Dr. Jennifer McCarty Plucker leaned on her 20+ years in education as an English teacher, speech coach, reading specialist, and district administrator while writing her new book, Inspiring Lifelong Readers. Listeners will leave this conversation inspired to try Jen’s tried-and-true, evidence-based strategies. Episode Mentions:Louis La’mourKelly Gallagher: ReadicidePenny Kittle John T. Guthrie: Engaging Adolescents in Reading Cris Tovani: So What Do They Really Know? & Why Do I Have to Read This?Johnston and Ivey: Engagement With Young Adult Literature: Outcomes and ProcessesSam Bennett: That Workshop BookBanchi and Bell’s 4 Layers of InquiryMackin Publishing Daniel PinkJohn Hattie & Jenni Donohoo: The Power of Collective EfficacyPernille Ripp - The Global Read AloudJeffrey D. Wilhelm Carol Dweck: Even Geniuses Work HardLinks to Jen’s Writing:Inspiring Lifelong Readers  * Silver Winner - 2023 INDIES Awardshttps://mackinlearning.com/author/jennifer-mp/https://www.ascd.org/el/articles/baiting-the-reading-hookConnect and Learn with Jen:at her website on Twitter on Instagramon Threadson Facebookon LinkedInGet solutions from Schoolutions!#solutionsfromschoolutions #schoolutionsinspires #schoolutionspodcast

Olivia Wahl and Dr. Wendy Bunker share what matters most to them right now after a year of instructional coaching and collaboration. The Schoolutions®  What We Know Now… series has offered a space for reflection and dialogue around high-impact coaching practices and troubleshooting support. Stay tuned for more coaching conversations when Schoolutions® Season 4 releases this September.Episode Mentions:What We Know Now…Series with Olivia Wahl & Dr. Wendy BunkerElena AguilarDr. Jim KnightDiane Sweeney & Leanna HarrisNYSED Literacy Briefs Dr. Nonie K. Lesaux, Professor of Education and Human Development at the Harvard Graduate School of EducationKatie C. Carr, M.Ed.Connect & Learn with Olivia & Wahl Educational Consulting, Inc.at her website on Twitter on Instagramon Threadson Facebookon LinkedInon TikTokon YouTubeConnect & Learn with Wendyon Facebookon LinkedIn#wahleducationalconsulting#whatweknownow #discoursenotdebate #oliviawahl #drwendybunker #comprehensiveliteracy #highimpactpractices #whenyouknowbetterdobetter #thoughtpartners #instructionalcoaches #conversationinspiration #parallelpractice #collectiveefficacy #professionalcapital #reading #writing #talking #problemsolving #tasks #teachers #learning #education #practice #teachersfollowteachers #coachesfollowcoaches #edchat Get solutions from Schoolutions!#solutionsfromschoolutions #schoolutionsinspires #schoolutionspodcast

Dr. Anthony Muhammad reinspires through a passionate dialogue about why we need a reignited PLC at Work® movement in education. In this episode, Anthony Muhammad offers “tips to face the current challenges in education and ways to build a better tomorrow—all through the PLC at Work® process, a powerful disrupter in the world of education.”Episode Mentions:The Way Forward: PLC at Work® and the Bright Future of Education by Anthony MuhammadDr. Richard DuFourThe Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoRobert Eaker The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of the Learning Organization by Peter SengeThomas J. SergiovanniShirley Hord & Milbrey McLaughlinMadeline Hunter - ITIPProfessional Learning TeamsTransforming School Culture: How to Overcome Staff Division by Anthony MuhammadMTSSMarzano High Reliability SchoolsLearning by Doing, Fourth Edition: A Handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work® by Richard DuFour, Rebecca DuFour, Robert Eaker, Thomas W. Many, Mike Mattos, Anthony MuhammadConnect and Learn with Dr. Anthony Muhammad:at Solution Tree  on Twitter @newfrontier21on LinkedInGet solutions from Schoolutions!#solutionsfromschoolutions #schoolutionsinspires #schoolutionspodcast

