Welcome back!! This week we looked closer at developing systems in order to ensure that our classrooms are places in which assessments are meaningful and students find growth.

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We talked about the need for robust relationships, now we turn to what the students are doing in your room. That's right! It is rigor time!! Listen in as we dive into the necessary student and teacher actions to ensure that your lessons are rigorous and students are growing.

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I have spent a lot of time in classrooms and there is a clear line between what make a classroom simply "good" or "great". I have boiled it down to three pillars of a high performing classroom. This week is all about relationships!

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What are interview panels looking for in a demo interview? Perfection? Nope! However, there is something to make sure that you include in the demo lesson regardless of the topic.

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Interviewing can be the worst! Don't you ever wish you could get into the mind of an interviewer? Today is your chance! I cover what I looked for in   interviews for teachers at my school in addition to some guidance that will make sure that your interview is memorable!

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We all have certain feelings about this time of year. Is there any good that can come from this high pressure tests? We explore that question in this week's episode.

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This episode we dive into why you might be discouraged in teaching and who is to blame! However, there is something you can do about it!

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My favorite quote from Lord of the Rings is when Bilbo says to Gandalf, "I feel like butter spread over too much bread." I find that I quote that line most often. If you are feeling the same way, then this episode is for you!

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We have all been there. We are half way through the quarter and that small pile of papers on our desk grows over our heads. We promised our kids, principal, and ourselves that we would keep up with grading, but we fell into the same trap. Now, we feel like there is no way out. BUT THERE IS HOPE! Listen in for my 4 strategies that keeps my grading pile small!

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Today we are joined by the host of the phenomenal Mindful Math Podcast Chrissy Allison. Chrissy brings us her years of insight and experience as we grapple with the question of how to finish, as she calls it, unfinished learning. Although, this is only one part of our conversation! Make sure that once you are finished here, head over to hear podcast to hear us discuss how to improve classroom culture on her show! 

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