🎙️ What is a teacher, really? And what’s it actually like inside a New York City school? Welcome to Playing Teacher, where veteran educators Matt and Rob—with over 40 years of combined experience teaching in NYC—pull back the curtain on the myths, realities, and moments that make education unforgettable (for better or worse). From the mysterious teacher’s lounge to the myth of “summer off,” they explore what really happens when the classroom door closes. This isn’t a shiny brochure version o ...
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Being an educator is not like other jobs. You put your whole self into it – it’s soul work. Each episode, we bring you insights, techniques, and strategies rooted in research that you can put into practice in your K-12 classroom right away. Host Rachel Logan (in education for 16 years and counting) uses interviews, great questions, and stories from her experiences in the classroom to make content come to life. Produced by the Sourcewell Education Solutions team.
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Teaching Science in Diverse Classrooms: Real Science for Real students (2nd edition)
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This podcast accompanies the book "Teaching Science in Diverse Classrooms: Real Science for Real Students" by Douglas B. Larkin, published by Routledge. As a distinctive voice in science education writing, Douglas Larkin provides a fresh perspective for science teachers who work to make real science accessible to all K-12 students. Through compelling anecdotes and vignettes, this book draws deeply on research to present a vision of successful and inspiring science teaching that builds upon t ...
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Are you a parent struggling with grades, homework, standards, and all things school with your child? If so, you're in the right place! The Parent Classroom is a podcast for parents who believe that every child should have an educational experience that is filled with love, joy, and compassion. Hosted by Komal Shah, you will learn from a former teacher alongside guest parents on how to navigate the K-12 schooling system consciously in order to nurture their child's education.
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The Primary (Paradise) Teaching Podcast shares engaging, hands on, easy to implement teaching ideas for your Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade classroom. Our host, Martha Moore, is an experienced, IB certified, K-5 intervention teacher and 1st and 2nd grade classroom teacher. Learn how to provide students with relevant, engaging learning experiences with activities, strategies, and lessons that are easy for you, the teacher, to implement as well. With an emphasis on writing skills, ...
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SheppDawg's Classroom podcast is hosted by two educators with a combined 40+ years of teaching experience in K-12 education. We enjoy conversations around teaching, curriculum, technology, and a wide-variety of topics related to our roles as educators in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. In some episodes, we discuss the subject areas we teach like English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Technology, as well as topics that address the social emotional learning of our students. We also incl ...
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In this New Jersey Department of Education podcast, Ken Bond has bite-sized conversations with leaders in the field. His guests discuss various aspects of educating English language learners in K-12 settings. Topics encompass issues related to bilingual, English as a second language, and English-medium content classrooms. Archived episodes can be found at http://www.nj.gov/education/bilingual/podcasts/. Neither the Department of Education, nor its officers, employees or agents, specifically ...
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Building Educational Leadership with Social Influence for the Benefit of Our Scholars, Colleagues, Families, Communities and Ourselves with Dr. Renae Bryant
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Putting ideas into practice as a new science Teacher.
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Episode 11: Field Day, Minecraft Battle & Upstanders
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45:41Send us a text In this episode of the Playing Teacher Podcast, we delve into the vibrant world of education, sharing personal anecdotes and professional insights that resonate with educators, students, and lifelong learners alike. 🎯 Episode Highlights: Field Day Reflections: We reminisce about their own Field Day experiences, discussing the joys an…
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Effective Practices in Teaching, Assessing, and Reporting with Jan Hoegh: A preview to the Sourcewell Education Summit Jan Hoegh
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Episode 10: Pacing, Pop Culture, and the 30-Second Reprimand
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1:00:30Send us a text 🎙️ Playing Teacher Ep. 10 – Pacing, Pop Culture, and the 30-Second Reprimand Description: In this episode of Playing Teacher, Matt recounts a jaw-dropping moment when he was called out in front of students for returning to class 30 seconds late after using the bathroom—yes, 30 seconds. Jeannine and Robert reflect on how often teacher…
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Episode 9: Carrots, Sticks, and the Art of Motivation in the Classroom
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1:11:31Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we unpack one of the most familiar — and controversial — strategies in elementary education: rewards and incentives. From treasure boxes and pizza parties to Dojo points and public praise, we examine how these practices shape student motivation, behavior, and identity in the classroom. Are we inspi…
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Cultivating Trauma-Informed School Spaces for All with Dr. Todd Savage: A preview to the Sourcewell Education Summit
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Coming soon—the second edition of Teaching Science in Diverse Classrooms. With three new chapters!