Olivia Wahl and Dr. Wendy Bunker wrap up their conversations about the recently released Science of Reading Literacy Briefs by the New York State Education Department, produced for NYSED by Nonie K. Lesaux, PhD and Katie C. Carr, M.Ed. This episode is part two of two episodes that focus on Literacy Brief 7: Science of Reading: Leading for Literacy. NYSED Literacy Briefs & Literacy Brief 7: Science of Reading: Leading for LiteracyDr. Nonie K. Lesaux, Professor of Education and Human Development at the Harvard Graduate School of EducationKatie C. Carr, M.Ed.S3 E34:Science of Reading & Leading for Literacy (NYSED Literacy Brief 7~Part I) with Olivia Wahl & Dr. Wendy BunkerAggregated and Disaggregated DataSocial Emotional Learning FrameworkCulturally Responsive-Sustaining Education FrameworkS3 E35: Reenvisioning the MTSS Process in Service of Students with Amanda Green, Madison St. Louis, & Heather SaftStudent-led ConferencesPortfolio-based AssessmentConstrained and Unconstrained Literacy SkillsComprehensive Research-Informed Literacy InstructionConnect with Olivia & Wahl Educational Consulting, Inc.at her website on Twitter on Instagramon Threadson Facebookon LinkedInon TikTokon YouTubeConnect with Wendyon Facebookon LinkedIn#wahleducationalconsulting#whatweknownow #discoursenotdebate #oliviawahl #drwendybunker #scienceofreading #leadingforliteracy #nysed #NYSLiteracyInitiative #ReadNY Get solutions from Schoolutions!#solutionsfromschoolutions #schoolutionsinspires #schoolutionspodcast

Teachers Amanda Green, Madison St. Louis, and Heather Saft share their insights about how the MTSS process best serves students when quantitative and qualitative data highlight students’ assets and are used to plan for future intervention needs. Amanda, Heather, and Madison share what matters most to them as educators and how they collaborate as a team within their microschool community at Briarcliff Elementary in Kansas City, Missouri. The episode will inspire listeners to advocate for their students and reenvision their district’s MTSS framework for their learners.Episode Mentions:Sam Bennett’s Circles of EngagementBriarcliff Elementary School (MicroSchool)Kansas City Public SchoolsPathwaysMulti-Tiered Systems of Support Framework/ProcessTiers of SupportMAP Test Growth (KC Assessment Tool)Fastbridge LearningCornelius MinorWe Got This.: Equity, Access, and the Quest to Be Who Our Students Need Us to BeS2E1: We (still) Got This: What It Takes to Be Radically Pro-Kid with Cornelius MinorConnect and Learn with Madison:on Instagram @madisonstl Connect and Learn with Amanda:on Twitter @MrsGreenNKCConnect and Learn with Heather:on Twitter @heather_aftConnect and Learn with The Den at Briarcliff:on Instagram @thedenatbriarcliffon Twitter @TheDenatBRConnect and Learn with Briarcliff Bears:on Facebook @Briarcliff Bearson Twitter @BRES_Bears#students #mtss #multitieredsystemofsupports #kansascityteachers #amandagreen #madisonstlouis #heathersaft #briarcliffbears #thedenatbriarcliff #teachersfollowteachers #responsetointervention #rti #teachersintouch #specialeducation #teachers #pbis #problemsolvingprocess #classroom #teacherlove #followateacher #innovativeschooltools #teachertribe #allin #readingspecialist #educationGet solutions from Schoolutions!#solutionsfromschoolutions #schoolutionsinspires #schoolutionspodcast

