Best Cavey Podcasts (2024)

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135: Faceplant into Concrete & Stalked by Hairdressers: Four Weddings & A Funeral Part 1 1:24:45

2h ago1:24:45

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We are back Gentle Listeners! We're slightly fresher than before our vacation and doing something a little different. For the next few weeks we are recapping a rom-com series called Four Weddings & A Funeral. This Hulu show has 10 episodes and we'll be going over one, every week. In the first episode we meet the main cast of friends: Maya, Ainsley,…

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DEFINE Your MISSION As An EDUCATION LEADER wth TYLER COMEAU 34:11

3h ago34:11

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🔥 What are some educational leadership norms worth challenging? 🔥 How are AI tools changing learning and instruction in rural school settings? 🔥 How can I define my personal mission and guiding principles as an educator? Join me for this conversation with TYLER COMEAU as he shares his insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Tyler i…

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DANELLE ALMARAZ: Building Schools of CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT 27:27

6h ago27:27

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🔥 What does it mean to lead from the middle? 🔥 How can we empower students and build student agency in 2024? 🔥 How can we build systems of continuous improvement in our schools? Join me for this conversation with education leader DANELLE ALMARAZ as she shares her insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: With a focus on continuous im…

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ALLYSON APSEY: What Makes a GREAT PRINCIPAL? 26:36

4d ago26:36

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🔥 What does a school culture of leadership look like? 🔥 What are the five pillars of effective school leadership? 🔥 What do teachers want more from their principals: presents or their presence? Join me for this conversation with education leader ALLYSON APSEY as she shares insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Allyson has been an…

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FOOD, FRIENDSHIP, and FORMATION: A Conversation with Gabriel Carrillo from EdTech Bites 40:37

7d ago40:37

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🔥 What was one takeaway from ISTE 2024? 🔥 What does it take to write and publish a book for the first time? 🔥 What role does food play in the context of education and learning? Join me for this conversation with Texas educator GABRIEL CARRILLO as he shares insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Gabriel Carrillo is an educational t…

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DECOMPOSED RADIO PODCAST #092: SAM'S PIANO TAPE SIDE 2 46:03

1M ago46:03

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You're back with Decomposed Radio! For show 92 we're heading back to 1992, and the release date of one of my favourite albums... "Experience" by the Prodigy. It's high time to flip the cassette and check out side 2 of "Sam's Piano Tape" that I know alot of people have been waiting for. We've had some incredible feedback and psyche from Side 1 on Sh…

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STUDENT PRIVACY in the Age of ChatGPT with FONZ MENDOZA 1:12:11

1M ago1:12:11

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🔥 What does it take to become an education content creator? 🔥 What do education leaders need to know about privacy issues in AI? 🔥 What roles will AR and VR technologies play in the future of learning? Join me for this conversation with Texas educator FONZ MENDOZA as he shares his insights. About This Guest: Fonz is a Professional Learning Speciali…

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AI ISSUES in K-12 EDUCATION Today: A Conversation with TIM BELMONT 45:07

1M ago45:07

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🔥 What are the biggest wins for teachers that generative AI can provide? 🔥 How can we help students avoid plagiarism while supporting the creative process? 🔥 Is it possible for ChatGPT to know too much about us? Join me for this conversation with New Jersey educator TIM BELMONT as he shares his insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Tim Belmont is a high scho…

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DECOMPOSED RADIO PODCAST #091: SAM'S PIANO TAPE SIDE 1 46:09

2M ago46:09

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For Decomposed Radio show 091 we're rewinding back to the early 90's. The dole and Stoney Dale scene of the 80's has given way to bolts in Chee Dale and sport climbing trips to Buoux or Ceuse, whilst the gritstone lies asleep, waiting for the release of Hard Grit a few years later to re-awaken the psyche. Bouldering is in it's infancy, and nobody h…

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LEAD an ASSESSMENT REVOLUTION: A Conversation with NATALIE VARDABASSO 35:07

