Best Sourcewell Podcasts (2025)

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Unpacking Interdisciplinary Literacy Instruction with Shannon Rivard 42:57

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7d ago42:57

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This episode explores the importance of interdisciplinary literacy—the integration of reading and writing skills across all subject areas—with expert guest Shannon Rivard. Shannon shares her extensive experience in literacy instruction and discusses how literacy standards differ from traditional ELA standards, covers practical strategies for vocabu…

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The Power of Windows and Mirrors with Ann McGee founder of Open Windows Books 47:12

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In this episode Ann McGee, Founder of Open Windows Books, shares her journey in increasing diverse literature for our rural schools. Learn about the concept of windows and mirrors in literature, how diverse texts are important for all our students, and teacher learning for how to “teach” diverse books. Interested in getting involved? Check out an O…

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Solving for All: High-Quality Math for Every Classroom with Chris Castillero and Mike Jordahl 1:18:11

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This episode features guests Chris Castillero and Mike Jordahl, who are experts in mathematics education. The episode focuses on the importance of high-quality math instruction in every classroom and addresses common barriers that teachers face in providing such instruction. Chris and Mike share their insights on overcoming math anxieties, the late…

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The First Stitch: The Beauty of Beginning Again with Aaron Logan 48:44

2M ago48:44

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This episode reminds us of important themes at the start of a new school year, such as the value of building strong relationships with students, establishing routines collaboratively, and embracing fresh starts for both teachers and students. Whether you are new to teaching or a veteran, we all make mistakes; it’s part of the process. Finding suppo…

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Ed Soul Season 5 Trailer 3:24

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Find more educational resources by topic 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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The READ ACT: A look back at Year 1 and What’s to come in Year 2 with Mary Jordahl and Megan Zierden 1:02:53

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Find more educational resources by topic 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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Building Educational Leadership with Social Influence for the Benefit of Our Scholars, Colleagues, Families, Communities and Ourselves with Dr. Renae Bryant 57:27

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Find more educational resources by topic 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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Effective Practices in Teaching, Assessing, and Reporting with Jan Hoegh: A preview to the Sourcewell Education Summit Jan Hoegh 47:07

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

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Cultivating Trauma-Informed School Spaces for All with Dr. Todd Savage: A preview to the Sourcewell Education Summit 52:55

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

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Teacher Resiliency with 2024 National Rural Education of the Year, Melissa Oberg: A preview to the Sourcewell Education Summit 37:27

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

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Unpacking Universal Design with Katie Novak: A preview to the Sourcewell Education Summit 55:35

7M ago55:35

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

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Exploring Cultural Competency with Dr. Anne Phibbs: A preview to the Sourcewell Education Summit 1:14:11

7M ago1:14:11

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

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Building Bridges: Partnering with Families & Communities Part 2 with MDE's Jackie Blagsvedt and Saadia Mohamed 1:18:50

8M ago1:18:50

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

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Building Bridges: Partnering with Families & Communities Part 3 with MDE's Jackie Blagsvedt and Saadia Mohamed 45:12

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

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Building Bridges: Partnering with Families & Communities Part 1 with Raymond Blackledge, MN COMPASS School Advocate 45:39

8M ago45:39

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Find more educational resources by topic 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 50:10

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/educationBy Derek Francis

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Centering our Youth in their Post-Secondary Moves with Dr. Maggie Velasco, Steph Drange, Katie Baier 53:47

9M ago53:47

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Find more educational resources by topic 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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Advocating for Students and Families/Caregivers in Special Education with Heidi Hahn, Michelle Ferguson, Carmen Grinstead Part 2 57:30

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Find more educational resources by topic 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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Supporting our Students and Families/Caregivers in Special Education with Heidi Hahn, Emily Museus, and Jen Johnson Part 1 46:38

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/educationBy Heidi Hahn, Emily Museus, and Jen Johnson

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Recognizing and Addressing Harmful Language with Marceline DuBose 54:28

11M ago54:28

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/educationBy Marceline DuBose

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Ed Soul's Greatest Hits: Student-Centered Discipline Strategies with Jacki Brickman and Lisa Worden 43:45

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/educationBy Jacki Brickman & Lisa Worden

