Best Energy Ink Podcasts (2024)

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Let Slip The Mysterious Dogs of War | Hypersonic Missiles, Lost Cosmonauts, and Compound 19 29:07

5h ago29:07

29:07

On today’s episode, MJ Banias sits down with guest co-host, author, and historian Amy Shira Teitel from the History Channel's "The Proof is Out There: Military Mysteries." The two discuss their time on the show, and some bizarre moments from the halls of military history. They talk hypersonic missiles, lost cosmonauts, and the secret Soviet base, C…

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🔒 HH 68. Spring Fever Banter 21:37

2h ago21:37

21:37

Subscriber-only episode Cheers! Find all your Brave New Teaching Happy Hour member info HERE: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/hhmembers 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Cha…

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199. LESSON PLAN RESCUE: NOT ENOUGH BOOKS 32:46

13h ago32:46

32:46

What do you do when you aren’t provided enough copies of books for every student? Unfortunately, this is a real problem that ELA teachers are facing. We know how incredibly frustrating and problematic this is for both teachers and students! You want students to be engaged with the book. You know how important it is for students to read at home and …

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The Curious Case of the Vanishing Meteorites in Antarctica | Blue Energy Research, Muscle Tissue Powered Robots, and a Meteor Mystery 26:11

2d ago26:11

26:11

On today’s episode, Kenna and Stephanie ride the waves into "blue energy." They also hunt for clues to find the vanishing meteorites in the Antarctic, and work up the strength to take on a novel robot that utilizes biological muscle tissue. Every Tuesday, join hosts Stephanie Gerk, Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, and MJ Banias as they roundup the latest …

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🔒 HH 67. DARIUS THE GREAT: CLOSE READ (ARAB AMERICAN AUTHORS) 13:39

7d ago13:39

13:39

Subscriber-only episode Cheers! Find all your Brave New Teaching Happy Hour member info HERE: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/hhmembers 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Cha…

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198. ESSENTIAL QUESTION WORKSHOP: THREE NEW EQs FOR TEACHING POETRY 31:30

8d ago31:30

31:30

Do you struggle with knowing where to start when it comes to writing essential questions? We completely understand the challenge and we’re here to help! Essential questions play a crucial role in guiding lessons and engaging students in meaningful discussions. Knowing how to start crafting essential questions can be a challenge for some teachers. T…

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🔒 HH 66. Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month: New Book & Author Recs! 10:33

14d ago10:33

10:33

Subscriber-only episode Subscriber-only episode Cheers! Find all your Brave New Teaching Happy Hour member info HERE: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/hhmembers 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subs…

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197. TOP 10 TIPS FOR TEACHING POETRY: POETRY ROUND UP 44:58

15d ago44:58

44:58

Does teaching poetry intimidate you or make you feel insecure about your ability to effectively teach your students? You are not alone and we’re here to help build your confidence by breaking it down and making teaching poetry a bit more accessible for you! When we are teaching something we aren’t very confident in (like poetry!), finding engaging …

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Tweets of the Mind | Neuralink Mental Miracle, 2024 Solar Eclipse, and a New 'Natural' Weightloss Drug 32:51

16d ago32:51

32:51

On today’s episode, Kenna and Stephanie explore the power of the mind, and the recent news that a man 'tweeted' using Neuralink technology. They then stare too long at the sun and talk about the upcoming April solar eclipse, and how some computer science nerds are developing a 'natural' weightloss drug. Every Tuesday, join hosts Stephanie Gerk, Ken…

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🔒 HH 65. A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS: CLOSE READ (ARAB AMERICAN AUTHORS) 37:55

21d ago37:55

37:55

Subscriber-only episode Cheers! Find all your Brave New Teaching Happy Hour member info HERE: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/hhmembers 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Cha…

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196. TO TEACH SHAKESPEARE (RE-RUN) 36:36

