Best heinemann Podcasts (2024)

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Vocabulary Development Across the Day with Tanya Wright and Katie Wood Ray 11:37

1h ago11:37

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Today, we'll revisit a conversation from 2020. Tanya Wright, author of A Teacher's Guide to Vocabulary Development Across the Day, is joined by Katie Wood Ray to talk about why it's important to take a deliberate approach to vocabulary instruction that spans throughout the day, and not just in isolated units. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com…

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Chukas - The Special Friday of Chukas 7:49

1d ago7:49

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This Friday of Parshas Chukas has been proclaimed as a day of Tefilah regarding Gezairos against the Torah, and historically it has been a day of fasting for the 24 cartloads of Sefarim burned in France. An explanation from Rav Simcha Zissel Broide why we have a special significance tied to the Friday of this week, and how the day of a Parsha has a…

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Let's Talk Math: Purposeful Math with Steve Leinwand 20:48

5d ago20:48

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What do we want students to get out of math class? Proficiency? A love of math? Job prospects? Today we'll revisit a conversation from 2022 when Heinemann Fellow alum Kent Haines and author Steve Leinwand discussed the status of math instruction in the United States and some long overdue transformations that could benefit our students. See Privacy …

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Korach - Trying To Heal Machlokes 8:50

10d ago8:50

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Chazal learn the extent of our obligation to heal machlokes from the way Moshe pursued peace with Dathan and Aviram. Lessons from Moshe's perseverance, and from the positive outcomes it produced.Have a good Shabbos

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Build Background Knowledge with Digital Text Sets 17:49

12d ago17:49

17:49

When you make the decision to move beyond long-used textbooks, you might wonder, what will kids read? The authors of The Civically Engaged Classroom believe in the power of curated, current text sets-- collections initially created by teachers that students can expand as their knowledge grows. In this preview of the audiobook, we'll explore how to …

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Shelach - Trusting In Hashem To Help 9:32

16d ago9:32

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The error of the Meraglim can in part be attributed to a lack in Bitachon that Hashem would help them conquer Eretz Yisrael. Should we be worried that our flaws will prevent Hashem from helping us at times? Does Bitachon dictate being an optimist who expects the best, or just that we learn to roll with the punches knowing He is in charge? Built upo…

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Integrating Poetry into a Busy Classroom: Strategies from Georgia Heard's Awakening the Heart 9:42

19d ago9:42

9:42

How can I fit poetry into my busy classroom schedule? And how do I even introduce poetry to students? Awakening the Heart by Georgia Heard has inspired thousands of teachers to learn the power of infusing poetry into the everyday life of their classrooms, rather than relegating it to one month out of the year. And the brand new edition of this book…

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Behaaloscha - Troubles In The Desert 9:54

23d ago9:54

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We find 3 challenges the Jewish people experience in their march toward EY in this weeks parsha. The approach of Rav Simcha Zissel Broide in understanding the subtle nature of the stories and the critiques.Have a wonderful Shabbos

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Reading Beyond the Words: The Importance of Comprehension 16:25

26d ago16:25

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In her book, Comprehension Connections, Tanny McGregor has developed visual, tangible, everyday lessons that make abstract thinking concrete and help every child in your classroom make more effective use of reading comprehension strategies. In this section of the audiobook, we’ll listen as Tanny beautifully sets up the Reading Salad comprehension t…

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Naso - The Individuality of the 12 Nesiim 4:46

29d ago4:46

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Why does the Torah repeat the offerings of the 12 Nesiim at length, if it seems to be repetition of the same Karbanos? An approach of Rav Henoch Leibowitz Zt'l, to how and why they found a way to express the individuality and uniqueness of each Shevet, while at the same time allowing for uniformity among all the Shevatim. Have a good Shabbos…

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Shavuos - Growth Through Torah - A Tribute To Rabbi Dr Abba Goldman Zt"l 10:51

1M ago10:51

10:51

Shavuos is a day when we try to grow in Torah, and appreciate how it can transform out lives. A small tribute to my Rebbe Zt"l who personified this, and two unique insights I gained from him about the Torah and the human mind.Have a Chag Kasher V'sameach

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StoryWalks: Enhancing Literacy and Learning Outside the Classroom 17:08

1M ago17:08

17:08

Research shows that outdoor learning can boost academic performance as well as support physical, mental, and emotional health. When you provide outdoor and indoor learning experiences, students can expand their knowledge and apply concepts to the real world. Valerie Bang-Jensen's book, Literacy Moves Outdoors, provides the rationale, resources, and…

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Bamidbar - Counting Us With Pride 7:46