Olivia Wahl and Dr. Wendy Bunker continue their conversation about the recently released Science of Reading Literacy Briefs by the New York State Education Department, produced for the NYSED by Nonie K. Lesaux, PhD and Katie C. Carr, M.Ed. This episode is one of two episodes that focus on Literacy Brief 7: Science of Reading: Leading for Literacy. Episode Mentions:NYSED Literacy Briefs & Literacy Brief 7: Science of Reading: Leading for LiteracyDr. Nonie K. LesauxKatie C. Carr, M.Ed.Comprehensive Research-Informed Literacy InstructionS3E22: (Brief 1) & S3E24: (Brief 2)Even Geniuses Work Hard by Carol S. DweckCulturally Responsive-Sustaining Education FrameworkSocial Emotional Learning FrameworkNourishing Caregiver Collaborations by Nawal QarooniOn the Same Team by Ari Gerzon-Kessler  Connect & Learn with Olivia & Wahl Educational Consulting, Inc.at her website on Twitter on Instagramon Threadson Facebookon LinkedInon TikTokon YouTubeConnect & Learn with Wendyon Facebookon LinkedInGet solutions from Schoolutions!#solutionsfromschoolutions #schoolutionsinspires #schoolutionspodcast

Coaches Sam Bennett and Morgan Davis offer insights into what makes instructional coaching such a powerful way to build collective efficacy and professional capital within schools. When grown-ups take risks while studying and growing together, their students are more engaged and apt to take risks themselves. Sam's S1E1 & Morgan's S2E14 Schoolutions EpisodesThat Workshop Book by Sam BennettRon BergerAmy Ellerman Dr. Jim KnightConnect and Learn with Sam via Email & Check Out Her Recommendations:Why Do I Have to Read This? Literacy Strategies to Engage Our Most Reluctant Students by Cris Tovani (This book captures our most current thinking and work with schools.)What’s the Best that Can Happen: New Possibilities for Teachers and Readers by Debbie Miller (Chapter 2 in this book captures our thinking about the flexibility and promise of workshop as a structure of time for students to engage behaviorally, emotionally, and cognitively). Elena Aguilar hosts live coaching events through her Bright Morning organization every month that I always prioritize on my calendar for her use of language and prioritizing human connection and authenticity. Podcasts: Unlocking Us, ReThinking, The New Yorker Radio Hour, Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso, and The Ezra Klein Show I am hosting a Maker Summer Camp for Grown Ups in Denver in the Summer of 2025 … people can email me to make sure they get the announcement and sign-upsConnect with Morgan & Check Out Her Recommendations:at her blog on Twitter on Facebookon Instagramon ThreadsCultures of Thinking in Action: 10 Mindsets to Transform our Teaching and Students' Learning by Ron Ritchhart is my current read and parallels many of the ideas we talked about in drawing on parallel practices as coaches. "Coaching IS Teaching" was the first post in my Parallel Practice series on It's About Making Space. It features my own context letter from a few years back. Listeners can search the "Parallel Practice" tag for more in the series.Get solutions from Schoolutions!#solutionsfromschoolutions #schoolutionsinspires #schoolutionspodcast

Olivia Wahl and Dr. Wendy Bunker continue their conversation around the recently released Science of Reading Literacy Briefs by the New York State Education Department, produced for the NYSED by Nonie K. Lesaux, PhD and Katie C. Carr, M.Ed. This episode focuses on Literacy Brief 6: Science of Reading: The Secondary Years. Literacy Brief 6 centers around how the Science of Reading underscores that literacy is for ideas and identities. Lesaux and Carr begin this Brief by reminding us, "During the secondary years, students embark on a journey of self-discovery, ideally engaging in collaborative and individual learning experiences that shape them as both scholars and citizens.”Episode Mentions:NYSED Literacy Briefs & Literacy Brief 6: Science of Reading: The Secondary YearsDr. Nonie K. Lesaux, Professor of Education and Human Development at the Harvard Graduate School of EducationKatie C. Carr, M.Ed.The Brief Series Presentation: High-Impact Practices (Page 10/58)Dr. Tanya S. WrightWhy Do I Have to Read This? Literacy Strategies to Engage Our Most Reluctant Students - (Appendix E Includes Cris Tovani’s Connect Two Vocabulary Builder Think Sheet)Connect & Learn with Olivia & Wahl Educational Consulting, Inc.at her website on Twitter on Instagramon Threadson Facebookon LinkedInon TikTokon YouTubeConnect & Learn with Wendyon Facebookon LinkedIn#wahleducationalconsulting#whatweknownow #discoursenotdebate #oliviawahl #drwendybunker #scienceofreading #thesecondaryyears #connecttwo #nysed #NYSLiteracyInitiative #ReadNY #comprehensiveliteracy #drnonielesaux #katiecarr #highimpactpractices #CRSE #SEL #MTSS #whenyouknowbetterdobetter #thoughtpartners #instructionalcoaches #conversationinspiration #parallelpractice #collectiveefficacy #professionalcapital #reading #writing #talking #problemsolving #tasks #teachers #learning #education #practice #teachersfollowteachers #coachesfollowcoaches #edchat Get solutions from Schoolutions!#solutionsfromschoolutions #schoolutionsinspires #schoolutionspodcast

