The Robb Review Podcast

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.

In this podcast, Evan encourages you and your team to use social media to build your unique school brand and to better communicate with families and your community.  Take the time to integrate at least one new strategy suggested by Evan to enhance your school's public relations and community connections. Social media is an additional way for you to create an appreciation for your school, students, and staff. People all over the world enjoy and appreciate the power of story.  Social media is another way for you to tell your story. Never underestimate the power of your stories

In this podcast, Evan and Laura discuss how school-wide initiatives such as differentiating instruction can increase teacher-expertize. Through teacher partnerships, staff can have ongoing opportunities to discuss what they read and learned and to observe one another in a trusting and confidential relationship.

In education, the concept of belief is defined by a person’s sense of efficacy, a strong belief can make a difference in the lives of students. In this podcast, Evan shares his thoughts on efficacy and how it is an important part of any effective school.

In this podcast, Evan and Laura discuss how teachers can meet the needs of diverse readers in the language arts classroom. They spotlight the importance of investing in teachers, purchasing great books, and investing in quality on-going professional development at the building level. 

This is part two of Practices That Must Go.  Evan and Laura each share two practices in schools that make no sense at all. This podcast has some funny stories as Evan recalls his high school experience with book reports! Laura also reminds Evan of how little reading he did during his seventh grade English class. 

Walk-through observation is a buzz word we hear if we are educators. Are they valuable and worth doing? Well according to Laura and Evan it depends how they are communicated and done. Take a few minutes and learn some great ideas on how to effectively do walk-through observations!

In this podcast Evan and Laura each share two practices in schools that make no sense at all.