When a teacher recommends retention, it can feel overwhelming for everyone involved. Parents may feel worried or unsure, and teachers know this is one of the most important decisions they make all year. In this episode, we wa...

Artemis Week and Post Vacay - FAAF 256 In this 256th episode, I share my reflections from April 6-10th, 2026. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below: >>> https://bit.ly/E256Fr...

In Episode 4 of SatCast, Chris Nesi and Joe Dziuba tackle one of the most pressing questions in modern education: how do we make learning relevant for students in a world where information is instantly accessible? Building on...

What if the way we’ve been thinking about student behavior, engagement, and learning is missing a critical piece: the brain itself? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lisa Riegel, a former educator and expert in brain scien...

AI is everywhere in education—but clarity isn’t. I’m joined by Derek Tranchina, creator of TrafficLiteEdu , to unpack one of the biggest challenges schools are facing right now: not whether to use AI, but how to use it well. ...

In this episode, I’m sharing a simple routine I added to my math block that is making a big difference in what my students actually remember. I’m still teaching my regular lessons and following my curriculum, but I added just...