100% Engagement (Part 1) [Ep 285]

Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers

Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers
100% Engagement (Part 1) [Ep 285]
Feb 12, 2026

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Ever feel inspired by great teaching ideas, but they never quite make it into real lessons? In this episode, we kick off a special 3-part series with Brian Sztabnik and Susan Barber, co-authors of 100% Engagement, to share practical, doable ways to boost participation, collaboration, and authentic engagement - without a total classroom overhaul. 

From their journey as co-authors to honest conversations about student buy-in and boredom, we dig into what real engagement actually looks like. You’ll also hear rapid-fire classroom scenarios and strategies that get students talking, moving, and genuinely invested.

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