How can we help students reduce test anxiety and improve how they perform on tests? We searched for strategies and discoverd some effective approaches. We reviewed 12 strategies and discussed why they work. Follow on Twitter: @juliacookonline @AggieAshley @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Julia Cook, a former teacher and school counselor, has presented in over 3,000 schools worldwide. She regularly delivers keynote addresses at national and international...

In this episode, we return to the topic of what new teachers wished they knew when they first had a mentor and became one later on. We discuss the challenges and experiences of new teachers highlighting the unexpected responsibilities such as curriculum planning, parent communication, and professional development. The discussion provides practical advice for new teachers and those who mentor and are being mentored. Follow on Twitter: @MentorinAction @sgthomas1973@bamradionetwork...

We invited two second-year teachers to talk about what they learned during year one and what they wished they had known to prepare them for year two. Follow on Twitter: @sgthomas1973@bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Nivene Hutchins is a recent graduate of The Ohio State University and has become licensed to teach preschool through fifth grade here in Ohio. She is in her second year as a third-grade teacher! She has a true passion for grades 3-5 and has been loving every minute she has spent...

As we head back to school, we pause for a quick mindset audit to identify the attitudes we want to build on and those we want to tweak for the new school year. Follow on Twitter: @Angela Watson @sgthomas1973 @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork. Angela Watson is a National Board Certified Teacher with a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She has 11 years of classroom experience and over a decade of experience as an instructional coach. Angela created a website in 2003 to share...

Many of us were consumed with teaching when ChatGPT entered the scene last year, so we had little available attention to give it.  The impact of this tool and other forms of generative AI has grown since then, and now it's essential to know the basics before we head back to school this term. Follow on Twitter: @Angela_Watson  @sgthomas1973 @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Angela Watson is a National Board Certified Teacher with a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She has 11...

Many students see math as confusing, frustrating, or irrelevant, making the subject difficult to learn and teach. This problem is even more challenging in early grades. Our guests share how they are using ChatGPT to create more relatable math stories that engage students, help them learn the language of math, and provide personalized support for struggling students. Follow on Twitter: @bobsonwong @leveragingAIedu @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Deborah Cleveland is an...

There are two times during the school year when managing student behavior is more challenging; the last month is one of them.  What have we learned about helping and guiding students through the last month of school that we can carry forward to next term? Follow on Twitter: @copingkids @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Janine Halloran is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been working with children, teens, and their families for 20 years. She has been helping children...

The full potential of ChatGPT and generative AI is available to those who know how to communicate with these tools effectively. What must we understand to teach these new skills to students with learning disabilities? Follow on Twitter: @sgthomas1973 @fromrooma212 @profsjohnson@attipscast @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Susan D. Johnson, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Special Education at Mercyhurst University and Director of Undergraduate Education. Dr. Johnson specializes in the...

Special education teachers have used AI to instruct students with disabilities for many years. However, generative AI adds new possibilities and new challenges. This discussion explores what we’re learning about using ChatGPT with students who learn differently. Follow on Twitter: @sgthomas1973 @fromrooma212 @profsjohnson@attipscast @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Susan D. Johnson, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Special Education at Mercyhurst University and Director of Undergraduate...

Teaching English as a second language has its unique joys and challenges. But when a teacher has to teach ESL students English and other subjects, their job requires more. We’ve asked two educators who have spent a lot of time figuring out the best ways to teach English and other subjects who are learning English to share what they’ve learned — the most significant difficulties and the most successful methods. Follow on Twitter: @DebbieZacarian @VMSimmons10 @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork...

Every break in the school year requires us to wind our students back up and re-engage them in the learning routines. In this discussion, we exchange practical and proven ways to help students get back into the swing of learning — including real-life examples of what works. It’s all about moving students from chill mode to school mode so they can finish the year well. Follow on Twitter: @bluestein_dr @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Nivene Hutchins is a recent graduate of The...

Many school librarians are exploring how they can use ChatGPT and generative AI to support teaching, learning, research, and creativity.  We invited three librarians to share their early discoveries and some innovative ways they are using this rapidly expanding technology. Follow on Twitter: @joycevalenza @aelissmalespina@lucasjmaxwell @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Joyce Valenza is Associate Professor, at Rutgers University, SC&I and wrote the NeverendingSearch Blog for...

