Education conference season has started. In this episode, we look at conferences and explore ways to get the most out of attending them. Follow on Twitter: @tomwhitby @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy served as a practicing principal for 14 years in both elementary and secondary schools. Harvey’s international school leadership experiences ranged from New Delhi, to Israel, and Singapore. He was selected as...

The pandemic is technically behind us, and most schooling has returned to face-to-face instruction. What has not returned to normal is student attendance.  An NPR study of 21 school districts found widespread, chronic absenteeism nationwide, leaving many teachers wondering, "Where are my students?" Follow on Twitter: @MonteSyrie  @Robin H @danacoledares  @tomwhitby  @bamradionetwork @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Monte Syrie is a high school...

We know education is evolving, and professional development is necessary. So how can we make PD more relevant, practical, and useful? Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @danacoledares @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Mark Weston Ph.D. has worked at all levels of the educational system — classroom, school, congress, US Department of Education, technology companies and universities. He’s currently an Associate Dean at...

Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success.

We’ve been conditioned to believe that if we wait long enough, any new trend in education will eventually pass. But What if ChatGPT and Generative Artificial Intelligence are here to stay? Follow on Twitter: @shiftparadigm @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Mark Weston Ph.D. has worked at all levels of the educational system — classroom, school, congress, US Dept of education, technology companies and universities. He’s...

The chasm between education research and practice is long-standing and persistent.  Why is the gap so difficult to close, and what can be done to change this dynamic? Follow on Twitter: @ShiftParadigm @danacoledares  @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Mark Weston Ph.D. has worked at all levels of the educational system — classroom, school, congress, US Dept of education, technology companies and universities. He’s currently an Associate...

The term ‘woke’ is a label increasingly used to describe educators and education policies, but what does it really mean? Who created the term? How did this slang become a label used to disparage educators and education? Does it matter, and if so, why? Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a...

In this discussion, we look back at how we’ve responded to innovations in education to get some perspective on what we can likely expect about the road ahead for ChatGPT. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School:...

How can we best determine that students are authentically grasping the lessons we’re teaching? How can we best confirm that learning objectives are met? This week we discuss the best measures of actual learning and the shifts required to embrace them. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a...

In this episode, we discuss the challenges of co-teaching special needs students and what works when collaborating with special needs teachers. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus...

Teachers, students, and parents often need and want different things from a school principal. In this episode, we summarize the edchat discussion where participants shared what they believe are the qualities of a great principal. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished...

So many of us have connected on Twitter and used the tool for collaboration, support, and professional development. The platform opened myriad new possibilities for us, but now that Twitter’s future is uncertain, many are wondering what we’ll do if Twitter goes away. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He...

The volume of big and small decisions we make in our classrooms daily is surprising when examined closely. Which decisions and tasks could be passed to support staff, and what is required to begin freeing teachers of these distracting and draining activities? Follow on Twitter: @ItsAMrY @DrRobinERuiz1 @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Dr. Robin Ruizi is an Education Visionary, Researcher, PhD in Ed,...

EdChat started out as a safe and supportive platform to connect teachers and school leaders and exchange ideas. Online educator chats have evolved and so has #edchat. Today we look back, then forward, and say goodbye to one of our most valued hosts. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @ShiftParadigm @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Mark Weston Ph.D. has worked at all levels of the educational system —...

As sensitive topics increasingly seep into our classrooms, how do we approach discussions with integrity, fidelity, and respect? Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @tomwhitby @AggieAshley @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Ashley Eberhart is in her 11th year of teaching as a Spanish Teacher at Round Rock High School in Round Rock, Texas. She serves as the Vice President for the Texas Foreign Language...

Substitute teachers do their best to fill gaps and ensure the continuity of learning. In this discussion, we look for better ways to help subs help us. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @AggieAshley @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Ashley Eberhart is in her 11th year of teaching as a Spanish Teacher at Round Rock High School in Round Rock, Texas. She serves as the Vice President for the Texas Foreign Language Association...

The impact of the pandemic on student learning is now well supported and schools are immersed in rolling out plans and programs to accelerate learning.  At this point, what do we know about learning recovery and what matters most? Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Dana Cole teaches language arts at a high school in northwest Georgia, just across the state line from...

One way that teachers routinely show how much we care is by spending personal funds on school supplies. With inflation rising, the cost of this habit is increasing as well. Today we discuss alternatives and quickly discovered there are options, some simple, some complicated. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @Beth_Heidemann @danacoledares @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Beth Heidemann taught Kindergarten in a small, rural...

In this episode, we recap a recent #edchat discussion on the many ways social media has changed education for the better along with some of the challenges it has introduced along the way. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change...

This week we discussed the growing constellation of issues that have legal implications for educators.  The ground beneath our feet is shifting and there are many new state laws across the nation that teachers need to know. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He...

In this episode, we look beyond the mission statement, obligatory activities, and social veneer to identify some authentic measures of a healthy school culture. How many exist at your school? Follow on Twitter: @DennisDill @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @jonHarper70bd  @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Dennis Dill is a Technology and Social Studies teacher at Jewett School of the Arts, a STEAM PreK - 8th-grade school, in Winter Haven, Florida. He manages the Fabrication...

How should we respond when the facts we are responsible for teaching conflict with community values and beliefs? It's a fine line that teachers increasingly need to walk as we balance what's in the best interest of students with what's required to keep our jobs. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Dana Cole teaches language arts at a high school in northwest Georgia, just across the state line from Chattanooga, Tennessee....

As many of us return to school this year, we will encounter a new and growing resistance to social-emotional learning. In this episode, we discuss what increasing numbers of non-educators misunderstand about SEL, how it’s impacting student learning, and what every educator needs to know about this emerging trend. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher,...