22d ago36:36

36:36

This week's episode is all about the Bard! We took listener questions about Shakespeare - planning, teaching, assessing, and more - and answered them in the nerdiest teacher way we could! PLUS a big announcement - registration is now open for the 2021 Shakespeare Teacher Festival (April 5-10, 2021). This free festival includes our best teaching tip…

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O for A Muse of Fire | Shakespeare's Mysterious Sister, Nuclear Weapon Detection, and the Birth of a Star 29:21

28d ago29:21

29:21

On today’s episode, Kenna and Stephanie get all Shakespearean discussing a mysterious document written by William Shakespeare's sister. Speaking of stars hiding their fires, a novel discovery in outerspace has a young star finally being born, and a new test that seems to uncover secret nuclear tests being performed underground. Every Tuesday, join …

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Feminine Futures: Women's Role in Shaping Sci-Fi Narratives 38:00

28d ago38:00

38:00

In the second bonus episode of the DWR, Steph and Kenna highlight the importance of Women’s History Month by discussing various women within science fiction. The dynamic duo also dives into where science fiction got women wrong and how the genre is shifting to highlight more strong female leads. Every Tuesday, join hosts Stephanie Gerk, Kenna Hughe…

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🔒 HH 64. POETRY MONTH PREP: NEW IDEAS FOR TEACHING THE BIG SIX 18:05

28d ago18:05

18:05

Subscriber-only episode Cheers! Find all your Brave New Teaching Happy Hour member info HERE: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/hhmembers 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Cha…

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195. THE INSPIRATION CUBE: A STRATEGY FOR VOICE, NARRATIVE, AND POINT OF VIEW 30:57

29d ago30:57

30:57

Do you find that your high school students have trouble allowing themselves to be creative in their writing? We have a solution for you! Enter The Inspiration Cube. We spent a lot of time curating this resource and have yet to share it with you! The Inspiration Cube is intended to help students break past their fear and anxiety of coming up with th…

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An LSD Trip to the Stars | Novel LSD Research, Ancient 'Hand' Relic, and Space Sickness 27:52

1M ago27:52

27:52

On today’s episode, Kenna and Stephanie talk about new LSD policies that may alter how we deal with mental health in the future. The duo also dive into a new form of space sickness and the discovery of a 2,000 year old relic in the shape of hand. Every Tuesday, join hosts Stephanie Gerk, Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, and MJ Banias as they roundup the l…

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🔒 HH 63. THE IDES OF MARCH: TEACHING EDITION 19:11

1M ago19:11

19:11

Subscriber-only episode Cheers! Find all your Brave New Teaching Happy Hour member info HERE: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/hhmembers 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Cha…

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194. PATCHETT, MAAS, IBANEZ, AND MORE: A SPRING READING UPDATE 36:32

1M ago36:32

36:32

It’s time for a reading update! Get your notebook or notes app ready because you’re about to have a new TBR list just in time for Spring reading. We’re running through our recent reads, some we’ve enjoyed more than others. There’s a little something for everyone from memoirs to historical fiction to comfort reads and everything in between. We hope …

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We're Not Saying It's Aliens: AARO's UFO Report, Glowing Plant Products, and Cuttlefish Sex Ink? 27:45

1M ago27:45

27:45

On today’s episode, Kenna and Stephanie talk about the latest report from the government concerning the UFO/UAP phenomenon. Next, they dive into a new glowing plant product and the weird mating habits of the cuttlefish. Every Tuesday, join hosts Stephanie Gerk, Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, and MJ Banias as they roundup the latest science and tech stor…

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🔒 HH 62. TIMM FREITAS: EPISODE REVIEW 20:19

1M ago20:19

20:19

Subscriber-only episode Cheers! Find all your Brave New Teaching Happy Hour member info HERE: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/hhmembers 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Cha…

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193. DIVERSE VOICES: FEMALE VOICES TO CENTER IN YOUR ELA CLASSROOM 28:04