Changemakers and innovators Beth Stark and Jérémie Rostan introduce their AI-powered Universal Design for Learning thought partner, LUDIA, to Schoolutions followers. Beth and Jérémie describe how and why LUDIA “was created as a new entry point and scaffold for developing a Universal Design for Learning mindset, intentionally designing to reduce learning barriers, and discovering the power of Artificial Intelligence.”Episode Mentions:International School of PanamaJérémie’s E-Book (AI-Powered UDL Strategies: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Implement Universal Design for Learning)LUDIA 360° Document Anne (Annie) Sullivan (life-long teacher of Helen Keller)Universal Design for Learning (UDL) - Three PrinciplesNYSED Literacy Briefs - Brief 4 Dr. Nonie K. Lesaux, Professor of Education and Human Development at the Harvard Graduate School of EducationKatie C. Carr, M.Ed.Comprehensive, Research-Informed Literacy InstructionSam Bennett’s Circles of EngagementCollective Efficacy & Professional Capital Research ExcerptsPoe Platform - LUDIAConnect and Learn with Beth:at her website on LinkedInConnect and Learn with Jérémie:at his websiteon LinkedIn#bethstark #jérémierostan #LUDIA #UDL #AI #universaldesignforlearning #artificialintelligence #play #thoughtpartnerGet solutions from Schoolutions!#solutionsfromschoolutions #schoolutionsinspires #schoolutionspodcast

Olivia Wahl and Dr. Wendy Bunker continue their conversation around the recently released Science of Reading Literacy Briefs by the New York State Education Department, produced for the NYSED by Nonie K. Lesaux, PhD and Katie C. Carr, M.Ed. This episode focuses on Literacy Brief 5: Science of Reading: The Elementary Years. Literacy Brief 5 centers around how the Science of Reading underscores that “Developing strong literacy skills in the elementary years (K-6) is crucial for setting students on a path towards academic and personal success.”Olivia and Wendy offer their perspectives and connect the research and Brief information with the students, educators, and caregivers most impacted by them.Episode Mentions:NYSED Literacy Briefs & Literacy Brief 5: SOR: The Elementary YearsDr. Nonie K. LesauxKatie C. Carr, M.Ed.Renee DinnersteinHow Much Time Should Teachers Spend on a Foundational Reading Skill? Research Offers Clues & Matt BurnsWhat We Know Now SeriesNext Generation Learning Standards (PreK-2 & 3-5) MTSSUDLRtI IDEAConnect & Learn with Olivia & Wahl Educational Consulting, Inc.at her website on Twitter on Instagramon Threadson Facebookon LinkedInon TikTokon YouTubeConnect & Learn with Wendyon Facebookon LinkedInGet solutions from Schoolutions!#solutionsfromschoolutions #schoolutionsinspires #schoolutionspodcast

