Episodes

Today you'll get to hear from Darcy Fernandes, an educator, leader, superintendent, and advocate for at-risk students. If you've thought about the fact that schools with wealthier students/families get more money than schools with low income families...

In the final installment of the Curriculum Series, Laura Cruz and I go over student memoirs and why each student has a story worth telling. She decided to try this project because she wanted her students who came from different backgrounds and races...

We’re getting into unit arcs in #5 of my Curriculum Development Mini-Series. Unit arcs are ⁠considered the backbone of units that are student-centered and grounded in justice. In order to make it work, you need 3 to 5 purposeful protocols. What...

Today, I am discussing an element of project-based learning that is often overlooked - how to craft a compelling driving question.⁠ ⁠ I break down the differences between essential and driving questions, I give examples of each, and a checklist or...

In Podcast Episode 39 of the podcast, I am talking with Matthew Pimental. Matthew has 15 years experience in education. He is the Supervisor of gifted education, professional development and project-based learning at the Cheltenham School District. In...

It’s important to allow students practice skills repeatedly throughout the school year and from grade to grade; Having the same rubric for each project, unit, classroom and grade, creates an understanding to the student that this is how projects...

This is Episode #1 of my Curriculum Development Mini-Series. I am discussing the research and rationale behind why we create units, what the research says, and how we create a step-by-step process. ⁠ ⁠ Research shows that student centered dialogue...

Join me today as I talk with Emma Siesfeld. Emma has 10+ years experience in public education as a teacher, coach, and administrator designing and implementing skill growth and independence support for students with disabilities.  We go over her...

Get ready because today I am discussing theory and practical steps for teaching for justice while being able to differentiate between questions of fact and questions of policy. We start off with dividing issues into two categories Empirical...

In this episode we are discussing how to take away the rules for creative writing. So many kids may not like writing because we put writing in a box, follow these rules, these prompts, etc. There is no celebration of life or emotions which makes it...

Today, I am discussing how to pay for your professional development for yourself or for a teacher, and new funding initiatives and how to use them. Effective professional development enables leaders and teachers to develop the knowledge and skills...

Understanding the experiences of children without judging them is a move we need to make in order to be sure that all children get the education they need and deserve. In this episode I talk with Taryn Givan about Campus Leadership Teams as part of...

In this episode, we are talking about look fors, co-constructing them with teachers, and how you can make them clear for your students. Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Want more? Follow me on: LinkedIn: @  Instagram: @ Facebook...

In Podcast Episode 30 of the Time For Teachership Podcast I am talking with Lejla Bilal about giving everyone within a school setting a voice and on shifting from buy-in mentality to shared leadership. When we are talking about adaptive leadership we...

Today, we’re examining the GROW Model lesson from my new micro course library. This is a library filled with short but impactful video lessons that you can use to apply to an independent project of yours. Coaching and teaching with the GROW Model is...

Right now, the need for equity training at schools is getting higher, not lower. It’s apparent that teachers still haven’t built the capacity or habit of doing the work on their own. According to today's guest, Dr. Eakins, the goal is for school...

In this episode, I'm giving you a peek into my famous Media Critique Project! I talk about the inspiration for it, the framework, driving questions, and the creativity that students have approached this with. Make sure you grab the Project breakdown...

Feedback is the director of change and progress. That's why Matthew Woods, a classroom teacher turned administrator, is so passionate about helping other educators integrate processes that encourage constant feedback in their school culture. Tune in...

If you regularly struggle with having time for important discussions with students, now is the time to change that! With one thing after another coming up in the news and in our communities, we can't afford to stay silent on these issues that are...

Our guest today is music instructor and executive director of the Boston Music Project—an organization that seeks to provide all students with the opportunity to develop musical proficiency, social emotional skills, civic engagement, and creative...

This is the last installment of the Planning Series! In this episode, you'll receive five more strategies for creating efficient lesson plans that save you time and engage more students. Want more? Follow me on Instagram: @lindsaybethlyons Liked this...

You're listening to Part 5 of the Planning Series. In this episode, I share why wellness belongs in your teacher life. There are multiple types of wellness and it only takes a little effort to go a long way.  Want more? Follow me on Instagram:...

In part 4 of the Planning series, we are clearing out the clutter that takes up too much valuable space in our minds and instead creating a system that we can keep track of.  Want more? Follow me on Instagram: @lindsaybethlyons Liked this...

Welcome back to the Planning Series! Today, you will learn to figure out what's holding you back when it comes to laying out your aspirations. If you haven't taken time to do more PD because you're worried about spending any time away from grading and...