2M ago28:04

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It’s officially Women’s History Month and we’re absolutely celebrating here at Brave New Teaching! While we firmly believe that we should be doing this work all year round, it’s still powerful to pause and have some intentionality behind what’s being celebrated this month. For us, that’s not only women’s voices, but also women’s issues, both past a…

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Our Stressed Out Little Planet: Giant Snakes, Mental Health, and Life Seeking Satellite Swarms 28:07

1M ago28:07

28:07

On today’s episode, MJ and Stephanie dive into mental health studies and the future of work. The pair also get into a satellite swarm that astronomers want to build to look for life, and the discovery of a giant creature in the Amazon. Every Tuesday, join hosts Stephanie Gerk, Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, and MJ Banias as they roundup the latest scien…

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🔒 HH 61. TIMM FREITAS: GUEST EPISODE 10:32

2M ago10:32

10:32

Subscriber-only episode Cheers! Find all your Brave New Teaching Happy Hour member info HERE: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/hhmembers Timothy Freitas, Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary English Education A College- Board-endorsed AP English Language and Composition consultant, Timothy has been teaching AP English Language and Composition and …

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192. 6 NON-NEGOTIABLES FOR EFFECTIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ELA TEACHERS 32:42

2M ago32:42

32:42

How many times have you sat through a Professional Development Training and thought “This is not the best use of my time”? As an ELA teacher with a to-do list a mile long, there’s nothing worse than feeling like your time is wasted or you aren’t walking away from a PD session with strategies you can actually use to better your instruction. That’s w…

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Ancient Bacteria is Coming Back to Life: DARPA's New Marine Experiment, Universal Anti-Venom Progress, and the Ancient Bacterial Problems 27:47

2M ago27:47

27:47

On today’s episode, Kenna and Stephanie unleash the bacterial beast as ancient and dormant bacteria are waking up. They also dive into DARPA's new marine project, and take a bite out of the snake venom situation. Every Tuesday, join hosts Stephanie Gerk, Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, and MJ Banias as they roundup the latest science and tech stories fro…

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Dungeons, Dragons, and Decades: A 50-Year Quest 43:22

2M ago43:22

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In the first bonus episode of the DWR, Steph and Kenna discuss the 50th anniversary of Dungeons and Dragons, including how it almost disappeared entirely and its current resurgence. The dynamic duo also dives into how the Satanic Panic of the 1980s almost killed off DND and how Netflix’s Stranger Things has been increasing its player database. Ever…

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🔒 HH 60. SCHOOL NIGHT & LUNCH RECIPE HACKS 19:53

2M ago19:53

19:53

Subscriber-only episode Cheers! Find all your Brave New Teaching Happy Hour member info HERE: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/hhmembers 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Cha…

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191. PROJECT BASED LEARNING: AN INTERVIEW WITH DANIELLE HICKS 30:07

2M ago30:07

30:07

Do you enjoy assigning projects in your class, but have found that small group projects come with a whole new set of challenges? Whole-class projects may be your answer. Our guest today, Danielle Hicks, has found great success with whole-class engagement projects and is here to share about her experience. If the thought of one big giant project bri…

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🔒 HH 59. POETRY MARCH MADNESS: THE SEMIFINALS & FINAL! 17:09

2M ago17:09

17:09

Subscriber-only episode Cheers! Find all your Brave New Teaching Happy Hour member info HERE: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/hhmembers 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Cha…

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190. LESSON PLAN RESCUE: PROCRASTINATING & UNPRODUCTIVE CLASS WORK TIME 29:34

2M ago29:34

29:34

Do you struggle to find a solution for unproductive student work time? We hear you, and we’re here to help with a new lesson plan rescue episode! When our precious class time is not spent the way we hope for, it throws everything off balance like our planning, grading, and student progress…which is enough to drive you crazy! There’s no one hack to …

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That 'Death Star Moon' is Fully Operational!: Deep Sleep Science, Blueberry Mysteries, and Saturn's Eeriest Moon 29:01

