We're revisiting our very first interview on Literacy Across Languages! In this episode, Dr. Jana Echevarría joins us to discuss effective instructional strategies for multilingual students who are learning to read. The conversation highlights the interdependence of language and literacy, the need for collaboration among educators, and the importance of building language, literacy, and knowledge in tandem. Dr. Jana Echevarría is Professor Emerita at California State University, Long Beach, wher

Turn Ideas Into Action 💡Get the Crafting Team Goals Toolkit - bit.ly/jlgoals In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna break down what is a SMART goal and how their development can have a tremendous impact of team collaborative efforts when building upon and improving Tier 1 practices within your school's MTSS efforts. Connected Resources: Crafting Effective Team Goals - Collaborative Leader Toolkit - https://bit.ly/jlgoals SMART Goal Overview Video - https://youtu.be/dlTcCi_EQts On-Demand Works

Mohammed Ajoulou Rahmouni is a French-Moroccan social entrepreneur and CEO of the NGO “Soyons Le Changement.” He is dedicated to helping young people from underserved backgrounds find their path and build a brighter future. After studying advanced mathematics, Mohammed shifted his focus to youth empowerment and founded his organization at just 22 years old. What began in Bordeaux has grown into an impactful initiative supporting thousands of young people across Europe and Africa. Recognized in

How do you take care of yourself when everything feels urgent and there is nothing left to give? In this week's episode of The Language of Behavior, Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck share an honest conversation about overwhelm, including how it shows up through irritability, procrastination, disrupted sleep, and the pressure to keep pushing. They explore small, practical ways to pause and reset without waiting for a free afternoon or a less demanding week. Josh and Charle also discuss setting bo

Have your students ever rolled into music class straight from PE, recess, or testing—sweaty, hyper, or completely drained—and you immediately tried pushing through your planned lesson anyway? Powering through a lesson when your students aren't ready to learn isn't strength; it's working against yourself! In this episode, Jeanette Mihalchik dives into what to do when kids arent behaving in music class or bringing chaotic energy through your door. Learn how to use your "Spidey senses" to scan stu

The average school superintendent lasts three years. Tom Trigg lasted nearly two decades. He also has a marriage approaching 50 years. And he spent years studying the one coach whose definition of success most leaders have heard but very few actually live by. This week Tom joins Jon and Coach Jim for a conversation about longevity, loyalty, contentment, and what it really means to build something worth staying for. If you have ever wondered whether patience and perseverance are still competiti

Connect with the Show Here! The biggest leadership wins in schools rarely look big in the moment. They show up as a quick hallway check-in, a follow-up after a hard day, or a decision made with a child’s future in mind. We sit down with Michelle Pourchot, a veteran educator who served 29 years in Title I schools and spent 20 years as an elementary principal, to get honest about what actually moves a campus forward. We talk about the leadership mindset she carried from kindergarten teacher to...

Create Alignment, School-Wide Data and Evidence Plan 🛠️ Find Out How - bit.ly/dataevidenceplan In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna share how Collaborative Response is more than just a way to organize meetings - it is a multi-tiered system that can really help move your school improvement efforts forward with intentionality and purpose! They share what that looks like as well as some key considerations for leaders when making that connection explicit for their team. Connected Resources: Con

What happens when middle school girls have a consistent, trusted group of older women who listen to them, validate them, and create a safe space for them to be heard? In this episode of the Time for Teachership podcast, host Lindsay Lyons talks with guest Karen Foley of the Juvenile Protective Association (JPA) in Chicago about the transformative power of intergenerational learning and JPA’s Grandmothers Program, which connects middle school girls with older women from their communities. Karen

Let’s chat—send me a text! We hear it all the time: Make math real-world. But real-world doesn’t automatically mean relevant. In this episode, I’m sharing how one of my favorite cell phone projects slowly lost its relevance—and what it taught me about choosing contexts that actually matter to the students sitting in front of us. We’ll talk about: The difference between real-world and relevant mathMy Spheres of Relevance: self, community, culture + the larger worldHow timeliness can create rel...

