In this podcast, Laura and Evan have a conversation about effective practices they have observed in schools.  Laura's focus is on practices of effective teachers, and Evan shares his ideas on impacting the culture of a school.

In this podcast, Laura and Evan share strategies to help reframe thinking using the power of yet and a growth mindset.  As always Evan has a story to share from his rather interesting school experiences. 

In this podcast reading enthusiasts, Evan and Laura have a conversation on building reading capacity in schools. Independent reading is important but as Evan and Laura note reading should occur in all classes not just English classes.  Evan and Laura discuss how students can engage in independent reading in all content areas!  Evan starts the podcast with a confession to Laura!

Never Ask Students To Do These Things, Part 2!  Evan and Laura are back at it sharing thoughts on change and why certain things we ask students to do needs to stop.  Evan starts with another one of his stories from his school experiences, including a reference to the Bay City Rollers.  This podcast is conversational and allows you hear Evan and Laura like they are sitting with you.  Enjoy Part 2 of Never Ask Students To Do These Things.

In this podcast, listen in while Evan and Laura have a chat on several practices teachers sometimes ask students to do and why change is needed.  As always, Evan starts with an odd memory from his seventh grade English class; be glad you were not in that class! Although there is humor in this podcast, Evan and Laura have a message you need to hear; some things need to change.  They encourage honest reflection, challenge the status quo, and continue to advocate for what is best for students.  

Evan and Laura have some New Year's resolutions and they are sharing them with you.  The new year is a time to reflect and refocus on our passions and where we find inspiration.  No doubt Evan and Laura are passionate about education!  Hopefully, their ideas will inspire all listeners to set some big goals for 2018.  Happy New Year!

Evan shares some of his thoughts on elements of a successful reading program.  Evan is a believer in best practice and the need to incorporate best practices in the classroom.  Also, Evan explains how a purposeful reading program can inspire students to read more and lead a school to better performance.  Finally, Evan shares some down-home wisdom to encourage you to reflect on practices that may be loved but just don't work.

Learning can occur without grades, but learning cannot occur without feedback.

Laura and Evan have some strong opinions on homework, and they share them in this podcast.  As usual, Evan shares an odd story from his schooling past! Maybe you can relate to what he shares? Bottom line, many things in education carry on because we have always done them. Take a few minutes and enjoy this fresh and energized homework conversation with Laura and Evan and why we need to look differently at what homework is and is not. 

In this podcast, Evan and Laura share their thoughts and opinions on using labels in education.  You might guess, they are not fans of labeling students, staff, or schools. Use of labels is a topic of frequent discussion by Evan and Laura; podcast listeners will get insight into what is a frequent conversation between these two educators.