Classroom Q and A

There are many great ways to teach reading and many potential ways to get reading instruction wrong. Join us as we offer some practical guidelines. @larryferlazzo @dlaufenberg @PernilleRipp @ValentinaESL @ReadDRjwilhelm @Bamradionetwork Diana Laufenberg is a Nationally Board certified Social Studies teacher teaching 7th graders in Flagstaff, AZ. Pernille Ripp is a 7th grade teacher in Oregon, WI, the creator of the Global Read Aloud Project and the author of Passionate Readers: The Art of Reaching and Engaging Every Child. Valentina Gonzalez is a Professional Development Specialist for ELLs in Katy, Texas and taught multiple grades as well as serving K-5 as an ESL specialty teacher and district program facilitator. Jeff Wilhelm is Distinguished Professor of English Education at Boise State, director of the Boise State Writing Project and a teacher of middle schoolers. He's authored 37 texts about literacy teaching.

Issues of race, bias, and equity are increasingly showing up at the classroom doors of our teachers. How can teachers manage these issues? @larryferlazzo @DrYemiS @RaquelRiosPhD @SaneeBell @Bamradionetwork Dr. Sanée Bell is a middle school principal and an adjunct professor in Houston, TX. Raquel Ríos, PhD is the author of Teacher Agency for Equity: A Framework for Conscientious Engagement. She is currently an Instructional Designer at New Teacher Center. Adeyemi Stembridge, PhD is an educational consultant specializing in equity-focused school-improvement. He is a coach and thought-partner to teachers and administrators with a particular interest in the design of culturally responsive systems and learning experiences for students. Ruchi Agarwal-Rangnath is an assistant professor at University of San Francisco and vice-president of the National Association of Multicultural Education. She recently authored the book Social Studies, Literacy, and Social Justice in the Common Core Classroom: A Guide for Teachers.

The first day, week, month, or year in the classroom is typically challenging. Years later most, teachers look back and see what they could have done better. In this episode, we offer tips for shortening the new teacher learning curve. @larryferlazzo @sarahdateechur @mjanatovich @Bamradionetwork Mike Janatovich is Principal of Leighton Elementary School Aurora, Oh, and an ASCD Emerging Leader. Sarah Thomas is a Google Certified Innovator and the founder of the #EduMatch movement, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. Sarah is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince George's County Public Schools. Ted Appel is Principal of Luther Burbank High School for the past 11 years. Prior to that, he trained new high school teachers for the district.

We invited two experienced flipped learning practitioners to share their thoughts on this instructional model. @larryferlazzo @kjdoubet @ritaplatt @Bamradionetwork Kristina Doubet is an Associate Professor of Middle, Secondary, and Mathematics Education at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. With over ten years of experience teaching, she now prepares future teachers for careers in the classroom and co-author of The differentiated flipped classroom: A practical guide to digital learning. Rita Platt is a Nationally Board Certified teacher. She currently is a Library Media Specialist for the St. Croix Falls SD in Wisconsin, teaches graduate courses for the Professional Development Institute, and consults with local school districts.

One-to-one programs where all students have a computer or laptop are increasing. What is required to have a successful 1:1 program in your classroom. @larryferlazzo @Ajay460 @hstaker @Bamradionetwork Heather Staker is the president of Ready to Blend, a training firm for student-centered learning. She is the co-author of the Amazon bestseller Blended: Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools. Anne Jenks is the principal of a TK - 5 elementary school in Oxnard, California. She is a Leading Edge Certified teacher and the 2015 CUE Site Leader of the Year.

Join us as experienced teachers offer tips to those considering joining the profession Follow: @larryferlazzo @GuidingTeachers @gkersaint @Bamradionetwork Jeri Asaro loves her job as an eighth-grade English teacher. As a former educational writer for www.inspiringteachers.com, she specialized in offering guidelines to novice teachers. Gladis Kersaint, PhD, is the Dean and Professor of Mathematics Education at the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut. Denisse R. Thompson is Professor Emeritus, Mathematics Education, in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of South Florida and returned in 2016 to serve as Interim Chair of the Department.

Tune in for some great ways to end the school year and practices to avoid. Follow: @larryferlazzo @pernilleripp @educatoral @JeremyAdams6 @Bamradionetwork Pernille Ripp, helps students discover their superpower as a 7th-grade teacher in Oregon, Wisconsin. She opens up her educational practices and beliefs to the world on her blog www.pernillesripp.com, through her books on student engagement. Al Gonzalez is a 6th grade Science Teacher working at Chimacum Middle School. He is an Early Adolescent Generalist National Board Certified Teacher who has been teaching kids in grades 4 through 8 for the past 25 years.