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Teacher Resiliency with 2024 National Rural Education of the Year, Melissa Oberg: A preview to the Sourcewell Education Summit
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Episode 7: Remember When… (Memorable Moments & Movie Magic)
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1:00:22Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we talk about the moments that stick—the scenes from our lives as educators that play in our minds like movies. You know the ones: the hallway showdown, the field trip fiasco, the spontaneous dance party, the kid who said something so profound you wrote it on a post-it and never threw it away. We r…
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Episode 8: Teaching and Learning During COVID in NYC
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53:14Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we rewind to one of the most surreal, exhausting, and defining chapters in modern education: COVID in New York City. Teaching during the pandemic wasn’t just about pivoting to Zoom—it was about surviving, adapting, and finding humanity in the chaos. We talk candidly about what it meant to be an edu…
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Episode 6: I Did It My Way: Authenticity in a System That Doesn’t Always Want It
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38:24Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we talk about something every educator feels at some point—what it means to be yourself in a school system that often prefers you to color inside the lines. Whether it’s pushing against outdated norms, teaching in ways that aren’t “in the handbook,” or simply showing up as your full, weird, passion…
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Episode 5: Are We Okay? (Spoiler: Probably Not)
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58:18Send us a text Teaching, Sanity, and the Fine Line Between Passion and Burnout In this episode of Playing Teacher, we ask the question that lingers behind every empty coffee cup, every hallway meltdown, and every wildly creative bulletin board at 2AM: Are we okay? Spoiler alert: probably not. We take a lighthearted but honest look at the emotional …
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Episode 4: Roll Film: Cinema, Memory, and Metaphor in the Classroom
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57:33Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we pull back the curtain on a not-so-secret weapon in our teaching toolbox: cinema. Whether we were screening something in our makeshift movie theater during lunch or showing a film to an entire class, movies weren’t just a break—they were world-builders. But this episode isn’t about the obvious cu…
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Episode 3: The Hook: The Art of Captivation
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42:27Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we dive into The Hook—that elusive, electric moment when a teacher pulls students in and makes them want to learn. It’s the magic trick, the spark, the wink across the room that says, “This is going to be good.” But here’s the thing: it’s not in the lesson plan template, and it sure doesn’t show up…
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Episode 2: Preps and Lunches (and Superpong)
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36:54Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, Matt, Rob, and Brugge crack open one of the most sacred and underrated parts of the school day: preps and lunches. More than just breaks, these windows of time were life-saving lifelines in the relentless hustle of NYC public school teaching. We reflect on how these moments offered space to breathe…
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Unpacking Universal Design with Katie Novak: A preview to the Sourcewell Education Summit
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Exploring Cultural Competency with Dr. Anne Phibbs: A preview to the Sourcewell Education Summit
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Building Bridges: Partnering with Families & Communities Part 3 with MDE's Jackie Blagsvedt and Saadia Mohamed
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Building Bridges: Partnering with Families & Communities Part 2 with MDE's Jackie Blagsvedt and Saadia Mohamed
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Building Bridges: Partnering with Families & Communities Part 1 with Raymond Blackledge, MN COMPASS School Advocate
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45:39Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/educationBy Raymond Blackledge
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From Invisible to Seen: Creating School Spaces of Value and Connection with Derek Francis
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Centering our Youth in their Post-Secondary Moves with Dr. Maggie Velasco, Steph Drange, Katie Baier
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Advocating for Students and Families/Caregivers in Special Education with Heidi Hahn, Michelle Ferguson, Carmen Grinstead Part 2
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Supporting our Students and Families/Caregivers in Special Education with Heidi Hahn, Emily Museus, and Jen Johnson Part 1
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Recognizing and Addressing Harmful Language with Marceline DuBose
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Ed Soul's Greatest Hits: Student-Centered Discipline Strategies with Jacki Brickman and Lisa Worden
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Ed Soul's Greatest Hits: Unlocking the Challenge of Disruptive Behavior with Dr. Nathan Elliott
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Ed Soul's Greatest Hits: Cultivating Student Leadership Traits with Jeff Meacham
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Ed Soul's Greatest Hits: The Cultural Toolbox-Traditional Ojibwe Living in the Modern World with Anton Treuer
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Ed Soul's Greatest Hits: Creating Safety & Belonging in your School & Classroom
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Send us a text “Ok, if it’s so easy you teach my class..please show me the way.” Ah, the fantasy of every teacher. Imagine a scenario where you’re told to change roles and write up your supervisor who wants to show you how it’s done…you know because they were once an “expert teacher.” But what if it bombs? Matt and Rob relive this once in a teacher…
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Get ready for Ed Soul with a teaser for Season Four! We look forward to bringing you great content this year. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/educationBy Sourcewell
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Understanding Vowel Team Syllables: Phonics Rules for Teachers Episode 20
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8:16The vowel team syllable can seem complex. There are many vowel teams in the English language, so how can we teach vowel teams to our students? Let's look at what a vowel team is generally and how to introduce this syllable type in your classroom. With 10 years of classroom experience, former teacher Martha Moore hosts the Phonics Rules for Teachers…
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Y Spelling Vowels I and E and How to Teach It: Phonics Rules for Teachers Ep 19
