate Professor at James Madison University where she implements and researches her Teacher Wellness Program. Jesse Scaccia Jesse Scaccia is the editor-in-chief of Virginia's AltDaily.com. He has taught at public schools in New York City, San Diego, and at a home for young men in Cape Town, South Africa. Jessica Lahey, former teacher & author of article, "Why Parents Need to Let Children Fail."

The resounding message of this interview is that great teachers are not born and that the keys to great teaching are beyond what most of us assume. Learn more...

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Elizabeth Green has written for the New York Times Magazine and many other publications. The cofounder of Chalkbeat and former Spencer Fellow at the Columbia School of Journalism. Deborah Loewenberg Ball is dean of the University of Michigan School of Education and as director of TeachingWorks. She taught elementary school for more than 15 years. Dan Brown is a National Board Certified Teacher and Director of the Future Educators Association. He is the author of The Great Expectations School.