1M ago7:46

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The Torah counts us and lists our numbers in the Parsha multiple times. Chazal that explain Hashem treasures us and repeatedly counts us with pride. Can we feel Hashem is proud of us, and can that help us in our Avodas Hashem? Have a good Shabbos

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Anchoring Lessons with Essential Questions with Shamari Reid 15:27

1M ago15:27

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How can we rely on our human capacity to love, to engage in teaching for social justice even in the presence of fear? Today in this preview of the audiobook, Humans Who Teach, we hear how Shamari implements asking big, essential questions into his practice as an educator, as he plans lessons and develops experiences for his class. See Privacy Polic…

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Bechukosai - Connecting To The Torah In Yerushalayim 6:54

1M ago6:54

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Bechukosai is a Parsha where we talk about the importance of working in Torah and developing a life of connection with the Torah. A surprising connection the Sefer HaChinuch makes to Maasar Behaimah, and what we hope to gain from Yerushalayim. Have a good Shabbos

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Extending Understanding with Kylene Beers 13:22

2M ago13:22

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Kylene Beers writes, "Reading changes us. It changes the way we think, the way we see the world, the way we process information and dream new thoughts. It allows us to discover more about ourselves and the world around us so that we might become better versions of ourselves, so we might fully participate in our communities and our nation. And when …

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Lag BaOmer - The Aveilus of Sefirah and the Joy of Lag BaOmer 5:45

2M ago5:45

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An explanation from Rav Welcher why they were suddenly misakein an aveilus for the talmidim of Rabbi Akiva a thousand years after their deaths. An approach that it was to give us chizuk in galus.Have a good Shabbos

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Behar - Not Yours To Make a Permanent Sale 8:10

2M ago8:10

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The Torah tells us property sold in EY goes back at Yovel. Focusing on this idea in the Parsha, that the land is not ours to permanently sell, we are justs guests there.Have a good Shabbos.

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Episode 188: Breaking Down The Menstrual Cycle with Kate Morton 58:18

2M ago58:18

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Dear listener,Join me this month as I chat with special guest Kate Morton! Kate is a Registered Dietitian, the founder of Funk It Wellness, a SXSW speaker, and menstrual health advocate. After studying to become an RD, Kate moved to New Zealand where she began working with wellness start-ups to develop nutritionally sound products in the “better fo…

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Authentic Writing for Real Audiences 14:19

2M ago14:19

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"It's the conditions, not the kids that determine success," writes Kelly Boswell. And today we'll listen in on a preview of Kelly's new audiobook, Every Kid a Writer: Strategies That Get Everyone Writing. Kelly reminds us that every writer is reluctant to write at some point. And in her book, Kelly provides six field-tested strategies to get everyo…

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Emor- To Bring Glory To His Name 9:40

2M ago9:40

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Making a Kiddush Hashem and avoiding Chillul Hashem are from the most fundamental Mitzvos we have. The more we represent Hashem and His Torah, as individuals and as a people, the greater our responsibility in this area. Discussion about our responsibilities and our potential for greatness in this area. Have a Wonderful Shabbos.…

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Kedoshim - Standing in Honor of the Elder 6:46

2M ago6:46

6:46

The Torah gives us a Mitzvah to honor the elder and the Chacham. Exploring some of the Halachos and ideas in the Mitzvah. Have a good Shabbos

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Writing as Healing with Liz Prather: Insights on Student Well-being 25:24

2M ago25:24

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How can writing help students see they are not alone? This week Liz is joined by Barry Lane, songwriter and teacher, to talk about the invitation of the open page. Instead of following rules in writing, students learn the power of writing and the intrinsic joy of expressing their consciousness on this planet. We begin with a story from Barry's chil…

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Writing as Healing: Embracing Vulnerability, Bravery, and Freedom in the Classroom 27:31

3M ago27:31

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How can writing lead to vulnerability, bravery, and freedom for students? How does teaching occur at that nexus of storytelling, performance and art? This week on the Writing as Healing podcast series, Liz Prather is joined by Shamari Reid, a Heinemann author and professor at NYU, to talk about elevating the personal-writing voice and closing your …

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Achrei Mos - Not To Critique To The Master 9:25

3M ago9:25

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The Kohen Gadol only wears white in the Kodesh Kedoshim and not gold, so as not to invoke the memory of the Chet Haegel. So why does he wear gold during the rest of the Yom Kippur service? Differences in how to speak to our fellow Jews, and how we speak about them before Hakadosh Baruch Hu. Have a good Shabbos…

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Shevii Shel Pesach - Every Aspect Counts 6:45

