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Supporting Indigenous Education with Minnesota Indigenous Education Equity Access Specialist Emma Needham

2025-10-2454:45

In this episode, Emma Needham, a Minnesota Indigenous Education Equity Access Specialist, discusses the importance of supporting Indigenous education. Emma shares her personal connection to the work, addresses the historical and ongoing barriers to including Native perspectives in schools, and offers advice for educators who feel uncertain about teaching Indigenous content. Resources and ideas from this episode: A Teacher’s Guide to Teaching Thanksgiving Responsibly | Classroom fo...

Unpacking Interdisciplinary Literacy Instruction with Shannon Rivard

2025-10-1042:57

This episode explores the importance of interdisciplinary literacy—the integration of reading and writing skills across all subject areas—with expert guest Shannon Rivard. Shannon shares her extensive experience in literacy instruction and discusses how literacy standards differ from traditional ELA standards, covers practical strategies for vocabulary instruction, and shares strategies for supporting students and teachers in understanding discipline-specific language instruction in manageabl...

The Power of Windows and Mirrors with Ann McGee founder of Open Windows Books

2025-09-2647:12

In this episode Ann McGee, Founder of Open Windows Books, shares her journey in increasing diverse literature for our rural schools. Learn about the concept of windows and mirrors in literature, how diverse texts are important for all our students, and teacher learning for how to “teach” diverse books. Interested in getting involved? Check out an Open Windows Books near you! Resources and ideas from this episode: Open Windows Books | Multicultural education resources interested i...

Solving for All: High-Quality Math for Every Classroom with Chris Castillero and Mike Jordahl

2025-09-1201:18:11

This episode features guests Chris Castillero and Mike Jordahl, who are experts in mathematics education. The episode focuses on the importance of high-quality math instruction in every classroom and addresses common barriers that teachers face in providing such instruction. Chris and Mike share their insights on overcoming math anxieties, the latest revisions in math standards in Minnesota, and resources available for educators. Resources and ideas from this episode: 2022 MN Math StandardsUn...

The First Stitch: The Beauty of Beginning Again with Aaron Logan

2025-08-2948:44

This episode reminds us of important themes at the start of a new school year, such as the value of building strong relationships with students, establishing routines collaboratively, and embracing fresh starts for both teachers and students. Whether you are new to teaching or a veteran, we all make mistakes; it’s part of the process. Finding support networks and ongoing learning are essential for a successful year for us all. Resources and ideas from this episode: Create a “Get to Know Me” S...

Ed Soul Season 5 Trailer

2025-08-2903:24