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8:09Y as a vowel in English is more common than you might think. In fact, y spells vowel sounds more than it spells a consonant sound. Y often spells the long i and long e sounds, and it can spell the short i sound as well. In fact, y spells a vowel sound in 2041 words while it spells the consonant sound in yes in only 57 words. How can you know where …
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Top 3 Science of Reading Books for Beginners: Phonics Rules for Teaching Episode 18
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5:40Getting started with the science of reading can feel overwhelming. It can be hard to know where to start with structured literacy or understanding phonics. While there is a lot of information out there, it can be a daunting task to choose the first books for understanding systemic phonics instruction. Here are my top 3 books for getting started tha…
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How to Know When to Use tch and ch: Phonics Rules for Teachers Episode 17
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5:43Teaching students when to use ch or tch can seem tricky. Is there a simple, clear phonics rule? Today we'll look at how to know when to use tch vs ch and how to teach this to your students. With 10 years of classroom experience, former teacher Martha Moore hosts the Phonics Rules for Teachers Podcast. Drawing from her personal journey, she shares i…
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The 7 Jobs of Silent E: Phonics Rules for Teachers Episode 16
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10:22Learn about the 7 jobs of silent e and how to teach them to your students. Silent e, or magic e, does a whole lot more than make the vowel sound long. Learn how silent e changes the sound of s, c, and g, prevents words from ending with the letters u, i, and v, and the other jobs of silent e. With 10 years of classroom experience, former teacher Mar…
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Top 12 Phonics Strategies for Teaching ANY Sound: Phonics Rules for Teachers Episode 15
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15:12When teaching a new phonics skill, you don't need to have 500 strategies up your sleeve. Instead, you need a handful of simple, engaging, effective activities. Here are 12 phonics based strategies to use when you're practicing any new spelling pattern or syllable type with your students. With 10 years of classroom experience, former teacher Martha …
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End of School Year Reflections from our Youth
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Understanding and Teaching Open Syllables Phonics Rules for Teachers Episode 14
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11:14Open syllables: what is an open syllable and how do you teach the open syllable type to your students? In this video, learn what the characteristics of of an open syllable are, look at some examples, and learn 10 practical activities and strategies for teaching open syllables to your students. A classroom teacher with 10 years of experience, Martha…
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Celebrating Juneteenth with Pearl Ivory
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1:02:00In 2021, June 19th, or Juneteenth, was declared a National Holiday. Whether you’ve been celebrating Juneteenth for as long as you can remember or are still unsure about what the National Holiday is all about, we have you covered. Educational Director of Culture and author, Pearl Ivory leads us through her own personal insights into Juneteenth and w…
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Understanding Long Vowels & How to Introduce Them: Phonics Rules for Teachers Ep 13
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7:59What is a long vowel and when should you teach long vowels to your students? Let's explore the definition of a long vowel, look at some examples, and discuss the order to teach long vowel sounds. I'll also share step by step how to introduce the concept of long vowels to your students. A classroom teacher with 10 years of experience, Martha Moore h…
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Using CK vs K: Phonics Rules for Teachers Episode 12
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5:53How can you know when to use CK or K at the end of a one syllable word? Follow this simple, easy and you'll never pick the wrong one again. Plus, learn 4 strategies for practicing ck and k with your students. A classroom teacher with 10 years of experience, Martha Moore hosts the Phonics Rules for Teachers Podcast. Drawing from her personal journey…
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MN Author and speaker, Joe Beckman joins us in this episode to talk about the importance of human connection and shares strategies for educators. Joe has spoken all over the worlds for over 20 years with one simple mission, to reclaim human connection. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Le…
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What Are Consonant Digraphs and Strategies to Teach Them: Phonics Rules for Teachers Episode 11
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8:49Learn what a consonant digraph is and what are the most common consonant digraphs. Learn how to teach consonant digraphs to your students using these practical strategies. A classroom teacher with 10 years of experience, Martha Moore hosts the Phonics Rules for Teachers Podcast. Drawing from her personal journey, she shares insights on transitionin…
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Closed Syllables and 8 Strategies to Teach Them: Phonics Rules for Teachers Episode 10
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9:35Closed syllables are the first syllable type you should teach your students. But, what exactly is a closed syllable, why should you teach closed syllables first, and how can you help your students understand them? A classroom teacher with 10 years of experience, Martha Moore hosts the Phonics Rules for Teachers Podcast. Drawing from her personal jo…
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Meet One of Our 2024 Educators of Excellence, Clayton Lang
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18:51Every year Sourcewell recognizes regional educators at our Educators of Excellence banquet and in this episode, we have the opportunity to hear from one of our 2024 Educators of Excellence. Meet Clayton Lang, Elementary Physical Education teacher from Cuyuna Range Elementary School in Crosby-Ironton, Minnesota. Browse resources and access full show…
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All About Short Vowels and How to Teach 'Em: Phonics Rules for Teachers Episode 9
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7:38Short vowels are typically the first vowel sounds that children learn, but why is that? Let's take a look at what short vowels are, some important facts for understanding short vowels, and how the heck to teach this important phonics concept to your students. A classroom teacher with 10 years of experience, Martha Moore hosts the Phonics Rules for …
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Creating the Best Phonics Scope and Sequence: Phonics Rules for Teachers Episode 8
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9:16Learn the best order to teach sounds to your students and what makes a strong phonics scope and sequence. In this video, Martha explains step by step the order an ideal phonics curriculum would follow and why. A classroom teacher with 10 years of experience, Martha Moore hosts the Phonics Rules for Teachers Podcast. Drawing from her personal journe…
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