https://simplecast.com School Me A podcast fueled by educators. Each month, School Me brings you advice from fellow educators, expert breakdowns of education trends and news, and the encouragement you need to give your students your very best each day. Brought to you by the National Education Association. © 2017-2025 National Education Association en-us Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:00:12 +0000 http://neatoday.org/school-me/ School Me https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/a05eb6ea-1afb-4bc2-b94e-a8642bae573a/c143891b-44a7-41ff-b05f-df1aded7b60f/3000x3000/sm-20pod-20logo.jpg?aid=rss_feed http://neatoday.org/school-me/ episodic A podcast fueled by educators. Each month, School Me brings you advice from fellow educators, expert breakdowns of education trends and news, and the encouragement you need to give your students your very best each day. Brought to you by the National Education Association. National Education Association false https://feeds.simplecast.com/H2FTWnR5 teacher resources, young teachers, teaching routine, 1st year teaching resources, teacher help, tips for teachers, new teachers, new teacher tools, discipline in the classroom, esp, classroom tips, young educators, classroom management, establishing classroom rules, new esps, new educator tips, becoming a better teacher, classroom help, technology, new educator strategies National Education Association schoolmeplease@nea.org 4eb687c5-21f2-4e45-9df0-539f6447e82e Protecting Schools and Sacred Spaces From ICE Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (National Education Association) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Protecting Schools and Sacred Spaces From ICE National Education Association 00:35:10 For more than 30 years, schools, hospitals, and places of worship have been considered "sensitive locations" — spaces protected from immigration enforcement. But recently, President Trump has moved to strip away those protections, opening the door for ICE to enter campuses and target families. Now, a coalition of educator unions, community organizations, and families has come together to fight back. Our guest is Karen Tumlin, Founder and Director of the Justice Action Center, and one of the attorneys leading the PCUN v. Noem lawsuit, which seeks to restore these decades-old protections and defend every student’s right to learn without fear. For more than 30 years, schools, hospitals, and places of worship have been considered "sensitive locations" — spaces protected from immigration enforcement. But recently, President Trump has moved to strip away those protections, opening the door for ICE to enter campuses and target families. Now, a coalition of educator unions, community organizations, and families has come together to fight back. Our guest is Karen Tumlin, Founder and Director of the Justice Action Center, and one of the attorneys leading the PCUN v. Noem lawsuit, which seeks to restore these decades-old protections and defend every student’s right to learn without fear. false full 138 508a0d09-61cd-4626-9d81-5f566518b942 Making Labor History Relevant for Young People Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (National Education Association) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Making Labor History Relevant for Young People National Education Association 00:34:43 Jennifer Albert Mann joins the show to discuss her book "Shift Happens, The History of Labor in the United States," a labor history book for teens and young adults. Shift Happens was the September young adult book recommendation on NEA’s Read Across America Calendar, under the theme “invite transformation.” Jennifer Albert Mann joins the show to discuss her book "Shift Happens, The History of Labor in the United States," a labor history book for teens and young adults. Shift Happens was the September young adult book recommendation on NEA’s Read Across America Calendar, under the theme “invite transformation.” false full 137 bf329e5a-069a-4cbb-8f68-faa0db062038 Teaching Kids the Science of Perception, Misinformation, and Disinformation Wed, 1 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Jacqueline B. Toner, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Teaching Kids the Science of Perception, Misinformation, and Disinformation Jacqueline B. Toner, Natieka Samuels 00:28:58 Jacqueline B. Toner is a trained clinical psychologist and author of more than 10 books for young readers, including True or False? The Science of Perception, Misinformation, and Disinformation. Her book is an NEA Read Across America-recommended book for middle-grade students that teaches them about the brain in order to help them recognize misinformation and disinformation. In a world where false claims can spread faster than ever, how can we help kids build the skills they need to sort fact from fiction? Jacqueline B. Toner is a trained clinical psychologist and author of more than 10 books for young readers, including True or False? The Science of Perception, Misinformation, and Disinformation. Her book is an NEA Read Across America-recommended book for middle-grade students that teaches them about the brain in order to help them recognize misinformation and disinformation. In a world where false claims can spread faster than ever, how can we help kids build the skills they need to sort fact from fiction? false full 136 4830f18f-118a-48c0-a155-9ffaab0f3029 Why Are Billionaires Messing With Public Education? Part 2 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (National Education Association) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Why Are Billionaires Messing With Public Education? Part 2 National Education Association 00:29:50 Our two part series on billionaires and public education continues. Today, we’re zooming in on the rise of new, well-funded activist groups targeting school boards, banning books, and attacking everything from diversity initiatives to trans student rights. Who’s behind groups like Moms for Liberty and Parents Defending Education? What is “dark money,” and how does it quietly reshape local and national education policy? And who is Leonard Leo, and why is he so influential in this fight? Alyssa Bowen, deputy executive director of True North Research and the director of True North’s Equality Project, explains. Our two part series on billionaires and public education continues. Today, we’re zooming in on the rise of new, well-funded activist groups targeting school boards, banning books, and attacking everything from diversity initiatives to trans student rights. Who’s behind groups like Moms for Liberty and Parents Defending Education? What is “dark money,” and how does it quietly reshape local and national education policy? And who is Leonard Leo, and why is he so influential in this fight? Alyssa Bowen, deputy executive director of True North Research and the director of True North’s Equality Project, explains. false full 135 498f6373-64df-4b81-a9da-dc3fdd54d280 Why Are Billionaires Messing With Public Education? Part 1 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (National Education Association) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Why Are Billionaires Messing With Public Education? Part 1 National Education Association 00:35:31 Have you ever wondered why the rich and powerful seem to have so many opinions about public education, especially when neither they nor their children have attended public schools? This is the first of a two-part series exploring how the rich and powerful are cashing out on public education. Today, we’re looking at the big picture: the historical, decades-long agenda by wealthy donors and corporate interests to privatize schools, weaken unions, and limit what educators can teach. Our guest is Lisa Graves, founder and Executive Director of True North Research. Have you ever wondered why the rich and powerful seem to have so many opinions about public education, especially when neither they nor their children have attended public schools? This is the first of a two-part series exploring how the rich and powerful are cashing out on public education. Today, we’re looking at the big picture: the historical, decades-long agenda by wealthy donors and corporate interests to privatize schools, weaken unions, and limit what educators can teach. Our guest is Lisa Graves, founder and Executive Director of True North Research. false full 134 c962f759-2ef6-4aa2-9f54-3e22fedc5db5 Paid Student Teaching is the Future Mentioned in this episode:

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]]> Paid Student Teaching is the Future National Education Association 00:37:43 We’re discussing a critical issue facing future educators: how they are compensated—or rather, not compensated—for their student teaching assignments. Hannah St. Clair, Chair of NEA’s Aspiring Educators program, has been deeply involved in the movement to secure paid student teaching, and she’s joining the show to break down why this issue matters, what progress has been made, and how educators and allies can continue pushing for change. We’re discussing a critical issue facing future educators: how they are compensated—or rather, not compensated—for their student teaching assignments. Hannah St. Clair, Chair of NEA’s Aspiring Educators program, has been deeply involved in the movement to secure paid student teaching, and she’s joining the show to break down why this issue matters, what progress has been made, and how educators and allies can continue pushing for change. false full 133 eb3bdbda-bffe-468a-a949-814a25a742a0 An Expert Explains: Medicaid Cuts Will Hurt Us All Mentioned in this episode:

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]]> An Expert Explains: Medicaid Cuts Will Hurt Us All National Education Association 00:37:07 Medicaid is a lifeline for millions of Americans, including students, families, and school employees. But right now, it’s under serious threat. New proposals in Congress aim to slash Medicaid funding, and the consequences could be devastating. Even for those of us with private, employer-provided healthcare, cutting Medicaid makes your healthcare more expensive and harder to access. Cynthia Blankenship, NEA’s senior policy advisor for health policy and benefits, joins the show to explain what these proposed cuts mean, how they could impact students and schools, and what educators can do to help protect Medicaid at the state and national level. Medicaid is a lifeline for millions of Americans, including students, families, and school employees. But right now, it’s under serious threat. New proposals in Congress aim to slash Medicaid funding, and the consequences could be devastating. Even for those of us with private, employer-provided healthcare, cutting Medicaid makes your healthcare more expensive and harder to access. Cynthia Blankenship, NEA’s senior policy advisor for health policy and benefits, joins the show to explain what these proposed cuts mean, how they could impact students and schools, and what educators can do to help protect Medicaid at the state and national level. false full 132 7a646773-4e09-4dd3-879a-474b08f19582 Lawyers Explain: Anti-Immigrant Policies and Education Mentioned in this episode:

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]]> Lawyers Explain: Anti-Immigrant Policies and Education National Education Association 00:36:19 Schools are meant to be safe spaces for all students, but what happens when immigration enforcement reaches the classroom or college campus? Alice O’Brien and Lubna Alam from NEA’s legal team join the show to help educators navigate the complex legal waters of the Trump administration's immigration policies and remind them of their rights to protect every student, regardless of immigration status. Schools are meant to be safe spaces for all students, but what happens when immigration enforcement reaches the classroom or college campus? Alice O’Brien and Lubna Alam from NEA’s legal team join the show to help educators navigate the complex legal waters of the Trump administration's immigration policies and remind them of their rights to protect every student, regardless of immigration status. false full 131 3627ade9-e4fb-4971-9cbe-4c94fc2e283d A Lawyer Explains: "DEI" and Anti-Equity Policies in Schools Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (National Education Association) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ A Lawyer Explains: "DEI" and Anti-Equity Policies in Schools National Education Association 00:38:07 The Trump administration is waging war against diversity, equity, and inclusion. But what does that mean for educators when it comes to discussing race, equity, and history in the classroom? How can schools continue to foster inclusive learning environments despite these restrictions? Alice O’Brien, general counsel for the National Education Association, walks through your rights, risks, and opportunities to push back against anti-equality policies and fear tactics. The Trump administration is waging war against diversity, equity, and inclusion. But what does that mean for educators when it comes to discussing race, equity, and history in the classroom? How can schools continue to foster inclusive learning environments despite these restrictions? Alice O’Brien, general counsel for the National Education Association, walks through your rights, risks, and opportunities to push back against anti-equality policies and fear tactics. false full 130 817d0158-242f-46cb-ae09-53ab0d5b72f7 What can we do about cyberbullying? Fri, 28 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Madeline Micou, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ What can we do about cyberbullying? Madeline Micou, Natieka Samuels 00:32:40 With the rise of social media and constant online communication, bullying is affecting students in new, pervasive ways, and schools are often on the front lines of addressing it. Madeline Micou, a middle school counselor with over two decades of experience in education, shares her insights on the realities of cyberbullying, how it differs from traditional bullying, and what educators and families can do to combat it effectively. With the rise of social media and constant online communication, bullying is affecting students in new, pervasive ways, and schools are often on the front lines of addressing it. Madeline Micou, a middle school counselor with over two decades of experience in education, shares her insights on the realities of cyberbullying, how it differs from traditional bullying, and what educators and families can do to combat it effectively. cyberbullying, bullies at school, cyber bullying false full 129 554f2e36-f934-46f5-8148-75fd5159cdb3 All the Books for All the Kids With Kwame Alexander Sun, 2 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (National Education Association) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ All the Books for All the Kids With Kwame Alexander National Education Association 00:33:29 A conversation with Kwame Alexander: a poet, educator, and best-selling author of The Crossover, Booked, The Door of No Return, and so many other books that have inspired young readers across the country. In celebration of NEA’s Read Across America, Kwame has teamed up with NEA for a unique project—bringing literature and music together with a jazz-infused reading of The Crossover. You can hear Kwame’s special 10th anniversary reading at https://www.nea.org/crossover. A conversation with Kwame Alexander: a poet, educator, and best-selling author of The Crossover, Booked, The Door of No Return, and so many other books that have inspired young readers across the country. In celebration of NEA’s Read Across America, Kwame has teamed up with NEA for a unique project—bringing literature and music together with a jazz-infused reading of The Crossover. You can hear Kwame’s special 10th anniversary reading at https://www.nea.org/crossover. false full 128 55770808-e4f5-43dc-8b4e-c9c20cf79a90 Collective Bargaining is Back in Fairfax Mon, 17 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (National Education Association) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Collective Bargaining is Back in Fairfax National Education Association 00:25:01 In 2020, collective bargaining for public sector workers returned to Virginia after a nearly 50-year ban—a huge win for Virginia educators. But change doesn't happen overnight. Fairfax Education Association President Leslie Houston joins the show to talk about how educators in Fairfax, Virginia came together to create their first collective bargaining agreement since the ban, and what other districts can do to bring similar wins to their schools. In 2020, collective bargaining for public sector workers returned to Virginia after a nearly 50-year ban—a huge win for Virginia educators. But change doesn't happen overnight. Fairfax Education Association President Leslie Houston joins the show to talk about how educators in Fairfax, Virginia came together to create their first collective bargaining agreement since the ban, and what other districts can do to bring similar wins to their schools. false full 127 a123ad07-1de3-498d-b2d8-44b1e154b9e2 Moments From a Teacher’s Monthly Grocery Run Read more from Mary Ellen about how low pay affects education across the nation, and how unions are helping educators get the pay increases they deserve:

https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/dear-educators-youre-still-not-paid-enough

As the nation’s largest labor union, we stand in solidarity with the Costco Teamsters in their fight for a fair contract. Just as we fight for the rights and dignity of educators and their communities, we proudly stand with all workers demanding the wages and benefits they deserve.

]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Mary Ellen Flannery, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Read more from Mary Ellen about how low pay affects education across the nation, and how unions are helping educators get the pay increases they deserve:

https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/dear-educators-youre-still-not-paid-enough

As the nation’s largest labor union, we stand in solidarity with the Costco Teamsters in their fight for a fair contract. Just as we fight for the rights and dignity of educators and their communities, we proudly stand with all workers demanding the wages and benefits they deserve.

]]> Moments From a Teacher’s Monthly Grocery Run Mary Ellen Flannery, Natieka Samuels 00:04:55 Welcome to another Moments From mini-episode! This week we have another story from NEA Today’s Mary Ellen Flannery. We believe that every educator should be paid more than enough to afford basic necessities, like fruit and vegetables. But in Florida, which ranks 50th in the nation for average teacher salary, having to decide whether to put healthy food on the table or to pay for essential medications is, sadly, not uncommon. Mary Ellen recently went shopping with one Florida educator to expose the reality of what it means to live on a teacher’s salary. Welcome to another Moments From mini-episode! This week we have another story from NEA Today’s Mary Ellen Flannery. We believe that every educator should be paid more than enough to afford basic necessities, like fruit and vegetables. But in Florida, which ranks 50th in the nation for average teacher salary, having to decide whether to put healthy food on the table or to pay for essential medications is, sadly, not uncommon. Mary Ellen recently went shopping with one Florida educator to expose the reality of what it means to live on a teacher’s salary. educator pay, teacher pay false full 126 a1a6eada-c7ee-4ee4-bb6e-3a74347f5892 An Innovative Apprenticeship Program for Teachers Learn more about the Washington Education Association’s Apprenticeship Residency in Teaching https://www.washingtonea.org/events-training/residency/

]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Annie Lamberto, Jim Meadows, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Learn more about the Washington Education Association’s Apprenticeship Residency in Teaching https://www.washingtonea.org/events-training/residency/

]]> An Innovative Apprenticeship Program for Teachers Annie Lamberto, Jim Meadows, Natieka Samuels 00:39:13 There’s a groundbreaking program reshaping how we train and support new educators—The Washington Education Association’s Apprenticeship Residency in Teaching. Founded with initial support from NEA, it’s the nation’s first union-led teacher preparation program, turning Washingtonians dream careers into a reality, cohort by cohort. Learn more about the program and how it addresses some of the biggest challenges in educator prep programs on this episode of School Me. There’s a groundbreaking program reshaping how we train and support new educators—The Washington Education Association’s Apprenticeship Residency in Teaching. Founded with initial support from NEA, it’s the nation’s first union-led teacher preparation program, turning Washingtonians dream careers into a reality, cohort by cohort. Learn more about the program and how it addresses some of the biggest challenges in educator prep programs on this episode of School Me. false full 125 46d81f69-b07e-4d59-bc82-73210316c732 Read (and Rap) Across America with Dwayne Reed Learn more about Read Across America, and access the calendar: https://www.nea.org/readacrossamerica

Check out Simon B. Rhymin' : https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/read-across-america/find-your-book/simon-b-rhymin

]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Dwayne Reed, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Learn more about Read Across America, and access the calendar: https://www.nea.org/readacrossamerica

Check out Simon B. Rhymin' : https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/read-across-america/find-your-book/simon-b-rhymin

]]> Read (and Rap) Across America with Dwayne Reed Dwayne Reed, Natieka Samuels 00:33:37 Dwayne Reed is a Chicago educator, author, rapper, and viral sensation who’s made a name for himself as “America’s Favorite Rapping Teacher.” His book, "Simon B. Rhymin'", is the December pick for middle-grade readers on NEA’s Read Across America calendar—NEA’s year-round program to celebrate reading and diverse books. Learn more about Dwayne’s journey and the power of Read Across America’s mission of inclusion and representation in the books our students read. Dwayne Reed is a Chicago educator, author, rapper, and viral sensation who’s made a name for himself as “America’s Favorite Rapping Teacher.” His book, "Simon B. Rhymin'", is the December pick for middle-grade readers on NEA’s Read Across America calendar—NEA’s year-round program to celebrate reading and diverse books. Learn more about Dwayne’s journey and the power of Read Across America’s mission of inclusion and representation in the books our students read. education, childrens books, bipoc children's books, rap false full 124 8bf5d23c-9c9b-4fda-a1ad-7bdc275dcfd4 Your Questions About Retirement Mentioned in this episode:

Pensions, Explained for Educators - https://www.nea.org/resource-library/pensions-explained-educators

Frequently Asked Questions about Pensions - https://www.nea.org/resource-library/frequently-asked-questions-about-pensions

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Pensions, Explained for Educators - https://www.nea.org/resource-library/pensions-explained-educators

Frequently Asked Questions about Pensions - https://www.nea.org/resource-library/frequently-asked-questions-about-pensions

]]> Your Questions About Retirement National Education Association 00:29:55 People often say that education is a wonderful career to retire from, but what does that mean, and how can educators ensure they have what they need at the end of their career? In this episode of School Me, we talk to one of NEA's Senior Pension Specialists to help answer these questions and more. People often say that education is a wonderful career to retire from, but what does that mean, and how can educators ensure they have what they need at the end of their career? In this episode of School Me, we talk to one of NEA's Senior Pension Specialists to help answer these questions and more. false full 123 3b56f407-788f-48b5-ba10-175da628d1ec Moments From a See Educators Run Training Check out NEA.org/SeeEducatorsRun for more information about taking the first step toward holding public office.

