We have had an amazing run and we really appreciate your love and support over the past 3 seasons ..read more

In this episode, we connect with Mackenzie Peschka-Allison to discuss the impact of an idea that manifested into what is now known as the Alumni Coaching Fellowship. This fellowship has resulted in a higher involvement of alumni in the Greater New Orleans region as they work in partnership with TFA coaching staff and corps members to further impact the development of teachers ..read more

This week, we chat about the intersection of instruction and digital literacy with Tech Goddess, Dominique Dallas ..read more

On this week's episode, we connect with Emily Klein Morris to learn more about TFA GNO's Talent Matching Pilot and her work supports our CMs, Alums, and greater community. Current Events LAFAYETTE EDUCATOR SURPRISED WITH $25,000 PRIZE AND NATIONAL HONOR LOUISIANA EDUCATOR WORKFORCE REPORT SHOWS INCREASE IN PERCENTAGE OF TEACHERS CHOOSING TO STAY IN THE PROFESSION Black Students Most Likely To Attend Failing Schools ..read more

What are some effective ways to make the most out of our breaks? Rest? Getting ahead of work? Both? In this episode we discuss strategies for making the most out of your breaks. Current Events Black president and vice president selected for Baton Rouge school board in historic vote Report: Students skipping school require major changes ..read more

In our final episode of 2022, we are reflecting on the year and thinking about the year ahead. Current Events LOUISIANA SHOWS IMPROVEMENT ON LATEST FALL READING REPORTLOUISIANA RECOGNIZED 41 PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR EXCEEDING PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS IN READING AND MATH Black Is Brilliant Course BE NOLA launches paid fellowship to strengthen Black educators' ties to communityWhat do the new School Performance Scores mean for K12 Education in the Capital Region ..read more

This week, we are talking to Kiyana Perkett about her journey as a corps member.  Current Events LOUISIANA ADOPTS SUMMER LITERACY POLICY TO SUPPORT THIRD AND FOURTH GRADERS READING BEHIND GRADE LEVEL Louisiana’s average ACT score drops for 5th year in a row; national averages see decline Student Loan Forgiveness ..read more

This week, we are diving into Social Emotional Learning with our friend, Tabitha Reynolds Hoang. Current Events  Mandatory summer school for Louisiana kids behind on reading? Push to fast-track teachers amid shortage gains foothold in Louisiana U.S. Department of Education Awards Over $60 Million to Strengthen the Teacher Pipeline, Increase Educator Leadership, and Support Quality Teaching and Learning to Further Address Teacher Shortage Casel's Youtube Channel ..read more

Welcome to Season 3! This week, our hosts talk about what has brought them into education, and more specifically into the work with TFA. Current Events Louisiana ranks top 10 in new report card on educational freedom Louisiana Students and Schools Show Strong Improvement on 2021-2022 State Tests La. lawmaker plans to re-propose bill to hold back third graders who struggle with reading ..read more

In our season finale, we cap things off with Myrialis King, the Chief Executive Officer at Community Academies of New Orleans. Throughout our conversation, we discuss trauma-informed practices, how they are being applied at Community Academies, and how they can be applied by all educators. Mental Health Awareness Month Suicide is an Urgent Public Health Problem in America Southern University Cheerleader Dies by Suicide On the Phone, Alone (NYT Article) Suicide Prevention Hotline Teacher's Lounge Resources Youth In Mind Questionnaire What is MTSS? International Institute for Restorative Practic ..read more