Emily (Em) Hammond is the incredible human behind NeuroWild - an illustrated movement to better the learning experiences for neurodivergent children across the globe. In this episode, Em introduces her NeuroWild Shift - “a new education shift for neurodivergent kids at school. If you are a teacher, this is for you. If you have a neurodivergent kid at school, this is for you (to give to the teacher). If you are a coordinator or principal or work in a school- have a read.”  Listeners will leave the conversation inspired to advocate for all learners, knowing they (and their unique qualities) are essential assets to their learning communities.Episode Mentions:The NeuroWild ShiftDr. Ross Greene - Children will do well if they can.Vygotsky’s Zones of DevelopmentNeuro-affirming vs. neuro-damaging responsesUDLDrive (excerpt) by Daniel PinkEm’s Teachers Pay Teachers ShopNeuroWild Shift:    NeuroWild Shift Information Packet (49 pages) by Emily Hammond -NeuroWild (teacherspayteachers.com)   (This is the full-priced one.)NeuroWild Shift Information Packet (49 pages), Parent Discount | TPT (teacherspayteachers.com) (This is the parent discount one.)Free Executive functioning handout for classrooms:     Regulation and Executive Function Handout (7-page colored document) (teacherspayteachers.com)Free handout for supporting ND students in classrooms:  Helping Neurodivergent Students Find Success in the Classroom | TPT (teacherspayteachers.com)Connect and Learn with Em:on Instagramon Facebook#neurowildshift #neurowild #autismunderstanding #autisminfo #autismsupport #audhd Get solutions from Schoolutions!#solutionsfromschoolutions #schoolutionsinspires #schoolutionspodcast

Olivia Wahl and Dr. Wendy Bunker continue their conversation around the recently released Science of Reading Literacy Briefs by the New York State Education Department, produced for the NYSED by Nonie K. Lesaux, PhD and Katie C. Carr, M.Ed. This episode focuses on Literacy Brief 4: Science of Reading: The PreK Years and the vital role the PreK years play in lifelong literacy. Episode Mentions:NYSED Literacy Briefs & Literacy Brief 4: Science of Reading: The PreK YearsDr. Nonie K. LesauxKatie C. Carr, M.Ed.High-Impact Practices CR-SESELNRP Report 2019  PROOF POINTS: Controversies within the science of reading by Jill BarshayUDLMTSSChoice Time by Renee DinnersteinTeacher Tom’s First Book & Second Book by Tom HobsonTools of the Mind by Elena Bodrova, Deborah Leong Connect & Learn with Olivia & Wahl Educational Consulting, Inc.at her website on Twitter on Instagramon Threadson Facebookon LinkedInon TikTokon YouTubeConnect & Learn with Wendyon Facebookon LinkedInGet solutions from Schoolutions!#solutionsfromschoolutions #schoolutionsinspires #schoolutionspodcast

The infamous and endearing Teacher Tom Hobson released a podcast: Teacher Tom’s Podcast! This episode focuses on what matters most to Teacher Tom - that “Community is absolutely essential. Learning to get your own needs met while also creating space and opportunities for others to get their needs met. That is one of the greatest skills any of us can have.”Listeners will be inspired by Tom’s early childhood beliefs and practices, and thankfully, Tom reminds us of that with his words, “The secret to success in life is working well with others and being self-motivated. And those are the two things that play teaches without us doing anything at all.” Episode Mentions:Teacher Tom’s First BookTeacher Tom’s Second BookTeacher Tom’s PodcastWoodland Park Cooperative SchoolMaslow’s Hierarchy of NeedsTeacher Tom’s Play Summit 2024Ojibwe educator Hopi Martin Maggie Dent & Maggie Dent’s Interview (on Teacher Tom’s Podcast)I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times by Mónica GuzmánUniversity of Cambridge Study - School Starting Age: The EvidenceLenore SkenazyKisha Reid Lisa MurphyMaggie DentLaleña GarciaConnect and Learn with Tom:at Teacher Tom’s website & Teacher Tom’s Linktree  on Twitter on Instagramon Facebook at Teacher Tom & Teacher Tom’s Play Summiton LinkedIn#teachertom #teachertomhobson #tomhobson #teachertomsworld #teachertomspodcast #teachertomsplaysummit #takingplayseriously #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #preschool #earlylearning #education #learningthroughplay #kindergarten #childcare #earlyyears #parenting #kids #playbasedlearning #children #learning #toddler #preschoolactivities #kidsactivities #playmatters #montessori #childdevelopment #earlychildhoodeducator #play #toddlerlife #school #sensoryplay #toddlers #prekGet solutions from Schoolutions!#solutionsfromschoolutions #schoolutionsinspires #schoolutionspodcast