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Ed Soul's Greatest Hits: Unlocking the Challenge of Disruptive Behavior with Dr. Nathan Elliott 38:37

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/educationBy Dr. Nathan Elliott

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Ed Soul's Greatest Hits: Cultivating Student Leadership Traits with Jeff Meacham 42:34

1y ago42:34

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/educationBy Jeff Meacham

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Ed Soul's Greatest Hits: The Cultural Toolbox-Traditional Ojibwe Living in the Modern World with Anton Treuer 55:14

1y ago55:14

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/educationBy Anton Treuer

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Ed Soul's Greatest Hits: Creating Safety & Belonging in your School & Classroom 35:06

1y ago35:06

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Find more educational resources by topic 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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Season Four Trailer! 2:34

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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. Find more educational resources by topic 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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End of School Year Reflections from our Youth 35:09

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education

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Celebrating Juneteenth with Pearl Ivory 1:02:00

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In 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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Just Look Back with Joe Beckman 45:14

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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. Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn…

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Meet One of Our 2024 Educators of Excellence, Clayton Lang 18:51

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Every 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. Find more educational resources by to…

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Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with MN Author Kao Kalia Yang 53:52

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May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In this episode we are joined by Minnesota author, speaker, and educator, Kao Kalia Yang to share about the power of art, literature, and connection in the classroom. Kalia’s poetic stories and insights help reveal the power of seeing oneself in our own learning journey and being open to the va…

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BONUS Episode! Matching Post-Secondary Goals to Workforce Trends with Luke Greiner 58:57

1+ y ago58:57

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Do you have a student that is almost ready to graduate? This episode is for you! Listen in as our guest, Luke Greiner, regional analyst from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development shares data to help students make smart financial and career decisions. Don’t forget to register to join us this summer at the Sourcewell Educato…

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Student STEM Design Challenges with the MN Zoo 40:18

1+ y ago40:18

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Looking for an opportunity for some hands on, real world, critical thinking and problem-solving learning for your students? This episode is loaded with resources and experiences from the Minnesota Zoo. Experts and fellow educators, Kristi Berg and Liz Gilles share how you can get involved. Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.…

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BONUS Episode! Meet our Sourcewell Educator Summit Keynote Speaker, Dr. Mario Acosta 1:08:08

1+ y ago1:08:08

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Dr. Mario Acosta will be joining us as our keynote speaker for the 2024 Sourcewell Educator Summit. Listen in as he unpacks school culture, relationship building, and standards referenced reporting. Sign up your team to come see him in person and meet the rest of the High Reliability Team this August. Register here: Sourcewell Educator Summit 2024 …

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Autism Awareness Month with Empowering Kids CEO Tiffany Schroeer 1:20:19

1+ y ago1:20:19

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April is Autism Awareness Month. We are joined by the CEO of Empowering Kids, Tiffany Schroeer to share how neurodivergent individuals operate and how educators can provide a best-fit environment. Great news, what’s good for neurodivergent kids is good for neurotypical kids too! Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.…

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Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Rural Spaces with Ellie Krug 51:10

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Educators are both teachers and learners. Because we have the privilege of supporting students from a variety of backgrounds and identities, we also have the responsibility to understand and support all students. Knowing how to create environments that are safe and inclusive for our students that identify as LGBTQ+ can be a make or break experience…

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Young Women in STEM with the Cass Lake Bena All Girls Robotics Team 38:16

1+ y ago38:16

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Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/educationBy Cass Lake Bena All Girls Robotics Team

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Cultivating Student Leadership Traits with Jeff Meacham 42:10

1+ y ago42:10

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In this episode, 2023 Keynote Speaker from our first ever Student Leadership Conference, Jeff Meacham shares strategies with students about leaning into leadership characteristics. Jeff encourages students to be advocates, be considerate, and be present. Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Lea…

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The Dangers of Discrimination in AI with Jon Fila 54:47

1+ y ago54:47

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In our previous episode, Embracing AI in the Classroom, we began to scratch the surface on both the positives and some of the cautions needed when using AI technology. In this episode, Jon Fila will take a deep dive on how to make sure we are using AI responsibly by mindfully watching for inevitable discrimination and bias that is baked into the to…

