Learn how teacher Tina Troyer is using Reciprocal Teaching in her classroom and how she's turning it into a plug and play product for fellow educators to bring to their own classrooms.

Join us for a powerful conversation with Chad Lang and Matt Townsley about Standards Reference Grading from a parent's point of view.

The book may be purchased on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Parents-Guide-Grading-Reporting-Matters/dp/1475868022/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1S9RZEHEW60EL&keywords=being+clear+about+what+matters&qid=1694352513&sprefix=being+clear+about+what+matters%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-1

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Website: http://mctownsley.net/

Contact: Chad Lang

Twitter: @chad_mlang

Website: https://recalibrateedservices.com/

Join us as we talk to Elise Naramore about her Learning Progression Model. This model takes Standards Referenced Grading the next level. Elise has worked extensively with previous guest Dave Frangiosa. They are the authors of Going Gradeless: Shifting the Focus to Student Learning. It was an honor having Elise on the show and we hope you enjoyed our conversation as much as we enjoyed having it.

For more information about Learning Progressions and other great educational resources, check out Elise and Dave's website at reimaginedschools.com. Elise was has also given each of our listeners a 50% off coupon for her Essentials Course. This also includes a kindle version of the book: TPDFpod2023.

You may contact Elise on her website or by email at [email protected]

David Frangiosa returns for another peg changing episode. He first appeared on Season 1 E13, but a lot's changed since then. Join us as we talk to Dave about what's changed over the last 3 years and what he has in the fire next.

X: @DavidFrangiosa

Website: reimaginedschools.com

Ryan and Erich are back for their 4th season of The Peg Doesn't Fit. Join us as we reminisce about some of our favorite season 3 guests and talk about where we want to go for season 4.

Join us for our last episode of season 3. In this episode Ryan and Erich discuss school choice with Elizabeth Matthew.

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Please join us as Ryan had a powerful conversation with Dr. Amy Berry about her new book, Reimagining Student Engagement.

Dr. Amy Berry is a research fellow at the Australian Council for Educational Research and an honorary fellow at the University of Melbourne. Amy began her career as a primary school teacher in Queensland before returning to university to complete a master of education (research). Having developed a passion for research, she went on to complete her PhD looking at teacher perspectives on student engagement and their approaches to engaging students in classroom learning.

Amy has extensive experience working with preservice and practicing teachers to develop their skills in classroom-based assessment and evidence-based practice. She has designed numerous professional learning programs for teachers, including programs on formative assessment, student engagement, and learning through play. As well as working with teachers in Australia, Amy has worked with teachers, school leaders, and education officials from Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Ukraine.

Check out these links for more info on Amy's work:

https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/expert-q-a-student-engagement-in-learning

https://corwin-connect.com/2022/10/revealing-the-secret-business-of-student-engagement/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbJEdTgQYUg

You can also find her on social media @dramyberry.

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Troove is a free online application that helps High School students get matched with their perfect college. Think of it as the eHarmony of college admissions. For more info, check out their website at troove.me. Recently we had the pleasure of meeting with Troove's founder, David Hurwitt. Tune in for a sneak peak of what Troove has to offer.

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