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The Critical Role of Executive Functions in Early Learning with Dr. Sarah Oberle & Mitch Weathers
In this episode, Dr. Sarah Oberle and Mitch Weathers join the conversation to explore the critical role of executive functions in early learning — and why they matter ...
From the Archives: What Teachers and Students Need to Know About How We Learn with Blake Harvard
In this episode, Gene interviews Blake Harvard, Blake discussed his new book: Do I Have Your Attention: Understanding Memory Constraints and Maximizing Learning and wh...
The Surprises of Returning to Teaching with Rod Naquin
Rod made the move back to the classroom after years as a leadership and instructional coach. In this episode, he reflects on the surprises of returning to teaching—and...
Building Trust, Attention, and Engagement in the Classroom with Weston Kieschnick
Weston Kieschnick and I discuss teaching, coaching, leadership, relationship building, parenting, and the heavy burden of being funniest person in his family. This was...
The Impact of Instructional Design with Dave McAlinden
Dave McAlinden is an instructional designer at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies. In this episode, we start by clarifying a question many educators ...
Teaching History Honestly with Lauren Brown
Lauren Brown and I discuss how social studies and history instruction shifts and deepens as students grow, mature, and develop a greater capacity for understanding ove...
From the Archives: The Importance of Knowing How Students Learn with Dr. Carl Hendrick
Dr. Carl Hendrick is known throughout the world for his expertise in the science of learning. In addition to publishing numerous articles, he has co-authored two books...
Self-Directed Professional Development with Joe Finch
Joe Finch is a 5th grade teacher in Kelseyville, California. Joe is committed to the teaching profession and truly desires to improve his craft. In this episode he des...
Digital Delusion with Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath
In this episode Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath and I discuss his new book; Digital Delusion and the intersection of what science knows about how we learn and the impacts of ...
Lessons from the Southern Surge with Karen Vaites
Karen Vaites is well-known as a literacy advocate. In this episode we discuss the Southern Surge, the Mississippi Miracle, and the Louisiana and Tennessee increases (s...
Making Writing Instruction a Priority with Josie Wozniak & Kimberly Voge
Two teachers, one middle school and one elementary, share how they have made writing instruction a priority. Josie Wozniak and Kimberly Voge are avid users and propone...
Implementing and Evaluating New Literacy Curriculum with Kelly Harkins
The process of deciding which High Quality Instructional Materials to adopt is not as straight forward as it might seem. There are good options, and there are good tea...
Supporting Reading Fluency and Literacy Beyond the Early Grades with Doug Lemov
In this episode with Doug Lemov we discuss how teachers can support reading fluency and literacy beyond the early grades. Doug also describes his work with professiona...
Providing Support to Teachers - Thinking Out Loud #6
Enjoy another installment of Thinking Out Loud with Zach Groshell. In this episode, Dr. Groshell and I discuss how to begin when providing support to teachers. Both Za...
From the Archives: The Science of Reading with Linda Rhyne
In this episode, Gene Tavernetti speaks with Linda Rhyne, award-winning educator and owner of Rhyne Consulting. They discuss the changing landscape of literacy educati...
Literacy Labs and Other Practical Strategies with Faith Howard
Faith Howard knew something had to change. As a Literacy Specialist, in her school district she wasn’t making the impact she knew was possible. With the support of her...
Great Coaching is Just Great Teaching with Al Borges
Al Borges has coached football at the highest levels of the college game. In this episode, he talks about how great coaching is really just great teaching. You’ll hear...
Learning Science Partners with Meg Lee
After recently retiring from Frederick County Public Schools, where she played a key role in advancing evidence-based instruction, Meg Lee has joined forces with her l...
Implementing the Science of Learning in a Large School District with Kent Wetzel
Kent Wetzel and I dive into some of the nitty-gritty of implementing the Science of Learning in a large school district.The district made deliberate choices to avoid t...
The World of Math Competitions with Vida John
Vida John is a math coach who helps students prepare for math competitions. I was excited to chat with Vida because the entire world of math competitions is new to me....