The Robb Review Podcast

Educators give so much of themselves to their schools, students, and colleagues, making self-care an essential part of sustaining a successful career in education. In this conversation, Laura and Evan explore why taking care of yourself is not selfish, but necessary for effective leadership and teaching. They also examine the power of mentorship in helping educators grow, navigate challenges, and build confidence. The episode offers practical insights for creating a healthier, more supportive professional journey through intentional self-care and meaningful mentoring relationships.

Professional learning is most impactful when it is intentional, collaborative, and aligned with the needs of educators and students. In this conversation, Laura and Evan examine how school leaders can move beyond one-size-fits-all professional development to create engaging learning opportunities that build staff capacity. They share practical tips for increasing teacher ownership, promoting reflective practice, and sustaining professional growth over time. The episode offers leadership insights for cultivating a culture of continuous learning that benefits both educators and the students they serve.

Collaboration is more than teamwork; it's the foundation for trust, innovation, and lasting school improvement. This conversation explores how meaningful collaboration empowers educators to solve problems together, strengthen relationships, and create better outcomes for students.

Revisit the importance of independent reading with Laura Robb and Evan Robb.  As we move out of a global pandemic, there is a heightened need for independent reading to be part of ELA classrooms!  Laura and Evan share Monday morning strategies to increase independent reading, some research, and the role of school leaders to support and elevate independent reading in schools. 

Laura Robb and Evan Robb have a discussion about the 4 types of reading that can be a part of every ELA classroom. Are all 4 in your class or school? Check the podcast to affirm your work or to reflect on how you can elevate literacy with 4 types of reading! 

In this podcast, Laura Robb and Evan Robb share ideas to champion independent reading in your classroom and school. In addition, they share ways to promote more reading and their opinions on motivating readers VS some traditional accountability methods.  Help students develop reading lives and collaboratively create a culture of reading!

In this podcast, Laura and Evan share tips to make reading a priority in your school. 

Laura discusses the role of guided practice in ELA classrooms.  Evan and Laura share a definition of guided practice and give tips to make guided practice part of your instruction.  Evan, as always, shares a story about how he was forced to memorize poems and lose points if he missed a word. 

Laura and Evan chat about a very important week, Teacher Appreciation Week!  Laura and Evan created a list of how teachers inspire them every day and especially during this time of remote learning.  In addition, they each share a story about a teacher who made an impact on them and they encourage you to reflect on a special teacher in your life and reach out to them during Teacher Appreciation Week.  

In this podcast, Laura and Evan share tips on how to make reading and writing relevant in a time of remote learning.