Wondering which leadership books help build strong, collaborative teams? We’ve got you covered! Download the list! - https://bit.ly/102reads Use This With Your Team 🔄 Ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam Is your school's collaborative culture stuck in "surface-level compliance"? In this episode of the Building a Culture of Collaboration podcast, we sit down with Becca Silver, founder of The Whole Educator and author of 'The Resistance Solution.' Becca explains

In this episode of The Pixel Classroom Podcast, we dive into the fascinating history behind Dolly Parton’s iconic workplace anthem, "9 to 5"! 🎸✨ From its origins tied to the 1980 hit comedy film and the real-life women’s labor movement to how Dolly famously used her own acrylic nails as a percussion instrument, we break down the story, impact, and legacy of a song that defined a generation of workers.

What if compliance was not the finish line for special education services, but the starting point for providing every student with the instruction and support they deserve? In this episode, Joshua Stamper sits down with Korenne Wolken, Director of ANW Special Education Interlocal, to explore how leaders can create stronger, more collaborative, and student-centered special education programs. Korenne shares why Specially Designed Instruction must move beyond curriculum and paperwork to address ea

In this episode, we are inspired by Suzanne’s mom, Beverly when she gently reminds us there are a million right ways to do our most important work.

What happens when the person everyone turns to needs someone to turn to? October is National Principals Month, and Dr. Darrin Peppard is sharing one of his most personal leadership stories yet. During his years as a high school principal, Darrin once drove to the top of a mountain for one simple reason: he needed somewhere he could scream. It was a moment that reflected the emotional weight of leading a school, carrying confidential information, navigating difficult decisions, and supporting an

WeCollab: 📈 Take Your Practice to the Next Level → Start Your FREE Trial https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab 🎓 Join Educators From Across the Field → jigsawlearning.ca/summit In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis and Lorna are joined by Andrea Petroni and Tanya Dann, the administrative team at Sir Wilfrid Laurier School with the Calgary Board of Education. They unpack how they have structured their Collaborative Response efforts with a high degree of fidelity at the midd

In this episode of the Lead with Hope Podcast, Brandy Kelly shares the story of her brother Brandon, highlighting the importance of connection and community in overcoming life's challenges. She emphasizes that true strength lies in recognizing our need for others and encourages listeners to reach out and support one another. Takeaways Connection is essential in leadership Strength includes asking for help Chapters 00:00 Brandon's Story: A Journey of Hope 03:20 The Importance of Connection

Many high-achieving, impact-driven women wait until they feel credible, ready, or qualified before taking action. In this episode of Clear is the NEW Confident, Casey makes the case that confidence shows up after the bold move, and then names what has to come before it. It starts in a conference room full of people waiting on a presenter who never arrived. What Casey did next, and everything that followed, is a story you'll want to hear in full. The three clarities (identity, presence, and pur

Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this episode, Caroline Davidson from World Book discusses how teachers can integrate literacy and content knowledge using tools like Classmate, emphasizing engagement, credible sources, and practical routines for effective teaching.

Start Planning Smarter, Transform Your Teams TODAY! 🧩 bit.ly/5planningteams ______________________ 🌟 Need a Spark at Your Next Staff Meeting? We’ve curated an inspirational playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJjdJv93diJ8 Check out a number of complimentary resources and webinars to build a culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free Take your PLC & MTSS to the next level. 🚀 Find out how!! FREE https://bit.ly/CR-overview Discover What's Missing: 🔎 Grab your Int

Dr. Sarah Cioffi joins Mary and Katherine to explore what it takes to make multilingual literacy a shared responsibility across an entire school rather than the work of the ENL teacher alone. The conversation examines teacher preparation, collaboration, MTSS, culturally and linguistically responsive Tier 1 instruction, and the importance of distinguishing language acquisition from reading difficulties. It also highlights oracy as a foundation for literacy and calls on educators to design rigorou