]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (National Education Association) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Check out NEA.org/SeeEducatorsRun for more information about taking the first step toward holding public office.

]]> Moments From a See Educators Run Training National Education Association 00:05:51 Each year, educators from across the country come together to learn how to take a potentially life-changing step: running for publicly held office. Take a peek into the exciting weekend of training hosted by NEA's See Educators Run team, and get inspired to make a change in your community, too. Each year, educators from across the country come together to learn how to take a potentially life-changing step: running for publicly held office. Take a peek into the exciting weekend of training hosted by NEA's See Educators Run team, and get inspired to make a change in your community, too. false full 122 15eda2b7-9c56-422d-a0cd-9134408e9711 AI in Education Mentioned in this episode:

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]]> AI in Education National Education Association 00:35:32 Artificial Intelligence is a topic on everyone’s minds these days, for exciting and concerning reasons alike. But what role will AI play in education? According to our guest, Adam Aguilera, the sky’s the limit. Artificial Intelligence is a topic on everyone’s minds these days, for exciting and concerning reasons alike. But what role will AI play in education? According to our guest, Adam Aguilera, the sky’s the limit. false full 121 119d2e68-4384-4eac-b2ff-fd8a0b32117a Moments From a High School Culinary Class See photos from the kitchen, the transcript, and more here.

]]> Tue, 2 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (National Education Association) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ See photos from the kitchen, the transcript, and more here.

]]> Moments From a High School Culinary Class National Education Association 00:05:50 With incredible poise and delicious food, five teenage chefs from New Jersey recently won a statewide competition. Listen to them prepare for nationals—and a world beyond the kitchen. With incredible poise and delicious food, five teenage chefs from New Jersey recently won a statewide competition. Listen to them prepare for nationals—and a world beyond the kitchen. false full 120 e0694b7b-7e34-42b2-8b83-9a95b2be4521 The ESP Bill of Rights Learn more about the ESP Bill of Rights campaign: http://nea.org/espbillofrights 

]]> Sat, 15 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Saúl Ramos, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Learn more about the ESP Bill of Rights campaign: http://nea.org/espbillofrights 

]]> The ESP Bill of Rights Saúl Ramos, Natieka Samuels 00:35:05 Despite their important roles in our schools, many Education Support Professionals, or ESPs, have to take on more than one job to make ends meet. Across the country, states are working to secure better pay, working conditions, and more for their ESPs, because one job should be enough. Saúl Ramos, a Senior Program & Policy Specialist in NEA’s ESP Quality Department, and 2017 Education Support Professional of the Year, is our guest. Together, we’re discussing how NEA members, staff, and leaders are collaborating on a campaign to create an ESP Bill of Rights in each state—an effort to increase ESP visibility, rights, and respect—and how your state can join in, too. Despite their important roles in our schools, many Education Support Professionals, or ESPs, have to take on more than one job to make ends meet. Across the country, states are working to secure better pay, working conditions, and more for their ESPs, because one job should be enough. Saúl Ramos, a Senior Program & Policy Specialist in NEA’s ESP Quality Department, and 2017 Education Support Professional of the Year, is our guest. Together, we’re discussing how NEA members, staff, and leaders are collaborating on a campaign to create an ESP Bill of Rights in each state—an effort to increase ESP visibility, rights, and respect—and how your state can join in, too. false full 119 89ec181c-2201-40ce-af2e-d4bfe2efa7dc Defend Black History with Rashad Robinson Sat, 1 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (National Education Association) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Defend Black History with Rashad Robinson National Education Association 00:36:43 Defending the right to learn about our country’s full history naturally includes defending the right to learn about Black history. As certain politicians seek to ban books by Black authors and ban courses that teach the truth about the Black experience in America, we are fighting back to ensure all students have access to an honest education. One of NEA’s partners in this work is Color Of Change, a racial justice organization committed to building power and making justice real for Black people. Today’s guest, Rashad Robinson, is the President of Color Of Change. Defending the right to learn about our country’s full history naturally includes defending the right to learn about Black history. As certain politicians seek to ban books by Black authors and ban courses that teach the truth about the Black experience in America, we are fighting back to ensure all students have access to an honest education. One of NEA’s partners in this work is Color Of Change, a racial justice organization committed to building power and making justice real for Black people. Today’s guest, Rashad Robinson, is the President of Color Of Change. false full 118 cd02653a-3ffd-47a5-8700-4a15b87d561e 70 Years of Brown v. Board Read the report, "The Legal and Pedagogical Case for Culturally Responsive and Racially Inclusive Public Education for All Students".

Danielle's Book Recommendations:

   - Schoolhouse Burning by Derek Black

   - Engines of Liberty by David Cole

   - The Lie That Binds by Ellie Langford

 

]]> Wed, 15 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Danielle Davis, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Read the report, "The Legal and Pedagogical Case for Culturally Responsive and Racially Inclusive Public Education for All Students".

Danielle's Book Recommendations:

   - Schoolhouse Burning by Derek Black

   - Engines of Liberty by David Cole

   - The Lie That Binds by Ellie Langford

 

]]> 70 Years of Brown v. Board Danielle Davis, Natieka Samuels 00:34:07 It's been 70 years since the U.S. Supreme Court issued its landmark ruling in Brown v. Board of Education. For many, this iconic Supreme Court case feels like a foundational and permanent part of American society, but today, the promises of Brown v. Board are under attack. Danielle Davis, Staff Counsel for NEA, joins the show to discuss the impact of this important ruling on America and what the future holds for the promises of that case. It's been 70 years since the U.S. Supreme Court issued its landmark ruling in Brown v. Board of Education. For many, this iconic Supreme Court case feels like a foundational and permanent part of American society, but today, the promises of Brown v. Board are under attack. Danielle Davis, Staff Counsel for NEA, joins the show to discuss the impact of this important ruling on America and what the future holds for the promises of that case. dei, integrated schools, racial equity, segregation, brown v board false full 117 1996a4ab-5d1f-4a3b-9bb9-b309e13959bc Mental Health in Higher Education Read Mary Ellen's latest article, The Mental Health Crisis Among Faculty and College Staff.

Also, see The Mental Health Crisis on College Campuses.

]]> Wed, 1 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Mary Ellen Flannery, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Read Mary Ellen's latest article, The Mental Health Crisis Among Faculty and College Staff.

Also, see The Mental Health Crisis on College Campuses.

]]> Mental Health in Higher Education Mary Ellen Flannery, Natieka Samuels 00:25:57 This Mental Health Month, we are discussing the mental health crisis among college faculty and staff. Our guest, Mary Ellen Flannery, is a Senior writer for NEA Today magazine who has been reporting on the mental health challenges of staff and faculty on college and university campuses and what solutions exist for our members. This Mental Health Month, we are discussing the mental health crisis among college faculty and staff. Our guest, Mary Ellen Flannery, is a Senior writer for NEA Today magazine who has been reporting on the mental health challenges of staff and faculty on college and university campuses and what solutions exist for our members. college mental health, mental health, mental health professors false full 116 9d026d23-a5ee-4b6a-a660-fb2246151e1c How to Be Strike-Ready Mon, 15 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ How to Be Strike-Ready Natieka Samuels 00:34:25 They say that the best way to prevent a strike is to prepare for one. So how can educators successfully avoid striking, while also having their demands met? Leah VanDassor, president of the St. Paul Federation of Educators, and executive board member Quentin Wathum-Ocama discuss how St. Paul, MN educators prepared for their recent negotiations, and how you can use their example as a helpful guide for your upcoming bargain. They say that the best way to prevent a strike is to prepare for one. So how can educators successfully avoid striking, while also having their demands met? Leah VanDassor, president of the St. Paul Federation of Educators, and executive board member Quentin Wathum-Ocama discuss how St. Paul, MN educators prepared for their recent negotiations, and how you can use their example as a helpful guide for your upcoming bargain. false full 115 a7307ef5-8af8-43e8-918f-312925479ebc The State of Community Schools Learn more about Community Schools at NEA.org/CommunitySchools

]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (National Education Association) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Learn more about Community Schools at NEA.org/CommunitySchools

]]> The State of Community Schools National Education Association 00:33:19 The Community Schools model is catching on across the country, with NEA members standing at the forefront of this exciting new way of approaching education. But where are these community schools, and what differences are they making for students and educators? Two Senior Policy Analysts and Program Specialists who focus on Community Schools at NEA join the show to discuss the state of the community schools movement and how you can take steps toward bringing community schools to your area. The Community Schools model is catching on across the country, with NEA members standing at the forefront of this exciting new way of approaching education. But where are these community schools, and what differences are they making for students and educators? Two Senior Policy Analysts and Program Specialists who focus on Community Schools at NEA join the show to discuss the state of the community schools movement and how you can take steps toward bringing community schools to your area. false full 114 72f43aa6-7423-48f8-98d9-13d1eff273d1 Supporting Students with Disabilities Mentioned in this episode:

]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (National Education Association) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Mentioned in this episode:

]]> Supporting Students with Disabilities National Education Association 00:25:27 We’re discussing how educators can support students with disabilities in schools and sharing tactics and practices educators can implement to foster inclusivity and combat ableism. Our guest is Katie Punsly, a creative writing teacher in Louisville, Kentucky, with years of experience as an instructional technology coach, working with English language learners, and serving the needs of students with disabilities. We’re discussing how educators can support students with disabilities in schools and sharing tactics and practices educators can implement to foster inclusivity and combat ableism. Our guest is Katie Punsly, a creative writing teacher in Louisville, Kentucky, with years of experience as an instructional technology coach, working with English language learners, and serving the needs of students with disabilities. false full 113 933ceaf1-cd39-496f-b835-26ebbf71b51f Why New Teachers and ESPs Make a Dynamic Team Fri, 1 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Demetrius Dove, Joie Moore, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Why New Teachers and ESPs Make a Dynamic Team Demetrius Dove, Joie Moore, Natieka Samuels 00:32:57 In this episode, we explore the invaluable partnership between Education Support Professionals (or ESPs) and new and aspiring educators in schools. Our guests, Joie Moore, an ESP from Ohio, and Demetrius Dove, an aspiring educator from Georgia, share their insights and experiences in fostering strong partnerships within the school community. In this episode, we explore the invaluable partnership between Education Support Professionals (or ESPs) and new and aspiring educators in schools. Our guests, Joie Moore, an ESP from Ohio, and Demetrius Dove, an aspiring educator from Georgia, share their insights and experiences in fostering strong partnerships within the school community. false full 112 4e9f8d4a-8357-4400-8310-d75beac4a6d3 Moments from A Nature-Based, Outdoor Pre-Kindergarten View photos of the class in action and more from NEA Today here.

]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 20:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Natieka Samuels, Mary Ellen Flannery) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ View photos of the class in action and more from NEA Today here.

]]> Moments from A Nature-Based, Outdoor Pre-Kindergarten Natieka Samuels, Mary Ellen Flannery 00:05:32 An audio feature from NEA Today magazine: Nature-Based, Outdoor Pre-Kindergarten Takes Root in Maine from Senior Writer Mary Ellen Flannery. An audio feature from NEA Today magazine: Nature-Based, Outdoor Pre-Kindergarten Takes Root in Maine from Senior Writer Mary Ellen Flannery. prek-k, outdoor classes, nature education, pre-k false full 111 9a72d45f-f520-4c5c-8931-88ec752ce3fe Demystifying AP African American Studies Read more about AP African American Studies: https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/what-really-happens-ap-african-american-studies

 

]]> Wed, 31 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Antoinette Dempsey-Waters, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Read more about AP African American Studies: https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/what-really-happens-ap-african-american-studies

 

]]> Demystifying AP African American Studies Antoinette Dempsey-Waters, Natieka Samuels 00:33:33 AP African African American Studies—the "controversial" AP course being piloted in schools across the country, is far more interesting than the headlines it's made. Antoinette Dempsey-Waters, a Virginia History teacher and member of the course's development committee, joins the show to talk about why this course will be so impactful, how it was developed, and what the public discourse was truly about. AP African African American Studies—the "controversial" AP course being piloted in schools across the country, is far more interesting than the headlines it's made. Antoinette Dempsey-Waters, a Virginia History teacher and member of the course's development committee, joins the show to talk about why this course will be so impactful, how it was developed, and what the public discourse was truly about. african american studies false full 110 98152ed7-d929-4258-b9d0-1f63caeae163 Taking Action on Gun Violence Read the latest article about the gun violence epidemic from NEA Today: https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/we-can-change-educators-take-gun-violence

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]]> Tue, 16 Jan 2024 20:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (National Education Association) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Read the latest article about the gun violence epidemic from NEA Today: https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/we-can-change-educators-take-gun-violence

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]]> Taking Action on Gun Violence National Education Association 00:39:55 In this episode, we address the urgent issue of gun violence in schools. Joining us are Zach Martin, a survivor of the 1999 Columbine High School shooting and current teacher at Columbine, and Mary Kusler, Senior Director of NEA’s Center for Advocacy and Political Action. Together, we explore the current state of our nation and discuss how educators can collaborate with parents, students, and communities to advocate for gun-safety legislation and comprehensive school safety policies. In this episode, we address the urgent issue of gun violence in schools. Joining us are Zach Martin, a survivor of the 1999 Columbine High School shooting and current teacher at Columbine, and Mary Kusler, Senior Director of NEA’s Center for Advocacy and Political Action. Together, we explore the current state of our nation and discuss how educators can collaborate with parents, students, and communities to advocate for gun-safety legislation and comprehensive school safety policies. false full 109 521f95da-75b0-4eb9-8680-f57a82c36784 Encore: Battling Educator Stress Mentioned in this episode:

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]]> Encore: Battling Educator Stress National Education Association 00:38:51 The end of the year can be an especially stressful time, so it only seemed fitting to re-run this enlightening episode to help you discover strategies for stress relief and set internal goals and boundaries for the new year. Educators are more stressed than ever these days, but there are ways to make things better—from federal funding, to local actions, to individual practices. On this episode, Todd Scholl from the Center for Educator Wellness and Learning discusses the toll stress can take on educators, and discuss strategies for managing it, taking action for the greater good, and maintaining a healthy work/life balance. The end of the year can be an especially stressful time, so it only seemed fitting to re-run this enlightening episode to help you discover strategies for stress relief and set internal goals and boundaries for the new year. Educators are more stressed than ever these days, but there are ways to make things better—from federal funding, to local actions, to individual practices. On this episode, Todd Scholl from the Center for Educator Wellness and Learning discusses the toll stress can take on educators, and discuss strategies for managing it, taking action for the greater good, and maintaining a healthy work/life balance. workplace stress, teacher burnout, educator stress, educator burnout false full 92 b2a8c054-a4e8-44ef-8750-b9f5ff47e527 Recognizing Yourself as a Leader Fri, 1 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Stephanie Johnson, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Recognizing Yourself as a Leader Stephanie Johnson, Natieka Samuels 00:32:03 We’re talking women in leadership with Stephanie Johnson, a South Carolina Reading Interventionist, Fulbright awardee, and former Chair of NEA’s Women’s Issues Committee. Together, we discuss her personal leadership journey as an educator and NEA member, and how every woman has the power to lead–even if they don’t quite recognize it yet. We’re talking women in leadership with Stephanie Johnson, a South Carolina Reading Interventionist, Fulbright awardee, and former Chair of NEA’s Women’s Issues Committee. Together, we discuss her personal leadership journey as an educator and NEA member, and how every woman has the power to lead–even if they don’t quite recognize it yet. women's leadership, black leadership, labor union women false full 108 4e141fe0-5095-4ec0-8c4b-14e937240c4f Update: The State of Student Debt Mentioned in this episode:

