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Abby Emerson, author of From Antiracism to Abolition: Professional Learning for Liberating Schools, joins the pod to discuss antiracism and abolition. Emerson shows how abolitionist education can improve teacher learning and students’ sense of “inclusion, belonging, safety, and humanity.” This conversation really pushed my thinking!

Teacher burnout is real, and it can feel overwhelming. Luckily, we can watch for signs, leadership can help, and we can implement strategies to stay mentally and emotionally healthy despite the challenges in schools. Don't let it sneak up on you - be on the lookout for teacher burnout! Join my email list and be notified of every episode: https://forms.gle/4Jn5BtECtmVGpBSdA Check this out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cUPRo1MCEgQ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TeachersCupofCoffee Check out my website: teacherscupofcoffee.com

With 36 years of experience opening schools, Steve Mahoney joins us to share ideas on how we can get off to a strong start in the first 2-4 weeks. He's been a mentor of mine for a long time, and he's known for keeping it real. His thoughts and ideas will not disappoint.

Vilenti Tulloch joins the pod to talk about his incredible work with at-risk students. He is the author of Engage to Excel and the CEO/Founder of the Academic Leadership Association. We talk about how schools can learn from his success stories. We also learn that he is an Eddie House superfan. I was Vilenti’s high school basketball coach, and I am very proud of him as an educator, father, husband, and human being.  Check out the Teachers’ Cup of Coffee website for keynotes, workshops, and previous episodes: https://www.teacherscupofcoffee.com/ If you’d like to join our email list and receive episode updates, please do so HERE.

Author and consultant Mike Anderson joins the pod to discuss his new book, Hugging Porcupines! Mike is a prolific educational writer who always seems to address the most pertinent issues in schools. In this chat, we discuss his thoughts on working with our most challenging students, his month-by-month focus on strategies, and how to hold problem-solving conferences. We finish with a speed round, diving into some Rolling Stones memories. Here is a link to purchase his new book. If you’d like to join our email list and receive episode updates, please do so HERE.

I’m a little obsessed with how we as educators respond to students’ mistakes. And what type of culture we build around mistakes. And how we help students value their mistakes.    In this episode, we examine how to truly turn mistakes into learning opportunities. We have agency in this. Let’s use our control to change the reputation of mistakes!   YouTube episode link: https://youtu.be/jY0RFO7KhTo   Check out my YouTube channel and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@TeachersCupofCoffee   If you’d like to join our email list and be notified of every episode, sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9NohCaQnyqo7-p3smgYOYA2QRraHKb1b1hjx_mb0FeHVTSA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101789399357322597484

A living legend of education, Rick Wormeli, joins the pod. We discuss middle schools, teacher health, practical assessment, and his upcoming keynote at the NELMS Conference. He does not disappoint in terms of knowledge, communication, and vibe! Please be sure to subscribe and check us out on YouTube. Email me anytime at [email protected]. Join my email list HERE.

Cornelius Minor - one of my educational heroes - joins the pod to discuss his work, his book, his plans for an upcoming keynote at the NELMS Conference, and answer the age-old-question: Jay Z or Nas? Email me anytime at [email protected]. Join my email list HERE.

Whether we realize it or not, students are always watching us. What are they learning from what we model? We dig into a Cult of Pedagogy blog post and offer a few easy, practical plans to help educators be more intentional about the lessons they teach—without saying a word. If you’d like to join our email list and receive episode updates, please do so HERE. Email me anytime at [email protected]. Check us out now with a video pod at https://youtu.be/YSwPtnX3U7Y.

Classroom Meetings, rooted in the work of Cornelius Minor, offer a fast, fun way to connect with students and build real community. No scripts. No circles. Just simple moves that work. In 10 minutes, we unpack a practice that can transform your classroom vibe. If you’d like to join our email list and receive episode updates, please do so HERE. Check out more on Cornelius Minor and classroom meetings HERE.

Yep, I said it. Love is a major part of what we do as educators. And the more we lean into this idea, the healthier our jobs become. Shout out to Phillip Done and The Art of Teaching Children for guiding us toward this thinking.  Email me anytime with thoughts, ideas, or requests: [email protected].

What can a single LEGO brick teach us about teaching and learning? Turns out, a lot!

AI could change everything in schools. We are all dealing with this possibility. But I recently caught a glimpse of the future in my classroom - just a quick glimpse - and it wasn't all bad!

Students are different, and that is an understatement. But we also know more about how brains work than ever before. Let's apply what we know from brain science—and what we observe social media doing—to enhance student learning in our classrooms. Shout out to Brian Goodwin for his work on this topic.

This time of year, we can wonder if kids learned anything LAST year... But the fact is, if we do not teach in a way that leads to deep learning, it's possible they don't remember much.  In this episode, I share 3 tricks we can use in our planning and teaching to ensure that students practice deep learning in our classroom.  Ten minutes could change the learning your students experience this year!