Big ideas about communication and instruction that have come out of experimenting with distance education. These are the things that we hope to hold on for students and parents when we get back into the classroom.

The Top 5 Things to Help Parents Know During Home-school.

Apr 22nd, 2020 25m 44s

Special guest Jennifer and Teresa discuss 5 key parts of teaching and how it translates to parents and their work at home with their children.

The Power of Vulnerability

Apr 4th, 2020 31m 13s

Inspired by the work of Brene Brown, we discuss what it does and doesn’t mean to be vulnerable. Vulnerability is courageous and necessary in order to grow the kinds of relationships that build leaders in ourselves, our classrooms, and beyond.

Sustaining Relationships during Covid-19

Mar 27th, 2020 25m 14s

In these bizarre times we are thankful and eager to use innovative strategies to keep the human connection strong while learning at a distance.

Empowering Students to Find and Use their Voice

Mar 12th, 2020 35m 20s

We are raising the next generation. How do we help students realize their power and use it in meaningful and positive ways?

Being a Teacher Leader and Advocate

Mar 5th, 2020 32m 47s

How do you advocate for kids and the teaching profession? Explore big ideas and practical steps to begin sharing your beliefs and connecting with others to promote positive change.

Being Yourself in the Classroom

Feb 27th, 2020 32m 2s

Rutland and Teresa discuss the journey of finding and being your authentic self in the classroom. This episode is largely inspired by the work of Dr. Gravity Goldberg.

Making Time for Conversations

Feb 19th, 2020 20m 28s

Rutland and Teresa make time to celebrate what making time for conversations has done for them and their students.

Bonus

For the Love of Teaching

Feb 15th, 2020 13m 37s

Hear stories from in the classroom that will have you laughing, thinking, and and reflecting on your own moments that have moved you to become the teacher you are today. And remember that we do this job for the love of teaching!

Helping Kids Plug in (Part 2): Developing Student Agency

Feb 13th, 2020 37m 43s

Profound mindset shifts and practical applications to lead students toward taking ownership of their learning.

Helping Kids Plug in: Teacher Actions (Part 1)

Feb 5th, 2020 27m 58s

Rutland and Teresa discuss the goal of student engagement and notice and name shifts in thinking for how teachers can work to inspire and motivate learners.

The Purpose of Education

Jan 29th, 2020 22m 55s

Join us as we re-center our personal purposes as elementary educators and discuss thoughts and ideas of how to make sure we are living into those purposes we believe in.