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]]> Update: The State of Student Debt National Education Association 00:28:37 Student debt is a huge problem for educators. Over the past year, the conflicting news about student debt relief, Supreme Court cases, and recent policy changes has been confusing, to say the least. To break down what's happened and how borrowers should move forward, Ronny Lau from NEA’s Government Relations department joins the show. Student debt is a huge problem for educators. Over the past year, the conflicting news about student debt relief, Supreme Court cases, and recent policy changes has been confusing, to say the least. To break down what's happened and how borrowers should move forward, Ronny Lau from NEA’s Government Relations department joins the show. false full 107 0bf1244f-6dc6-423f-aa72-05ffc4a3ee28 Rise Up for LGBTQ+ Youth with GLSEN Mentioned in this episode:

]]> Wed, 1 Nov 2023 04:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Melanie Willingham-Jaggers, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Mentioned in this episode:

]]> Rise Up for LGBTQ+ Youth with GLSEN Melanie Willingham-Jaggers, Natieka Samuels 00:28:47 Our guest for this episode is Melanie Willingham-Jaggers, an NEA member and Executive Director at GLSEN, a national non-profit that works to ensure K-12 education is safe and affirming for all students, including LGBTQ+ youth. Together we discuss ways that you can support LGBTQ+ youth and encourage your elected officials to do the same through GLSEN's Rise Up for LGBTQ+ Youth campaign. Our guest for this episode is Melanie Willingham-Jaggers, an NEA member and Executive Director at GLSEN, a national non-profit that works to ensure K-12 education is safe and affirming for all students, including LGBTQ+ youth. Together we discuss ways that you can support LGBTQ+ youth and encourage your elected officials to do the same through GLSEN's Rise Up for LGBTQ+ Youth campaign. lgbtq students, glsen false full 106 9427ae43-78f3-4794-8edc-89b176a6a423 What Behavioral Specialists Want You To Know Mon, 16 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Rosa DiPiazza, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ What Behavioral Specialists Want You To Know Rosa DiPiazza, Natieka Samuels 00:38:50 Student behavior is a major challenge for educators these days, and it’s more important than ever to learn how to respond to those behaviors in a compassionate, effective, and safe way. To discuss these strategies, Rosa DiPiazza, a school psychologist and behavioral specialist in Delaware, joins the show. Student behavior is a major challenge for educators these days, and it’s more important than ever to learn how to respond to those behaviors in a compassionate, effective, and safe way. To discuss these strategies, Rosa DiPiazza, a school psychologist and behavioral specialist in Delaware, joins the show. trauma-informed, student behavior, nea today, student truama false full 105 a24d2b12-dc0e-44f3-b0b2-a1502d89f23f Champion the Freedom to Read With Author Duncan Tonatiuh Mentioned in this episode:

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 19:27:01 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Duncan Tonatiuh, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Mentioned in this episode:

]]> Champion the Freedom to Read With Author Duncan Tonatiuh Duncan Tonatiuh, Natieka Samuels 00:34:57 In this episode, we're talking to Duncan Tonatiuh, an award-winning author and illustrator whose artwork is inspired by Pre-Columbian art, particularly that of the Mixtec codices. His book, A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters, is this October’s Read Across America pick for elementary-aged students. In this episode, we're talking to Duncan Tonatiuh, an award-winning author and illustrator whose artwork is inspired by Pre-Columbian art, particularly that of the Mixtec codices. His book, A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters, is this October’s Read Across America pick for elementary-aged students. book bans, book challenges, mexican-american art, freedom to read false full 104 37197d2b-f7b4-4f82-9453-0ea5b4590713 Parent Partnership and Family Engagement Fri, 15 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (National Education Association) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Parent Partnership and Family Engagement National Education Association 00:34:03 Parents, guardians, and family members are essential parts of every school community—Their involvement can not only improve the learning experience for students but also the working conditions of educators. To discuss how family engagement can be a game changer for educators, Maria Miranda, current UTLA Elementary Vice President, joins the podcast. Parents, guardians, and family members are essential parts of every school community—Their involvement can not only improve the learning experience for students but also the working conditions of educators. To discuss how family engagement can be a game changer for educators, Maria Miranda, current UTLA Elementary Vice President, joins the podcast. false full 103 9f316d9c-ad48-42de-bd5b-b4d53f83d5cf Winning Higher Pay Fri, 1 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Lerenda Dixon, Regina Fuentes, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Winning Higher Pay Lerenda Dixon, Regina Fuentes, Natieka Samuels 00:39:51 Teachers are making $3,644 less, on average, than they did 10 years ago, adjusted for inflation. In this episode, two guests who were part of successful efforts to win higher pay for educators in their states share their experiences, strategies, and insights on how they and their fellow union members achieved victory, and share how you can do the same in your state. Teachers are making $3,644 less, on average, than they did 10 years ago, adjusted for inflation. In this episode, two guests who were part of successful efforts to win higher pay for educators in their states share their experiences, strategies, and insights on how they and their fellow union members achieved victory, and share how you can do the same in your state. educator pay, educator wins, teacher salary, teacher pay, teachers get paid false full 102 7bdad68b-85fb-4ae0-b84e-7ec876528a08 Organizing, Member to Member Mentioned in this episode:

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]]> Organizing, Member to Member National Education Association 00:33:03 Every member can play a role in growing their union, because no one knows the value of an association better than the members themselves. In this episode, Cassie Owens Moore, a school librarian in South Carolina, and part of NEA’s National Member Organizing Cadre, discusses the value of member-to-member organizing as a tool for fostering connections and building power. Every member can play a role in growing their union, because no one knows the value of an association better than the members themselves. In this episode, Cassie Owens Moore, a school librarian in South Carolina, and part of NEA’s National Member Organizing Cadre, discusses the value of member-to-member organizing as a tool for fostering connections and building power. false full 101 17f5bca9-4ee9-40d8-bbd3-1a4ab6978faa Education and the Supreme Court Wed, 2 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Alice O'Brien, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Education and the Supreme Court Alice O'Brien, Natieka Samuels 00:39:24 From free speech rights to religious freedom, equal access to education, and the delicate balance between privacy and safety, the legal intricacies and real-world implications of Supreme Court rulings cannot be understated. Alice O’Brien, NEA’s General Counsel, returns to the show to discuss the recent Supreme Court decisions that have had major effects on our country and what they mean specifically for educators and students. From free speech rights to religious freedom, equal access to education, and the delicate balance between privacy and safety, the legal intricacies and real-world implications of Supreme Court rulings cannot be understated. Alice O’Brien, NEA’s General Counsel, returns to the show to discuss the recent Supreme Court decisions that have had major effects on our country and what they mean specifically for educators and students. affirmative action, scotus, education law false full 100 4558874f-07b9-4da5-a206-6b60c47be8ce Educator Advocacy Rights Mentioned in this episode:

 Read the full Educator Advocacy Rights report: https://www.nea.org/advocacy-rights

]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Natieka Samuels, Alice O'Brien) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Mentioned in this episode:

 Read the full Educator Advocacy Rights report: https://www.nea.org/advocacy-rights

]]> Educator Advocacy Rights Natieka Samuels, Alice O'Brien 00:28:51 As a resource for our members, NEA recently released a guide to help educators understand their rights and limitations when speaking up for public education and students. Alice O’Brien, NEA’s General Counsel, is back on the podcast to break down the key parts of that report and let educators know what their rights are when advocating for the issues they are most passionate about. As a resource for our members, NEA recently released a guide to help educators understand their rights and limitations when speaking up for public education and students. Alice O’Brien, NEA’s General Counsel, is back on the podcast to break down the key parts of that report and let educators know what their rights are when advocating for the issues they are most passionate about. teacher's rights, teacher advocacy, educator rights, educator advocacy false full 99 0f1f4bdb-9cac-4835-9ab2-330a145bc7ee Update: Navigating Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws at School Fri, 30 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (National Education Association) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Update: Navigating Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws at School National Education Association 00:17:01 Alice O'Brien, NEA’s General Counsel, is back to give an update on Florida's "Don't Say Gay" and "Don't Say They" laws, and discuss which states have been following in its footsteps by introducing their own discriminatory laws. Alice O'Brien, NEA’s General Counsel, is back to give an update on Florida's "Don't Say Gay" and "Don't Say They" laws, and discuss which states have been following in its footsteps by introducing their own discriminatory laws. false full 98 23bc6f53-d320-4021-9523-1814263765d7 Introducing Our 2023 ESP of the Year Thu, 22 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Pamella Johnson, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Introducing Our 2023 ESP of the Year Pamella Johnson, Natieka Samuels 00:31:10 Each year, the NEA searches the country for school support staff who are going above and beyond for their students, their school, and their communities, and names one outstanding member as the National Education Support Professional (ESP) of the Year. Pamella Johnson, a Behavioral Interventionist from Washington state, was given this prestigious honor in 2023. Learn about the path that led to her career in education, how she became NEA’s ESP of the Year, and what she’ll be focused on this year as a spokesperson for ESPs and issues affecting ESP nationwide. Each year, the NEA searches the country for school support staff who are going above and beyond for their students, their school, and their communities, and names one outstanding member as the National Education Support Professional (ESP) of the Year. Pamella Johnson, a Behavioral Interventionist from Washington state, was given this prestigious honor in 2023. Learn about the path that led to her career in education, how she became NEA’s ESP of the Year, and what she’ll be focused on this year as a spokesperson for ESPs and issues affecting ESP nationwide. education support professionals, school staff, behavoiral interventionist, school support staff false full 97 2b553d85-7c62-478d-8948-979d9227f6bc Rethinking Standardized Testing
  • Article: Standardized Testing is Still Failing Students
  • https://www.mciea.org/
  • https://www.edcommonwealth.org/
    • ]]>     Thu, 1 Jun 2023 21:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Dr. Jack Schneider, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/
  • Article: Standardized Testing is Still Failing Students
  • https://www.mciea.org/
  • https://www.edcommonwealth.org/
    • ]]>     Rethinking Standardized Testing Dr. Jack Schneider, Natieka Samuels 00:44:55 In this episode, we're taking on standardized testing—the impact of testing on students and educators, and the potential benefits and drawbacks of alternative forms of assessment with Jack Schneider, a historian, professor, and author of “Beyond Test Scores: A Better Way to Measure School Quality”. In this episode, we're taking on standardized testing—the impact of testing on students and educators, and the potential benefits and drawbacks of alternative forms of assessment with Jack Schneider, a historian, professor, and author of “Beyond Test Scores: A Better Way to Measure School Quality”. standardized testing false full 96     1571e738-14d4-4c51-99f7-c13d4be756a6 #TeacherTok: Educators as Influencers Follow Jess Hawk on social media:

    ]]>     Thu, 11 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Jess Hawk, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Follow Jess Hawk on social media:

    ]]>     #TeacherTok: Educators as Influencers Jess Hawk, Natieka Samuels 00:37:48 A growing number of educators are turning to TikTok and Instagram to share their experiences—whether that's to advocate for change, make fellow educators feel seen, or just to make us laugh. We’ve invited Jess Hawk (@MyTeacherFace)—a NJ teacher with more than 426 thousand followers on TikTok—to talk about what it’s like to share life as an educator with the world. A growing number of educators are turning to TikTok and Instagram to share their experiences—whether that's to advocate for change, make fellow educators feel seen, or just to make us laugh. We’ve invited Jess Hawk (@MyTeacherFace)—a NJ teacher with more than 426 thousand followers on TikTok—to talk about what it’s like to share life as an educator with the world. educator influencers, teachers on tiktok, teachertok, influencers in education false full 95     70fe75a5-d564-4419-8d1f-85cd8b526049 How Educators Build Community Schools Mon, 24 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (National Education Association) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ How Educators Build Community Schools National Education Association 00:34:36 Leslie Hu, a Community School Coordinator in San Francisco, discusses the benefits of the community school model, how it differs from traditional public schools, and how educators can start transforming their own schools into vibrant community hubs. Leslie Hu, a Community School Coordinator in San Francisco, discusses the benefits of the community school model, how it differs from traditional public schools, and how educators can start transforming their own schools into vibrant community hubs. false full 94 b0820165-ca3d-4413-beb2-e8dbd342db70 Bonus Episode: Special Education and Inclusion from OEA Grow Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (National Education Association) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Bonus Episode: Special Education and Inclusion from OEA Grow National Education Association 00:23:31 How does special education connect to a safe, welcoming, and inclusive school? In this episode, Leonne talks with life skills and peer tutoring special education teacher Niels Pasternak (Eugene EA) to answer this question. Niels is also the Chair of the OEA Special Education Committee and the Executive Director of Educational Equity Now. For Niels, special education is all about inclusivity, serving all students, and helping all students feel like they fit in. To do this, he recommends focusing on students' needs, strengths, and interests. Neils also points to approaches like differentiated instruction and Universal Design for Learning because when it comes to education, one size doesn't fit all. Leonne and Niels also discuss the power of life skills and peer tutoring programs in their schools. Finally, Niels explains the work of the OEA Special Education Committee, the OEA Educator Empowerment Academy, and the member resources provided by both. How does special education connect to a safe, welcoming, and inclusive school? In this episode, Leonne talks with life skills and peer tutoring special education teacher Niels Pasternak (Eugene EA) to answer this question. Niels is also the Chair of the OEA Special Education Committee and the Executive Director of Educational Equity Now. For Niels, special education is all about inclusivity, serving all students, and helping all students feel like they fit in. To do this, he recommends focusing on students' needs, strengths, and interests. Neils also points to approaches like differentiated instruction and Universal Design for Learning because when it comes to education, one size doesn't fit all. Leonne and Niels also discuss the power of life skills and peer tutoring programs in their schools. Finally, Niels explains the work of the OEA Special Education Committee, the OEA Educator Empowerment Academy, and the member resources provided by both. special education, sped, oregon educators false full 93 08298fb8-e3c8-4ed8-8e89-82b5d480033e Battling Educator Stress Mentioned in this episode:

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    ]]>     Battling Educator Stress National Education Association 00:38:51 Educators are more stressed than ever these days, but there are ways to make things better—from federal funding, to local actions, to individual practices. On this episode, Todd Scholl from the Center for Educator Wellness and Learning discusses the toll stress can take on educators, and discuss strategies for managing it, taking action for the greater good, and maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Educators are more stressed than ever these days, but there are ways to make things better—from federal funding, to local actions, to individual practices. On this episode, Todd Scholl from the Center for Educator Wellness and Learning discusses the toll stress can take on educators, and discuss strategies for managing it, taking action for the greater good, and maintaining a healthy work/life balance. false full 92     0c124a22-99e3-43fd-b14b-26894dc5a9f2 Books as Mirrors and Windows Celebrate diverse readers and diverse stories with Read Across America! https://readacrossamerica.org/

    ]]>     Wed, 1 Mar 2023 17:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Danielle DuPuis, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Celebrate diverse readers and diverse stories with Read Across America! https://readacrossamerica.org/

    ]]>     Books as Mirrors and Windows Danielle DuPuis, Natieka Samuels 00:35:20 Book bans are on the rise. At NEA, we support the freedom to read, and the work that educators are doing to challenge book bans and bring diverse, inclusive books and stories to all of their students. We’ve invited Danielle DuPuis, a former high school media specialist in Maryland on the show to discuss the importance of representation and learning through books. Book bans are on the rise. At NEA, we support the freedom to read, and the work that educators are doing to challenge book bans and bring diverse, inclusive books and stories to all of their students. We’ve invited Danielle DuPuis, a former high school media specialist in Maryland on the show to discuss the importance of representation and learning through books. book bans, read across america, lgbtqia+ books false full 91     9b4e0d80-8e88-4b67-8eb2-f86f5aaed25e The Power of Pre-K Tue, 14 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (National Education Association) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ The Power of Pre-K National Education Association 00:31:31 Pre-K is more than just daycare — it prepares students for a lifetime of learning. Amber Pagan, a Pre-K teacher in Kansas, discusses the importance of Pre-K education, the rigor of pre-k curriculum, and the professional skills required to teach our youngest students each day. Pre-K is more than just daycare — it prepares students for a lifetime of learning. Amber Pagan, a Pre-K teacher in Kansas, discusses the importance of Pre-K education, the rigor of pre-k curriculum, and the professional skills required to teach our youngest students each day. false full 90 9385110c-a160-4022-b9fb-b58600f8d3b5 Teaching Black History, Meaningfully Mentioned in this episode:

    Rethinking Schools

    The Zinn Education Project

    Too Dope Teachers and a Mic Podcast

    ]]>     Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Kevin Adams, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Mentioned in this episode:

