Snarky, ass-toot discussion and analysis of what's left of daytime TV, some primetime, and a little dose of reality!
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Jennifer and Courtney are two moms who are fed up with literary censorship, impacting kindergarteners all the way up to college graduates! Groups like "Moms for Liberty" are masquerading as "advocates", while universities like Harvard are failing to protect academic freedom by participating in oppressive censorship in an attempt to silence diverse viewpoints. So, each week they discuss a banned or censored work and what has these bigots so scared. For exclusive content, you can become a MILF ...
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Along the treacherous Borgo Pass In the mountains of Transylvania, a meek English real estate agent is on a harrowing journey to meet a new and mysterious client...who also just happens to be the most terrifying and ferocious monster the world has ever known. COUNT DRACULA!! Christopher Sieber leads an all-star cast, including John Stamos, Annaleigh Ashford, Laura Benanti, Alex Brightman, James Monroe Iglehart, Richard Kind, Rob McClure, Ashley Park, Alan Tudyk, Kathy Fitzgerald, Jeff Kready ...
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Warming your heart, sparking your thinking, and igniting your professional practice. Reach out on any social media platform @TeachersOnFire. Hosted by Tim Cavey. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support
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Tea with Leah V has no rhyme or reason. It’s just friends talking shit, and you’re indirectly invited. After decades of curating herself for the Islamic community and then on Instagram, Leah V has decided to invite you to her living room where she covers embarrassing sexual encounters to almost becoming agnostic to being fat-shamed on set. Welcome to Leah V’s life lessons and fantastical shenanigans.
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KYLE WAGNER and STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING
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🔥 What is one mindset shift I need to make as a teacher in 2024? 🔥 Why do student-centered approaches matter now more than ever? 🔥 How can generative AI support project-based learning in the classroom? Join me for this conversation with Hong Kong educator KYLE WAGNER as he shares his insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Kyle is …
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JR Episode: "Sam is My Sister" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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JR Episodes are back! This week Courtney and Jennifer cover the adorable tear-jerker "Sam is My Sister" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter. Safe for little ears, Courtney reads the book and then joins Jennifer in a discussion on the outrageous "Abducter Bill" AKA SB 254 that not only makes gender-affirming care illegal, but allows the so-called "free" state …
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"Last Night at the Telegraph Club" by Malindo Lo
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Jennifer and Courtney are trying this new thing called "consistency" where they release a "challenged book" episode every Monday. Join them this week as they discuss Malindo Lo's phenomenal historical fiction "Last Night at the Telegraph Club". Episode highlights: Courtney admits her attraction to women in mid-century masculine fashion Jennifer cal…
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A BLUEPRINT for BELONGING in Your School Community with MORGANE MICHAEL
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🔥 How can we create a sense of belonging for every learner? 🔥 How can we make the physical spaces of our schools more welcoming? 🔥 What are 1-2 tangible daily practices that we can use to promote cultures of positivity in our schools? Join me for this conversation with BC educator MORGANE MICHAEL as she shares her insights on these and other questi…
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Democratic National Convention (DNC) Hottest Highlights
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From penis jokes to using tampons for nose bleeds, Jennifer and Courtney discuss why watching the DNC was so much fun to follow. Support the show by becoming a MILF Ally!By Jennifer Mendoza and Courtney Green
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PLAY, COLLABORATION, and CORE COMPETENCIES with ASHLEY BODNAR
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🔥 How can play-based learning change mindsets in Math class? 🔥 How can teachers develop core competencies in their students? 🔥 What can a collaborative learning model look like in your classroom? Join me for this conversation with BC educator ASHLEY BODNAR as she shares her insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Ashley is a teache…
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Join Courtney and Jen as they discuss Kamala's veep pick,Tim Walz, and why he is the midwestern dad that America so desperately needs. Become a MILF Ally for access to exclusive content! (Don’t forget to rate and review on Apple podcasts!) Why Republicans are calling Walz 'Tampon Tim' — and why Democrats embrace it The Pink Tax: Latest Updates and …
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SMARTPHONES and the PSYCHOLOGY of LEARNING: A Conversation with LISA GREEN
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🔥 Have generative AI tools killed the essay? 🔥 In a world of screens, why are paper books more important than ever? 🔥 How are smartphones changing the ways that students learn, and how should educators respond? Join me for this conversation with BC educator LISA GREEN as she shares her insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Lisa i…
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JAKE MILLER is BACK: Duct Tape, Technology, and Personalized Learning
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🔥 What is next for Jake Miller? 🔥 What does duct tape teach us about education technology? 🔥 How should teachers be thinking about AI tools as they return to school? Join me for this conversation with JAKE MILLER as he shares his insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Jake is an accomplished educator, speaker, presenter, podcaster…
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DEFINE Your MISSION As An EDUCATION LEADER wth TYLER COMEAU
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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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Courtney and Jennifer discuss Biden's exit and America's problem with electing women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+...Basically anything other than white Christian men. Who could be Kamala Harris' running mate?By Jennifer Mendoza and Courtney Green
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DANELLE ALMARAZ: Building Schools of CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
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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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Teaching the Bible in Oklahoma Public Schools?
