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    Your Planning Partner, Step 1: Set Goals

    Inspiration & Planning

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    We know educators are being asked to do more than ever, and educators know planning ahead is the best way to achieve your goals. As your planning partner, we want to help simplify the planning process so you head into each new school year fully prepared to engage and inspire young minds. Whether you’re […]

    Tagged With: Teacher Must-Haves

    Creating Inclusive Early Childhood Spaces

    The Schoolyard Podcast

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    An inclusive early childhood classroom space is an intentional environment that promotes both physical and emotional development. In this episode, host Nancy Chung interviews early childhood expert Jennifer Fernandez, and we welcome back Cecilia Cruse, MS, OTR/L, to discuss ways to create an early childhood space and how to modify it to encourage independence […]

    Tagged With: Inclusion, Learning Environments

    Podcast Episode 7: Equity in Science Education, Part 1

    It's Time for Science

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    This month on It’s Time for Science, host Tom Racine talks with Claudio Vargas and Holly Gil about equity in science education. Episode Guests Claudio Vargas Claudio Vargas, a Science Education Consultant with a focus on Equity in STEM, works with Sci-Lingual Education and FOSS at the Lawrence Hall of Science. He provides keynote […]

    Start a Robotics Program at Your School

    STEAM & STEM

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    Starting up a robotics program or updating an existing program is a fun and rewarding initiative, but it also requires time, patience, and knowledge. Administrators, parents, and community members will likely want to know how and why such a program is a good investment for the students and their futures. As a teacher, you’re […]

    Let’s Talk About Burnout and Staff Shortages

    The Schoolyard Podcast

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    The teacher shortage problem across the nation is indeed a pressing issue. Many schools struggle to find qualified teachers, leading to large class sizes and increased workloads for existing teachers. This, in turn, contributes to teacher burnout. In this episode, host Nancy Chung interviews Dr. Richard Warren Jr., an award-winning educator, professor, and renowned […]

    Getting Families Involved in Science

    It's Time for Science

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    It’s Time for Science! In this episode, host Tom Racine talks with Leonor Rebosura from Newark Unified School District and Kimberly Astle from the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. We also remember the life and legacy of FOSS co-director Larry Malone. Episode Guests Leonor Rebosura Leonor Rebosura, Director of Teacher Induction […]

    Taking Science Education Outside

    Podcasts

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    It’s Time for Science—outdoors! At the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) conference in Atlanta, host Tom Racine interviewed two amazing educators about the importance of going outside when you teach. Episode Guests Autumn Rivera Autumn Rivera, the 2022 Colorado Teacher of the Year and a Finalist for National Teacher of the Year, discusses the […]

    Tagged With: Outdoor Educational Activities

    Five Keys to Designing Highly Effective Community Schools

    Learning Spaces

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    Recognizing that it truly takes a village for students to learn effectively, a growing number of school systems are embracing a “community schools” model of education. Schools become neighborhood centers that integrate wraparound services such as tutoring, nutritional support, health care, mental health counseling, and workforce development to meet students’ comprehensive needs. In California, […]

    Tagged With: Learning Environments

    Surprise Benefits of Robotics in Schools & Where to Start

    STEAM & STEM

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    Robotics in schools has become increasingly important in today’s educational landscape. Join host Nancy Chung as she interviews Naomi Hartl, STEM Subject Matter Expert for School Specialty. Nancy and Naomi discuss how integrating robotics into the curriculum provides students valuable hands-on experience and fosters critical thinking skills. Learning From Mistakes One of the most […]

    Tagged With: Professional Development - STEM/STEAM

    Comics in the Classroom

    Science

    graphic for blog article introducing episode 4 of a science podcast, with guests tracy edmunds, corinna bechko, brandon easton, jim di bartolo, and laini taylor

    For this episode of It’s Time for Science, we went to the world-renowned San Diego Comic Convention! We looked high and low for folks to talk with about the importance of science education and graphic novels, and it turns out it was super easy to find people on the same page! Episode Guests Tracy […]

    Tagged With: Professional Development - Science, Science

    Esports is Like a Magnet

    STEAM & STEM

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    Esports is like a magnet! Competitive video gaming is gaining massive popularity among students, and it’s about more than just having fun. There are numerous benefits to incorporating esports into the classroom. Let’s dive into the exciting world of esports and why it’s a game-changer in schools. In this episode, host Nancy Chung interviews […]

    Tagged With: Gamification, Learning Environments

    Back to School With Science

    Science

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    For this episode of It’s Time For Science, we’re talking about going back to school (yes, already!). Host Tom Racine talks with education leader Rosanna Ayers and also facilitates a round table discussion with instructional coach Lauren Brown and curriculum developer Brian Campbell.  Rosanna Ayers is the former director of youth education at the […]

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