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Everything But The Lesson Plan — 140 episodes · page 1 of 2

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My Favorite Teacher with Ashley Anjalique

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Assume Nothing — Building Schools Where Everyone Knows What's Expected

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Crushing Generational Boxes Through the Power of Words

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Five Minutes: Body Scan Meditation for Teachers

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Navigating Parent -Teacher Conversations That Actually Build Trust

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Show Me the Data — What Actually Protects Students When DEI Is Rolled Back

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Revenge Bedtime Procrastination — Why You're Sacrificing Sleep to Reclaim Your Life

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The Heart of It — Sleep, Stress & the Science of Staying Well

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No Child Should Wear Their Trauma

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Tech That Actually Teaches Beyond the Buzzwords in EdTech

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From Hope to Action Changing the Future for Our Youth

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Mid-Summer Break Check-In

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More Than an Award: Michelle Mickens' Story of Perseverance

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When It’s Not the Student… It’s the Spillover

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My Favorite Teacher with Dr. Semia Howze

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Mindful Moment: Gratitude Practice

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When Pain Becomes the Turning Point

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Becoming: The Teacher Journey with Dr. Marcia Credle

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Lead With Humanity

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Yoga Outside the Mat: Living the Practice Daily

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What We Should Know About the Silent Stress Teachers Face

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Orchestrating Education: Where People, Process, and Technology Meet Purpose

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Differences, Not Deficits: Reframing Disability in Today’s Schools

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Celebrating the People Who Hold the School Together

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Beyond the Lesson Plan: Teaching as an Act of Love

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Teaching Through the Storm Choosing Hope

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What Students Are Asking for Without Saying It: Teaching in 2026

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My Favorite Teacher with Alyssa

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Developing a Kinder Inner Dialogue During Stressful Times

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Apply Your Makeup: Preparing Women Educators for Executive Leadership

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Not Every Path Is a 4-Year Degree: How Teachers Can Guide Students to Real Careers

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The 3AM Teacher Wake-Up: Sleep Apnea, Stress, and Burnout

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Beyond the Dropout: How Belief, Support, and Equity Change Lives with Dr. Lester

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Feedback, Grammar & The Future of Writing Instruction

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The Power of Pause with Daryll Wharton

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Future Proof: AI, Learning & the Global Workforce

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Overcoming Doubt: The Silent Battle We Can Win

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The Educator’s Voice with Dr. Wilburn

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Who Says I Can’t Read? How Early Action Matters by Grade 4

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Success Beyond the Scores with Allandra Russell

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The Silent Crisis: Teacher Burnout in Today’s Schools with Tangela Leggett

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Breathe in the Fresh Air

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The Big 100: Turning the Mic Around

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Teacher Retention & Recruitment with Kenneth L. Johnson, Jr.

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Beyond Borders: Advancing STEM Education Globally with Dr. Kimberly West

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The Educator's Voice with Kayron Spellman

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The Real Work of SEL with Winona Jones-Archie

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No Teacher Left Behind – Supporting At-Risk Readers with Regina Wright

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My Favorite Teacher with Sadiyah Ali Nur

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Retirement is More Than Just Saving: Creating a Vision for the Life You Want to Live with Lisa Matthews

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TeaRx: The Doctor Is Brewing Wellness with Dr. Michelle Clay

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Grace Under Pressure: Making Hard Choices After a Diagnosis with Dr. Pitmon

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Beyond the Classroom: The Power of School Culture with Dr. Brett Wallace

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Overcoming Doubt: The Silent Battle We Can Win

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Summer Reset: A Meditation for Teachers to Recharge and Relax

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TED Talks: Fuel for Learning with Jacqui Chew

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Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in Action with Dr. Robinson

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How to Use Meta for Education: Tips and Tools

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Skills for Life: Empowering Students With Developmental Disabilities with Mary Justman

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Teacher Evaluations: Because Even Superheroes Need a Review

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My Favorite Teacher: Leslie Baker’s Journey Through Desegregation and the Teacher Who Shaped Her

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Faith in Crisis: Navigating Doubt and Uncertainty with Dr. Jaye Lynn Peabody Smith

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The Day Everything Changed: Inside the Story of 1, 2, 3, All Eyes on Me with Emil Gallardo

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The Educator’s Voice – Classroom Stories with Renate Matthews

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Breaking Barriers: Helping Black Boys Soar in the Classrrom with Mikal Driver

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Shaping the Future: Becoming a Teacher Influencer with Chris Alan Malak

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5-Minute Mindfulness for Stress Relief and Relaxation

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The Happy Teacher Revolution – Empowering Educators with Danna Thomas

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Suffering in Silence - Students Who Don’t Have the Ability to Advocate for Themselves

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Hooded & Heard: Breaking Barriers in Academia with Dr. Malika Grayson

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Stories of Amazing Black Educational Leaders

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Teach- Reflections of an Educator with Tonya Walker-Harris

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My Favorite Teacher with Jamilya Mayo-McAllister

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Photo Ready: How to Shine in Front of the Camera with Jack Manning

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3-Minute Mindful Moment Meditation for Teachers in High-Need Schools

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Finding Your Why: A Guide to Purpose-Driven Work with Mia Masten

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Gut Health 101: Boost Your Energy and Focus Through Food with Johane M. Filemon

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Overcoming Reading Challenges in High-Need Schools with Cassie Owens Moore

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Graduating Against the Odds: Empowering At-Risk Girls with Nisha Glen

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Fostering Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence with Scott Jaworski

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Mindful Teaching, Happier Living with Dr. Wurzburg

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The Future Starts Here: Inspiring Hope Post-Election

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Book The Trip: The Power of Travel for Teachers with ShaRhonda Billups

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Teach Strong: Proactive Health with a Personal Trainer - Connie Power

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Teach- Reflections of an Educator with Sabrina Davis

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A 4-Minute Mindful Moment for Teachers

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Creating a Safe Space for Students During a Heated Political Climate

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My Favorite Teacher: Stories of Inspiration and Impact with Lorin Paigé

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Advancing Equity through Career Technical Education Programs- with Mr. Kennard Weever

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The Weight of Excellence: The Pressure to Be Exceptional for People of Color with Jessica Baker

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AI & Machine Learning in K-12 Education: New Findings and Future Impacts

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The Science of Reading in Schools with Melanie Brethour

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Conquering Self-Doubt in the Classroom

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Reflections and Revelations: A Year of Podcasting

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Summer Recharge for Educators with Kellye Lloyd

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Leading Innovation in Education with Dr. Desiree Alexander

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My Favorite Teacher with Mark Thompson II

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The Anatomy of Your Paycheck

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Words That Shape: The Power of Words in Education

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Joy and Purpose: How Schools Empower Communities and Individuals with Chelsia Mckie