    Rethinking Schools

    The Zinn Education Project

    Too Dope Teachers and a Mic Podcast

    ]]>     Teaching Black History, Meaningfully Kevin Adams, Natieka Samuels 00:36:49 Black History Month is an annual reminder to reflect on the history of Black Americans and their contributions to our country and culture, but it’s easy to default to only discussing the most-repeated stories of slavery and civil rights marches, Dr. King and Rosa Parks. To discuss teaching Black history in more unique and meaningful ways, Kevin Adams, a Colorado social studies teacher and host of the Too Dope Teachers podcast, joins the show. Black History Month is an annual reminder to reflect on the history of Black Americans and their contributions to our country and culture, but it’s easy to default to only discussing the most-repeated stories of slavery and civil rights marches, Dr. King and Rosa Parks. To discuss teaching Black history in more unique and meaningful ways, Kevin Adams, a Colorado social studies teacher and host of the Too Dope Teachers podcast, joins the show. ap black history, african american studies, black history lessons, black history month, bhm, teaching black history false full 89     cc90ced7-d8ab-4013-bfcd-849d11d7d69c Social and Emotional Learning 101 Resources mentioned in this episode:

    ]]>     Wed, 11 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Dr. Bloodine Barthelus, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Resources mentioned in this episode:

    ]]>     Social and Emotional Learning 101 Dr. Bloodine Barthelus, Natieka Samuels 00:33:49 Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) has been a hot topic lately, but what is SEL and how can educators use these practices to enable better learning and create a more welcoming and safe environment for all students? On this episode, Dr. Bloodine Barthelus, Director of Practice Innovation at the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) gives us an SEL primer. Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) has been a hot topic lately, but what is SEL and how can educators use these practices to enable better learning and create a more welcoming and safe environment for all students? On this episode, Dr. Bloodine Barthelus, Director of Practice Innovation at the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) gives us an SEL primer. mental health, community schools, sel, school counselors, social emotional learning false full 88     5d4de5e1-1c86-4baf-a9c8-b55f7bb757a0 Navigating Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws at School Find  resources to support LGBTQ+ students from GLSEN here: https://www.glsen.org/

    ]]>     Fri, 2 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Miller Lashbrook, Alice O'Brien, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Find  resources to support LGBTQ+ students from GLSEN here: https://www.glsen.org/

    ]]>     Navigating Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws at School Miller Lashbrook, Alice O'Brien, Natieka Samuels 00:40:31 Florida's anti-LGBTQ+ “Don’t Say Gay bill” has already started to have real-life effects on Florida's educators and students. On this episode, NEA’s general counsel, Alice O'Brien, explains the law, its implications for educators, and its ripple effects. Plus, we hear from Miller Lashbrook, a Florida teacher who’s had first-hand experience with the disruption this law can cause in schools. Florida's anti-LGBTQ+ “Don’t Say Gay bill” has already started to have real-life effects on Florida's educators and students. On this episode, NEA’s general counsel, Alice O'Brien, explains the law, its implications for educators, and its ripple effects. Plus, we hear from Miller Lashbrook, a Florida teacher who’s had first-hand experience with the disruption this law can cause in schools. lgbtq kids, dont say gay, florida education, school gsa false full 87     046014c2-9134-4e9d-82de-4874d73637fc How to Become a Teacher - Pt. 3 - My Path to the Classroom Get more information about micro-credentials here. 

    Learn about NEA's Aspiring Educators Program here. 

    Find every episode of this series and relevant resources here.

    ]]>     Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (National Education Association) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Get more information about micro-credentials here. 

    Learn about NEA's Aspiring Educators Program here. 

    Find every episode of this series and relevant resources here.

    ]]>     How to Become a Teacher - Pt. 3 - My Path to the Classroom National Education Association 00:40:48 Everyone's path to teaching looks a little different. Aspiring educator Dajsha Williams and first-year educator Dylan Toth share every step of their journey toward becoming a teacher, from their childhoods to their first day at the head of the classroom. Everyone's path to teaching looks a little different. Aspiring educator Dajsha Williams and first-year educator Dylan Toth share every step of their journey toward becoming a teacher, from their childhoods to their first day at the head of the classroom. false full 86     21cc6833-d887-4c5e-9239-3a8d43f2d172 Educators and Elections Thu, 3 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Amy Harrison, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Educators and Elections Amy Harrison, Natieka Samuels 00:27:48 Election Day is rapidly approaching, and educators have a lot on the line this year. Amy Harrison, a special education teacher in her 23rd year of teaching in North Carolina, shares her experiences with getting involved in local and state politics and the tangible effects of educators fighting for their students in the political realm. Election Day is rapidly approaching, and educators have a lot on the line this year. Amy Harrison, a special education teacher in her 23rd year of teaching in North Carolina, shares her experiences with getting involved in local and state politics and the tangible effects of educators fighting for their students in the political realm. school board elections, education election, educators, education voter, union politics, uniion politics false full 85 498bca2c-e752-4e65-a9e3-479b4af50301 Supporting Student Advocacy With Rahaf Othman Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Rahaf Othman, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Supporting Student Advocacy With Rahaf Othman Rahaf Othman, Natieka Samuels 00:26:24 Rahaf Othman is an Illinois high school history teacher with 26 years of experience, who has a passion for helping her students make their voices heard. On this episode, she shares the stories of her students’ activism during the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement and over the years, and how their passions have changed not only their school but the surrounding community. Rahaf Othman is an Illinois high school history teacher with 26 years of experience, who has a passion for helping her students make their voices heard. On this episode, she shares the stories of her students’ activism during the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement and over the years, and how their passions have changed not only their school but the surrounding community. students activism, blm at school, chicago schools false full 84 10504a7d-560e-40d6-b3ac-7fe21edc4efb How to Win With Collective Bargaining and Member Advocacy Thu, 25 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Catina Taylor, Suzanne Smith, Natieka Samuels, Dale Templeton) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ How to Win With Collective Bargaining and Member Advocacy Catina Taylor, Suzanne Smith, Natieka Samuels, Dale Templeton 00:43:49 Collective bargaining and member advocacy empower us to fight for enhancements to student learning and educator working conditions–which in turn benefits our schools and communities as a whole. To help demystify the concept of collective bargaining, we're bringing 3 guests on the show to break down the various tools members have at their disposal to win on the issues that matter most. Collective bargaining and member advocacy empower us to fight for enhancements to student learning and educator working conditions–which in turn benefits our schools and communities as a whole. To help demystify the concept of collective bargaining, we're bringing 3 guests on the show to break down the various tools members have at their disposal to win on the issues that matter most. educator unions, collective barganing, union action, unions false full 83 7cf01d62-066c-4e9d-8d7d-77824664e84e Representation matters with author Wendy Shang Browse the NEW 2022-2023 Red Across America Calendar at  http://www.readacrossamerica.org/

    ]]>     Mon, 1 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Wendy Wan-Long Shang, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Browse the NEW 2022-2023 Red Across America Calendar at  http://www.readacrossamerica.org/

    ]]>     Representation matters with author Wendy Shang Wendy Wan-Long Shang, Natieka Samuels 00:29:10 Wendy Shang is the author of numerous books for youth featuring Chinese-American characters, including most recently, THE SECRET BATTLE OF EVAN PAO, which is Read Across America's September 2022 pick for middle-grade readers. In this episode, she discusses why representation in children's literature is so impactful, and how her own childhood inspires her as an author today. Wendy Shang is the author of numerous books for youth featuring Chinese-American characters, including most recently, THE SECRET BATTLE OF EVAN PAO, which is Read Across America's September 2022 pick for middle-grade readers. In this episode, she discusses why representation in children's literature is so impactful, and how her own childhood inspires her as an author today. read across, asian authors, reading, children's books, diverse books, wendy shang, read across america, children's literature, bipoc children's books, literature false full 82     70fa5854-bf0f-4e99-abec-145f92848ca0 Educating Students With Disabilities in a Pandemic Context This episode originally aired in January 2021. For more resources on supporting individuals with special needs, visit  https://www.nea.org/disabilities. 

    ]]>     Tue, 19 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Natieka Samuels, April Burch) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ This episode originally aired in January 2021. For more resources on supporting individuals with special needs, visit  https://www.nea.org/disabilities. 

    ]]>     Educating Students With Disabilities in a Pandemic Context Natieka Samuels, April Burch 00:23:50 April Burch is a paraprofessional and co-founder of Cooking Autism, a nonprofit that helps educators offer life skills programs to children with disabilities. As a mother to two sons with special needs herself, she discusses the unique experience of educating students with disabilities during a pandemic. April Burch is a paraprofessional and co-founder of Cooking Autism, a nonprofit that helps educators offer life skills programs to children with disabilities. As a mother to two sons with special needs herself, she discusses the unique experience of educating students with disabilities during a pandemic. special education, disabilities at school, special needs, sped, cooking autism false full 81     f2732043-04ea-4b05-9516-738d3a4f5a2b Living Your Authentic Self as an LGTBQ+ Educator Check out our LGBTQ+ resources for education, celebration, and resistance here: https://www.nea.org/resource-library/nea-lgbtq-resources

    ]]>     Fri, 17 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Natieka Samuels, Jaim Foster) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Check out our LGBTQ+ resources for education, celebration, and resistance here: https://www.nea.org/resource-library/nea-lgbtq-resources

    ]]>     Living Your Authentic Self as an LGTBQ+ Educator Natieka Samuels, Jaim Foster 00:21:29 Jaim Foster, a 20-year early childhood educator, shares his experiences—from Nebraska to Virginia—as a gay teacher and LGBTQ+ advocate, and offers advice for early career LGBTQ+ educators. Jaim Foster, a 20-year early childhood educator, shares his experiences—from Nebraska to Virginia—as a gay teacher and LGBTQ+ advocate, and offers advice for early career LGBTQ+ educators. pride month, lesbian teacher, gay teacher, lgbtq+ educators false full 80     e4b7e7ca-7294-47ab-bf78-2018f4256609 Fighting Period Poverty in Schools Update:  The bill Sarah and her students fought for to end period poverty in Hawaii Public Schools, SB 2821, recently passed and is now awaiting the Governor's signature at the end of June 2022. 

    Visit NEA's EdJustice site at: https://neaedjustice.org/

     

    ]]>     Mon, 23 May 2022 11:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Natieka Samuels, Sarah Milianta-Laffin) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Update:  The bill Sarah and her students fought for to end period poverty in Hawaii Public Schools, SB 2821, recently passed and is now awaiting the Governor's signature at the end of June 2022. 

    Visit NEA's EdJustice site at: https://neaedjustice.org/

     

    ]]>     Fighting Period Poverty in Schools Natieka Samuels, Sarah Milianta-Laffin 00:33:55 Nearly 1 in 4 students struggle to access menstrual products, which can lead to students losing focus in class, being bullied, or even skipping school to avoid embarrassment. Sarah "Mili" Milianta-Laffin, a STEM teacher in Hawai’i, was inspired by her students to address the problem of period poverty at her school—and later, the entire state. On this episode of School Me, she shares how she became known as “the period teacher”, and how educators can take on this often-ignored problem in their schools, too. Nearly 1 in 4 students struggle to access menstrual products, which can lead to students losing focus in class, being bullied, or even skipping school to avoid embarrassment. Sarah "Mili" Milianta-Laffin, a STEM teacher in Hawai’i, was inspired by her students to address the problem of period poverty at her school—and later, the entire state. On this episode of School Me, she shares how she became known as “the period teacher”, and how educators can take on this often-ignored problem in their schools, too. period poverty, puberty in schools, feminine hygiene false full 79     5926e2a3-f796-498b-ac61-6831acde38d5 Supporting Grieving Students For more grief resources for educators, visit https://www.nea.org/grief. 

     

    ]]>     Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Natieka Samuels, Kate Wilcox) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ For more grief resources for educators, visit https://www.nea.org/grief. 

     

    ]]>     Supporting Grieving Students Natieka Samuels, Kate Wilcox 00:28:08 Grief is affecting so many more Americans than usual, including our students. Schools need to be prepared to support students who have lost a loved one, but how can they do it? Kate Wilcox is a high school librarian in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who took it upon herself to answer this question by starting a grief support group for students who’d experienced loss. Grief is affecting so many more Americans than usual, including our students. Schools need to be prepared to support students who have lost a loved one, but how can they do it? Kate Wilcox is a high school librarian in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who took it upon herself to answer this question by starting a grief support group for students who’d experienced loss. losing a parent, grief at school, grief, grieving students false full 78     eb655642-94f8-48f1-8e87-461cb98afe3f The Educator Shortage To learn more about how  NEA can assist with the management, reduction, or even cancellation of student debt for members, visit nea.org/studentdebt.

    For more information about the American Rescue Plan funds and their potential uses, visit nea.org/arptool.

     

    ]]>     Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Dale Templeton, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ To learn more about how  NEA can assist with the management, reduction, or even cancellation of student debt for members, visit nea.org/studentdebt.

    For more information about the American Rescue Plan funds and their potential uses, visit nea.org/arptool.

     

    ]]>     The Educator Shortage Dale Templeton, Natieka Samuels 00:29:44 Dale Templeton, Director of NEA’s Collective Bargaining and Membership Advocacy Department, joins us to discuss the causes of the growing educator shortage and what we can do to put an end to it. Dale Templeton, Director of NEA’s Collective Bargaining and Membership Advocacy Department, joins us to discuss the causes of the growing educator shortage and what we can do to put an end to it. educator shortage, national education association, quit education, teacher pay, nea true full 77     7dc5e4b5-6f9c-4ab3-9ad7-243d31b7a095 How to Become a Teacher - Pt. 2 - Student Teaching You can find more information and expanded show notes at https://www.nea.org/becomeateacher

    ]]>     Thu, 10 Mar 2022 21:45:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (National Education Association) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ You can find more information and expanded show notes at https://www.nea.org/becomeateacher

    ]]>     How to Become a Teacher - Pt. 2 - Student Teaching National Education Association 00:37:27 Your time as a student teacher is your best and last chance to get real classroom experience before you take control of your very own classroom, so it’s one of the most important parts of your teacher training. Everyone’s experience is unique, but we want to give you an idea of what to expect: green flags, red flags, and tips to help make the most of your internship time. Our 3 guests are here to help demystify the student teaching process and give you insider advice that will help you make the most out of your internship. Your time as a student teacher is your best and last chance to get real classroom experience before you take control of your very own classroom, so it’s one of the most important parts of your teacher training. Everyone’s experience is unique, but we want to give you an idea of what to expect: green flags, red flags, and tips to help make the most of your internship time. Our 3 guests are here to help demystify the student teaching process and give you insider advice that will help you make the most out of your internship. false full 76     4d525f7d-2da5-4e8d-a6f0-2baed15fcb42 The Power of Storytelling With Author Andrea Davis Pinkney Looking for more tips, resources, and opportunities to build your professional skills? Text POD to 48744 to have the latest sent straight to your phone.

    ]]>     Wed, 9 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (National Education Association) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Looking for more tips, resources, and opportunities to build your professional skills? Text POD to 48744 to have the latest sent straight to your phone.

    ]]>     The Power of Storytelling With Author Andrea Davis Pinkney National Education Association 00:28:27 A conversation about children's literature and the power of our families' stories with Andrea Davis Pinkney, a New York Times bestselling and Coretta Scott King award-winning author of nearly 50 books for children and young adults, including Loretta Little Looks Back: 3 Voices Go Tell It, our Read Across America February recommendation for middle-grade readers. A conversation about children's literature and the power of our families' stories with Andrea Davis Pinkney, a New York Times bestselling and Coretta Scott King award-winning author of nearly 50 books for children and young adults, including Loretta Little Looks Back: 3 Voices Go Tell It, our Read Across America February recommendation for middle-grade readers. false full 75     e78db390-d7f6-4905-8b8c-f7517de44422 When Educators Run for Office NEA has trained nearly 300 members on how to run for public office and win. Are you thinking of running for office yourself? Text RUN to 48744 for more information.

    ]]>     Wed, 26 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Natieka Samuels, Kimberly Scott-Hayden) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ NEA has trained nearly 300 members on how to run for public office and win. Are you thinking of running for office yourself? Text RUN to 48744 for more information.

    ]]>     When Educators Run for Office Natieka Samuels, Kimberly Scott-Hayden 00:32:32 Kimberly Scott-Hayden, NEA's 2021 Education Support Professional of the Year, shares her experience running for (and being elected to) the school board in Union, NJ, and discusses why it's so important for educators—no matter their position—to run for local office. Kimberly Scott-Hayden, NEA's 2021 Education Support Professional of the Year, shares her experience running for (and being elected to) the school board in Union, NJ, and discusses why it's so important for educators—no matter their position—to run for local office. technology, 1st year teaching resources, esp leadership, teaching routine, new educator strategies, educator leadership, school board, new educator tips, classroom management, new teacher tools, teacher resources, discipline in the classroom false full 74     ab2cdf45-0603-41cd-ba4f-371168399c30 The PSLF Changes That Could Change Your Life You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness at studentaid.gov/pslf.

    And every NEA member can get free help applying for PSLF (and with any questions about student debt) by going to neamb.com/Savi.

    If you are not a member of NEA, you can join by going to nea.org/join.

    ]]>     Sun, 9 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Eric Harrington, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness at studentaid.gov/pslf.

    And every NEA member can get free help applying for PSLF (and with any questions about student debt) by going to neamb.com/Savi.

