When Phones Stopped Coming to School
In this episode Jill shares the way a diocesan-wide policy about phones triggered a series of community gatherings around a book study of 2024 epic publication The Anxious Generation. If …
Prepping for Parent Night
Jill and Colleen have both fond and rough memories of parents teacher conferences–both as the parent and the teacher. Join this conversation for ideas on preping for the most effective …
Time for Change
In this episode Colleen and Jill talk about the very real struggle with making changes and learning new things. Using personal examples, the discussion is a metaphor for the classroom. …
The Joy and Wrath of Math
In this episode, Colleen and Jill explore the complexities of math instruction, discussing various teaching methods and their implications for student learning. They explore the concept of discovery and fostering …
Math Wars
We’ve heard of the Science of Reading, but what is the Science of Math? In this episode Jill and Colleen break down conflicting views of math instruction.
Reading Wreckage
Jill and Colleen’s lounge conversation about learning to read and Science of Reading goes off the rails to discover they disagree about vocabulary.
The Long Game
How long should it take students to adjust to the new school year? It’s different for every kid, for a variety of reasons. Join Jill and Colleen’s lounge conversation about …
All In
Taking classroom procedures a step further, Colleen and Jill tackle the idea of schoolwide procedures that may impact school function and culture.
Procedures for Pros
Managing a classroom begins with effective procedures. Jill pitches 17 procedures that might impact the flow and function of any classroom.
What to do with all that PD
The school year begins for most teachers with a barrage of professional learning events, often to kick off new initiatives. How should teachers take all of the PD and make …