Podcast
This was a fun one… because we got to talk to you, our listeners! In this episode: We see how Mr. Potato head can motivate students, one additional limb at a time. We open a big box of costumes in the middle of class. We learn about a teacher who calls students’ parents to share good news, and how one student wanted to return the favor. And finally, we get to hear some incredibly touching stories of students and families letting their teachers know how awesome they are. (Jacob and Kailey get a little misty-eyed.)
Topics: Early learning, Instructional strategy & resources, Literacy, Math, Professional learning
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White Paper
The Transformative Ten: Instructional Strategies Learned from High Growth Schools
This paper describes high quality teaching practices in two schools that produce exceptional growth for all kinds of students. These practices focus on making the most of instructional time and exposing students to high quality content in a variety of contexts. They prove teachers don’t need to choose between differentiating to meet students’ needs and giving them access to grade-level learning.
Topics: Education research, Equity, Professional learning
eBook
Assessment empowerment 101: What it is, why it matters, and how to do it
We assess our students every day. But do we always know why? In this e-book, Erin Beard, content design coordinator on NWEAās professional learning team, tells you everything you need to know about assessment empowerment, from what it is to exactly how to bring it to life in your classroom.
Topics: Professional learning
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Podcast
What a great crowd for our first live show! After discussing their Georgia roots, Jacob and Kailey chat with their guests about choosing the best summer professional learning opportunities and what gets them motivated at a conference. Next, they turn to the new school year and discuss the biggest challenges ahead, including how to scale success across schools and districts.Ā Kailey also asks a few of her signature lightning-round, light-hearted questions.Ā Finally, stay tuned for the audience Q&A at the end of the show for your daily dose of teacher inspiration. There may have been some tears of joy in the roomā¦
Topics: Instructional strategy & resources, Leadership, Professional learning, School improvement, Social emotional learning
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Podcast
The Continuing Educator | Comedy and the Classroom, with Nicholas Joe
Kailey chats with actor, comedian, and NWEA professional learning lead consultant Nicholas Joe about how, why, and when teachers get laughs in their classroom. Along the way they discuss strategies like how to pivot in the classroom with a āYes, andā¦ā mindset and how to utilize comedy in your lesson planning. And yes, Nick gets Kailey to do improv!
Topics: Equity, Instructional strategy & resources, Leadership, Professional learning, Social emotional learning
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Podcast
The Continuing Educator | Which back-to-school Barbie are you? With Shelby Coffin & Olivia Rocamora
Lots of great teaching stories and tips in this one! Two teachers (and longtime friends) join Kailey to get the tea on getting back to school.Ā They talk back-to-school routines, first week tips, introducing yourself to new families, hitting the wall, relationship-centered learning, and more. And of course: Whatās on your back-to-school playlist? Thanks to our guests: Shelby Coffin, ELA teacher @ Decatur High School, and Olivia Rocamora, high school Spanish teacher @ the Weber School.
Topics: Instructional strategy & resources, Math, Multilingual learners, Professional learning
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Podcast
The Continuing Educator | Middle School Madness! With Harper & Amelia
Get ready for a blast of youthful energy and insight in this one-of-a-kind episode of The Continuing Educator! Join Kailey and Jacob as they dive into an engaging discussion with two bright young minds, Harper & Amelia, who are gearing up for their journey through middle school.
Topics: Instructional strategy & resources, Math, Professional learning, Social emotional learning
Products: Professional Learning