    If you are not a member of NEA, you can join by going to nea.org/join.

    ]]>     The PSLF Changes That Could Change Your Life Eric Harrington, Natieka Samuels 00:25:20 NEA Senior Counsel Eric Harrington returns to the show to explain the recent changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF), which could completely relieve as many as 600,000 educators from student loan debt this year. NEA Senior Counsel Eric Harrington returns to the show to explain the recent changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF), which could completely relieve as many as 600,000 educators from student loan debt this year. loans, experienced teachers, public service loan forgiveness, student loans, veteran teachers, pslf, debt, public service, teacher loans false full 73     31705978-1515-46c3-8e0b-2c4441c4337c The Science of Learning, Continued Read "The Science of Learning" here: https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/new-from-nea/science-learning?utm_source=schoolmepod&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=podcastnotes

    ]]>     Tue, 14 Dec 2021 20:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Mary Ellen Flannery, Chuck Schallhorn, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Read "The Science of Learning" here: https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/new-from-nea/science-learning?utm_source=schoolmepod&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=podcastnotes

    ]]>     The Science of Learning, Continued Mary Ellen Flannery, Chuck Schallhorn, Natieka Samuels 00:24:33 The October 2021 cover feature for NEA Today magazine, “The Science of Learning”, inspired so many great follow-up questions from members about how students learn best, we invited the author of the article, Mary Ellen Flannery, and the author of Advanced Placement Psychology, Chuck Schallhorn, discuss even more ways you can improve your lessons and student relationships. The October 2021 cover feature for NEA Today magazine, “The Science of Learning”, inspired so many great follow-up questions from members about how students learn best, we invited the author of the article, Mary Ellen Flannery, and the author of Advanced Placement Psychology, Chuck Schallhorn, discuss even more ways you can improve your lessons and student relationships. psychology teacher, learning styles, brain science false full 72     fd977efe-befb-4d71-9fbe-0000e51284d1 How to Become a Teacher - Pt. 1 - Licensure You can find more information and expanded show notes at https://www.nea.org/becomeateacher

    ]]>     Fri, 29 Oct 2021 20:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (National Education Association) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ You can find more information and expanded show notes at https://www.nea.org/becomeateacher

    ]]>     How to Become a Teacher - Pt. 1 - Licensure National Education Association 00:39:52 Becoming a teacher of record requires more than just an education degree or good grades. There are often multiple standardized tests you need to pass. And it's different in every state—from the minimum scores required for licensure to the types of tests themselves. Our panel of guests discuss the licensure process for education majors, share their own experiences becoming licensed, and shed light on some of the problems standardized licensure testing can create for Aspiring Educators. Becoming a teacher of record requires more than just an education degree or good grades. There are often multiple standardized tests you need to pass. And it's different in every state—from the minimum scores required for licensure to the types of tests themselves. Our panel of guests discuss the licensure process for education majors, share their own experiences becoming licensed, and shed light on some of the problems standardized licensure testing can create for Aspiring Educators. edtpa, teacher lincensure, become a teacher, praxis, teacvher of record false full 71     a3f22a40-81e7-453d-b096-97c890fc7106 Know your rights, teach the truth - Alice O'Brien You can view our frequently asked questions about Honesty in Education and find more legal insight here: https://www.nea.org/resource-library/teach-truth-know-your-rights-faq 

    ]]>     Wed, 13 Oct 2021 20:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Alice O'Brien, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ You can view our frequently asked questions about Honesty in Education and find more legal insight here: https://www.nea.org/resource-library/teach-truth-know-your-rights-faq 

    ]]>     Know your rights, teach the truth - Alice O'Brien Alice O'Brien, Natieka Samuels 00:28:00 NEA's general counsel Alice O'Brien returns to the podcast to discuss why Critical Race Theory (CRT) in K-12 schools isn't an actual concern, what new restrictions born out of CRT panic mean for educators, and what you need to know to continue to teach the truth to your students. NEA's general counsel Alice O'Brien returns to the podcast to discuss why Critical Race Theory (CRT) in K-12 schools isn't an actual concern, what new restrictions born out of CRT panic mean for educators, and what you need to know to continue to teach the truth to your students. civics teacher, honesty in education, national education association, critical race theory, teach the truth, history teacher, florida, nea false full 70     f9669ba8-8db9-4b5f-b625-3a8a84784347 Read Across America with author Donna Barba Higuera El Cucuy is Scared, Too!  is September's Read Across America pick for Elementary students. For the full calendar of recommendations and more info, visit http://readacrossamerica.com

    We launched a Read Across America sweepstakes! Win books for EVERY class in your school: https://www.nea.org/read-across-america-sweepstakes

    ]]>     Tue, 14 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Natieka Samuels, Donna Barba Higuera) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ El Cucuy is Scared, Too!  is September's Read Across America pick for Elementary students. For the full calendar of recommendations and more info, visit http://readacrossamerica.com

    We launched a Read Across America sweepstakes! Win books for EVERY class in your school: https://www.nea.org/read-across-america-sweepstakes

    ]]>     Read Across America with author Donna Barba Higuera Natieka Samuels, Donna Barba Higuera 00:23:47 We welcome author Donna Barba Higuera to the show to discuss her newest children's book, El Cucuy is Scared, Too!, and to learn why she is so passionate about writing books that feature multiracial children, families, and identities. We welcome author Donna Barba Higuera to the show to discuss her newest children's book, El Cucuy is Scared, Too!, and to learn why she is so passionate about writing books that feature multiracial children, families, and identities. multiracial, donna barba higuera, read across, author interview, diverse books, childrens books, read across america, cucuy, spanish books, el cucuy, biracial, raa false full 69     34a1777d-7a04-4357-81d2-3b3c66391c49 Tackling Remote Learning as a Deaf Educator Wed, 18 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Natieka Samuels, Angela Dolan) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Tackling Remote Learning as a Deaf Educator Natieka Samuels, Angela Dolan 00:28:46 Angela Dolan, a deaf educator in Columbus, Ohio, joins the podcast to discuss the challenges of educating students with special needs in a virtual setting and the ways in which unionism has changed her view of her career. Angela Dolan, a deaf educator in Columbus, Ohio, joins the podcast to discuss the challenges of educating students with special needs in a virtual setting and the ways in which unionism has changed her view of her career. technology, 1st year teaching resources, deaf students, deaf education, establishing classroom rules, teaching routine, new educator strategies, new educator tips, classroom management, new teacher tools, teacher resources, discipline in the classroom false full 68 844dece0-c4cc-4b22-819a-507ffe5d0d9c Battling Student Debt as an Educator If you are an NEA member struggling with student debt, NEA may be able to help. Visit https://www.nea.org/your-rights-workplace/fair-pay-benefits/student-debt-support for more information.

    To learn more about student loan debt among educators and to take action to fight against the student debt crisis, visit nea.org/studentdebt2021.

    ]]>     Tue, 27 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (James Stewart, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ If you are an NEA member struggling with student debt, NEA may be able to help. Visit https://www.nea.org/your-rights-workplace/fair-pay-benefits/student-debt-support for more information.

    To learn more about student loan debt among educators and to take action to fight against the student debt crisis, visit nea.org/studentdebt2021.

    ]]>     Battling Student Debt as an Educator James Stewart, Natieka Samuels 00:24:14 James Stewart, a high school science teacher in Maryland with more than two decades of teaching experience, joins the podcast to discuss his student debt journey and hopes for change in the way Americans pay for higher education. James Stewart, a high school science teacher in Maryland with more than two decades of teaching experience, joins the podcast to discuss his student debt journey and hopes for change in the way Americans pay for higher education. technology, 1st year teaching resources, establishing classroom rules, teaching routine, new educator strategies, new educator tips, classroom management, new teacher tools, teacher resources, discipline in the classroom, student debt, educator debt false full 67     8c1970d1-2a07-4b9e-bcad-7cbd2a6b2dbc Leaning on Your Fellow Educators in a Pandemic This was recorded in May 2021.

    ]]>     Wed, 7 Jul 2021 21:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Larry Carey, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ This was recorded in May 2021.

    ]]>     Leaning on Your Fellow Educators in a Pandemic Larry Carey, Natieka Samuels 00:32:34 Larry Carey, an Ohio pre-K teacher in his first 5 years of education, discusses his second career journey to teaching, his experiences as a black male educator, and how he leaned on his fellow Ohio educators to make it through the pandemic. Larry Carey, an Ohio pre-K teacher in his first 5 years of education, discusses his second career journey to teaching, his experiences as a black male educator, and how he leaned on his fellow Ohio educators to make it through the pandemic. technology, 1st year teaching resources, establishing classroom rules, teaching routine, teachingin pandemic, new educator strategies, black educators, black male educator, new educator tips, classroom management, new teacher tools, teacher resources, discipline in the classroom false full 66     9117a11e-6c72-4912-8e38-abdf15e2496b Mental Health Matters for Aspiring Educators Thu, 6 May 2021 08:05:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Natieka Samuels, Larrissa Loyd) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Mental Health Matters for Aspiring Educators Natieka Samuels, Larrissa Loyd 00:24:17 In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we spoke with KY aspiring educator Larrissa Loyd about how her mental health journey has influenced her passion for teaching, and how it may change the way she approaches her first full-time teaching position. TW: child abuse, suicide. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we spoke with KY aspiring educator Larrissa Loyd about how her mental health journey has influenced her passion for teaching, and how it may change the way she approaches her first full-time teaching position. TW: child abuse, suicide. teacher mental health, mental health, educator health, self care false full 65 628156fe-5199-4c35-a16c-8256b6b7703c Restorative Justice and Practices in School - Part 2 Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (National Education Association) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Restorative Justice and Practices in School - Part 2 National Education Association 00:16:36 This is part 2 of 2 in our conversation with 28-year educator Robin McNair about the life-changing power of restorative practices in schools. This is part 2 of 2 in our conversation with 28-year educator Robin McNair about the life-changing power of restorative practices in schools. false full 64 a4e4eb95-422a-43d5-a419-9fda90fba4c4 Restorative Justice and Practices in School - Part 1 Fri, 5 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (National Education Association) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Restorative Justice and Practices in School - Part 1 National Education Association 00:25:13 Robin McNair, a 28-year educator and Restorative Approaches Coordinator in Maryland, joins the podcast to answer our questions about how restorative practices can change school environments for the better (and for all students). This is part 1 of 2, so stay tuned for the conclusion of our conversation. Robin McNair, a 28-year educator and Restorative Approaches Coordinator in Maryland, joins the podcast to answer our questions about how restorative practices can change school environments for the better (and for all students). This is part 1 of 2, so stay tuned for the conclusion of our conversation. false full 64 7d1473bf-9cee-44c6-8137-613ccdf6cf45 Educating Students With Disabilities in a Pandemic Mon, 25 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (April Burch, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Educating Students With Disabilities in a Pandemic April Burch, Natieka Samuels 00:23:37 April Burch is a paraprofessional currently working in clerical services and co-founder of Cooking Autism, a nonprofit that helps educators offer life skills programs to children with disabilities. As a mother to two sons with special needs herself, she discusses the unique experience of educating students with disabilities during a pandemic. April Burch is a paraprofessional currently working in clerical services and co-founder of Cooking Autism, a nonprofit that helps educators offer life skills programs to children with disabilities. As a mother to two sons with special needs herself, she discusses the unique experience of educating students with disabilities during a pandemic. false full 63 63de282a-2d66-43bb-ae19-9ef7ce62b9f6 A bigger vision with NEA President Becky Pringle Thu, 17 Dec 2020 16:34:40 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Natieka Samuels, Becky Pringle) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ A bigger vision with NEA President Becky Pringle Natieka Samuels, Becky Pringle 00:28:51 Becky Pringle, current NEA president, stops by the podcast to talk about her path from science teacher to union leader, and her vision for the NEA -- and public education as a whole. Becky Pringle, current NEA president, stops by the podcast to talk about her path from science teacher to union leader, and her vision for the NEA -- and public education as a whole. technology, 1st year teaching resources, establishing classroom rules, union leaders, teaching routine, new educator strategies, becky pringle, new educator tips, nea president, classroom management, new teacher tools, teacher resources, discipline in the classroom, nea false full 62 2ab0357d-8c02-4478-9b71-817006774b7e The ESP who's training thousands on implicit bias Wed, 18 Nov 2020 05:15:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (National Education Association) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ The ESP who's training thousands on implicit bias National Education Association 00:31:31 Aneeka Ferrell, a Substitute Coordinator in Washington, has seen a passion of hers take off in a big way in 2020: educators are clamoring for her implicit bias trainings. Aneeka joins the podcast to discuss the importance of recognizing and challenging your biases -- about everything from race, to gender, to disabilities -- for the sake of your students. Aneeka Ferrell, a Substitute Coordinator in Washington, has seen a passion of hers take off in a big way in 2020: educators are clamoring for her implicit bias trainings. Aneeka joins the podcast to discuss the importance of recognizing and challenging your biases -- about everything from race, to gender, to disabilities -- for the sake of your students. false full 61 383377a0-46f9-421c-9274-a2891a84116c Becoming an educator in the COVID-19 era with the NEA Aspiring Ed Chair Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:00:00 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Natieka Samuels, Cameo Kendrick) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Becoming an educator in the COVID-19 era with the NEA Aspiring Ed Chair Natieka Samuels, Cameo Kendrick 00:28:07 The recently elected Chair of the NEA Aspiring Educators Program Cameo Kendrick stops by to discuss the unique position of the next generation of educators -- who are graduating and beginning their careers in the midst of a pandemic -- and her vision for the role of Aspiring Educators within the Association. The recently elected Chair of the NEA Aspiring Educators Program Cameo Kendrick stops by to discuss the unique position of the next generation of educators -- who are graduating and beginning their careers in the midst of a pandemic -- and her vision for the role of Aspiring Educators within the Association. technology, 1st year teaching resources, establishing classroom rules, teaching routine, new educator strategies, new educator tips, classroom management, new teacher tools, teacher resources, discipline in the classroom false full 60 c4937b70-6fd5-490f-8b41-0e91a2b702ef Living Your Authentic Self: LGBTQ+ Educators Thu, 24 Sep 2020 13:30:12 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Jaim Foster, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Living Your Authentic Self: LGBTQ+ Educators Jaim Foster, Natieka Samuels 00:22:55 Jaim Foster, a 20-year early childhood educator, shares his experiences—from Nebraska to Virginia—as a gay teacher and LGBTQ+ advocate, and offers advice for early career LGBTQ+ educators. Jaim Foster, a 20-year early childhood educator, shares his experiences—from Nebraska to Virginia—as a gay teacher and LGBTQ+ advocate, and offers advice for early career LGBTQ+ educators. technology, lgbtq education, 1st year teaching resources, establishing classroom rules, teaching routine, lgbtq teacher, new educator strategies, new educator tips, classroom management, lgbtq, lgbtq+, new teacher tools, teacher resources, discipline in the classroom false full 59 d92786ab-0e0e-4afc-bb06-e4a458399835 Back to School: Your Rights, Explained - Part 2 Find more resources and information about your rights at educatingthroughcrisis.org

    ]]>     Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:39:07 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (National Education Association) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Find more resources and information about your rights at educatingthroughcrisis.org

    ]]>     Back to School: Your Rights, Explained - Part 2 National Education Association 00:17:01 Part 2 of our Back to School series. NEA General Counsel Alice O'Brien returns to the podcast to discuss legal rights, protections, and concerns educators should be aware of as they start a new school year in the midst of a global pandemic. Part 2 of our Back to School series. NEA General Counsel Alice O'Brien returns to the podcast to discuss legal rights, protections, and concerns educators should be aware of as they start a new school year in the midst of a global pandemic. false full 58     45172ffb-8ea6-4c49-bb22-caa0e7789d16 Back to School: Your Rights, Explained - Part 1 Find more resources and information about your rights at educatingthroughcrisis.org

    ]]>     Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:36:11 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Alice O'Brien, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Find more resources and information about your rights at educatingthroughcrisis.org

    ]]>     Back to School: Your Rights, Explained - Part 1 Alice O'Brien, Natieka Samuels 00:29:01 NEA General Counsel Alice O'Brien returns to the podcast to discuss legal rights, protections, and concerns educators should be aware of as they start a new school year in the midst of a global pandemic. NEA General Counsel Alice O'Brien returns to the podcast to discuss legal rights, protections, and concerns educators should be aware of as they start a new school year in the midst of a global pandemic. pandemic, education, technology, 1st year teaching resources, coronavirus, covid19, teachers, establishing classroom rules, teaching routine, new educator strategies, back to school, new educator tips, covid-19, classroom management, union, new teacher tools, teacher resources, discipline in the classroom false full 57     f983d931-9ebf-4b2d-9151-c740341ad483 Cancel Student Loan Debt! Access NEA Member Benefits' student loan debt resources here: https://www.neamb.com/student-loan-debt

    ]]>     Wed, 5 Aug 2020 22:00:04 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Natieka Samuels, Eric Harrington) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Access NEA Member Benefits' student loan debt resources here: https://www.neamb.com/student-loan-debt

    ]]>     Cancel Student Loan Debt! Natieka Samuels, Eric Harrington 00:25:07 A conversation with Eric Harrington, Senior Counsel in the NEA Office of the General Counsel, about the increasing weight of student loan debt on Americans (particularly in a pandemic) and what can be done by the U.S. government to relieve borrowers. A conversation with Eric Harrington, Senior Counsel in the NEA Office of the General Counsel, about the increasing weight of student loan debt on Americans (particularly in a pandemic) and what can be done by the U.S. government to relieve borrowers. technology, 1st year teaching resources, establishing classroom rules, student loans, teaching routine, new educator strategies, debt, teacher debt, student loan debt, new educator tips, classroom management, new teacher tools, teacher resources, discipline in the classroom, student debt, educator debt false full 56     c9efa42e-5d04-4f9b-8a9b-f72d28383192 Leading with a Social Justice Lens Michael Carvella, a Curriculum & Technology Coach from Tennessee, shares the story of his career and mission to create equity in classrooms through curriculum. This episode was recorded in 2019.