Teaching multilingual students is full of joy and challenges. We invited three educators to explore how teachers can use ChatGPT to support students who speak English as a second or third language. Follow on Twitter: @cahnmann @michelleshory @irina_mcgrath @bamradionetwork, @Jonharper70bd Irina McGrath is an ESL expert and English Language Learner herself. She serves Jefferson County Public Schools as an Education Recovery Specialist. She is a co-director of the Louisville Writing Project...

Teaching almost always involves having lots to do and not enough time. But what if we could all save time and significantly reduce our workload? Listen in as we explore whether ChatGPT is an effective teacher’s aid that can free educators from some of the time-consuming teacher tasks. Follow on Twitter: @madeline_will @susangbarber @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Susan Barber teaches at Midtown High School in Atlanta, Georgia and serves as the College Board Advisor for AP...

Finding the right teaching strategies for a student is often a process of trial and error. How do you respond when a popular teaching strategy, technique, or practice falls short with your students? Join us to discuss smart ways to find more effective alternatives when needed. Follow @Angela_Watson @sgthomas1973 @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Angela Watson is a National Board Certified Teacher with a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She has 11 years of classroom experience...

It’s that time of the school year when we have to balance the excitement of the holiday season, the various traditions of all our students, and the schoolwork we still need to get done. Follow on Twitter: @LAMBradley @ideasforteacher @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Laura Bradley: After 30 years teaching middle school English, Design Lab and Broadcast Media, Lauara is now an Educational Technology Teacher on Special Assignment, supporting K-12 students and teachers in...

As we enter midterm test season, we searched for strategies to help students reduce test stress and get better results. We reviewed 12 strategies and discuss why they work. Follow on Twitter: @juliacookonline @AggieAshley @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Julia Cook – a former teacher and school counselor, has presented in over 3000 schools throughout the world. She regularly delivers keynote addresses at national and international education and counseling...

We’re talking about 19 simple words that can significantly improve how students respond to our feedback and the results our comments produce. We close with a practice that can change the mindset of our students toward doing hard things. Follow on Twitter: @GaskellMGaskell @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Dr. Michael Gaskell is Principal at Hammarskjold Middle School in East Brunswick, NJ. following experience as a special educator and assistant principal in Paramus, NJ. He...

We know setting boundaries is essential to creating a productive classroom and school environment. In this episode, we talk about how to set (reset) effective boundaries while avoiding power struggles. Follow on Twitter: @janebluestein @MsRandazzo @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Karen Randazzo is an enthusiastic chemistry teacher in New Jersey.  She believes that every student has the power to learn anything, even chemistry.  Chemistry teacher by day, teacher-author by night,...

This school year is off to a more normal start and some of what we learned last year is making this school term easier. In this episode, we share our top three most useful and effective lessons learned. Follow on Twitter: @LisaPas220 @larryferlazzo @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Larry Ferlazzo is an award-winning teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California. He writes a popular education blog and a teacher advice column for Education Week Teacher. He is...

If you feel the need to teach or reteach your students how to engage in your classroom, you're not alone. In this discussion, we unpack why teaching students the ABCs of engaging in class is needed now, and how to do it effectively. Follow on Twitter: @DianeE_teacher @dfishersdsu @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Dianne Eliott is entering her second year as Social Emotional Learning Facilitator for Garden City (Kansas) Public Schools. Prior to that, she was a special education...

By now, we’re all back to school, appreciating our students, and the joy of the moment. Eventually, we’ll get into the grove of the school year, and maintaining that energy and joy takes a little something extra. In this segment, we talk about ways to manage our mindset when the back-to-school honeymoon ends. Follow on Twitter: @paul_emerich @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Dr. Suzanna Windon is an Assistant Professor of Youth and Adult Leadership, including Volunteer Management at the...

If this is your first year in the classroom, congratulations and welcome. In this episode, we bring together two veteran teachers and a newly minted teacher to talk about what matters most as you set priorities for the first few weeks of the new school year. Share this episode with all new teachers in your school. They will thank you. Follow on Twitter: @bethpando @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Nivene Hutchins is a recent graduate of The Ohio State University and has...

As we kick off a new school year we pause to consider and align our priorities. In this episode, I chat with teachers who have seen many new school years come and go about what matters most in the first few weeks of school. Follow on Twitter: @lanierowell @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, writer, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of Evolving Learner, a contributing author of Because of a Teacher, and her...