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Ryan Walters, superintendent of schools in Oklahoma, is attempting to force teachers to incorporate the Bible into their lessons for grades 5-12. Join Courtney and Jennifer as they discuss the separation of church and state and weird biblical stories involving driving tent spikes through skulls. Sources: Judges 4:21 But as he lay sleeping from exha…
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ALLYSON APSEY: What Makes a GREAT PRINCIPAL?
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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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Courtney and Jennifer discuss the scary truth behind Project 2025, a 900 page blueprint created by the Heritage Foundation (Moms for Liberty, Proud Boys, etc.) that will guide "Tyrannical Trump's" second term if elected. But is it scary enough to persuade fed-up democrats to vote for "Geriatric Genocide Joe"? Sources: We should all be terrified of …
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FOOD, FRIENDSHIP, and FORMATION: A Conversation with Gabriel Carrillo from EdTech Bites
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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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STUDENT PRIVACY in the Age of ChatGPT with FONZ MENDOZA
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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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"A Court of Thorns and Roses" by Sarah J. Maas
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Courtney tries to spoil the ACOTAR series, but don't worry, Jennifer won't let her! Tune in to find out just how "spicy" this book really is and to hear Courtney say the word "masturbation" way too many times. Become a MILF Ally! X allows consensual adult nudity, pornographic content under updated policy A Court of Thorns and Roses a book by Sarah …
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AI ISSUES in K-12 EDUCATION Today: A Conversation with TIM BELMONT
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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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What is "Nakba"? And why did Columbia Law censor it? And why do Courtney and Jennifer know so little about world religion? Become a MILF Ally today! Sources: US Bomb Kills Palestinian Refugees The Ongoing Nakba: Toward a Legal Framework for Palestine by Rabea Eghbariah Voices of the Nakba: A Living History of Palestine a book by Rosemary Sayigh and…
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LEAD an ASSESSMENT REVOLUTION: A Conversation with NATALIE VARDABASSO
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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
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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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ASSESSMENT in MATH and SCIENCE: A Conversation with MELISSA DEAN
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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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How to BUILD a LEGACY of IMPACT: A Conversation with CHIP BAKER
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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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TYLER RABLIN: How do our assessment practices impact student motivation?
