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Latest Episodes
Zooming In on Substitute Teaching with Debbie Hattery
Debbie Hattery, a substitute teacher in Massachusetts, shared her journey from working in higher education policy to becoming a substitute teacher. She emphasized the importance of starting as a substitute para to understand classroom dynamics ...
Zooming In on Dyslexia with Faye Bankler Casell
Faye Bankler Cassell, a certified academic language therapist and dyslexia therapist, discusses her work with parents and children through her website and YouTube channel. She highlights the literacy crisis in the U.S., noting that only 1 in 5 ...
Zooming In on Rich Literacy Intervention with Leah Crawford
Melissa chats with Leah Crawford who discusses the "Think in English" program, a cognitive acceleration initiative developed at King's College, London. The program, which has been adapted for English language teaching, aims to enhance children'...
Zooming In on Baltimore City Schools with Christopher Papst
Chris Papst, an investigative reporter from Fox 45 News, discusses his eight-year investigation into Baltimore City Public Schools. Despite being one of the most funded school systems, it ranks among the lowest performing. Papst's book, "Failur...
Zooming In on Teacher Burnout with Dr. Jessica Werner
Jessica Werner, founder and CEO of North Shore Learning, discusses her journey from teaching to helping teachers avoid burnout. She highlights the need for universal classroom management systems and the value of self-reflection and teacher well...