1M ago35:07

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🔥 What’s the purpose of assessment? 🔥 How can we rehumanize assessment through story? 🔥 What does it take to lead an assessment revolution in our schools? Join me for this conversation with NATALIE VARDABASSO as she shares her insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Natalie has served as a high school and middle school teacher, instructional coach, and an asse…

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What Are LEARNING PROGRESSIONS? A Conversation with JENNIFER MOROZ 48:36

2M ago48:36

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🔥 What do we need to know about Depth of Knowledge? 🔥 How can schools build inclusive cultures and improve student behavior? 🔥 What are learning progressions, and how can they support student learning? Join me for this conversation with JENNIFER MOROZ as she shares her insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Jen is a BC educator who is proud to teach, collabor…

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134: Bets, Babes & Vroom Vroom: Redline 1:52:59

2M ago1:52:59

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We're on the last episode of 'Movies that May make you say WTF' and Corinne picked a doozy. This week we are doing Redline, starring Nadia Bjorlin as Natasha, a car savvy mechanic by day and a singer by night. Until she meets Carlo, played by Nathan Phillips who accompanies her to the dangerous world of underground street racing. In this episode we…

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ASSESSMENT in MATH and SCIENCE: A Conversation with MELISSA DEAN 49:17

2M ago49:17

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🔥 Are we about tasks or learning? 🔥 How do our beliefs about assessment shape absolutely everything we do? 🔥 How has it become acceptable to do nothing in a classroom, and what can we do about it? Join me for this conversation with MELISSA DEAN as she shares her insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Melissa is a high school math, science and ELA teacher who …

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133: Salsa Fresca Science Nerds & Call Me Cavey: Encino Man 2:15:24

3M ago2:15:24

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This week's movie that 'May make you say WTF' takes us back to L.A. specifically to Encino CA. where we are covering the 90's hit Encino Man. It stars Sean Astin as Dave, an unlikely protagonist who digs up a frozen caveman, played by Brendan Frasier, with the help of his reluctant friend Stoney, played by Pauly Shore. In this episode we: marvel at…

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How to BUILD a LEGACY of IMPACT: A Conversation with CHIP BAKER 28:20

2M ago28:20

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🔥Is our influence making an impact? 🔥How can we live, work, and serve others in alignment with our assignment? 🔥How can we clear away the clutter of our lives and move our personal mission toward success? Join me for this conversation with CHIP BAKER as he shares his insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Chip is a fourth generation educator who has now serve…

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132: Dueling Door Painters & The Sh*t Show That is Us: Earth Girls Are Easy 2:05:13

3M ago2:05:13

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This month's theme is 'Movies That MAY Make You Say WTF?!?!?' Our first WTF movie is Earth Girls Are Easy. It stars Geena Davis as Val, a heartbroken girl who's just discovered her fiance Ted has been cheating, but Val finds distraction in a trio of horny aliens who land in her backyard pool, they are: Mac played by Jeff Goldblum, Wiploc, played by…

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TYLER RABLIN: How do our assessment practices impact student motivation? 41:42

2M ago41:42

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🔥 How can we reach bored students in the classroom? 🔥 How can our gradebooks better support individual student growth? 🔥 How should teachers be thinking about AI and evidence of learning? Join me for this conversation with TYLER RABLIN as he shares his insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Tyler is an award-winning instructional coach and former ELA teacher …

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131: Cootie Catcher & A Bountiful Batch of Botox: Romy & Michele's High School Reunion 1:59:31

3M ago1:59:31

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It's the last episode of our April Fools theme and we're ending it with a bestie bang! We're doing Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, starring Mira Sorvino as Romy and Lisa Kudrow as Michele, two ditzy friends who decide to fabricate an 'impressive' life in order to dazzle their classmates at the 10 year reunion. In this episode: we hypothesiz…

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STEPHANIE HOWELL: Learn, Create, and Support 40:13