3M ago6:45

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On Shevii Shel Pesach we focus on Kriyas Yam Suf, which is mainly about the justice brought upon the Mitzriyiim. This shiur focuses on their appreciation of the individuality of the judgement on different Mitrzriyiim, according to their levels, and what teaches us about Hashem's Hasgacha. Nothing is insignificant before Hashem. Have a Chag Kasher V…

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Writing as Healing with Liz Prather: Exploring Social Justice Through Poetry 24:50

3M ago24:50

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How can classroom teachers invite their students to speak back to the world in this current moment? How does writing allow students to be seen and heard? Welcome to Writing as Healing, a Heinemann podcast series focused on writing as a tool to increase healing in students and teachers. We know that academic learning doesn't happen without social an…

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Meaningful Experiences for the Secondary Multilingual Learner 27:12

3M ago27:12

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Today, educator Alycia Owen and Heinemann author Andrea Honigsfeld, discuss the great importance of Andrea's newly released Growing Language and Literacy: Strategies for Secondary Multilingual Learners. This book takes the same framework from Andrea's K-8 book and applies it specifically to the secondary setting. Together, they delve into the impor…

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Writing as Healing with Liz Prather: Sharing Personal Narratives for Healing and Advocacy 30:45

3M ago30:45

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We know that academic learning doesn't happen without social and emotional support, and writing as a key literacy is uniquely positioned in every classroom to do both. How does writing help students connect to their lives and develop vulnerability in order to bravely show up and speak their truth? How does writing create advocacy for students? This…

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Episode 187: Deep Work Therapy & Disordered Eating Recovery with Rachelle Heinemann 45:07

3M ago45:07

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Dear Listener, On this month’s episode of the pod I’m joined by special guest Rachelle Heinemann! Rachelle is a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in working with individuals with disordered eating, eating disorders,depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. In addition to her practice, she’s an educator, speaker, and has taught co…

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Pesach and Metzora - Feeling the Hashgacha 8:52

3M ago8:52

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The Seder is one of the foundational elements of building and conveying our Emunah. The more we feel the world is custom made for us, and that what Hashem does to us is personally crafted, the more we can give over that approach to Yetzias Mitzrayim and to our current world. How the Alter of Slobodka brought this out from Yetzias Mitzrayim, how the…

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The Power of Teaching History Thematically | Practical Guide for Engaged Learning 21:08

3M ago21:08

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For so long, history has been taught chronologically, but does it have to be and should it be? China Harvey and Lisa Herzig would argue that it does not and it should not. They are authors of the brand new book Teaching Beyond the Timeline: Engaging Students in Thematic History. And today we'll hear about their innovative approach to teaching histo…

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Tazria - The Metzora's Desperate Plea 7:57

3M ago7:57

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Chazal say one of the reasons the Metzora goes around calling out that he is Tamei, is so others should daven for him. The Chofetz Chaim explores how this is not simply because he needs help healing, but also because it helps heal him from what causes him to speak Lashon Hara. Some thoughts on how we can build bridges with each other and thereby gu…

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Writing as Healing with Liz Prather: Expression and Connection Through Writing 26:56

3M ago26:56

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We know that academic learning doesn't happen without social and emotional support. And writing as a key literacy is uniquely positioned in every classroom to do both. This week, Heinemann author Liz Prather is joined by David Rockower, a freelance writer and Pennsylvania middle school teacher, to talk about writing with students as an act of commu…

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Writing as Healing with Liz Prather: The Transformative Power of Poetry 26:36

3M ago26:36

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Writing as Healing is a Heinemann podcast series focused on writing as a tool to increase healing in students and educators. We know that academic learning doesn’t happen without social and emotional support, and writing, as a key literacy, is uniquely positioned in every classroom to do both. This week, Liz is joined by Stacey Joy, a self-publishe…

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Shemini - It's Because of Me 9:59

3M ago9:59

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When they inaugurated the Mishkan and did the Avodah on the eighth day, initially the Shechina did not descend upon the Mishkan. Rashi says Aharon Hakohen immediately put the blame upon himself, that Hashem must be upset with Him. Some lessons in taking ownership for what goes on in the world. Have a good Shabbos…

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Centering Love, Justice and Liberation in Schools with Shamari Reid 21:32

4M ago21:32

21:32

In his new book, Humans Who Teach: A Guide for Centering Love, Justice and Liberation in Schools, author Shamari Reid writes that the ways in which we have been socialized can hold us back. This book is an invitation to examine those social lessons so we can show up in more loving ways for ourselves as teachers and for our students. He lays out a p…

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Tzav - Sensitivity To Another's Shame 8:35

4M ago8:35

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The Torah says the Chatas is shechted in the same place as the Olah. Chazal explain it's to protect the sinner, that it shouldn't be clear to all that he is bringing a Chatas. Some lessons in how sensitive we have to be about potentially embarrassing others.Have a good Shabbos.

