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Latest Podcast Episodes
What does effective leadership in education really look like? In this episode, we sit down with Shanimarie Ogilvie, an experienced educator whose career journey has taken her from the classroom to instructional coaching and back to teaching. Through each role, she has gained a unique perspective on what leadership means and how it directly influences…
Writing is one of the most essential skills students develop in school. It empowers learners to communicate ideas, think critically, express creativity, and build confidence across all subject areas. In this episode, Lisa Collum discusses why writing matters, how educators can foster strong writing skills, and the lasting impact effective writing instruction has on student…
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A strong classroom culture does not happen by chance. Teachers build it through strong relationships, clear routines, and shared expectations. The tone set at the start of the year can shape how students learn, work together, and grow for months to come. This post shares three simple ways teachers can build strong relationships with students…
Giving meaningful feedback is one of the best ways teachers can help students grow. Good feedback shows students what they are doing well, what needs work, and what to do next. When feedback is clear, simple, and part of daily classroom routines, students become more confident, reflective, and motivated to learn. This post will share…
Maximizing small-group instruction is one of the most effective ways to accelerate student learning. It creates space for targeted practice, immediate feedback, and the kind of individualized support that whole-group instruction simply can’t provide. Typically, teachers introduce a new skill during whole-group instruction and gather both informal and formal data to assess understanding. From there,…
Parent communication is not just another task on a teacher’s to-do list. It is one of the most important parts of student success. Families know their child deeply, and teachers understand learning and development. When those two perspectives work together, students benefit. Teachers and parents need each other. Strong relationships between home and school help…