3M ago40:13

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🔥 How can I control the chaos of my classroom? 🔥 What is Kami, and how can it support student learning? 🔥 What does it take to build an education YouTube channel? Join me for this conversation with STEPHANIE HOWELL as she shares her insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: In education since 2014, Stephanie has been widely recognized as an education technology …

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SEL for TEACHERS: A Conversation with WENDY TURNER 23:30

3M ago23:30

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🔥 How can we assess our own social-emotional health, and what are some easy steps that we can take to strengthen it? Join me for this conversation with former Teacher of the Year WENDY TURNER as we dig into these and other critical questions. Wendy is a gifted communicator and brings incredible value that you won't want to miss. ABOUT THIS GUEST: W…

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130: Ken-like Nether Region & Ner the 3rd: Legally Blonde 2:10:52

3M ago2:10:52

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This week we're covering the 'April Fools' movie Legally Blonde, AND we are waxing poetic about the late great podcast Let's Go To Court. Both showcase court cases but only Legally Blonde stars Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods, a heartbroken college student who in an attempt to win her boyfriend back, applies to Harvard and gets accepted. In this ep…

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129: Emotional Support Marlin & Too Many Beans: Fools Rush In 1:57:15

4M ago1:57:15

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We have the quintessential April Fools pick this week with our movie Fools Rush In. It stars Matthew Perry as Alex, a real estate developer who gets sent to Las Vegas where he meets Isabel played by Salma Hayek. After a one night stand, 'whoopsie' she gets pregnant and the pair get married (much to everyone's dismay). In this episode: we agree that…

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AI, Homework, and Advice for New Teachers: A Conversation with ALEX VALENCIC 38:49

3M ago38:49

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🔥 What’s your take on AI’s impact on K-12 education? 🔥 How can student voice and choice change the homework conversation? 🔥 What's your best advice for new teachers? Join me in LIVE conversation with ALEX VALENCIC as we dig into these and other critical questions. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Alex is an educator, former small business owner, Boy Scout leader,…

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128: Beverage Dependent & Fortress of Bow Ties: Quiz Lady 1:30:49

4M ago1:30:49

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Our new theme this month is April Fools, or movies that showcase people that don't make the best decisions. The first flick we are covering is Quiz Lady, which stars Awkwafina as Anne, an introverted CPA who loves the game show 'Can't Stop The Quiz' and is content to watch it every night at home until her dog gets kidnapped by a loan shark. Her sis…

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127: Highway to Heaven or Highway to Hell: I, Tonya 42:06

4M ago42:06

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We are on the last March Madness episode and we're a little late, but it's worth the wait because we are joined by the lovely ladies from the Histories & Mysteries Uncovered Podcast. We are joining forces to cover I, Tonya starring Margot Robbie as Tonya Harding the infamous figure skater who was blamed for the assault against fellow Olympic hopefu…

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Is It TIME to QUIT TEACHING? A Conversation with ASHLEY PHILIPPS 38:45

4M ago38:45

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🔥 When is it time to leave the classroom? 🔥 Do teachers have any options outside of education? 🔥 What are the questions we must ask ourselves in order to determine whether or not we're where we should be Join me in conversation with Ashley Philipps as we discuss her journey, lessons learned, and the hopeful message that she shares with educators wh…

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How to MAKE the MOST of Your SPRING BREAK: 3 Veteran Teachers Share Their Insights 15:03

4M ago15:03

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🔥 How do you recharge your fire over spring break? 🔥 What advice would you share with new teachers? Join me and Lauren MacLean, Tim Stephenson, and Bryon Carpenter for this unique episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00 Pacific and 11:00 Easte…

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126: Post-Sex Glasses of Milk & Crotch Protecting Tigers: I Love You Phillip Morris 1:42:51

4M ago1:42:51

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For this March Madness episode we have an exciting true crime rom-com with a surprise jailbreak ending. We are doing I Love You Phillip Morris, which stars Jim Carrey as Steven, a con-man who realizes, late in life, that he's gay and falls in love with Phillip Morris, played by Ewan McGregor. But it's a prison romance and once they're in separate p…