    ]]>     Wed, 24 Jun 2020 04:00:03 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Mike Carvella, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Michael Carvella, a Curriculum & Technology Coach from Tennessee, shares the story of his career and mission to create equity in classrooms through curriculum. This episode was recorded in 2019.

    ]]>     Leading with a Social Justice Lens Mike Carvella, Natieka Samuels 00:24:55 Michael Carvella, a Curriculum & Technology Coach from Tennessee, shares the story of his career and mission to create equity in classrooms through curriculum. Michael Carvella, a Curriculum & Technology Coach from Tennessee, shares the story of his career and mission to create equity in classrooms through curriculum. technology, 1st year teaching resources, establishing classroom rules, teaching routine, new educator strategies, new educator tips, classroom management, new teacher tools, teacher resources, discipline in the classroom false full 55     3d64b2e5-a363-4eb4-b873-1f6f45711d70 Lessons in Trauma-Informed Instruction from a Maryland Teacher of the Year Dr. Richard Warren, Jr., the 2018-19 Maryland Teacher of the Year, shares the story of his unique path to education and discusses how trauma-aware instruction can be critical for students.  This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 outbreak began. 

    ]]>     Fri, 29 May 2020 14:35:07 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Dr. Richard Warren, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Dr. Richard Warren, Jr., the 2018-19 Maryland Teacher of the Year, shares the story of his unique path to education and discusses how trauma-aware instruction can be critical for students.  This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 outbreak began. 

    ]]>     Lessons in Trauma-Informed Instruction from a Maryland Teacher of the Year Dr. Richard Warren, Natieka Samuels 00:27:45 Dr. Richard Warren, Jr., the 2018-19 Maryland Teacher of the Year, shares the story of his unique path to education and discusses how trauma-aware instruction can be critical for students. Dr. Richard Warren, Jr., the 2018-19 Maryland Teacher of the Year, shares the story of his unique path to education and discusses how trauma-aware instruction can be critical for students. trauma-informed, education, technology, 1st year teaching resources, establishing classroom rules, teaching routine, trauma, new educator strategies, new educator tips, classroom management, student trauma, new teacher tools, teacher resources, discipline in the classroom false full 54     a62aa32f-fefa-49b7-8fd6-a426ddbb673d Your Rights and Benefits During the Pandemic Educators are in a unique position when it comes to social distancing. Plus, educators have their own families to care for in the midst of a public health crisis. Host Natieka Samuels talks virtually to NEA's General Counsel, Alice O'Brien, about what educators are entitled to and should be mindful of as they navigate their jobs and their health. 

    Tell Congress to cancel student debt now: https://educationvotes.nea.org/2020/04/17/as-part-of-covid-relief-cancel-student-debt/  

    ]]>     Mon, 4 May 2020 20:46:38 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Natieka Samuels, Alice O'Brien) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Educators are in a unique position when it comes to social distancing. Plus, educators have their own families to care for in the midst of a public health crisis. Host Natieka Samuels talks virtually to NEA's General Counsel, Alice O'Brien, about what educators are entitled to and should be mindful of as they navigate their jobs and their health. 

    Tell Congress to cancel student debt now: https://educationvotes.nea.org/2020/04/17/as-part-of-covid-relief-cancel-student-debt/  

    ]]>     Your Rights and Benefits During the Pandemic Natieka Samuels, Alice O'Brien 00:26:46 You've had questions, we have answers. NEA General Counsel, Alice O'Brien discusses your legal rights and available benefits for navigating the COVID-19 pandemic as an educator. You've had questions, we have answers. NEA General Counsel, Alice O'Brien discusses your legal rights and available benefits for navigating the COVID-19 pandemic as an educator. technology, 1st year teaching resources, coronavirus educator, coronavirus, covid19, establishing classroom rules, covid 19 in school, first job teaching, teaching routine, new educator strategies, early career educators, covid-19 education, new teacher, new educator tips, covid-19 school, classroom management, new teacher tools, teacher resources, discipline in the classroom, podcast false full 53     c25918fb-6cd0-4c86-a040-2afe098a28d2 A Mom's Advice for Her Aspiring Educator Son This episode was recorded in the fall of 2019, before the novel coronavirus outbreak. We thought you may enjoy a break from the news  to hear Lori's story and advice.

    ]]>     Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:23:02 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Natieka Samuels, Lori Stratton) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ This episode was recorded in the fall of 2019, before the novel coronavirus outbreak. We thought you may enjoy a break from the news  to hear Lori's story and advice.

    ]]>     A Mom's Advice for Her Aspiring Educator Son Natieka Samuels, Lori Stratton 00:29:05 In the fall of 2019, Lori Stratton sat down with host Natieka Samuels to share her "School Survival Toolkit," using her "3Ps" as a guiding principle, and offers practical advice on classroom management, teacher-parent relationships and self care. In the fall of 2019, Lori Stratton sat down with host Natieka Samuels to share her "School Survival Toolkit," using her "3Ps" as a guiding principle, and offers practical advice on classroom management, teacher-parent relationships and self care. technology, 1st year teaching resources, establishing classroom rules, teaching routine, new educator strategies, new educator tips, classroom management, new teacher tools, teacher resources, discipline in the classroom false full 52     4b455c68-347b-4d0f-afb0-009272a56cd3 Effective Communication Tips for ESPs Thu, 19 Mar 2020 20:00:23 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Kimberly Scott-Hayden, Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Effective Communication Tips for ESPs Kimberly Scott-Hayden, Natieka Samuels 00:21:45 Kimberly Scott-Hayden, a New Jersey Education Association executive committee member, talks to host Natieka Samuels about facilitating open and honest communication and cultural awareness for ESPs. Kimberly Scott-Hayden, a New Jersey Education Association executive committee member, talks to host Natieka Samuels about facilitating open and honest communication and cultural awareness for ESPs. false full 51 http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=48516 Finding your voice as a man of color in the classroom Tyrone Terry, a teaching veteran with 33 years of experience from New Orleans to Maryland, talks to host Natieka Samuels about mentoring teachers (specifically men) of color and supporting them throughout their early career.

    Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so you’ll never miss an episode!

    ]]>     Thu, 20 Feb 2020 15:07:47 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (Natieka Samuels) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Tyrone Terry, a teaching veteran with 33 years of experience from New Orleans to Maryland, talks to host Natieka Samuels about mentoring teachers (specifically men) of color and supporting them throughout their early career.

    Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so you’ll never miss an episode!

    ]]>     Finding your voice as a man of color in the classroom Natieka Samuels 00:21:38 Tyrone Terry, a teaching veteran with 33 years of experience from New Orleans to Maryland, talks to host Natieka Samuels about mentoring teachers (specifically men) of color and supporting them throughout their early career. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so you’ll never miss an episode! Tyrone Terry, a teaching veteran with 33 years of experience from New Orleans to Maryland, talks to host Natieka Samuels about mentoring teachers (specifically men) of color and supporting them throughout their early career. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so you’ll never miss an episode! false full 50     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=48434 When You’re the Only One: Navigating a Lack of Diversity Erica Avent, a 14-year educator from Mississippi, adjunct professor, and board member of the Mississippi Association of Educators, discusses the importance of representation and ways to support minority students and educators.

    Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so you’ll never miss an episode!

    ]]>     Wed, 5 Feb 2020 21:53:19 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Erica Avent, a 14-year educator from Mississippi, adjunct professor, and board member of the Mississippi Association of Educators, discusses the importance of representation and ways to support minority students and educators.

    Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so you’ll never miss an episode!

    ]]>     When You’re the Only One: Navigating a Lack of Diversity NEA School Me 00:31:12 Erica Avent, a 14-year educator from Mississippi, adjunct professor, and board member of the Mississippi Association of Educators, discusses the importance of representation and ways to support minority students and educators. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so you’ll never miss an episode! Erica Avent, a 14-year educator from Mississippi, adjunct professor, and board member of the Mississippi Association of Educators, discusses the importance of representation and ways to support minority students and educators. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so you’ll never miss an episode! false full 49     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=48270 Resources for Paraeducators and Fine-Tuning Your Skills Tameka Mays, a paraprofessional and Paraeducator of the Year from Delaware, shares advice to hone your skills as a paraeducator and resources to use within your career as an ESP.

    Since recording this episode, the NEA’s ESP Leaders for Tomorrow program has been revamped as ESPLI (ESP Leadership Institute). Visit nea.org/espli for more information.

    You may download and review the ESP Professional Growth Continuum here

    Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so you’ll never miss an episode!

    ]]>     Thu, 23 Jan 2020 02:57:48 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Tameka Mays, a paraprofessional and Paraeducator of the Year from Delaware, shares advice to hone your skills as a paraeducator and resources to use within your career as an ESP.

    Since recording this episode, the NEA’s ESP Leaders for Tomorrow program has been revamped as ESPLI (ESP Leadership Institute). Visit nea.org/espli for more information.

    You may download and review the ESP Professional Growth Continuum here

    Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so you’ll never miss an episode!

    ]]>     Resources for Paraeducators and Fine-Tuning Your Skills NEA School Me 00:23:04 Tameka Mays, a paraprofessional and Paraeducator of the Year from Delaware, shares advice to hone your skills as a paraeducator and resources to use within your career as an ESP. Since recording this episode, the NEA’s ESP Leaders for Tomorrow program has been revamped as ESPLI (ESP Leadership Institute). Visit nea.org/espli for more information. You may download and review the ESP Professional Growth Continuum here Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so you’ll never miss an episode! Tameka Mays, a paraprofessional and Paraeducator of the Year from Delaware, shares advice to hone your skills as a paraeducator and resources to use within your career as an ESP. Since recording this episode, the NEA’s ESP Leaders for Tomorrow program has been revamped as ESPLI (ESP Leadership Institute). Visit nea.org/espli for more information. You may download and review the ESP Professional Growth Continuum here Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so you’ll never miss an episode! false full 48     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=48178 From Aspiring Educator to Full-Time Teacher Chelsey Short, a former NEA Aspiring Educators Program Chair and third year elementary school teacher, reflects on her career so far and offers some insight to aspiring educators on transitioning to full time teaching with the help of the union.

    Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so you’ll never miss an episode!

    ]]>     Wed, 8 Jan 2020 19:07:32 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Chelsey Short, a former NEA Aspiring Educators Program Chair and third year elementary school teacher, reflects on her career so far and offers some insight to aspiring educators on transitioning to full time teaching with the help of the union.

    Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so you’ll never miss an episode!

    ]]>     From Aspiring Educator to Full-Time Teacher NEA School Me 00:23:37 Chelsey Short, a former NEA Aspiring Educators Program Chair and third year elementary school teacher, reflects on her career so far and offers some insight to aspiring educators on transitioning to full time teaching with the help of the union. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so you’ll never miss an episode! Chelsey Short, a former NEA Aspiring Educators Program Chair and third year elementary school teacher, reflects on her career so far and offers some insight to aspiring educators on transitioning to full time teaching with the help of the union. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so you’ll never miss an episode! false full 47     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=48156 Bridging the Generation Gap Lindy Hiatt-Hecox, a retired elementary school specialist with 33 years of experience, shares her insights from mentoring early educators and how every generation of educators can learn from one another.

    Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode!

    ]]>     Tue, 17 Dec 2019 20:18:45 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Lindy Hiatt-Hecox, a retired elementary school specialist with 33 years of experience, shares her insights from mentoring early educators and how every generation of educators can learn from one another.

    Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode!

    ]]>     Bridging the Generation Gap NEA School Me 00:23:52 Lindy Hiatt-Hecox, a retired elementary school specialist with 33 years of experience, shares her insights from mentoring early educators and how every generation of educators can learn from one another. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! Lindy Hiatt-Hecox, a retired elementary school specialist with 33 years of experience, shares her insights from mentoring early educators and how every generation of educators can learn from one another. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! false full 46     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=47842 How Educators of Color Can Define Their Own Path Ambereen Khan-Baker, a senior policy and program specialist at NEA and 13-year educator, joins us to talk about teaching as a woman of color, and how becoming National Board Certified helped her find her voice.

    Learn more about and join EdCommunities here.

    Learn more about National Board Certification here.

    Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode!

    ]]>     Wed, 4 Dec 2019 17:25:34 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Ambereen Khan-Baker, a senior policy and program specialist at NEA and 13-year educator, joins us to talk about teaching as a woman of color, and how becoming National Board Certified helped her find her voice.

    Learn more about and join EdCommunities here.

    Learn more about National Board Certification here.

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    ]]>     How Educators of Color Can Define Their Own Path NEA School Me 00:15:50 Ambereen Khan-Baker, a senior policy and program specialist at NEA and 13-year educator, joins us to talk about teaching as a woman of color, and how becoming National Board Certified helped her find her voice. Learn more about and join EdCommunities here. Learn more about National Board Certification here. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! Ambereen Khan-Baker, a senior policy and program specialist at NEA and 13-year educator, joins us to talk about teaching as a woman of color, and how becoming National Board Certified helped her find her voice. Learn more about and join EdCommunities here. Learn more about National Board Certification here. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! false full 45     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=47843 Standing with ESPs Karl Goeke & John Scanlan, members of NEA’s ESP Career Committee, discuss the key values of partnership and collaboration between teachers, ESPs, and the school community, and how they collectively contribute to everyone’s success.

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    ]]>     Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:38:38 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Karl Goeke & John Scanlan, members of NEA’s ESP Career Committee, discuss the key values of partnership and collaboration between teachers, ESPs, and the school community, and how they collectively contribute to everyone’s success.

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    ]]>     Standing with ESPs NEA School Me 00:32:08 Karl Goeke & John Scanlan, members of NEA’s ESP Career Committee, discuss the key values of partnership and collaboration between teachers, ESPs, and the school community, and how they collectively contribute to everyone’s success. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! Karl Goeke & John Scanlan, members of NEA’s ESP Career Committee, discuss the key values of partnership and collaboration between teachers, ESPs, and the school community, and how they collectively contribute to everyone’s success. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! false full 44     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=47974 Bringing the Black Lives Matter Week of Action to Your School Erika Strauss Chavarria and Denisha Jones discuss the importance of bringing a racial and social justice lens to the classroom, and how educators can bring the Black Lives Matter week of action to their schools.

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    ]]>     Fri, 8 Nov 2019 16:26:28 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Erika Strauss Chavarria and Denisha Jones discuss the importance of bringing a racial and social justice lens to the classroom, and how educators can bring the Black Lives Matter week of action to their schools.

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    ]]>     Bringing the Black Lives Matter Week of Action to Your School NEA School Me 00:45:14 Erika Strauss Chavarria and Denisha Jones discuss the importance of bringing a racial and social justice lens to the classroom, and how educators can bring the Black Lives Matter week of action to their schools. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! Erika Strauss Chavarria and Denisha Jones discuss the importance of bringing a racial and social justice lens to the classroom, and how educators can bring the Black Lives Matter week of action to their schools. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! false full 43     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=47736 Career Growth for ESPs Nicki Belnap, an accountant at an Oregon community college and graduate of NEA’s “ESP Leaders for Tomorrow” program, discusses her unique career path and shares tips for ESP leadership and professional growth.

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    ]]>     Tue, 15 Oct 2019 18:17:34 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Nicki Belnap, an accountant at an Oregon community college and graduate of NEA’s “ESP Leaders for Tomorrow” program, discusses her unique career path and shares tips for ESP leadership and professional growth.

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    ]]>     Career Growth for ESPs NEA School Me 00:31:15 Nicki Belnap, an accountant at an Oregon community college and graduate of NEA’s “ESP Leaders for Tomorrow” program, discusses her unique career path and shares tips for ESP leadership and professional growth. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! Nicki Belnap, an accountant at an Oregon community college and graduate of NEA’s “ESP Leaders for Tomorrow” program, discusses her unique career path and shares tips for ESP leadership and professional growth. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! false full 42     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=47409 Connection and Compassion at School Rowena Shurn, a 14-year classroom veteran and current NEA senior Program and Policy Analyst Specialist, talks to us about focusing on human connection in the classroom and teaching with compassion for students’ circumstances.