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Embracing AI in the Classroom with Rachel Johnson and Mary Mehsikomer 1:01:01

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Artificial Intelligence isn’t going away, in fact, it will probably only become more and more embedded into our daily lives. Sourcewell experts Rachel Johnson and Mary Mehsikomer share ways to embrace this rapidly changing technology with our students and in our classrooms instead of shying away from it. Find more educational resources by topic at …

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Shifting the Balance: Bringing the Science of Reading into Elementary Classrooms with Kari Yates 1:06:06

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Kari Yates shares her journey as a literacy leader and offers educators strategies that bring the science of reading into our elementary classrooms. Reading is head and heart work; Kari addresses the need for the balance of both by starting with one strategy and shift at a time. Find more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.…

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Unlocking the Challenge of Disruptive Behavior with Dr. Nathan Elliott 38:22

2y ago38:22

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Managing disruptive student behavior is a timeless topic that has generated a lot of professional research. A (MN) statewide survey was released asking educators to rate their own self-efficacy as well as how often or frequently students were sent out of the classroom. In this episode, Dr. Nathan Elliot of the Catalyst Approach shares with us his l…

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Next Generation Science Standards with Shelly Munoz 47:09

2y ago47:09

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In this episode we are diving into the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) with Shelly Munoz. Shelly is a 25-year educator who has a passion for all things science and STEM. She’ll share a variety of resources to support your science instruction, including simple shifts and first steps for implementing new standards, phenomenon to watch for th…

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Challenging our beliefs to better prioritize children's needs with Paul Gorski 49:48

2y ago49:48

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January is National Poverty Awareness month. In this episode, poverty expert Paul Gorski gives us concrete examples of ways that well-intentioned traditions create economic barriers for students and their families, offering guidance on what to focus on instead. Paul helps us reflect on our own ideologies around deficit thinking so that when we say …

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Indigenizing the Curriculum with Odia Wood Krueger and Eden Bart 1:05:39

2y ago1:05:39

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Minnesota is home to 11 federally recognized tribes and our Minnesota academic standards are written to reflect and include Native perspectives that represent both historical and contemporary examples. Odia Wood-Krueger from Understand Native Minnesota and Eden Bart from the Minnesota Humanities Center help us fill in potential missing gaps, share …

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Live from Sourcewell's Excavating Excellence series; Including an Indigenous Lens in our School Curriculum Panel 1:12:41

2y ago1:12:41

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November is Native American Heritage Month. This episode brings you primary voices featured live from our Sourcewell professional learning opportunity, Using an Indigenous Lens that Honors the Past, Present, and Future. Each guest brings a unique personal and professional perspective on the importance of Indigenizing the curriculum both for native …

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Understanding ADHD and other mental health challenges with Jacki Brickman and Lisa Worden 1:05:40

2y ago1:05:40

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Brains aren't a one-size-fits-all organ, yet our school systems were created to best serve students with neurotypical brains. Students and adults whose brains work differently encounter extra challenges daily that can leave them exhausted and misunderstood. Returning Ed Soul guests Jacki Brickman and Lisa Worden share their personal journeys to und…

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Transforming School Culture with Dr. Anthony Muhammad 17:50

2y ago17:50

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Dr. Muhammad lights the way for educators committed to supporting all students, discussing how to relentlessly pursue success for all students. We know that transforming school culture starts with each individual in a school building. We can begin to change spaces and conversations if we’re courageous enough to speak out when injustices occur. List…

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Rituals, Routines and Classroom Management with Jacki Brickman 38:39

2y ago38:39

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Starting the new school year can produce some nerves or anxiety. Will I be able to manage my classroom? Which rituals and routines do I choose? How do I know if it’s working and what do I do if I feel like it’s all falling apart? Jacki Brickman from The Catalyst Approach joins us to share a different way to thinking about the rituals and routines t…

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High Reliability Schools Framework with Dr. Phil Warrick 21:51

2y ago21:51

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Author, and global presenter, Dr. Phil Warrick joins us for a mini episode sharing content from his breakout session at the 2023 Sourcewell Educator Summit. Dr. Phil encourages us to focus on “the right work” using the High Reliability Schools Framework created in collaboration with Marzano Research. Find more educational resources by topic at http…