Giving students a voice and choice are appealing ideas, but what are the practical steps to getting students to take charge of their learning? Follow: @larryferlazzo @gallit_z @YJacksonNUA @mrsmieliwocki @Bamradionetwork Yvette Jackson and Veronica McDermott are the authors of the ASCD books Aim High, Achieve More: How to Transform Urban Schools Through Fearless Leadership and Unlocking Student Potential: How do I Identify and Activate Strengths? Jackson is the CEO of the National Urban Alliance for Effective Education. McDermott is a retired superintendent, professional developer, and education consultant. Rebecca Mieliwocki is a 21-year veteran middle school English teacher in Burbank, CA, who adores trying new things with her wild, wonderful, and wooly 7th graders. Gallit Zvi is a teacher and vice principal in Surrey, BC, Canada. She is the co-author of The Genius Hour Guidebook.

What is the best piece of teaching advice you've ever received? Join us as we pose this question to our distinguished guests. Follow: @larryferlazzo @calsunshine14 @ritaplatt @fredende @runnin26 @Bamradionetwork Arpine Ovsepyan, an international award-winning educator, who believes all educators are superheroes since they make a difference in the lives of future generations everyday. Rachael George is the principal of Sandy Grade School in the Oregon Trail School District and an ASCD Emerging Leader. Fred Ende is the Regional Science Coordinator at Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES in the suburbs of New York City. He is a manuscript reviewer for the National Science Teachers Association and an ASCD Emerging Leader. Rita Platt is a Nationally Board Certified teacher. She is a Library Media Specialist for the St. Croix Falls SD in Wisconsin.

We all know that teaching has its very difficult moments. Our guests share the strategies they use to deal with those tough teaching times. Follow: @larryferlazzo @RoxannaElden @cindirigsbee @RewardingEdu @Bamradionetwork Cindi Rigsbee is an English teacher currently "on loan" to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. A National Board Certified Teacher, she was the North Carolina Teacher of the Year. Roxanna Elden is a (NBCT) high school teacher, a speaker, and author of See Me After Class: Advice for Teachers by Teachers. Robert Ward is currently in his 24th year of teaching English at public middle schools in Los Angeles. In addition to his own blog, he has written for Edutopia, Education Week, and other educational journals, and authored 3 books for teachers and parents.

Technology can be a tremendous asset in the classroom or an immeasurable liability. Join us for tips on using technology effectively. Follow: @larryferlazzo @teachingfactor @JulieDRamsay @Bamradionetwork Michele Haiken, Ed.D. is an ELA teacher at Rye Middle School in Rye, New York and Adjunct Professor at Manhattanville College. She is the editor of Gamify Literacy: Boost Comprehension, Collaboration, and Learning and blogger: teachingfactor. Julie D. Ramsay, an NBCT, is an educator with a passion for student-directed learning of 6th graders at Rock Quarry Middle School in Tuscaloosa, AL and the author of Can We Skip Lunch and Keep Writing?, an ILA columnist, and blogger: eduflections.

We hear much about the challenges of urban schools, but much less about rural schools. Join our discussion about how rural districts help their staff and students succeed. Follow: @larryferlazzo @jenhesseltine @sylviaibarra5 @koonlaba @Bamradionetwork Sylvia Ibarra is the Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services at McAllen ISD in McAllen, TX. ASCD Emerging Leader Amanda Koonlaba, M.Ed., NBCT, is a teacher, artist, and writer. As a social studies teacher on a cross-curricular team of teachers and students at the Malone Middle School in Malone, New York, Jennifer Hesseltine is committed to instilling a love of learning in her students.

Common Core standards require students to develop academic and argumentative writing skills. In this segment, we discuss how to teach these skills to English language learners. Follow: @larryferlazzo @VGiouroukakis @TanELLclassroom @connollm1 @Bamradionetwork Dr. Vicky Giouroukakis is Professor of Education at Molloy College where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in TESOL, literacy, and English Education and a former NYC high school ENL and English teacher. Dr. Maureen Connolly is a professor in the Secondary Education Program at The College of New Jersey. Before that, she taught English and literacy for 15 years. Tan Huynh is an English language teacher working at Vientiane International School.

The notion of extending the school day or school year is frequently bandied about in education circles. In this episode, unpack the issue and look at the pros and cons. Follow: @larryferlazzo @christybrandt06 @JasonLeeBobcats @MatthewAKraft @christybrandt06 @barrykid1 @Bamradionetwork For the past 18 years, Christine Brandt has worked for the Tacoma School District. She is currently the principal at Jason Lee Middle School, a high poverty school, which was removed from Washington States low performing school priority list in 2015 and in 2016. Matthew A. Kraft is an assistant professor of education and economics at Brown University. Barry Saide has taught 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade in three different New Jersey school districts and has been teaching for 13 years, the last 11 at Mount Prospect School in Bernards Township.

Learn how community schools provide the support services many students need to succeed academically. Follow:@larryferlazzo @Bamradionetwork Dr. JoAnne Ferrara is the associate dean for undergraduate education & professor at Manhattanville College (Westchester, NY). She is the author of several books including co-author of Whole Child, Whole School: Applying Theory to Practice in a Community School. Mark Gaither, an educator for 27 years, has a Master’s degree from Bank Street College of Education and has taught pre-school through sixth grade in nine different school communities. He served as principal for 12 years at Wolfe Street Academy.