Through the Educational Looking Glass

Join us as we discuss the idea of movement as a way to learn. In this episode, hear from District 709 students about their experience with instruction that integrates movement. This is the third episode in our three-part series on the topic of embedding movement in teaching. As always, and particularly with this topic, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.

Join us as we discuss movement as a tool for learning. This is the second episode in our three-part series on the topic. As always, and particularly with this topic, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.

Join us as we discuss movement as a tool for learning. This is the first episode in our three-part series on the topic. As always, and particularly with this topic, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.

Join us as we explore students’ relationship with rigor. This is the final episode in our three-part series on the topic. As always, and particularly with this topic, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.Resources:The Broken Copier: “What a 90-minute Lesson Can Look Like”Marissa Thompson’s TQE

Join us as we explore teacher-identified tensions surrounding instructional rigor. This is the second episode in our three-part series on the topic. As always, and particularly with this topic, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.

Join us as we work to define the term rigor. This is the first episode in our three-part series on the topic. As always, and particularly with this topic, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.Rigor Is More Than Hard Work

Join us as we discuss the idea of the noise that can interrupt our students’ learning. This is the final episode in our three-part series on the topic of noise that includes information overload and its emotional impact. As always, and particularly with this topic, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.Ask Your Students How Class is Going

Join us as we discuss the idea of the noise that can interrupt our work as educators. This is the second episode in our three-part series on the topic of noise that includes information overload and its emotional impact. As always, and particularly with this topic, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.Teaching Your Heart Out: Emotional Labor and the Need for Systemic ChangeDiscernment: The Most Important Skill in an AI World

Join us as we discuss the idea of the noise that can interrupt our work as educators. This is the first episode in our three-part series on the topic of noise that includes information overload and its emotional impact. As always, and particularly with this topic, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.

Join us as we discuss the idea of feedback and how students receive the guidance we provide to them.  In this episode, hear from District 709 students about their experience with feedback in order to shape our practice surrounding feedback. This is the third episode in our three-part series on the topic of feedback in education. As always, and particularly with this topic, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.

Join us as we discuss the idea of feedback and how teachers approach this important task.  In this episode, we acknowledge the challenges that surround providing effective feedback and provide some strategies to make it more manageable. This is the second episode in our three-part series on the topic of feedback in education. As always, and particularly with this topic, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.Hattie and Timperley Levels of Feedback

Join us as we discuss the idea of feedback and the complex culture that surrounds it. This is the first episode in our three-part series on the topic of feedback in education. As always, and particularly with this topic, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.Radical Candor

Join us as we explore the topic of change as our students experience it. Hear directly from students within our district who are navigating new buildings, grade levels, and expectations. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.SEL Competencies and Skills K-12

Join us as we explore the topic of change through an educator’s lens. Hear directly from teachers and administrators within our district who are new staff in our district or who have moved to new positions within their buildings. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.

Join us as we discuss the role that change plays in the start of a new school year.  This is the first episode in our three-part series on the topic of change in education. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.

Join us as we explore the topic of educator emotional engagement from students’ perspectives. This is the third episode in our four-part series on the topic of educator emotional engagement. If you are interested in the final episode that explores this topic from a caregivers’ perspective, please join us in our crossover episode on the Care-U podcast. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.

Join us as we explore the topic of emotional engagement from teachers’ perspectives. This is the second episode in our four-part series on the topic of educator emotional engagement. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.Resources:Habits of Resilient Educators by Lindsay Prendergast and Piper Lee

Join us as we explore the background to educator emotional engagement. This is the first episode in our four-part series on the topic of emotional engagement. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.https://mandyfroelich.com/The Continuum of Educator Engagement

Join us as we explore the power of podcasting with the Henry Puffer Podcast Club! In this episode, we reconnect with this group of students for a second year to hear about their experiences, what they’ve learned, and how podcasting has impacted them. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening!

In this special live episode from IDEAcon 2025, we sit down with five insightful guests to discuss the evolving role of technology, mental health, and digital responsibility in education. Kevin Schouten (1:45) shares his perspective on the growing AI divide in schools. Mandy Froehlich (26:54) highlights the importance of teacher mental health and self-care. Becky Keene & Rob Hughes (46:06) discuss AI’s role as a tool for great teaching and its impact on pedagogy. Mia Gutsell (1:07:27) delves into digital citizenship and how it has become an essential part of modern education. GuideGrowTechJoin us as we navigate these critical topics shaping the future of learning.

Join us as we explore the topic of assessment from students’ perspectives. This is the third episode in our four-part series on the topic of assessment. Our final episode is our cross-over with the podcast Care-U. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. “How to Assess the Learning Process, Not the Final Product” by A.J. Juliani

Join us as we explore the topic of assessment from teachers’ perspectives. This is the second episode in our four-part series on the topic of assessment. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.

Join us as we explore the background to assessment. This is the first episode in our four-part series on the topic of assessment. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. “Collaborative Classroom Observations” by Elizabeth Chapman from Edutopia

Join us as we explore students’ attitudes to artificial intelligence through their use of Magic Student rooms. This is the third episode in our four-part series on AI. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.

