In Defense of Fidgeting
We spend a lot of time thinking about how to improve our brains -- from apps to help you focus to games that purportedly keep your mind fresh. But science journalist Annie Murphy Paul says we’re not f...
7 Joulu 202119min
Is It Ok for Teachers to Cry in Class?
Most teachers feel they have to hide negative emotions from students. That puts them in a tough situation because - as we showed in our episode on toxic positivity - research shows suppressing negativ...
2 Marras 202118min
A Framework for Conversations About Race in Schools
Glenn Singleton is the author of “Courageous Conversations About Race,” which gives helpful ground rules when talking about race. One Florida school district taught Singleton’s techniques to all their...
28 Syys 202128min
How Do You Cultivate Genius In All Students?
Gholdy Muhammad, a teacher and professor at Georgia State University, spent years researching Black literary societies of the early 1800s, where people debated ideas, cultivated a deeper understanding...
14 Syys 202124min
How to Improve Mental Health at School
For many students, their mental health took a nosedive during the pandemic. But there are bright spots. One Oakland school was able to meet most students' mental health needs – and it didn’t call for ...
31 Elo 202125min
Could Data Science Diversify the STEM Field?
There’s a growing movement to teach data science in schools. Some experts hope it will disrupt the dropouts caused by other math classes and even lead to more diversity in STEM. In this episode, we st...
17 Elo 202118min
Down With Toxic Positivity!
The pandemic has pushed many educators to their limits. And yet, some teachers are being told a better attitude could make the job easier. Some call this toxic positivity, which is when you focus on t...
3 Elo 202128min
Grades Have Huge Impact, But Are They Effective?
By fall 2020, in districts around the country, high school students were failing classes at greater rates than before the pandemic, dragging down GPAs. Teachers are asking: is it time to reevaluate ho...
20 Heinä 202130min
