Dr. Charles Dana Hall, co-founder of Sterling Literacy Consulting, works with schools and districts across the country, many of which have been identified for improvement, to bring them to recognized levels of high performance in reading. In this episode he shares his passion and the research-backed strategies that serve every student - offering many examples of what is possible when using the science of reading systematically.    Resources: Reading Eggs is the multi award winning online reading program for grades PreK-5. Fully aligned with the Science of Reading and utilizing the fi ..read more

Dive deep into the exciting universe of Academic eSports with our distinguished guest, Dr. Katrina Adkins. Leveraging her vast experience as an educator and a passionate gamer, Dr. Adkins enlightens us about the significant role eSports can play in reshaping K-12 education. The three key principals of eSports - curriculum, competition, and careers - underscore the transformative potential of a competitive, yet cooperative gaming environment. Dr. Adkins offers a fresh perspective on how eSports can boost learning experiences and pave the way for a myriad of career opportunities in the booming i ..read more

In this exciting episode of the EdCuration podcast, we are joined by Jeffrey Bradbury, an influential figure in educational technology. We discussed his journey from being a music teacher to a predominant instructional coach, highlighting the importance of adaptability in learning dynamics. We also tackled the misconceptions about the role of instructional coaches and their potential to tackle district-level challenges. Bradbury’s commitment to open dialogue across all levels of the educational field is emphasized throughout the podcast. He stresses the necessity of better communication betwee ..read more

Ayinde Bennett, from The Urban Assembly, is passionate about post-secondary success and career readiness. Learn about the tool and the program that is putting Urban Assembly graduates far above the national average in post-secondary success.    Resources:  Xello is the only career development program built with the entire district community in mind. Xello provides every student of all pathways the freedom to create meaningful future plans, while giving educators the resources they need to help students. With a carefully designed, student-centered experience, Xello meets acc ..read more

Author and educator Dr. Charles Barrett has been a High School and Middle school psychologist for over 13 years, and is currently a K-12 administrator in Washington DC. He is a frequent speaker and workshop presenter for educators, families, and community organizations on the topic of social justice. See his many books in the notes below. Today we discuss his most recent book Social Justice in Schools: A Framework for Equity in Education.   Resources: Connect to The Institute for Humane Education's Solutionary Framework. The Solutionary Framework is a multi-step approach that teaches stud ..read more

Instructional Technology Resource teacher, Ginnie German, shares why TeacherMade was the number one resource she recommends for her teachers. Learn about all the ways that it lightens teacher workloads, while providing timely relevant feedback for students, and improving scores and outcomes.  Ginnie says, "If I could only ask for one thing for my teachers, it would be this."   Resources: Connect to TeacherMade.  You can subscribe directly, chat with a representative, or start a free 30-day trial. TeacherMade was founded by Teachers, and they carry an undying love for those of yo ..read more

Students struggling to read in upper elementary, middle school, and beyond present a unique challenge for teachers in terms of appropriate resources. Erin Paske is a dyslexia tutor, a certified academic language therapist and a licensed dyslexia practitioner. She co-founded the  Nashville Dyslexia Center. For this episode, Erin is joined by MaryKate Heavey DeSantis, a reading and early childhood literacy specialist who currently works as an equitable literacy coach for the city of Boston.  Erin and MaryKate are eager to share the amazing outcomes their students have achieved with Sim ..read more

Director of Learning and Teaching at College Achieve Patterson, Jasonn Denard, shares how his middle-school students have been inspired and empowered to achieve and compete at the High School level through the SheHeroes program. He is joined by Middle School Science teacher, Melissa Mendizabal, and one of her 7th grade students.   Resources: SheHeroe's mission is to inspire girls to dream big for their futures by offering video profiles of successful women, with a focus on STEM. Our STEM Career Path Curriculum is free for teachers. Explore a sample lesson here Closing the STEM Gap whitep ..read more

In this podcast, Innovative Educator Alyna Utt shares the amazing hands-on, real-world, and community-driven STEM project accomplished by her students -- and other initiatives that Project Invent fellows are leading in their classrooms to positively impact their communities.   Resources: Learn about bringing Project Invent to your school or community See Project Invent Students' featured projects Apply for the 2023-2024 Fellowship Download the Project Invent Curriculum Discover the Project Invent Demo Day  national events, where students pitch their ideas for social good and develop ..read more

Shonda Ronen, Illinois Principal's Association 2022 Elementary Principal of the Year, shares how the Classroom Education Plan from QoreInsights supports the needs of her teachers at every level of experience, and in every content area, and has brought data-driven instructions and research-based strategies to the forefront in every classroom.   Resources: The Classroom Education Plan from QoreInsights creates powerful teacher learning experiences. AI uses teacher/student input to match teachers with real-time, targeted research-based strategies; tracks impact on student growth; and guides ..read more