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    ]]>     Mon, 23 Sep 2019 16:41:43 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Rowena Shurn, a 14-year classroom veteran and current NEA senior Program and Policy Analyst Specialist, talks to us about focusing on human connection in the classroom and teaching with compassion for students’ circumstances.

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    ]]>     Connection and Compassion at School NEA School Me 00:24:35 Rowena Shurn, a 14-year classroom veteran and current NEA senior Program and Policy Analyst Specialist, talks to us about focusing on human connection in the classroom and teaching with compassion for students’ circumstances. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! Rowena Shurn, a 14-year classroom veteran and current NEA senior Program and Policy Analyst Specialist, talks to us about focusing on human connection in the classroom and teaching with compassion for students’ circumstances. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! false full 41     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=47246 What’s a Community School, Anyway? Kyle Serrette, a Senior Policy Analyst at NEA, helps us understand community schools — what they are, how they work, and how they’re helping students across the country succeed.

    Learn more about community schools and how to transform your local school into one here: http://www.nea.org/communityschools.

    Or, visit one of Kyle’s recommended resources here: https://communityschools.futureforlearning.org/

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    ]]>     Wed, 4 Sep 2019 19:39:29 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Kyle Serrette, a Senior Policy Analyst at NEA, helps us understand community schools — what they are, how they work, and how they’re helping students across the country succeed.

    Learn more about community schools and how to transform your local school into one here: http://www.nea.org/communityschools.

    Or, visit one of Kyle’s recommended resources here: https://communityschools.futureforlearning.org/

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    ]]>     What’s a Community School, Anyway? NEA School Me 00:28:53 Kyle Serrette, a Senior Policy Analyst at NEA, helps us understand community schools — what they are, how they work, and how they’re helping students across the country succeed. Learn more about community schools and how to transform your local school into one here: http://www.nea.org/communityschools. Or, visit one of Kyle’s recommended resources here: https://communityschools.futureforlearning.org/ Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! Kyle Serrette, a Senior Policy Analyst at NEA, helps us understand community schools — what they are, how they work, and how they’re helping students across the country succeed. Learn more about community schools and how to transform your local school into one here: http://www.nea.org/communityschools. Or, visit one of Kyle’s recommended resources here: https://communityschools.futureforlearning.org/ Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! false full 40     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=47155 Building Relationships at All Levels Shari Collins, a semi-retired training specialist from Omaha, NE, with 33 years of educational experience, discusses building relationships throughout both the classroom and the community.

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    ]]>     Wed, 21 Aug 2019 21:10:17 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Shari Collins, a semi-retired training specialist from Omaha, NE, with 33 years of educational experience, discusses building relationships throughout both the classroom and the community.

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    ]]>     Building Relationships at All Levels NEA School Me 00:20:32 Shari Collins, a semi-retired training specialist from Omaha, NE, with 33 years of educational experience, discusses building relationships throughout both the classroom and the community. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! Shari Collins, a semi-retired training specialist from Omaha, NE, with 33 years of educational experience, discusses building relationships throughout both the classroom and the community. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! false full 39     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=47154 Introduction to: Early Career Learning Labs Rachael Poppe, a 15 year teaching professional from Green Bay, WI, shares her knowledge about resources for educators and NEA’s Early Career Learning Labs.

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    ]]>     Wed, 14 Aug 2019 14:38:15 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Rachael Poppe, a 15 year teaching professional from Green Bay, WI, shares her knowledge about resources for educators and NEA’s Early Career Learning Labs.

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    ]]>     Introduction to: Early Career Learning Labs NEA School Me 00:13:27 Rachael Poppe, a 15 year teaching professional from Green Bay, WI, shares her knowledge about resources for educators and NEA’s Early Career Learning Labs. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! Rachael Poppe, a 15 year teaching professional from Green Bay, WI, shares her knowledge about resources for educators and NEA’s Early Career Learning Labs. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! false full 38     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=47106 Paraeducator Perspective Rochelle Greenwell, a 3rd grade math paraeducator in Kent, WA with 8 years of experience, talks about the foundation for a good relationship between teachers and paraeducators.

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    ]]>     Thu, 8 Aug 2019 14:07:04 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Rochelle Greenwell, a 3rd grade math paraeducator in Kent, WA with 8 years of experience, talks about the foundation for a good relationship between teachers and paraeducators.

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    ]]>     Paraeducator Perspective NEA School Me 00:13:52 Rochelle Greenwell, a 3rd grade math paraeducator in Kent, WA with 8 years of experience, talks about the foundation for a good relationship between teachers and paraeducators. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! Rochelle Greenwell, a 3rd grade math paraeducator in Kent, WA with 8 years of experience, talks about the foundation for a good relationship between teachers and paraeducators. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! false full 37     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=46953 The Teacher & Paraeducator Team Courtney Dooley & Tameka Mays are a teacher and paraeducator team who’ve spent 2 years together in their math and science classroom in Newcastle, DE. They share their tips about the teacher/paraeducator relationship and how to get the most out of it while supporting students.

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    ]]>     Wed, 24 Jul 2019 19:27:29 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Courtney Dooley & Tameka Mays are a teacher and paraeducator team who’ve spent 2 years together in their math and science classroom in Newcastle, DE. They share their tips about the teacher/paraeducator relationship and how to get the most out of it while supporting students.

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    ]]>     The Teacher & Paraeducator Team NEA School Me 00:15:48 Courtney Dooley & Tameka Mays are a teacher and paraeducator team who’ve spent 2 years together in their math and science classroom in Newcastle, DE. They share their tips about the teacher/paraeducator relationship and how to get the most out of it while supporting students. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! Courtney Dooley & Tameka Mays are a teacher and paraeducator team who’ve spent 2 years together in their math and science classroom in Newcastle, DE. They share their tips about the teacher/paraeducator relationship and how to get the most out of it while supporting students. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! false full 36     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=46894 Dynamic Duos: Cultivating a Successful Teacher-Paraeducator Relationship Tricia Lucie & Whitney Barber share school year preparation tips from the perspectives of a classroom teacher and a paraeducator. This dynamic duo exemplifies a supportive and successful teacher-paraeducator relationship.

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    ]]>     Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:25:38 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Tricia Lucie & Whitney Barber share school year preparation tips from the perspectives of a classroom teacher and a paraeducator. This dynamic duo exemplifies a supportive and successful teacher-paraeducator relationship.

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    ]]>     Dynamic Duos: Cultivating a Successful Teacher-Paraeducator Relationship NEA School Me 00:15:22 Tricia Lucie & Whitney Barber share school year preparation tips from the perspectives of a classroom teacher and a paraeducator. This dynamic duo exemplifies a supportive and successful teacher-paraeducator relationship. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! Tricia Lucie & Whitney Barber share school year preparation tips from the perspectives of a classroom teacher and a paraeducator. This dynamic duo exemplifies a supportive and successful teacher-paraeducator relationship. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! false full 35     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=46684 Navigating Your Career in a Testing Environment Candace Gautney, a high school testing coordinator in Tallahassee, FL, and a 15 year educational professional, talks about gauging student progress and ways new educators can reach out to their coordinators for support within instruction and testing environments.

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    ]]>     Wed, 19 Jun 2019 20:08:51 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Candace Gautney, a high school testing coordinator in Tallahassee, FL, and a 15 year educational professional, talks about gauging student progress and ways new educators can reach out to their coordinators for support within instruction and testing environments.

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    ]]>     Navigating Your Career in a Testing Environment NEA School Me 00:15:27 Candace Gautney, a high school testing coordinator in Tallahassee, FL, and a 15 year educational professional, talks about gauging student progress and ways new educators can reach out to their coordinators for support within instruction and testing environments. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! Candace Gautney, a high school testing coordinator in Tallahassee, FL, and a 15 year educational professional, talks about gauging student progress and ways new educators can reach out to their coordinators for support within instruction and testing environments. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! false full 34     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=46431 Building the Next Generation of Leaders Melody Andrews, a high school English teacher and student leadership mentor in Dumfries, VA, talks about working with student leaders in the classroom and providing them with the tools they need to help them in the future.

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    ]]>     Wed, 5 Jun 2019 21:04:51 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Melody Andrews, a high school English teacher and student leadership mentor in Dumfries, VA, talks about working with student leaders in the classroom and providing them with the tools they need to help them in the future.

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    ]]>     Building the Next Generation of Leaders NEA School Me 00:18:58 Melody Andrews, a high school English teacher and student leadership mentor in Dumfries, VA, talks about working with student leaders in the classroom and providing them with the tools they need to help them in the future. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! Melody Andrews, a high school English teacher and student leadership mentor in Dumfries, VA, talks about working with student leaders in the classroom and providing them with the tools they need to help them in the future. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! false full 33     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=46374 Professional Development for ESPs Andrea Beeman, an 18-year paraeducator from Maple Heights, OH, shares the ins and outs of professional development for ESP and the benefits of PD.

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    ]]>     Wed, 22 May 2019 19:09:23 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me, Andrea Beeman) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Andrea Beeman, an 18-year paraeducator from Maple Heights, OH, shares the ins and outs of professional development for ESP and the benefits of PD.

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    ]]>     Professional Development for ESPs NEA School Me, Andrea Beeman 00:12:50 Andrea Beeman, an 18-year paraeducator from Maple Heights, OH, shares the ins and outs of professional development for ESP and the benefits of PD. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! Andrea Beeman, an 18-year paraeducator from Maple Heights, OH, shares the ins and outs of professional development for ESP and the benefits of PD. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! false full 32     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=46017 The Virtue of Patience in the Classroom Erika Fehr, a general elementary school paraeducator in Helena, MT, talks about the virtue of patience and keeping that tranquil mindset in the classroom.

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    ]]>     Wed, 24 Apr 2019 19:09:14 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Erika Fehr, a general elementary school paraeducator in Helena, MT, talks about the virtue of patience and keeping that tranquil mindset in the classroom.

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    ]]>     The Virtue of Patience in the Classroom NEA School Me 00:12:33 Erika Fehr, a general elementary school paraeducator in Helena, MT, talks about the virtue of patience and keeping that tranquil mindset in the classroom. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! Erika Fehr, a general elementary school paraeducator in Helena, MT, talks about the virtue of patience and keeping that tranquil mindset in the classroom. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! false full 31     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=45845 For the Love of Reading Willie Shelby, a literacy specialist from Montgomery, AL, talks about engaging young readers in the classroom and helping them to nourish that love of reading for life.

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    ]]>     Wed, 10 Apr 2019 22:17:29 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Willie Shelby, a literacy specialist from Montgomery, AL, talks about engaging young readers in the classroom and helping them to nourish that love of reading for life.

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    ]]>     For the Love of Reading NEA School Me 00:15:18 Willie Shelby, a literacy specialist from Montgomery, AL, talks about engaging young readers in the classroom and helping them to nourish that love of reading for life. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! Willie Shelby, a literacy specialist from Montgomery, AL, talks about engaging young readers in the classroom and helping them to nourish that love of reading for life. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! false full 30     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=45242 The Path to Leadership as an ESP Saul Ramos, a 20 year paraeducator from Massachusetts, shares his path to leadership as an ESP and practice as a paraeducator.

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    ]]>     Tue, 26 Mar 2019 20:40:58 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Saul Ramos, a 20 year paraeducator from Massachusetts, shares his path to leadership as an ESP and practice as a paraeducator.

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    ]]>     The Path to Leadership as an ESP NEA School Me 00:16:18 Saul Ramos, a 20 year paraeducator from Massachusetts, shares his path to leadership as an ESP and practice as a paraeducator. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! Saul Ramos, a 20 year paraeducator from Massachusetts, shares his path to leadership as an ESP and practice as a paraeducator. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! false full 29     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=45161 Surviving the early years Kadrien Wilson, only three years out of college and teaching 3rd grade in NC, shares her advice for new career educators and tips as a new and young professional.

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    ]]>     Fri, 15 Mar 2019 17:47:37 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Kadrien Wilson, only three years out of college and teaching 3rd grade in NC, shares her advice for new career educators and tips as a new and young professional.

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    ]]>     Surviving the early years NEA School Me 00:15:13 Kadrien Wilson, only three years out of college and teaching 3rd grade in NC, shares her advice for new career educators and tips as a new and young professional. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! Kadrien Wilson, only three years out of college and teaching 3rd grade in NC, shares her advice for new career educators and tips as a new and young professional. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! false full 28     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=45022 Why Unions Matter for Early Career Educators Felicia Raney, a language arts teacher from Camden, OH with 21 years under her belt, shares her advice about the importance of union memberships for early career educators and being active in your union.

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    ]]>     Sat, 23 Feb 2019 01:47:50 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Felicia Raney, a language arts teacher from Camden, OH with 21 years under her belt, shares her advice about the importance of union memberships for early career educators and being active in your union.

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    ]]>     Why Unions Matter for Early Career Educators NEA School Me 00:14:57 Felicia Raney, a language arts teacher from Camden, OH with 21 years under her belt, shares her advice about the importance of union memberships for early career educators and being active in your union. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! Felicia Raney, a language arts teacher from Camden, OH with 21 years under her belt, shares her advice about the importance of union memberships for early career educators and being active in your union. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! false full 27     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=44924 Tips to Get Through That “Mid-Year Slump” Jada Jackson, a current mathematics coach from Columbus, OH and 21 year classroom veteran, discusses tips to help teachers get through that “mid-year slump.”

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    ]]>     Fri, 8 Feb 2019 21:34:17 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Jada Jackson, a current mathematics coach from Columbus, OH and 21 year classroom veteran, discusses tips to help teachers get through that “mid-year slump.”

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    ]]>     Tips to Get Through That “Mid-Year Slump” NEA School Me 00:13:14 Jada Jackson, a current mathematics coach from Columbus, OH and 21 year classroom veteran, discusses tips to help teachers get through that “mid-year slump.” Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! Jada Jackson, a current mathematics coach from Columbus, OH and 21 year classroom veteran, discusses tips to help teachers get through that “mid-year slump.” Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! false full 26     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=44786 Educator Ethics in the Classroom Callie Marksbary, an elementary school educator in Lafayette, IN, and Patty Barrette, director of professional development at North Dakota United, discuss ‘The Model Code of Educator Ethics’ and navigating the use of social media and technology for new teachers.

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    ]]>     Fri, 25 Jan 2019 17:03:25 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Callie Marksbary, an elementary school educator in Lafayette, IN, and Patty Barrette, director of professional development at North Dakota United, discuss ‘The Model Code of Educator Ethics’ and navigating the use of social media and technology for new teachers.

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    ]]>     Educator Ethics in the Classroom NEA School Me 00:14:02 Callie Marksbary, an elementary school educator in Lafayette, IN, and Patty Barrette, director of professional development at North Dakota United, discuss ‘The Model Code of Educator Ethics’ and navigating the use of social media and technology for new teachers. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! Callie Marksbary, an elementary school educator in Lafayette, IN, and Patty Barrette, director of professional development at North Dakota United, discuss ‘The Model Code of Educator Ethics’ and navigating the use of social media and technology for new teachers. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! false full 25     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=44657 Are Sports a Foundation for Academic Success? Jermaine Guinyard, a former college athlete from Ohio State turned physical education teacher and coach, discusses how sports can play a key role in student academic success – not just a great foundation for physical health.

    ]]>     Thu, 10 Jan 2019 15:04:26 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Jermaine Guinyard, a former college athlete from Ohio State turned physical education teacher and coach, discusses how sports can play a key role in student academic success – not just a great foundation for physical health.

    ]]>     Are Sports a Foundation for Academic Success? NEA School Me 00:13:22 Jermaine Guinyard, a former college athlete from Ohio State turned physical education teacher and coach, discusses how sports can play a key role in student academic success – not just a great foundation for physical health. Jermaine Guinyard, a former college athlete from Ohio State turned physical education teacher and coach, discusses how sports can play a key role in student academic success – not just a great foundation for physical health. false full 24     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=44236 Are You Allowed to Smile Before December? David May, a middle school teacher from San Bernardino, CA with 9 years of teaching under his belt, shares tips and techniques for connecting with students, and when educators can show their personality. Are you allowed to smile before December? School Me dives into the answer.

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    ]]>     Mon, 29 Oct 2018 19:54:49 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ David May, a middle school teacher from San Bernardino, CA with 9 years of teaching under his belt, shares tips and techniques for connecting with students, and when educators can show their personality. Are you allowed to smile before December? School Me dives into the answer.

    Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode!

    ]]>     Are You Allowed to Smile Before December? NEA School Me 00:17:02 David May, a middle school teacher from San Bernardino, CA with 9 years of teaching under his belt, shares tips and techniques for connecting with students, and when educators can show their personality. Are you allowed to smile before December? School Me dives into the answer. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! David May, a middle school teacher from San Bernardino, CA with 9 years of teaching under his belt, shares tips and techniques for connecting with students, and when educators can show their personality. Are you allowed to smile before December? School Me dives into the answer. Don’t forget to subscribe to the School Me podcast so that you’ll never miss an episode! false full 23     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=44155 Dealing with the First Day Jitters Michelle Holloway, a special education teacher from Mobile, AL, discusses getting through the first day of school and quelling those first day jitters.

