Teachers Aid

Perhaps one of the biggest challenges you face as a teacher is making content interesting to all of your students, all of the time. Is this even possible? If so, how? Our panel of experienced teachers share what they've learned about this from practical experience..

@AndreaBrixey @mbteach @bodymindchild

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Andrea Brixey is an English teacher at Cascade High School in Leavenworth, Washington. Glen Lineberry is a second-career educator. After teaching civics, economics and Shakespeare on an Apache reservation in eastern Arizona, he now serves as Associate Principal at the 7-12 on the reservation. Mary Beth Hertz is a K-8 Technology Teacher and Technology Integration Specialist in Philadelphia, PA.

It's well known and accepted that failure is part of the learning and growth process. But how do we get students parents and even some teachers to embrace this in practice? In this segment our guests share their insight on embracing failure.

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@NancyFlanagan @Annie_Fox

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Justin Minkel is an award winning Arkansas Teacherof the Year, teaching 2nd and 3rd grade at Jones Elementary, a high-achieving public school. Jessica Lahey is an educator who writes about parenting and education for the New York Times, the Atlantic. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist. Annie Fox, M.Ed. is an educator and award-winning author.

@JasonFlom @PeterMDeWitt @bodymindchild

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Sarah Fillion is a Professional Development Designer and Consultant for the Northeast Foundation for Children, Inc.'s Responsive Classroom. Olga Jarrett, PhD is Professor of Early Childhood Education at Georgia State University. She is both a recess researcher and a recess advocate. Jason Flom is the Director of Learning Platforms at Q.E.D. Foundation Peter DeWitt, Ed.D., has been a principal in upstate, NY since 2006. He blogs at Finding Common Ground for Education Week.

A growing number of teachers are embracing the notion of empowering students to control and lead their own learning. However, many teachers push back on this emerging model for various reasons. In this segment we explore the viability of student-directed learning and ask those who embrace it to share the keys to making the model work.

@coolcatteacher, @stumpteacher @bodymindchild

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David Ginsburg helps schools improve student outcomes through leadership coaching and instructional coaching and blogs for Edweek. Ariel Sacks teaches eighth grade English and is the author of "Whole Novels for the Whole Class: A Student-Centered Approach." Vicki Davis a classroom technology teacher and author of Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds. Josh Stumpenhorst is a junior high Language Arts and Social Science teacher.

Urban parents have unique issues and concerns that can affect their interest and willingness to engage with school staff at all levels -- from teachers to administrators. Tune in to hear what a recent study revealed and to learn what you can do to better engage urban parents.

@Eduflack @MarilynRhames @bodymindchild

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PATRICIA A. ACKERMAN, Executive Director of the Chalkdust Education Foundation, is a retired public school educator who served as a teacher, principal and K-12 curriculum administrator. PeterMcDermott, faculty of Pace University in NYC teaching courses in literacy education. is involved in the International Reading Association's literacy education project in Sierra Leone. Marilyn Rhames is a science teacher at a charter school in Chicago and writes a weekly blog for Education Week Teacher called "Charting My Own Course." Patrick Riccards is a communications and policy expert and also blogs for Eduflack.

What should a teacher do when a great lesson plan takes a wrong turn and starts heading south? Our guests toss you a lifeline to grab when you feel yourself and your lesson plan going under.

@jasonflom @Blairteach

@bodymindchild

Bruce Oliver is an ASK Group Senior Consultant, living in Burke, Virginia. He is also a co-author of Creating a Culture for Learning. Sarah Brown Wessling is a 16-year veteran of the high school English classroom. She teaches at Johnston High School in Johnston, Iowa and is also Teacher Laureate for the Teaching Channel. Jason Flom is the Director of Learning Platforms at Q.E.D. Foundation. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives.

Parents are partners in the process of educating students, with a shared interest in the outcome. But what happens when that partnership is not a love connection? How do you deal with parents when the relationship is a rocky one? Our guests offer some time-tested advice.

@teachakidd

@bodymindchild

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Jessica Lahey is an educator who writes about parenting and education for the New York Times, the Atlantic and Vermont Public Radio. Dr. Allen Mendler, trainer, author, develops effective frameworks and strategies for educators to help difficult youth succeed. Lee Kolbert is a blogger, educator, and self-proclaimed geek. She has been with Palm Beach County Schools for over 27 years. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist.

When tragedies strike students, their families, teachers and your classroom can be impacted. In this segment our guest provide guidance for teachers on how to help students cope with tragedy.

@flourishingkids @blairconsult

@bodymindchild

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Cathy Paine, Chair of National Emergency Assistance Team and member of National Association of School Psychologists. Mark DeAntonio MD Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Director of the Inpatient Child and Adolescent Service at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. Joan Young is an elementary school teacher in the San Francisco bay, and a clinical psychologist. Nancy Blair is a professional development consultant, former teacher and school administrator.

Burnout among teachers is a growing problem driven by increased feelings of powerlessness in the classroom and profession. Our guests explore the roots of the problem and offer practical guidance on getting through and beyond burnout.

@flourishingkids

@teachingwithsoul@bodymindchild

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Jim Bender is the Executive Director of the National Education Association Health Information Network. Dr. Beverly Potter, author, Overcoming Job Burnout: How to Renew Enthusiasm for Work. Joan Young elementary school teacher San Francisco bay, and a clinical psychologist. Lisa Dabbs spent 19 years as an administrator; passion is to support and mentor teachers and administrators.

A recent Gallup poll found that within one to three years of teaching less than a third of teachers are still deeply enthusiastic about their work and actively contributing to their organizations. For the most part we know why so many teachers become demotivated. What we don't broadly know is how to prevent it. Our guests today have spent decades in the classroom and are still passionate and engage. They've come to share the keys to staying excited about teaching. Tune in...

@TeachaKidd @NancyFlanagan

@bodymindchild

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Rafe Esquith, award-winning teacher, is in his 31st year of teaching and is author of four books, including the bestseller Real Talk for Real Teachers. Dr. Allen Mendler, trainer, author, develops effective frameworks and strategies for educators to help difficult youth succeed. Lee Kolbert is a blogger, educator, and self-proclaimed geek. She has been with Palm Beach County Schools for over 27 years. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist.