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Latest Podcast Episodes

330: Making Connections with Ariella Racco

By Gretchen Schultek Bridgers | Nov 11, 2024 |

Connections are so important in education. They are what brings us together and allows us learn from one another. Join us as we listen in on the importance of making connections outside of our comfort zone, and how much those connections can help us through our work. With Ariella Racco’s new program CoLab, it allows…

329: Manage Time By Streamlining Administrative Tasks

By Gretchen Schultek Bridgers | Oct 28, 2024 |

There’s so much that goes on behind-the-scenes when teaching and leading. It can be hard to find time to complete those tasks (let alone do them well). Join Gretchen as she shares her experiences with time management and streamlining administrative tasks. She gives practical tangible next steps that can help you achieve your goals in…

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Strategies for Managing a Large Workload

By Gretchen Schultek Bridgers | Nov 18, 2024 |

Managing a large workload can be exhausting for educators. Just when you think you completed a task, a handful more are added to your plate. Some days, you’re just not sure how you will get it all done. The reality is that the workload will not stop coming each day. This post will share a…

6 Evidence-Based Practices to Implement this School Year

By Gretchen Schultek Bridgers | Nov 4, 2024 |

Utilizing evidence-based practices is key to improve classroom instruction. Education researchers like John Hattie (Visible Learning) and Robert Marzano (High Reliability Schools) lead the charge with their recommendations on strategies that work in the classroom. In reading the book Impactful Instructional Leadership, a Framework for Success, author Jack Hunter explained six evidence-based practices that are…

5 Benefits for Increasing Student Choice and Ownership

By Gretchen Schultek Bridgers | Oct 21, 2024 |

Student choice and ownership is an earned reward in the classroom. For teachers to provide choice and ownership to students means a shift has occurred from directing learning to facilitating learning. The teacher has routines and procedures in place as well as exposed students to high expectations with rigorous work. In response, students have shown…

4 Ways to Improve Student Engagement

By Gretchen Schultek Bridgers | Oct 7, 2024 |

Student engagement in the classroom has a powerful ripple effect. When students are engaged at deep levels it means they have more opportunities to transfer, digest, and store knowledge. Student learning outcomes increase as well as their confidence to tackle challenging academics. This post will cover 4 aspects of student engagement to consider when designing…