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Vayikra - The Yesod of Karbanos 7:15

4M ago7:15

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Why do we bring Karbanos, and what we can learn from them? Why are they one of the three pillars of the world, what can they teach us? Rabbeinu Bechayai and the Chinuch connect it to Kaparah and how it can bring us to Teshuva. The Rosh connects it to keeping us in a good place emotionally and not losing hope.…

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The Importance of Teacher Autonomy with Katie Kelly and Lester Laminack 30:55

4M ago30:55

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Welcome to The Dispatch, a Heinemann podcast series. Over the next several weeks we'll hear from Heinemann thought leaders as they discuss the most pressing issues in education today. In this episode, we hear from co-authors and longtime friends Katie Kelly and Lester Laminack about the importance of treating teachers like the professionals they ar…

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Purim - Salvation In Times of Hester 13:35

4M ago13:35

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What did Purim teach us about the way Hashem runs the world in times of concealment? How did Haman convince all the nations to agree to kill the Jews? Why did Purim lead to a new reacceptance of the Torah? Understanding the Chiddush of Purim, and why this salvation was worthy of a new Holiday.A Freilichen Purim…

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Engaging Students and Building Community with Poetry 19:11

4M ago19:11

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A few lines of poetry can reveal so much about a student's interests, experiences and inner world. Imagine a classroom where poetry isn't just a side activity, but a cornerstone of learning and a tool for building community. Today, we hear from Georgia Heard, author of the brand new edition of Awakening the Heart and classroom teacher, Megan Sloan,…

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Incorporating AI into the Classroom with Carol Jago 12:54

4M ago12:54

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In today's episode, Heinemann author Carol Jago speaks to the resilience she observes in both teachers and students. Our conversation begins with her thoughts on the implications of AI. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Pekudei - Building It To Last 9:08

4M ago9:08

9:08

The Seforno explores four components involved in the construction of the Mishkan that ensured it would last eternally. Some thoughts on the importance if doing things right, and how it affects the holiness and long term impact of the mitzvos we do.Have a good Shabbos

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Vayakhel - Rabbi Baruch Gore - The Chashivus of Being Careful with Hotzaah 9:31

4M ago9:31

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It's an honor to share with you a special guest lecture by my good friend Rabbi Baruch Gore. Chazal learn the Issur to carry on Shabbos from this weeks parsha, so it's an appropriate week to share an idea on the topic. Rabbi Gore is the founder of the National Eruv Initiative and works to improve the quality of Eruvin across the country. You can le…

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The Dispatch with Kristin Bourdage 15:50

4M ago15:50

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Welcome to The Dispatch, a Heinemann podcast series. Over the next several weeks, we'll hear from Heinemann thought leaders as they discuss the most pressing issues in education today. In today's episode we hear from Heinemann author Kristen Bourdage about designing instruction that deepens learning to prepare students for meeting the challenges of…

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Vayakhel - The Hashraas HaShechina of Shabbos 8:41

4M ago8:41

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Moshe assembled all the people and taught them about Shabbos and about donating to and building the Mishkan. Why were the instructions about the Mishkan preceded by instructing us about Shabbos? What is the connection between the relationship we have with Hashem through Shabbos, and the relationship we have through the Mishkan? Have a wonderful Sha…

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High School Math Reform with Steve Leinwand and Eric Milou 17:31

5M ago17:31

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Despite the fact that our current high school math curriculum is often outdated and not preparing students for the current societal and workplace realities, change is slow to come. Today, we hear from Steve Leinwand and Eric Milou, longtime champions of high school math instruction reform and authors of Invigorating High School Math. Steve starts t…

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The Dispatch with Liz Prather 19:30

5M ago19:30

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Over the next several weeks, we'll hear from Heinemann thought leaders as they discuss the most pressing issues in education today. In today's episode, we hear from Heinemann author Liz Prather about the pressure of the teacher shortage and how we can support teachers who come to education through alternative certification. See Privacy Policy at ht…

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Ki Sisah - The Double Edged Sword of Wealth 9:24

5M ago9:24

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Chazal teach us that Moshe and the Avos were blessed with tremendous wealth. Yet they also teach us about the dangers of excess wealth, and how it helped lead to the downfall of Korach and Haman, and helped bring about the Chet Haegel. Is wealth a Bracha or a danger? Some perspectives on the double edged sword of money.Have a good Shabbos.…

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