Olivia Wahl and Dr. Wendy Bunker continue their conversation around the recently released Science of Reading Literacy Briefs by the New York State Education Department, produced for the NYSED by Nonie K. Lesaux, PhD and Katie C. Carr, M.Ed. This episode focuses on Literacy Brief 3: Science of Reading: The Role of Writing. Literacy Brief 3 centers around the reading-writing relationship, reciprocity, and teaching writing in the content areas. Olivia and Wendy offer their perspectives and connect the research and Brief information with the students, educators, and caregivers most impacted by them.Episode Mentions:NYSED Literacy Briefs & Literacy Brief 3: Science of Reading: The Role of WritingDr. Nonie K. LesauxKatie C. Carr, M.Ed.Schoolutions S3E24: Debunking Common Myths About the Science of Reading (NYSED Literacy Brief 2) Comprehensive Literacy InstructionEllin Oliver Keene - The Literacy Studio: Redesigning the Workshop for Readers and Writers (Schoolutions S3E2: The Literacy Studio: Redesigning the Workshop for Readers & Writers) Leah Mermelstein - Reading/Writing Connections in the K-2 ClassroomLester Laminack & Reba Wadsworth - Writers ARE ReadersSam Bennett - Circles of EngagementConnect & Learn with Olivia & Wahl Educational Consulting, Inc.at her website on Twitter on Instagramon Threadson Facebookon LinkedInon TikTokon YouTubeConnect & Learn with Wendyon Facebookon LinkedInGet solutions from Schoolutions!#solutionsfromschoolutions #schoolutionsinspires #schoolutionspodcast

With her recently released book, Nourishing Caregiver Collaborations, visionary Nawal Qarooni illuminates why we all need to follow her lead to: Embrace “a holistic approach to literacy instruction and family experiences in schools across the country.”  Rethink “how schools can identify and celebrate what families already inherently bring to their children’s literacy learning.” In this episode, Nawal explains why it matters HOW families engage with school and how to shift our classroom practices to value process over perfectionism. Nawal shares stories about shared literacy experiences, highlighting her brilliant collective care work with family labsites. Listeners will be inspired and excited to purchase Nawal’s book using promo code (AFL04) on Routledge.com for 20% off (*** promo code expires March 31, 2024). Episode Mentions:Nourishing Caregiver Collaborations: Elevating Home Experiences and Classroom Practices for Collective CareCornelius MinorKilim RugsWhite Supremacy Culture (from Dismantling Racism: A Workbook for Social Change Groups by Kenneth Jones and Tema Okun, ChangeWork, 2001) ***updated 2021 White Supremacy Culture - Still HereResources from Nawal:Your Name Means Integrity (audio recording)Reflecting: Celebrating Families’ Intrinsic KnowingBookelicious list for favorite picture books Connect and Learn with Nawal:at her website & blogon Twitter on Instagramon Threadson LinkedInon YouTubeGet solutions from Schoolutions!#solutionsfromschoolutions #schoolutionsinspires #schoolutionspodcast