    ]]>     Mon, 15 Oct 2018 18:02:37 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Michelle Holloway, a special education teacher from Mobile, AL, discusses getting through the first day of school and quelling those first day jitters.

    ]]>     Dealing with the First Day Jitters NEA School Me 00:13:22 Michelle Holloway, a special education teacher from Mobile, AL, discusses getting through the first day of school and quelling those first day jitters. Michelle Holloway, a special education teacher from Mobile, AL, discusses getting through the first day of school and quelling those first day jitters. false full 22     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=43811 Lesson Planning Annette Romano, a veteran educator with 31 years of experience from New York, shares tips for lesson planning for new and early career educators.

    ]]>     Thu, 6 Sep 2018 04:00:13 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Annette Romano, a veteran educator with 31 years of experience from New York, shares tips for lesson planning for new and early career educators.

    ]]>     Lesson Planning NEA School Me 00:13:12 Annette Romano, a veteran educator with 31 years of experience from New York, shares tips for lesson planning for new and early career educators. Annette Romano, a veteran educator with 31 years of experience from New York, shares tips for lesson planning for new and early career educators. false full 21     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=43589 ESP getting involved Carmen Hill, a career school nurse who’s covered K-12, talks about taking on leadership roles within your school as an education support professional.

    ]]>     Thu, 16 Aug 2018 15:47:50 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Carmen Hill, a career school nurse who’s covered K-12, talks about taking on leadership roles within your school as an education support professional.

    ]]>     ESP getting involved NEA School Me 00:12:45 Carmen Hill, a career school nurse who’s covered K-12, talks about taking on leadership roles within your school as an education support professional. Carmen Hill, a career school nurse who’s covered K-12, talks about taking on leadership roles within your school as an education support professional. esps, school nurses false full 20     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=43398 Best Practices for Connecting with Students Rebecca Gamboa, a fifth grade teacher with 22 years of experience from Illinois, discusses the best practices for connecting with disadvantaged students and how to get those students involved in the classroom along with their families.

    ]]>     Wed, 1 Aug 2018 17:39:20 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Rebecca Gamboa, a fifth grade teacher with 22 years of experience from Illinois, discusses the best practices for connecting with disadvantaged students and how to get those students involved in the classroom along with their families.

    ]]>     Best Practices for Connecting with Students NEA School Me 00:16:22 Rebecca Gamboa, a fifth grade teacher with 22 years of experience from Illinois, discusses the best practices for connecting with disadvantaged students and how to get those students involved in the classroom along with their families. Rebecca Gamboa, a fifth grade teacher with 22 years of experience from Illinois, discusses the best practices for connecting with disadvantaged students and how to get those students involved in the classroom along with their families. esps, school nurses false full 19     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=43397 Adapting the Classroom for a Changing World Rebecca Marquis-Cihak, a 26-year classroom veteran from Sacramento, CA, talks about change and growth in the classroom as well as transforming professionally and along-side technology throughout your career.

    ]]>     Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:39:10 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Rebecca Marquis-Cihak, a 26-year classroom veteran from Sacramento, CA, talks about change and growth in the classroom as well as transforming professionally and along-side technology throughout your career.

    ]]>     Adapting the Classroom for a Changing World NEA School Me 00:13:27 Rebecca Marquis-Cihak, a 26-year classroom veteran from Sacramento, CA, talks about change and growth in the classroom as well as transforming professionally and along-side technology throughout your career. Rebecca Marquis-Cihak, a 26-year classroom veteran from Sacramento, CA, talks about change and growth in the classroom as well as transforming professionally and along-side technology throughout your career. school nurses, esps false full 18     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=43227 Tips from a Career Educator Rodney Jordan, a new assistant principal in Fairfax, VA, discusses the relationship between new administrators and new educators and offers his insights on transitioning from a teaching position to an administrative position.

    ]]>     Fri, 22 Jun 2018 19:21:03 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Rodney Jordan, a new assistant principal in Fairfax, VA, discusses the relationship between new administrators and new educators and offers his insights on transitioning from a teaching position to an administrative position.

    ]]>     Tips from a Career Educator NEA School Me 00:13:53 Rodney Jordan, a new assistant principal in Fairfax, VA, discusses the relationship between new administrators and new educators and offers his insights on transitioning from a teaching position to an administrative position. Rodney Jordan, a new assistant principal in Fairfax, VA, discusses the relationship between new administrators and new educators and offers his insights on transitioning from a teaching position to an administrative position. school nurses, esps false full 17     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=43116 Self-Care for Educators Corinna Owlsey, an 8th grade history and science teacher from Springfield, Illinois, shares her tips for practicing self care as an educator and why it’s important to start early in your career.

    ]]>     Thu, 31 May 2018 19:36:57 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Corinna Owlsey, an 8th grade history and science teacher from Springfield, Illinois, shares her tips for practicing self care as an educator and why it’s important to start early in your career.

    ]]>     Self-Care for Educators NEA School Me 00:13:24 Corinna Owlsey, an 8th grade history and science teacher from Springfield, Illinois, shares her tips for practicing self care as an educator and why it’s important to start early in your career. Corinna Owlsey, an 8th grade history and science teacher from Springfield, Illinois, shares her tips for practicing self care as an educator and why it’s important to start early in your career. school nurses, esps false full 16     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=42926 5 Things for New Educators to do Over the Summer Cheryl Dembroksi, a former Maryland kindergarten teacher, shares the top five things new educators should do this summer to make the most of time off and prepare for the school year ahead.

    ]]>     Mon, 30 Apr 2018 21:07:40 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Cheryl Dembroksi, a former Maryland kindergarten teacher, shares the top five things new educators should do this summer to make the most of time off and prepare for the school year ahead.

    ]]>     5 Things for New Educators to do Over the Summer NEA School Me 00:08:08 Cheryl Dembroksi, a former Maryland kindergarten teacher, shares the top five things new educators should do this summer to make the most of time off and prepare for the school year ahead. Cheryl Dembroksi, a former Maryland kindergarten teacher, shares the top five things new educators should do this summer to make the most of time off and prepare for the school year ahead. esps, school nurses false full 15     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=41462 Taking Control of Your Classroom Cassandra Daniels, from Columbus, OH has taught K-8th grade in her 17 year career, discusses dealing with behavioral challenges in the classroom.

    ]]>     Mon, 23 Apr 2018 11:00:51 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Cassandra Daniels, from Columbus, OH has taught K-8th grade in her 17 year career, discusses dealing with behavioral challenges in the classroom.

    ]]>     Taking Control of Your Classroom NEA School Me 00:10:29 Cassandra Daniels, from Columbus, OH has taught K-8th grade in her 17 year career, discusses dealing with behavioral challenges in the classroom. Cassandra Daniels, from Columbus, OH has taught K-8th grade in her 17 year career, discusses dealing with behavioral challenges in the classroom. esps, school nurses false full 14     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=41461 What I wish I knew my first year Toby Murphy, who’s spent 10 years as a language arts teacher in New Jersey, addresses hindsight bias – he’s traveling back to the beginning of his career to find out what he wishes he knew then and what he might do differently if given the chance.

    ]]>     Mon, 16 Apr 2018 11:00:03 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Toby Murphy, who’s spent 10 years as a language arts teacher in New Jersey, addresses hindsight bias – he’s traveling back to the beginning of his career to find out what he wishes he knew then and what he might do differently if given the chance.

    ]]>     What I wish I knew my first year NEA School Me 00:13:18 Toby Murphy, who’s spent 10 years as a language arts teacher in New Jersey, addresses hindsight bias – he’s traveling back to the beginning of his career to find out what he wishes he knew then and what he might do differently if given the chance. Toby Murphy, who’s spent 10 years as a language arts teacher in New Jersey, addresses hindsight bias – he’s traveling back to the beginning of his career to find out what he wishes he knew then and what he might do differently if given the chance. school nurses, esps false full 13     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=40055 Handling the Tough Parent Meetings Robert Rodriguez, a 15-year educator and now special education teacher from San Bernadino, CA, talks best approaches and strategies when it comes to having difficult meetings with parents.

    ]]>     Mon, 9 Apr 2018 11:00:37 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Robert Rodriguez, a 15-year educator and now special education teacher from San Bernadino, CA, talks best approaches and strategies when it comes to having difficult meetings with parents.

    ]]>     Handling the Tough Parent Meetings NEA School Me 00:11:12 Robert Rodriguez, a 15-year educator and now special education teacher from San Bernadino, CA, talks best approaches and strategies when it comes to having difficult meetings with parents. Robert Rodriguez, a 15-year educator and now special education teacher from San Bernadino, CA, talks best approaches and strategies when it comes to having difficult meetings with parents. esps, school nurses false full 12     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=41457 ESP and Teachers Working Together Carol Peak, an education support professional from Ventura, CA, talks about the critical role ESP play as part of the education team and how both early career and new ESP can find their voice.

    ]]>     Mon, 2 Apr 2018 11:00:07 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Carol Peak, an education support professional from Ventura, CA, talks about the critical role ESP play as part of the education team and how both early career and new ESP can find their voice.

    ]]>     ESP and Teachers Working Together NEA School Me 00:12:49 Carol Peak, an education support professional from Ventura, CA, talks about the critical role ESP play as part of the education team and how both early career and new ESP can find their voice. Carol Peak, an education support professional from Ventura, CA, talks about the critical role ESP play as part of the education team and how both early career and new ESP can find their voice. esps, school nurses false full 11     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=40050 Connecting with Students and Parents Java Robinson, currently a second grade teacher from Montgomery County, MD with 25 years of experience, discusses forming positive relationships with students and parents.

    ]]>     Mon, 26 Mar 2018 11:00:29 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Java Robinson, currently a second grade teacher from Montgomery County, MD with 25 years of experience, discusses forming positive relationships with students and parents.

    ]]>     Connecting with Students and Parents NEA School Me 00:14:05 Java Robinson, currently a second grade teacher from Montgomery County, MD with 25 years of experience, discusses forming positive relationships with students and parents. Java Robinson, currently a second grade teacher from Montgomery County, MD with 25 years of experience, discusses forming positive relationships with students and parents. school nurses, esps false full 10     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=40054 Working With Administrators in Your School Mitzie Higa, currently a curriculum coordinator and new teacher mentor with 17 years of classroom experience, shares her insights about working with the administrators in your school and making sure they have your back.

    ]]>     Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:00:33 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Mitzie Higa, currently a curriculum coordinator and new teacher mentor with 17 years of classroom experience, shares her insights about working with the administrators in your school and making sure they have your back.

    ]]>     Working With Administrators in Your School NEA School Me 00:11:50 Mitzie Higa, currently a curriculum coordinator and new teacher mentor with 17 years of classroom experience, shares her insights about working with the administrators in your school and making sure they have your back. Mitzie Higa, currently a curriculum coordinator and new teacher mentor with 17 years of classroom experience, shares her insights about working with the administrators in your school and making sure they have your back. school nurses, esps false full 9     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=41454 Lessons learned away from the classroom April Reisma has almost 13 years of teaching under her belt; she started teaching but took a break for another career. Now back to teaching, she shares perspectives gained during her time away.

    ]]>     Mon, 5 Mar 2018 12:00:13 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ April Reisma has almost 13 years of teaching under her belt; she started teaching but took a break for another career. Now back to teaching, she shares perspectives gained during her time away.

    ]]>     Lessons learned away from the classroom NEA School Me 00:08:41 April Reisma has almost 13 years of teaching under her belt; she started teaching but took a break for another career. Now back to teaching, she shares perspectives gained during her time away. April Reisma has almost 13 years of teaching under her belt; she started teaching but took a break for another career. Now back to teaching, she shares perspectives gained during her time away. school nurses, esps false full 8     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=40049 Using Humor in the Classroom Dan Jordan, an elementary school teacher from Seattle, discusses how to incorporate humor in the classroom and use as a relationship builder and learning tool.

    ]]>     Mon, 26 Feb 2018 14:44:42 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Dan Jordan, an elementary school teacher from Seattle, discusses how to incorporate humor in the classroom and use as a relationship builder and learning tool.

    ]]>     Using Humor in the Classroom NEA School Me 00:19:51 Dan Jordan, an elementary school teacher from Seattle, discusses how to incorporate humor in the classroom and use as a relationship builder and learning tool. Dan Jordan, an elementary school teacher from Seattle, discusses how to incorporate humor in the classroom and use as a relationship builder and learning tool. esps, school nurses false full 7     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=39026 Parent Meetings Michele Johnson, currently a middle school principal in Prince George’s County MD, shares tips for parent meetings, adding insight as both a classroom teacher and administrator.

    ]]>     Mon, 19 Feb 2018 15:46:52 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Michele Johnson, currently a middle school principal in Prince George’s County MD, shares tips for parent meetings, adding insight as both a classroom teacher and administrator.

    ]]>     Parent Meetings NEA School Me 00:09:36 Michele Johnson, currently a middle school principal in Prince George’s County MD, shares tips for parent meetings, adding insight as both a classroom teacher and administrator. Michele Johnson, currently a middle school principal in Prince George’s County MD, shares tips for parent meetings, adding insight as both a classroom teacher and administrator. school nurses, esps false full 6     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=41051 Finding Your Passion Zach Patterson, a math and pre-engineering teacher in Ohio, talks about surviving his first year in the classroom, and offers a fresh look about finding your passion.

    ]]>     Mon, 12 Feb 2018 20:00:22 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Zach Patterson, a math and pre-engineering teacher in Ohio, talks about surviving his first year in the classroom, and offers a fresh look about finding your passion.

    ]]>     Finding Your Passion NEA School Me 00:13:57 Zach Patterson, a math and pre-engineering teacher in Ohio, talks about surviving his first year in the classroom, and offers a fresh look about finding your passion. Zach Patterson, a math and pre-engineering teacher in Ohio, talks about surviving his first year in the classroom, and offers a fresh look about finding your passion. esps, school nurses false full 5     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=39025 Mentors LaShone Allen, a 19-year classroom veteran from Charlotte, North Carolina, shares her experiences and how she found the best mentors to help her in her career.

    Subscribe to the School Me podcast on iTunes.

    ]]>     Mon, 8 Jan 2018 15:45:48 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ LaShone Allen, a 19-year classroom veteran from Charlotte, North Carolina, shares her experiences and how she found the best mentors to help her in her career.

    Subscribe to the School Me podcast on iTunes.

    ]]>     Mentors NEA School Me 00:11:47 LaShone Allen, a 19-year classroom veteran from Charlotte, North Carolina, shares her experiences and how she found the best mentors to help her in her career. Subscribe to the School Me podcast on iTunes. LaShone Allen, a 19-year classroom veteran from Charlotte, North Carolina, shares her experiences and how she found the best mentors to help her in her career. Subscribe to the School Me podcast on iTunes. school nurses, esps false full 4     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=39024 Classroom Management Tips for Early Career Educators In this episode of our School Me podcast series, Cheryl Martin, a veteran educator from Arizona, discusses best techniques and strategies for classroom management

    ]]>     Mon, 8 Jan 2018 15:44:01 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ In this episode of our School Me podcast series, Cheryl Martin, a veteran educator from Arizona, discusses best techniques and strategies for classroom management

    ]]>     Classroom Management Tips for Early Career Educators NEA School Me 00:13:04 In this episode of our School Me podcast series, Cheryl Martin, a veteran educator from Arizona, discusses best techniques and strategies for classroom management In this episode of our School Me podcast series, Cheryl Martin, a veteran educator from Arizona, discusses best techniques and strategies for classroom management school nurses, esps false full 3     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=40052 Earning Respect Christopher Ho, currently a student activities coordinator on the big island of Hawaii, addresses challenging moments on the two-way street known as respect – with students, parents, and administrators.

    ]]>     Mon, 8 Jan 2018 14:46:19 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Christopher Ho, currently a student activities coordinator on the big island of Hawaii, addresses challenging moments on the two-way street known as respect – with students, parents, and administrators.

    ]]>     Earning Respect NEA School Me 00:12:25 Christopher Ho, currently a student activities coordinator on the big island of Hawaii, addresses challenging moments on the two-way street known as respect – with students, parents, and administrators. Christopher Ho, currently a student activities coordinator on the big island of Hawaii, addresses challenging moments on the two-way street known as respect – with students, parents, and administrators. school nurses, esps false full 1     http://neatoday.org/?post_type=podcast&p=40051 The Five Year Mark Rowena Shurn, an 11-year veteran educator from Prince George’s County, MD, talks about tips for making it past the crucial 5 year mark in teaching.

    ]]>     Mon, 8 Jan 2018 14:44:59 +0000 schoolmeplease@nea.org (NEA School Me) http://neatoday.org/school-me/ Rowena Shurn, an 11-year veteran educator from Prince George’s County, MD, talks about tips for making it past the crucial 5 year mark in teaching.

    ]]>     The Five Year Mark NEA School Me 00:10:20 Rowena Shurn, an 11-year veteran educator from Prince George’s County, MD, talks about tips for making it past the crucial 5 year mark in teaching. Rowena Shurn, an 11-year veteran educator from Prince George’s County, MD, talks about tips for making it past the crucial 5 year mark in teaching. esps, school nurses false full 0