Safety Second

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29 days ago 43:09

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In this episode of On The Middle, Thomas and Carl continue their discussion on school safety, this time focusing less on social-emotional safety and more on how schools are confronted with harsh realities regarding safety.

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Safety Second

On the Middle

published 29 days ago

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15 episodes

#Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement #Thomas Kelly, Carl Zoolkoski #Carl Zoolkoski #Thomas Kelly

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Relationgagement 47:50

8 days ago47:50

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On this episode of On The Middle, Thomas and Carl recap their latest conference experience and discuss the message of relationships and engagement delivered by the keynote speaker, Jonathan Alsheimer. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.

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Safety Second 43:09

29 days ago43:09

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Safety First 46:57

6 weeks ago46:57

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In this episode of On the Middle, Thomas and Carl discuss school safety from an emotional perspective as a means of being proactive, just, and thoughtful. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.

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All vs. Almost 42:16

10 weeks ago42:16

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In this episode of On The Middle, Thomas and Carl continue their discussion of advisory programs, focusing on the philosophical aspects of the topic. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.

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Maslow Magic 44:01

12 weeks ago44:01

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On this episode of On The Middle, Thomas and Carl discuss the importance of advisory programs and how they meet the criteria for one of AMLE’s characteristics of successful middle schools: that every student has an adult advocate that supports their academic and personal growth. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.…

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New Year's Re-Starter Pack 41:29

15 weeks ago41:29

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On this episode of On The Middle, Thomas and Carl talk about how educators can successfully prepare for a return to school after Winter Break by evaluating their mindset, reflecting on things that went well/not well, and determining what they hope to accomplish the rest of the year. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.…

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Meet Them Where? 43:55

20 weeks ago43:55

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In this episode of On the Middle, Carl and Thomas discuss what it means to understand and value young adolescents. Part of the AMLE Series, themes include development responsiveness and viewing students as capable and creative members of the classroom. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.…

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The AMLE Series: This We Believe 42:32

22 weeks ago42:32

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In this episode of On the Middle, Carl and Thomas share about their experience with the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE). The organization's position paper, This We Believe, serves as a philosophical guide for educators of young adolescents. On the Middle is not sponsored by AMLE. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.…

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Monsters, Masks, and Metrics 38:14

24 weeks ago38:14

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In this episode of On the Middle, Thomas and Carl discuss one of the more fear-inducing aspects of Spooky Season, the teacher observation. What should an observation in a middle grades classroom look like, and what should teachers, coaches, administrators be looking for? Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.…

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Cs Get Degrees 41:11

26 weeks ago41:11

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On this episode of On The Middle, Thomas and Carl continue to discuss the dangers of antiquated grading practices like the use of zeros and grading students based on behavior. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.

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A for Effort, Part 2 39:30

29 weeks ago39:30

39:30

Hosts Thomas Kelly and Dr. Carl Zoolkoski continue their discussion on outdated, unsound, and unscrupulous grading practices. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.

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A for Effort 41:25

29 weeks ago41:25

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Hosts Thomas Kelly and Dr. Carl Zoolkoski discuss the pitfalls of traditional grading and how antiquated practices sneak in to haunt us when we don't even realize it. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.

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The Honeymoon's Over 38:55

31 weeks ago38:55

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Thomas and Carl review their first month back in the classroom and discuss the changes they've noticed in students now that they've adapted to their new routines and schedules. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.

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Back to School: Day 1 Priorities 36:45

32 weeks ago36:45

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Hosts Thomas Kelly and Dr. Carl Zoolkoski discuss the importance of classroom management and how management is the core of the educational experience a student has in a classroom. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.

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Back to School: New Beginnings 34:54

32 weeks ago34:54