Olivia Wahl and Dr. Wendy Bunker continue their conversation around the recently released Science of Reading Literacy Briefs by the New York State Education Department, produced for NYSED by Nonie K. Lesaux, PhD and Katie C. Carr, M.Ed. This episode focuses on Literacy Brief 2: Science of Reading: Debunking Common Myths. Literacy Brief 2 centers around four key myths that Olivia and Wendy break down and connect to the students, educators, and caregivers most impacted by them.Episode Mentions:NYSED Literacy Briefs & Brief 2: Science of Reading: Debunking Common MythsDr. Nonie K. LesauxKatie C. Carr, M.Ed.Ithaca College Department of Education & Spring Lecture Series: Toward Comprehensive, Research-Informed Literacy Instruction: Thinking With, Against, and Beyond the Science of Reading (Recorded Lecture)Dr. Maren AukermanS3E22: What We Know Now: Science of Reading-NYSED Literacy Brief 1 Comprehensive Research-Informed Literacy InstructionNRP Report 2019 Simple View of ReadingActive View of ReadingConnect & Learn with Olivia & Wahl Educational Consulting, Inc.:at her website on Twitter on Instagramon Threadson Facebookon LinkedInon TikTokon YouTubeConnect & Learn with Wendy:on Facebookon LinkedIn#wahleducationalconsulting #whatweknownow #discoursenotdebate #oliviawahl #drwendybunker #scienceofreading #debunkingmyths #nysed #NYSLiteracyInitiative #ReadNY #comprehensiveliteracy #drnonielesaux #katiecarr #drmarenaukerman  #edchat  #ithacacollegedepartmentofeducationGet solutions from Schoolutions!#solutionsfromschoolutions #schoolutionsinspires #schoolutionspodcast

“Students can’t learn if their stomachs are grumbling. Universal school meals are proven to reduce child hunger.” (National Education Association) Infamous lunch lady Talisa Jones (@tj_thatsit) shares stories about her role as a Food Service ESP. Talisa lives her mission every day…ensuring the students in her school receive healthy, delicious school meals that represent their cultures and heritage. Talisa’s advocacy work stretches far beyond the walls of her school kitchen as a popular spokesperson for the National Education Association (@NEAToday). Talisa is focused on ensuring that Congress passes the Universal Meals Program Act S. 1568/H.R. 3204. Make that happen by taking less than five minutes to vote via this link: https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/action-center/take-action/provide-healthy-school-meals-all-students Episode Mentions:Education Support Provider (ESP)The Labor of Lunch: Why We Need Real Food and Real Jobs in American Public Schools  by Dr. Jennifer GaddisUniversal Meals Program ActNational Education AssociationConnect and Learn with Talisa:at her website on Instagramon TikTokon YouTube#tj_thatsit #thelunchlady #talisanicole #universalmealsprogramact #foodservice #foodserviceesp #schoolmeals #breakfast #lunch #schoolmealideas #kidslunch #lunchideas #breakfasttime #lunchtime #schoollife #schoollunchbox #healthykids #kidsfood #food #healthymeals #healthyfoodGet solutions from Schoolutions!#solutionsfromschoolutions #schoolutionsinspires #schoolutionspodcast

Olivia Wahl and Dr. Wendy Bunker introduce the seven recently released Science of Reading Literacy Briefs by the New York State Education Department. The briefs were produced for the NYSED by Nonie K. Lesaux, PhD and Katie C. Carr, M.Ed. This episode focuses on Literacy Brief 1: Science of Reading: What is it? Literacy Brief 1 centers around five key ideas that Olivia and Wendy break down and connect to the students, educators, and caregivers most impacted by them.Episode Mentions:NYSED Literacy Briefs (all) & Literacy Brief 1: Science of Reading: What is it? Dr. Nonie K. Lesaux, Professor of Education and Human Development at the Harvard Graduate School of EducationKatie C. Carr, M.Ed.National Reading Panel Report 2019Phonological & Phonemic AwarenessGovernor Hochul’s Back to Basics plan to improve reading proficiency in New York as a part of her 2024 State of the StateDr. David Kilpatrick, PhDOrton-Gillingham Connect & Learn with Olivia & Wahl Educational Consulting, Inc.at her website on Twitter on Instagramon Threadson Facebookon LinkedInon TikTokon YouTubeConnect & Learn with Wendyon Facebookon LinkedIn#wahleducationalconsulting#whatweknownow #discoursenotdebate #oliviawahl #drwendybunker #scienceofreading #nysed #collectiveefficacy #whenyouknowbetterdobetter #thoughtpartners #instructionalcoaches #conversationinspiration #parallelpractice #collectiveefficacy #professionalcapital #reading #writing #talking #problemsolving #tasks#teachers #learning #education  #teachersfollowteachers #coachesfollowcoaches #edchat #NYSLiteracyInitiative #ReadNY Get solutions from Schoolutions!#solutionsfromschoolutions #schoolutionsinspires #schoolutionspodcast

