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Teacher Talk

“SDPB’s Teacher Talk” is a podcast for teachers and their BFAWs (best friends at work) made by education professionals who love their jobs. Jackie Wilber and Gina Benz discuss the highs (and lows) of teaching and provide resources for new and experienced educators. Jackie Wilber, Ed.D., is a faculty member at the University of South Dakota’s School of Education, where she serves as director of the Center for Student and Professional Services. Gina Benz is an adjunct faculty at several universities and a recipient of the Milken Educator Award.Featured conversations will broadcast on the air on SDPB's "Morning Edition."

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  1. 20

    Collegebound: Tips for navigating dual credit and AP classes in South Dakota

    Teacher Talk explores the many opportunities for South Dakota students to study at the college level long before they get to college.

  2. 19

    AI in Education: Questions, not answers

    A statewide education conference is seeking community questions about AI in the classroom. The Teacher Talk educators have a few questions of their own.

  3. 18

    Addressing 'AI overwhelm' in the classroom

    The pace of AI advances can overwhelm teachers as they race to adapt to the complexities of a new technology. Gina Benz and Jackie Wilber discuss research and tips for doing the 'next right thing' with AI.

  4. 17

    Teacher Talk: Power to the Public (Schools)

    Two teachers (Gina Benz, Jackie Wilber) and a journalist (Lori Walsh) discuss the purpose of public education in American democracy. (And they take a moment to talk about teacher fashion too!)

  5. 16

    Top 10 Takeaways from Teacher Talk (so far)

    Jackie Wilber, Ed.D. offers 10 insights from more than 80 episodes of SDPB's education podcast.

  6. 15

    Boundaries, bans and best friends in the classroom

    Gina Benz offers her top Teacher Talk takeaways

  7. 14

    2025 Education Word of the Year

    EducationWeek declared "dismantle" the word of the year. Jackie Wilber, Ed.D., and Gina Benz consider the impact of policy on South Dakota schools

  8. 13

    A smarter AI plan for teachers

    Artificial intelligence can be bad for your brain. SDPB's Teacher Talk educators search for the smart way to teach with AI tools.

  9. 12

    Unplugged Teaching

    Digital technology is changing the way kids learn. So teachers are changing the way they teach. Sometimes that means "unplugging" a classroom. Gina Benz and Jackie Wilber talk with Lori Walsh

  10. 11

    Can slowing the pace of school deepen learning for students?

    School is not just about outcomes. It's about relationships, identity and community. Teacher Talk explores research and resources that deepen learning by creating time and space in the classroom.

  11. 10

    To All of the People Who Serve Our Schools

    To all of the people who serve in our schools, I see you.

  12. 9

    Teacher Talk | Honoring the Teenage Brain

    The Teacher Talk educators remind us that adolescence is not a waiting room for adulthood—it’s a critical stage of growth in its own right

  13. 8

    Teacher Talk | E-Sports

    Teacher Talk educators look into the value that diversified extracurriculars give our students.

  14. 7

    Teacher Talk | Brain Science Matters

    Gina Benz dives into the connections of learning theory and brain science as they pertain to education.

  15. 6

    Teacher Talk | A Low-Stress School Year

    Jackie Wilber shares her research into creating a low-stress school year for teachers, students, and parents.

  16. 5

    Teacher Talk| A Teacher's New Year's Resolutions

    Happy New Year! For many, the start of school is the real new year full of new classes, new teachers, new clothes, new supplies, and maybe even a new school.

  17. 4

    Teacher Talk | What Emerging Research Says About School Cell Phone Bans

    Jackie Wilber outlines the latest research on school cell phone bans.

  18. 3

    Teacher Talk | Cell Phone Bans

    It’s a tired debate. Should students have access to their phones while in school? Although most agree that phones rarely enhance and support learning, barriers continue to foil outright phone bans.

  19. 2

    Teacher Talk | Guide to Becoming a Teacher

    Jackie Wilber's blog focuses on everything you need to know to become a teacher.

  20. 1

    Teacher Talk | Dear Parents of Future Teachers

    Gina Benz and Jackie Wilber discuss the benefits of sending your children into the education field.

  21. 0

    Teacher Talk | School Memories

    Gina Benz and Jackie Wilber reflect on the power of school memories.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

“SDPB’s Teacher Talk” is a podcast for teachers and their BFAWs (best friends at work) made by education professionals who love their jobs. Jackie Wilber and Gina Benz discuss the highs (and lows) of teaching and provide resources for new and experienced educators. Jackie Wilber, Ed.D., is a faculty member at the University of South Dakota’s School of Education, where she serves as director of the Center for Student and Professional Services. Gina Benz is an adjunct faculty at several universities and a recipient of the Milken Educator Award.Featured conversations will broadcast on the air on SDPB's "Morning Edition."

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What is Teacher Talk about?

“SDPB’s Teacher Talk” is a podcast for teachers and their BFAWs (best friends at work) made by education professionals who love their jobs. Jackie Wilber and Gina Benz discuss the highs (and lows) of teaching and provide resources for new and experienced educators. Jackie Wilber, Ed.D., is a...

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Teacher Talk is created and hosted by SDPB.
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