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How to BUILD STUDENT AGENCY: A Conversation with STARR SACKSTEIN 33:09

4M ago33:09

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🔥 How can student-led conferences and portfolios transform learning and instruction? 🔥 What does meaningful feedback look like? 🔥 How can assessment practices empower our students? Join me in conversation with assessment author and speaker STARR SACKSTEIN as we dig into these and other important questions. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Starr Sackstein is a rec…

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125: Goatee Flavor Savers & Let's Get Taxable: Adam's Rib 2:00:00

4M ago2:00:00

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It's the second episode of March Madness/aka Rom Com-ish movies with a true crime twist, and we are going waaay back to 1949 to cover Adam's Rib. It stars Spencer Tracy as Adam an attorney who's prosecuting a woman for shooting her husband. Adams' wife Amanda, played by Katharine Hepburn is also an attorney and places herself as the woman's defense…

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10 WAYS to SHOW YOUR STUDENTS YOU CARE: A Conversation with LAURA BOYD 23:33

4M ago23:33

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🔥 How can you build better relationships with your students WITHOUT spending money or buying candy? 🔥 What are some quick and easy practices that will pay the biggest dividends in the life of your classroom? Join me in conversation with middle school teacher and technology advocate LAURA BOYD. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Laura is a middle school teacher who …

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124: Band Aid for Bullet Holes & Reggie, Reggie, Reggie: I Love You To Death 1:38:49

5M ago1:38:49

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We are BACK in March Madness, where all of our movies have a true crime twist. This week we are covering, I Love You To Death. It stars a very bronze Kevin Kline as Joey, a philandering father and husband to Rosalie, played by Tracey Ullman. Rosalie is devoted to Joey until she catches him in the act, then she wants revenge and will look anywhere t…

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DRAMA Is for ALL LEARNERS: A Conversation with Sam Marsden 23:34

5M ago23:34

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🔥 How can drama activities support learners of all ages? 🔥 What are some easy ways that we can bring drama into our classrooms? 🔥 Where should I go to get started with drama? Join me in LIVE conversation with drama teacher and author SAM MARSDEN as we dig into the power of drama for all learners. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Sam teaches drama, writes fiction,…

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Bonus Episode-A Tribute to Melody (aka Melo-pee) The Pod Dog 20:23

5M ago20:23

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Dear Gentle Listeners, We are taking a week off of recapping movies due to the passing of our beloved pod dog Melody. We are doing a short tribute to Melody and her last days. We hope you listen in even though we are deviating from our regularly scheduled programming. Hug your pets and episode drops March 5th. Content warning: pet death, euthanasia…

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DECOMPOSED RADIO #090: ALKIS 47:28

5M ago47:28

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Decomposed Radio show 090 (or should it be 909 ;) ) is LIVE! Featuring a live improvised techno set from "Alkis" it's one for the techno connoisseurs, and not for the faint hearted! With a background in electronics Alkis is right at home with analogue synths and beats, and specialises in hypnotic melodies, abrasive acid sounds and spacey synthtic r…

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123: Mink Merkins & Holster Hip Habits: Sister Act 1:40:38

5M ago1:40:38

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It's our final installment of Friend-uary and we have a Sister squared episode. First, Tam's big sis Denise makes a guest appearance to share all the sister antics they had growing up. Then, we cover the 90's classic Sister Act, which stars Whoopi Goldberg as Deloris, a lounge singer who's forced into witness protection at a strict Catholic church.…

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122: A Bajiggity Take 2, Electric Boogaloo: The Sweetest Thing 1:42:05

5M ago1:42:05

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Our next Friend-uary episode comes with an extra raunchy content warning, because we are covering The Sweetest Thing. It stars Cameron Diaz as Christina, a girl who doesn't want to settle down until she meets Peter, played by Thomas Jane, in a nightclub. Their brief encounter intrigues Christina so much that her friend Courtney, played by Christina…

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121: A Moment of Evolved Glory & A Teenage Burrito : The Kissing Booth 2:03:25