2M ago29:01

29:01

On today’s episode, Kenna and Stephanie explore Saturn's "Death Star" moon and the recent findings that could hint at what lurks beneath its dark surface. The dynamic duo also dive into the deep sleep science of hibernation and why blueberries are blue. How did we not know this? Turns out, we just figured it out. Every Tuesday, join hosts Stephanie…

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🔒 HH58. POETRY MARCH MADNESS ROUNDS 3&4 21:37

2M ago21:37

21:37

Subscriber-only episode Cheers! Find all your Brave New Teaching Happy Hour member info HERE: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/hhmembers 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Cha…

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189. 5 WAYS TO USE AI POWERS FOR GOOD IN THE ELA CLASSROOM 36:40

2M ago36:40

36:40

When AI first came on the scene in a big way, there was a lot of panic. In the world of education, there were (and still are!) concerns about how it could make cheating easier for students. However, we all know it’s here to stay and we’ve learned that there are lots of positive ways that AI is changing the classroom. Today we’re sharing four ways t…

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Those Astronauts are Naked!: Sound Sensor Tech, NSFW AI Accident, and Video Game Spacesuits 33:51

2M ago33:51

33:51

On today’s episode, Kenna and Stephanie get into some cool spacesuits because the European Space Agency and a video game company are teaming up to make some sweet spacesuit designs. Also, a new sound sensor that may just be a battery-killer, and AI-image generation tool Midjourney is accidentally creating images with nudity. Every Tuesday, join hos…

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🔒 HH 57. POETRY MARCH MADNESS ROUNDS 1&2 30:33

3M ago30:33

30:33

Subscriber-only episode Cheers! Find all your Brave New Teaching Happy Hour member info HERE: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/hhmembers 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Cha…

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188. HOW TO BATCH PLAN FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS (SPOTLIGHT ON SESAME STREET QUIZZES) 33:50

3M ago33:50

33:50

Do you batch anything in your life? Some people like to batch their meal prep or batch laundry duties. We’re big fans of batching here at Brave New Teaching, and that includes batch planning! Not only can batch planning save you time, but it can also keep you organized and better prepared for what’s to come in your teaching. Today we’re sharing all…

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The Road to Hell Chickens is Paved With Good 'Egg-tentions:' Tiniest Robots Ever, Exoplanet Water Discovery, and the Rise of the Hell Chicken 31:46

3M ago31:46

31:46

On today’s episode, Kenna and Stephanie descend into the darkest depths of the underworld, also known as South Dakota, and do combat with the "Hell Chicken," a new ancient creature that roamed during the Cretaceous. We also dive into how engineers built the tiniest robots ever, and how the Hubble Space Telescope recently spotted a water-laden exopl…

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🔒 HH 56. DO THESE 3 THINGS FOR SUCCESS WITH INDEPENDENT READING 19:25

3M ago19:25

19:25

Subscriber-only episode Cheers! Find all your Brave New Teaching Happy Hour member info HERE: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/hhmembers 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Cha…

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Backwards Plan with BNT Mini-Series: Day 5 (All the Fun Stuff) 8:25

3M ago8:25

8:25

We’re spending 5 minutes a day for 5 days getting the rest of this year all planned out - it's going to feel SO GOOD when this is done!! Join us to plan the rest of your school year, from now, January of 2024, through the last day of school. In just 25 minutes, take your existing curriculum calendar from blank pages to organized and ready in just 5…

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Backwards Plan with BNT Mini-Series: Day 4 (Gateways and Essential Questions) 8:48

3M ago8:48

8:48

We’re spending 5 minutes a day for 5 days getting the rest of this year all planned out - it's going to feel SO GOOD when this is done!! Join us to plan the rest of your school year, from now, January of 2024, through the last day of school. In just 25 minutes, take your existing curriculum calendar from blank pages to organized and ready in just 5…

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Backwards Plan with BNT Mini-Series: Day 3 (Formatives & Lessons) 10:30