Join us as we explore educators’ approach to artificial intelligence. This is the second episode in our four-part series on AI. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.

Join us as we explore the background to artificial intelligence. This is the first episode in our four-part series on AI. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. “6 Things to Know about AI” Infographic Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning  by José Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson

Join us as we explore the topic of school attendance through a student’s lens. Hear directly from students within our district who describe what factors drive them to show up daily, as we consider their responses in the larger context of increased absenteeism in public education. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Episode Resources “Takeaways From the New Gallup K-12 Panel: Voices of Gen Z Study” by A.J. Juliani “‘Challenging Students’ Means More Supports, Not Fewer” by Marcus Luther “Teens are spending less time than ever with friends” by Daniel DeVise “How to Use Backward Chaining to Differentiate Instruction” by Jennifer Gonzalez

Join us as we explore the topic of chronic absenteeism through a teacher’s lens. Hear directly from educators within our district who describe the impact that student absence has on their work in our buildings. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.

Join us as we explore the background to chronic absenteeism through research and administrative insights. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. NPR: With 'chronic absenteeism' soaring in schools, most parents aren’t sure what it is NYT: Why school absences have “exploded” almost everywhere ISBE: Illinois School Report Card School Leader’s Guide to Tackling Attendance Challenges by Jessica and Randy Sprick

Join us as we preview the exciting format change for season 4. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Resources: Choose Your Own Master Class by Beth Pandolpho and Katie Cubano SuperCommunicators: Explaining the Complicated So Anyone Can Understand by Frank J Pietrucha

Join us as we talk with Beth Pandolpho and Katie Cubano about their book Choose Your Own Master Class. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Resources Link to Book Position of the Other

Join us as we talk with Tari Jansen and Lauren Brewer from the Illinois SLD Support Project. They share details about the organization including the free resources they provide for teachers and describe the role they will play in the upcoming 709 Always Learning Conference. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.

Join us as we talk with Marcus Luther about the value of student reflection in the classroom. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. The Broken Copier

Join us as we explore professional growth and opportunities for learning in our district.  As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Resources: Truth for Teachers 171: Why You are the Teacher Your Students Need (podcast with Dr. Gravity Goldberg)

Join us as we explore practical entry points to begin explicitly incorporating SEL skills within your classroom. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. https://casel.org https://www.resonanceed.com SEL Audit

Join us as we explore the value of both consuming and creating podcasts. This episode incorporates interviews with a number of people who advocate for the important role that podcasts can play in classrooms. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Looking at Common Sense Media with Jennifer Ehehalt Henry Puffer Podcast  Common Sense Media

Join us as we talk with Stephen Reid, VP of Learning at the Endless Foundation, and former Game-Based Learning Lead for  Microsoft, about the value of games in the classroom. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.

Join us as we explore Magic School and the power it can hold for educators along with the company’s Senior Community Strategist, Jeni Long. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. What Educators Think About Using AI in Schools

Join us as we talk with a number of district teachers who have implemented the principles from Peter Liljedahl’s book Building Thinking Classrooms. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.

Join us as we explore The Knowledge Gap and the impact it has on learners with author Natalie Wexler.  As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Resources: The Knowledge Gap  The Writing Revolution Minding the Gap Knowledge Matters Podcast  Curiosity Gap graphic

Join us as we talk with Sara Candela, Community Manager for Swivl, about what reflective practice looks like in today’s climate of education. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Matt Miller Blog

Join us as we explore the value of gratitude. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Gratitude Responses

Join us as we react to a recent podcast “Your Teachers Need a Win” by Jennifer Gonzales and reflect on the difference between intention and impact in the work that we do. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Your Teachers Need a Win

Join us as we explore situations that call for change and the means we can use to be change agents.  As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. You Got This Cornelius Minor Questions That Help Guide Change.pdf  Plan for Creating Change Quickly .pdf “Reframing How To Think about Change in Public Education” Cornelius Minor’s Guide to Making Classroom Change (blog) 

Join us as we explore our role in collaboration and strategies to be a better teammate.  As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Strengthsfinder Survey Managing Conflict in School Leadership Teams

Join us as we talk with Michael Matera about what engagement looks like in his classroom and the motivation for EMC2. EMC2 is a collection of resources that Michael and his business partner John Meehan have developed to make engagement strategies accessible for teachers in their classrooms. District 709 is fortunate to subscribe to the collection, and we encourage our teachers to explore the vast resource library. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. https://emc2learning.com/

Join us as we explore classroom behavior and the value of reaching outside of yourself.  As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.

Join us as we explore approaching the school year as a clean slate.  As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. “Powerful Evidence-Backed Ways to Connect with Students in the First Week of School” Barbie Meme

Join us as we discuss strategies for reflecting on the end of the year through a lens of our personal values.  As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.

Join us as we discuss the platform Canva and its use in the classroom.  Our conversation with Canva learning consultant Tisha Richmond highlights the application of this platform for both teachers and students. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.