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Fresh Ideas for Teaching
Welcome to the Fresh Ideas for Teaching podcast where we spotlight inspiring stories from educators, authors, and more to find out what's working in K-12 education. The Fresh Ideas for Teaching podcast is presented by Savvas Learning company, a next-generation education company delivering award-winning learning solutions for grades K-12.
Episodes
59 episodes
The Science of Reading: More Than a Trend – A Lasting Shift in Education
In this episode, we dive deep into the Science of Reading, exploring why it’s not just the latest educational trend but a transformative approach that’s reshaping how we teach literacy. Join us as we hear from passionate educators and literacy ...
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54:37
Cultivating Grit in the Math Classroom - Math High-Quality Headquarters
Join guest host Heidi Bruhn as she welcomes Savvas math author Dr. India White for a discussion on cultivating grit in the math classroom. Recorded live at the 2024 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference (NCTM), this special Mat...
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The Power of Positivity: Transforming Math Learning Environments - Math High-Quality Headquarters
Join math experts Zachary Champagne, Marian Small, and Jennifer Bay Williams for a discussion on strategies to create a positive and productive math classroom community. This the first episode of a special Math High-Quality Headquarters podcast...
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24:59
Beyond Foundational Skills - Science of Reading in Action: Teacher Voices
Join guest host and master teacher Shadi Tayarani as she welcomes literacy teachers from across the country for an engaging discussion on foundational skills such as phonics, phonemic awareness, and fluency. While these are critical components,...
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36:49
The 5 Pillars of Reading Explained - Science of Reading in Action: Teacher Voices
Join guest host and master teacher Shadi Tayarani as she welcomes literacy teachers from across the country for a discussion on the cornerstone of effective reading instruction: The 5 Pillars of Reading. Listen in as literacy educators delve in...
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Debunking Decodables - Science of Reading in Action: Teacher Voices
Join guest host and master teacher Shadi Tayarani as she welcomes literacy teachers from across the country for a discussion on decodables: the role they play and prevailing confusions surrounding their use. This special Science of Reading in A...
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The Complexities of Reading Comprehension - Science of Reading in Action: Teacher Voices
Join guest host and master teacher Shadi Tayarani as she welcomes literacy teachers from across the country for a discussion on the complexities of reading comprehension. This special Science of Reading in Action Teacher Voices podcast series i...
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The Power of Dictation - Science of Reading in Action: Teacher Voices
Join guest host and master teacher Shadi Tayarani as she welcomes literacy teachers from across the country for a discussion on speech to print, print to speech, and the power of dictation. This special Science of Reading in Action Teacher Voic...
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Leveraging the Science of Reading with Older Students
Join guest host and master teacher Shadi Tayarani as she welcomes literacy teachers from across the country for a discussion on applying the Science of Reading for older students. This special Science of Reading in Action Teacher Voices podcast...
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Why Every Word Wants to Grow Up to Be a Sight Word - Science of Reading in Action: Teacher Voices
Join guest host and master teacher Shadi Tayarani as she welcomes literacy teachers from across the country for an in-depth discussion on the differences between sight words, non-phonetic words, and high frequency words. This special Science of...
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40:58
Math Fluency: What Can We Do Differently?
Join author and Math Specialist Graham Fletcher as he shares insights and strategies on how educators can enhance their approach to building math fluency.Learn more about Experience Math,...
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11:56
Integrating Design Thinking Experiences into your STEM Lessons - Keepin' Science Real Part 5
Join STEM expert Dr. Jackie Speake, as she shares how to design meaningful STEM lessons in the classroom (e.g. STEM as a means for design thinking, for solving real-world science problems, and/or explaining why or h...
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The Science of Assessment - Science of Reading in Action: Teacher Voices
How do you really know what your students know? Join guest host and master teacher Shadi Tayarani as she welcomes literacy teachers from across the country for an in-depth discussion on the science of assessment. This special Science of Reading...
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Why Lexical Quality Matters - Science of Reading in Action: Teacher Voices
Join guest host and master teacher Shadi Tayarani as she welcomes literacy teachers from across the country for an in-depth discussion on lexical quality. This special Science of Reading in Action Teacher Voices podcast series includes valuable...
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The Science of Reading: Back to Basics with Dr. Sharon Vaughn
Join literacy expert Dr. Sharon Vaughn as she describes the body of research that is the Science of Reading and its implications for literacy instruction. Our Science of Reading in Action podcast series provides valuable information every...
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Foundational Reading and Writing: A Reciprocal Relationship - Part 2
Welcome to our Science of Reading in Action podcast series! In this episode, literacy author and expert Dr. Young-Suk Kim explores cutting-edge research in writing development and practical implementation tips for elevating instruction.
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Foundational Reading and Writing: A Reciprocal Relationship - Part 1
Welcome to our Science of Reading in Action podcast series! In our first episode, literacy author and expert Dr. Young-Suk Kim delves into how Foundational Skills within reading and writing are interconnected.
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Engaging Students with High-interest Summer Learning Math Activities
Join enVision® Mathematics author and expert Zachary Champagne as he offers helpful tips you can use with your students/children to help keep math learning going over the summer while also striving to make it a joyful and productive experience....
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24:31
How To Assess For Cultural Understanding Part 3 Meaningful Interaction with Culture in the World Language Classroom
Join us for a special podcast series that explores how World Languages educators can create more meaningful interactions with culture in their classrooms. In episode three, Auténtico authors Rich Sayers and Peggy Boyles provide examples of ways...
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Making Intercultural Comparisons Part 2 Meaningful Interaction with Culture in the World Language Classroom
Join us for a special podcast series that explores how World Languages educators can create more meaningful interactions with culture in their classrooms. In episode two, Auténtico authors Rich Sayers and Peggy Boyles provide examples of ways e...
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20:55
Investigate and Interact Part 1 Meaningful Interaction with Culture in the World Language Classroom
Join us for a special podcast series that explores how World Languages educators can create more meaningful interactions with culture in their classrooms. In episode one, Auténtico authors Rich Sayers and Peggy Boyles discuss ways educ...
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How to Plan a Curriculum Pilot Part 3 - Hempfield School District
Planning and implementing a curriculum pilot for your school or district can be a daunting task. In our How To Plan a Curriculum Pilot series we meet with school district curriculum coordinators to help unpack all the elements that make a succe...
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How To Plan a Curriculum Pilot - Part 2 - Bethel School District
Planning and implementing a curriculum pilot for your school or district can be a daunting task. In our How To Plan a Curriculum Pilot series we meet with school district curriculum coordinators to help unpack all the elements that make a succe...
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How to Plan a Curriculum Pilot - Part 1 - South Jefferson Central School District
Planning and implementing a curriculum pilot for your school or district can be a daunting task. In our How To Plan a Curriculum Pilot series, we meet with school district curriculum coordinators to help unpack all the elements that ma...
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Coaching Students to Succeed on the AP Spanish Language Exam - Part 3
For many teachers, preparing their students for the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam may seem like a daunting task. We invited author José M. Diaz on the show to talk to us about how teachers can best help students prepare for the ...
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