3M ago10:30

10:30

We’re spending 5 minutes a day for 5 days getting the rest of this year all planned out - it's going to feel SO GOOD when this is done!! Join us to plan the rest of your school year, from now, January of 2024, through the last day of school. In just 25 minutes, take your existing curriculum calendar from blank pages to organized and ready in just 5…

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To 'Pew' or Not to 'Pew,' That is the Question: Japanese Space Lasers, Undiscovered Amazon Civilizations, and a Mysterious Aircraft Incident 28:41

3M ago28:41

28:41

On today’s episode, the team travels deep into the Amazon rainforest in search of a hidden and elusive 2,500 year old civilization. They then discuss a curious air incident where a Boeing 747 suffered a strange and unknown collision with an object, and a new Japanese company building a space laser to shoot at debris. Pew pew! Every Tuesday, join ho…

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Backwards Plan with BNT Mini-Series: Day 2 (Summative Assessments) 8:24

3M ago8:24

8:24

We’re spending 5 minutes a day for 5 days getting the rest of this year all planned out - it's going to feel SO GOOD when this is done!! Join us to plan the rest of your school year, from now, January of 2024, through the last day of school. In just 25 minutes, take your existing curriculum calendar from blank pages to organized and ready in just 5…

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Backwards Plan with BNT Mini-Series: Day 1 (Organization and Prep) 11:52

3M ago11:52

11:52

We’re spending 5 minutes a day for 5 days getting the rest of this year all planned out - it's going to feel SO GOOD when this is done!! Join us to plan the rest of your school year, from now, January of 2024, through the last day of school. In just 25 minutes, take your existing curriculum calendar from blank pages to organized and ready in just 5…

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🔒 HH 55. OUR FAVORITE THINGS: EVEN MORE FOR 2024 20:25

3M ago20:25

20:25

Subscriber-only episode Cheers! Find all your Brave New Teaching Happy Hour member info HERE: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/hhmembers 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Cha…

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187. OUR FAVORITE THINGS: TEACHER LIFE 2024 38:10

3M ago38:10

38:10

We’re teachers, and this is a teaching podcast, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have interests beyond the world of education! We want to be a consistent reminder to you that as much as we love nerding out over curriculum, and as much as we love what we do, teaching can’t be the only thing we do. We talked about setting intentions inside episode 185 …

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That Dark Energy is Really Killing My Vibe: Better Blue Light, Vegetable Mind Control, and the Density of Dark Energy 29:11

3M ago29:11

29:11

On today’s episode, Kenna and Stephanie roll out of bed with some news about a better type of blue light that can aid sleep. They also get a full helping of veggie and try to understand why humans tend to not like the green stuff. Later, they explore dark energy and new research that is helping shed some light on the mysterious cosmic force. Every …

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🔒 HH 54. NEW TITLE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INDEPENDENT READING 21:26

3M ago21:26

21:26

Subscriber-only episode Cheers! Find all your Brave New Teaching Happy Hour member info HERE: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/hhmembers 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Cha…

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186. TEACHER PLANNING 101: OUR SIX BEST PLANNING TIPS 38:59

3M ago38:59

38:59

It’s the beginning of a new calendar year, which means planning is probably a hot topic on your mind. Today’s episode will help you get your wheels turning in terms of planning the upcoming second half of the school year, or whatever time of year may be ahead of you! Teacher planning is a subject that we talk a lot about on the podcast, so we’ve pu…

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The Art of Shooting Crows with Lasers: Novel Scarecrow Tech, Hypnosis Breakthrough, and Giant Carnivorous Worms 32:01

3M ago32:01

32:01

On today’s episode, we jump into the world of hypnosis, why we should use lasers to scare crows, and the weird discovery of a giant worm creature that wants to eat you. Every Tuesday, join hosts Stephanie Gerk, Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, and MJ Banias as they roundup the latest science and tech stories from the pages of The Debrief. From far-future …

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