After recently retiring from Frederick County Public Schools, where she played a key role in advancing evidence-based instruction, Meg Lee has joined forces with her longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Jim Heal, to launch Learning Science Partners. Their organization is dedicated to supporting school districts committed to implementing evidence-informed practices that enhance teaching and learning.
In this episode Meg shares organizational insights into making it all happen.
Episode Links:
X: Meg Lee (@megvertebrae) / X
LinkedIn: (1) Meg Lee | LinkedIn
Website: LSP
Edutopia: Solidifying Core Concepts With Examples and Non-Examples | Edutopia
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Kent Wetzel and I dive into some of the nitty-gritty of implementing the Science of Learning in a large school district.
The district made deliberate choices to avoid the pitfalls that had undermined past initiatives. Thanks to proactive steps taken earlier, it was also able to leverage state legislation to strengthen and sustain its efforts to embed evidence-based practices.
Twitter: (2) Kent Wetzel (@kentwetzelfcps) / X
LinkedIn: Kent Wetzel | LinkedIn
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Vida John is a math coach who helps students prepare for math competitions. I was excited to chat with Vida because the entire world of math competitions is new to me.
Vida discusses how math competitions can benefit all students regardless of grade level.
Contact and follow Vida at:
LinkedIn: @VidaJohn
YouTube: Math Problem Solving Skills
Website: Vida John Tutoring
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Dr. Sarah Oberle discusses her research on the wider implementation of the Science of Learning and its influence on her classroom and teaching methods.
Links:
X: @S_Oberle
BlueSky: Sarah.Oblerle@bluesky.social
LinkedIn: Sarah Oberle, Ed.D.
In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Zach and I dive into what he’s learned during his first full year of consulting.
Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, instructional coach, or independent consultant, Zach’s reflections — and the successes he’s experienced — offer a thought-provoking framework for building stronger collaboration and driving better student outcomes at your schools.
Links:
Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit Teaching
Maximizing the Impact of Coaching Cycles
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Over the course of his 38-year career as a high school social studies teacher, Ed Cabrera has led passionate student discussions through 10 presidential elections, impeachments, 9/11, controversial wars, presidential assassination attempts, all while maintaining political neutrality.
In this episode Ed discusses his guidelines for leading passionate classroom discussions on controversial topics.
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Dr. Sachdeva and I have a wide-ranging conversation about the Science of Learning and how that information might be disseminated to all educators more quickly.
Links:
Substack: The Science of Learning | Jim Hewitt | Substack
X: Nidhi Sachdeva, PhD (@nsachdeva2019) on X
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nidhi-sachdeva-toronto/
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Dr. David Griffith is the Associate Director of Research at the Thomas B Fordham Institute. In this episode we discuss the results of a recent study he conducted and reported on about “Equitable” Grading Through the Eyes of the Teacher.”
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In this episode, Gene Tavernetti talks with Dr. Jana Lee, an expert in data-driven educational practices and inclusive teaching. The discussion delves into effective data utilization, the importance of microdata, and best practices for both general and special education. Learn how to enhance professional learning communities (PLCs) and the significance of responsive teaching.
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In this episode Dr. Olivia Mullins describes the work she and her non-profit, Science Delivered, is doing to deliver science lessons to early elementary students. She discusses the challenges of delivering high quality science instruction when time for science instruction is scarce.
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In this episode, reading specialist Laura Patranella shares the challenges and successes she’s experienced as both a classroom teacher and reading specialist, highlighting her work to improve literacy skills for all students and her journey with the Science of Reading.
Laura Patranella (@laurapatranella) / X
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Marcie Samayoa is a high school science teacher from Los Angeles, CA with nearly a decade of classroom experience. She is very passionate about bringing evidence-based practices into the classroom.
Through her blog, Scientists in the Making, she shares practical strategies that integrate the science of learning with science instruction. She recently presented at ResearchEd New York, and will be presenting at RearchED Denver in September.
X: Ms. Sam (@sciinthemaking) / X
Blog: http://www.scientistsinthemaking.com
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In this episode, I sit down with education reformer Robert Pondiscio and make an unsuccessful attempt to convince him that we should be the Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid of education reform. Evidently, he has plenty ideas of his own.
X: Robert Pondiscio (@rpondiscio) / X
Email: Robert.Pondiscio@aei.org
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Kyair Butts, Baltimore City Public Schools Teacher of the Year, discusses improving literacy in the middle grades and a successful low-cost professional development program that teachers enjoyed and employed.
Follow Kyair and his students in action at on:
X: @kyairb
Instagram: @MrK_bcpss
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Mike Schmoker, educator and best-selling author, speaks from decades of experience as he details the three most important areas school musts Focus on to get Results. (Caps and pun intended.)
Get in touch with Mike through his website here.
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Dr. Sarah Powell describes her research on teaching students to solve word, or story, problems.
Dr. Powell is a professor at the College of Education, University of Texas Austin. Her primary research focus is identifying the most effective strategies for teaching mathematics to elementary students. Her research provides guidance to teachers in what does work, and what does not work.
Links:
X: @sarahpowellphd
Bluesky: @sarahpowellphd.bsky.social
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In this episode, host Gene Tavernetti sits down with Dr. Frank Rodriguez to discuss his extensive experience in the education sector and his focus on parent education. They delve into the nuances of post-pandemic education, the challenges faced by students and educators, and the importance of integrating technology intelligently in classrooms and at home. The conversation also highlights the development of parent education modules aimed at mitigating the negative impacts of screen time on children's development. Contact Dr. Rodriguez here.
00:00 Introduction
00:38 Guest Introduction
03:14 Pandemic Response
03:22 Parent Education
12:21 Implementing Parent Modules
28:44 Educator's Role in Technology Use
35:22 Frank Has a Question for Gene
40:18 Conclusion and Call to Action
Books referenced in this podcast:
Jonathan Haidt: The Anxious Generation
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Gene Tavernetti hosts Dr. Anna Stokke, a math professor and educational advocate, discussing math education, her non-profit after school math program, math facts, and the importance of effective teaching methods grounded in rigorous research.
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Many teachers lack confidence in their ability to teach writing. Christine Teahan and Alexandria Chalonec, Co-Directors of Academics at The Writing Revolution, share how they support educators across the country and around the world in delivering effective, impactful writing instruction using the Hochman Method.
Links:
Twitter: @TheWritingRevol
LinkedIn: @TheWritingRevolution
Facebook: @TheWritingRevolution
Instagram: @TheWritingRevolution
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Zach and Gene provide a definition of coaching cycles for the purpose of the discussion. Are coaching cycles necessary? How long should they last? Are they always necessary when coaches are supporting teachers?
Episode Links
Zach’s book: Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit Teaching
Zach’s website: Education Rickshaw
X: @MrZachG
LinkedIn: @MrZachG
Bluesky: @mrzachg.bsky.social
Podcast: Progressively Incorrect
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