Renowned therapist and attachment theory expert Eli Harwood (a.k.a. "The Attachment Nerd") shares her journey and insights with listeners. Eli offers advice about navigating tantrums, allowing space for teenagers to practice making mistakes and condoning vs. accepting behaviors. Listeners will leave wanting to become members of Eli's Nerd Herd and empowered by understanding their attachment patterns thanks to Eli's recently released guided journal, Securely Attached.Episode Mentions:Dr. Karyn Purvis The Verdict Is In - The Case for Attachment Theory by Dr. Dan Siegel 1/30/2020Affect Regulation, Mentalization, and the Development of Self by Peter Fonagy, Gyorgy Gergely, Elliot Jurist, and Mary Target 4/17/2005Some of Eli's Reels That Will Rock Your World:What can we learn from our dogs when it comes to the power of greeting the people we love?What do you mean by teenagers are practicing grownups?What must we remember when a child is in the thick of a tantrum?What is the difference between accepting vs. condoning a behavior?Brené  BrownConnect and Learn with Eli:at her website on Twitter on Instagramon Threadson Facebookon LinkedInon TikTokon YouTube#eliharwood #attachment #securelyattached #attachmentnerd #nerdherd #parenting #loveon #attachmenttheory #studentsupport #teachersupport #parentingsupport #parentinghacks #parentsfollowparentsGet solutions from Schoolutions!#solutionsfromschoolutions #schoolutionsinspires #schoolutionspodcast

Olivia Wahl and Dr. Wendy Bunker discuss different types of research that can support the practices and beliefs of educators. Their work as instructional coaches focuses on helping educators, coaches, and administrators label and align what is seen and heard within the walls of classrooms with experts and current research. Through this labeling process, educators, coaches, and administrators understand why their practices and beliefs matter and impact their students’ growth.Episode Mentions:“My Research is Better than Your Research” Wars (1/17/24)Evidence-Based Does Not Mean What You Think It Does(1/16/24)National Reading Panel Report 2000Empirical ResearchQuantitative ResearchQualitative ResearchAction ResearchOlivia Wahl’s Bio & BeliefsEvidence-Based ResearchCollective EfficacyConnect & Learn with Olivia & Wahl Educational Consulting, Inc.at her website on Twitter on Instagramon Threadson Facebookon LinkedInon TikTokon YouTubeConnect & Learn with Wendyon Facebookon LinkedIn#solutionsfromschoolutions #schoolutionsinspires #schoolutionspodcast #wahleducationalconsulting#whatweknownow #discoursenotdebate #oliviawahl #drwendybunker #research #empiricalresearch #quantitativeresearch #qualitativeresearch #actionresearch #evidencebasedresearch #collectiveefficacy #whenyouknowbetterdobetter #thoughtpartners #instructionalcoaches #conversationinspiration #learninglabs #parallelpractice #collectiveefficacy #professionalcapital #reading #writing #talking #problemsolving #tasks#teachers #learning #education #practice #conferring #modeling #teachersfollowteachers #coachesfollowcoaches #edchat Get solutions from Schoolutions!#solutionsfromschoolutions #schoolutionsinspires #schoolutionspodcast