It’s spooky season! Pumpkins are out. Costumes are being coordinated. Haunted houses are being screamed at! And maybe the scariest of all - ninth graders have come to or are coming to the end of the first quarter of their high school experie…
Guest Author: Angela Kelly Robeck, Host of The Empowered Principal Podcast Hello October – the month of ghosts, goblins, colorful leaves, and pumpkin-spiced lattes – or for school leaders the month of teacher observations, endless meeti…
Guest Author: Bryan Stanton, Host of Teaching While Queer The start of the school year is always a fun time in which we get to know our students. We enlist them in activities to share their own experiences and plant the seeds for what we hope will …
Guest Author: Angela Kelly Robeck, Host of The Empowered Principal Podcast If there’s one resource that most school principals struggle to manage, it’s their relationship with TIME. In fact, I’ll venture to say that most educators…
Guest Author: Chris Stuchko, Host of 9th Grade Experience The summer is winding down in Pennsylvania and the start of school is rapidly approaching. During these last few days, I sit with only one regret from an otherwise amazing few months spent w…
Guest Author: Angela Kelly Robeck, Host of The Empowered Principal Podcast There’s a difference between HAVING a school vision and SELLING a school vision. Last month I shared a three-step process that makes developing a school vision simple …
Guest Author: Jessica Peresta, host The Elementary Music Teacher Podcast Music educators are talked to about the importance of advocating for their music programs. But, in my opinion, advocating doesn’t just need to come from the music teache…
The Intrinsic Value of a Name What’s in the power of a name? Not just any brand name or proper noun, like Coca-Cola or the Grand Canyon. What’s the power in your name—in your students’ names? Our names are the front door to…
Summer break provides teachers with a much-needed reprieve. It's a time to unwind, relax poolside, and invest in professional development at a leisurely pace. A fantastic way to learn during this downtime is by diving into captivating books and expl…
Every school leader knows they should have a school vision. The vision sets the stage, articulates the goals, and keeps people on track – at least that is what it’s supposed to do. But the truth is that most school visions tend to be ide…
Ah, summer vacation! The time when teachers can finally break free from the clutches of students, exams, and endless lesson planning. It's a time to kick back, relax, and forget about school... Or is it? Many teachers count the days until the last …
🏳️ Iterate or Fail Online learning is a modality that is here to stay and is growing, regardless of how we feel about it. Even before the pandemic, online learning was becoming more prevalent. In recent years though, it has gone from a niche modali…
Congratulations! You landed your first position in school leadership. It’s not easy to endure the interview process – yet you persevered and found the ideal match. It’s an exciting moment in your career and you most likely are thin…
When embarking on a job search in education, it's crucial to go beyond simply signing on the dotted line without doing some research on the school or district ahead of time. We will explore the importance of researching school districts and what to …
What’s the point? ✏ The Educational Technology market is full. If there’s a problem, someone has tried to solve it with a new app. In fact, even as you’re considering your novel problem, someone is likely trying to solve it with a…
At this point, I’m sure you’ve heard of this term, SEL or Social Emotional Learning. This is one of the hottest new buzzwords in education. With the exception of AI, I can’t think of something more talked about and shared and yet w…
Inspiration, as emphasized by Rick Alexander, is an inescapable aspect of life. Consider this: no matter where you are, what you're doing, or who you're with, you're continuously inspiring and being inspired by others. In his now-retired Morning Cof…
As the end of the school year approaches, you might find yourself with more time to experiment and explore. While it's natural to need to slow down and relax, this is the time to try out new education technology tools. In this blog post, we will sha…
We are excited to announce that the "Black, Brown & Bilingüe" podcast has joined the Education Podcast Network. Hosted by two social justice educators Lissette Jacobson and Maurice McDavid, the podcast is on a mission to unite the Black and…
The Education Podcast Network is thrilled to announce that Will Andresen's podcast Speaking with Students has joined the network. The podcast, which features conversations with students about their experiences and perspectives, has quickly gained a …
We are excited to announce that Shanna Martin, host of the popular Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast, has joined the Education Podcast Network (EPN). As a seasoned educator and tech enthusiast, Shanna has been helping teachers integrate technology in…
Podcasts have become an increasingly popular way for people to consume information and entertainment, and they can also be a valuable tool for teachers looking to enhance their professional development and stay up-to-date with the latest educational…
As teachers, we give so much of ourselves to our students and our profession. It's important to remember to take care of ourselves as well, and one way to do that is by listening to podcasts that can help us relax and recharge. Here are a few podcas…
Podcasts can be a valuable tool for professional development for teachers. They provide a convenient and engaging way to learn new strategies, hear from experts in the field, and stay up-to-date on the latest research and trends in education. In thi…