6M ago2:03:25

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We are on the second episode of our Friend-uary month and our next 'juicy' movie is the Kissing Booth. It stars Joey King, as Elle who has (literally) grown up with her bestie Lee, played by Joel Courtney. They share everything, including a list of Bestie Rules, one of which is 'family members are off limits' when it comes to love. This poses a pro…

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MATH, ASSESSMENT, and the SCIENCE of LEARNING: A Conversation with PHIL STRINGER 39:30

6M ago39:30

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Join me and Phil Stringer in this conversation as we discuss Math, assessment, and the science of learning. PHIL STRINGER is the department head of mathematics at Crofton House School in Vancouver. With over 25 years in education, Phil has presented locally, nationally, and internationally on assessment and pedagogy. Outside of the classroom, he ca…

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7 CREATIVE TOOLS That I'm Using with My ELEMENTARY DESIGN STUDENTS 10:39

6M ago10:39

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It’s a thrill to get into creative design with elementary learners. Students at this age are fearless. They’re curious. They’re ready to create anything. And they’re ready to expand their creative powers. If you’re teaching in similar spaces, here is a list of tools, design challenges, and creative tasks that I’ve tried and recommend (I have no aff…

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121: Bestie Cone of Silence & bass-b=ass: I Love You, Man 1:59:51

6M ago1:59:51

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We are back! Fresh from vacation and ready to jump into Friend-uary. That's the theme for this month's movies: rom-coms that are heavy in the friend department. Our first movie is I Love You, Man which stars Paul Rudd as Peter who's newly engaged to Zoey, played by Rashida Jones. Zoey has seven bridesmaids and Peter realizes he has no friends to fi…

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From CRIPPLING ANXIETY to HAPPINESS, WELL-BEING, and FULFILLMENT: A Conversation with KIM STROBEL 48:02

6M ago48:02

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KIM STROBEL is a renowned motivational speaker, sought after by schools, businesses, and organizations worldwide. She specializes in empowering educators and professionals, equipping them with the necessary tools and strategies to shift their mindsets, reclaim their happiness, reignite their passion, and lead with purpose. Listen to her INCREDIBLE …

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This ONE THING Will DESTROY Your CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT 5:21

6M ago5:21

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I will never forget one of my high school science teachers. He was a good man. A decent person. His instructional practices weren’t exactly progressive, but he meant well. The biggest problem for him was that he had a very short fuse. Get under his skin, and things could really unravel. He would raise his voice. His skin would start changing colors…

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PE, HEALTH, and ASSESSMENT with JOSH OGILVIE 48:42

6M ago48:42

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Should EFFORT and ATTITUDE be GRADED in PE class? Join me for this edited conversation with Josh Ogilvie as we tackle this and other challenges related to physical education, health, curricular standards, and assessment. Welcome to Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00 Pacific and 11:00 Eastern! Join the…

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17 Powerful Quotes from Essential Truths for Teachers 16:48

6M ago16:48

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When it comes to names I trust in education, Danny Steele and Todd Whitaker are near the top of that list. They love people. They’re passionate about learning. They’re bold and don’t hesitate to tell it like it is. Essential Truths for Teachers isn’t a book about instructional practice. It’s not about classroom management techniques, the best uses …

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DOK, INQUIRY, and STANDARDS: A Conversation with ERIK FRANCIS 1:10:56

6M ago1:10:56

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I'm finally finished with vacationing, jet lag, and illness - now back in the interviewer's chair and excited to get back to the weekly podcast. DOK, inquiry, standards, and so much more: Here's the edited version of my conversation with Erik Francis. Enjoy! Welcome to Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:…

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120: Miffing My Melon & Gender Reveal Christmas Trees: Single All The Way 1:42:51

7M ago1:42:51

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The last episode of the year is a holiday dangler, because it comes after Christmas but is still a spirited, good time. We are covering Single All The Way which stars Michael Urie as Peter, a content manager who found out right before Christmas that his boyfriend was married. He talks his friend Nick played by Philemon Chambers into accompanying hi…

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