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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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The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
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In honor of Women’s History Month, we discuss Margaret Atwood’s 1985 banned dystopian novel that hits a little too close to home and why it is so important to read. Sources: France becomes first country to make abortion a constitutional right | CNN Florida delays ‘fetal personhood’ bill after fallout from Alabama IVF ruling Boston woman with histor…
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Round tables, love triangles, gay magicians, and friendly bears. Join Jennifer and Courtney as they discuss all of this plus one man behind 1,000 book challenges in one county. Want the tea? Become an Ally today! Legendborn (Reprint) a book by Tracy Deonn Would you rather be stuck with a man or a bear? The TikTok trend sparking an important convers…
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STEPHANIE HOWELL: Learn, Create, and Support
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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
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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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"Trans" Tree Book: "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate - JR Episode
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A book about "trans trees? Not really. Listen to this JR episode to find out why such an accepting and wholesome book was challenged in Floyd County, Virginia.By Courtney Green and Jennifer Mendoza
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AI, Homework, and Advice for New Teachers: A Conversation with ALEX VALENCIC
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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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"Eclipse" (and the rest of the Twilight Saga) by Stephanie Meyer
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In honor of the "sex ritual" that is happneing during today's eclipse, Courtney and Jennifer discuss vampire sex, door sex, mormon sex, and more! Don't miss this once in a decade eclipse opportunity! https://www.cbr.com/why-twilight-saga-banned/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2024/04/05/debunking-false-claims-2024-solar-eclipse/73208…
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"The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros
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In addition to briefly summarizing this wonderful semi autobiographical novel, Jennifer and Courtney discuss the ban on Mexican-American Studies in Arizona, how DEI is the new CRT and something called "Marshmallow Salesman", which is not what it sounds like... Buy The House on Mango Street here What Arizona’s 2010 Ban on Ethnic Studies Could Mean f…
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Is It TIME to QUIT TEACHING? A Conversation with ASHLEY PHILIPPS
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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
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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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Depressed? Anxious? You could be diagnosed with "Woke-ism". Join Courtney and Jennifer as they discuss Toni Morrison's Nobel Prize winning novel, "The Bluest Eye" and all the different ways people cope with life's injustices. And don't miss the premiere of their new and exclusive mini-series, "Strong Women Exposing Powerful Men," launching this Fri…
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How to BUILD STUDENT AGENCY: A Conversation with STARR SACKSTEIN
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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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The patriarchy doesn't fund this podcast, but you can...And a portion of the proceeds will be donated to causes that fight against censorship! By becoming a "MILF Ally," you're not just joining the fight to empower historically silenced voices; you're gaining access to exclusive video recordings of Jennifer and Courtney discussing "banned books," l…
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TRAILER: Strong Women Exposing Powerful Men - Miniseries
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Subscribe for exclusive content, including access to this miniseries - Released every Friday In each episode of this limited miniseries, Jennifer and Courtney highlight women ranging from E. Jean Carrol to Monica Lewinski, their experiences in exposing powerful men, and the impact their courage has on society.…
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JR Episode: "Mary Wears What She Wants" by Keith Negley
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Courtney and Jennifer discuss the police report filed against this book and others at a PUBLIC library in Wyoming in 2021 that led to the wrongful termination of librarian. They also discuss pants and the bad ass women who dared to wear them first. Sources: The Invention of Trousers: A History of the Garment That Transformed Humanity. Women and Pan…
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10 WAYS to SHOW YOUR STUDENTS YOU CARE: A Conversation with LAURA BOYD
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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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DRAMA Is for ALL LEARNERS: A Conversation with Sam Marsden
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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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"But he's so articulate!" Join us as we discuss cereal for dinner, the meaning behind calling someone an “oreo”, and how code-switching can be used as a survival technique. In this episode, we cover the middle-grade graphic novel: New Kid by Jerry Craft. Craft has five African-American literary awards and is the co-founder of the Schomburg Center’s…
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Jennifer and Courtney discuss the real history of country music that Florida (and other states) don’t want you to know. Sources: Country music roots traced to slave ships Black Artists Helped Build Country Music—And Then It Left Them Behind. The instrument with a fascinating past – The Banjo “Billboard asserted that the song, by black rapper Lil’ N…
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This episode is dedicated to Nex Benedict, and authentic young soul whose light was unjustly extinguished on February 8, 2024, after being beaten by their classmates at Owasso High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jennifer and Courtney reveal the negative impact of Chaya Raichik's "Libs of TikTok" and her connection to the Oklahoma State Superintendent w…
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All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely
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In this episode, Jennifer and Courtney discuss weird Valentine’s day gifts, foot fetishes, and cereal baths, but then get serious to discuss the realities of police brutality and the importance of having books like All American Boys available in schools. Buy All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely Banned Books 2022 – All American Boys…
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MATH, ASSESSMENT, and the SCIENCE of LEARNING: A Conversation with PHIL STRINGER
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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
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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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Happy Black History month! In this junior episode, Jennifer and Courtney discuss chicken strips, goblin butts, and colorism. Sulwe was written by Lupita Nyong’o and illustrated by Vashti Harrison. This book was a recipient of the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award and the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Children's Literary Work! BUY:Sulwe…
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From CRIPPLING ANXIETY to HAPPINESS, WELL-BEING, and FULFILLMENT: A Conversation with KIM STROBEL
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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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