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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Mindsets Learning.The webinar recording can be accessed here.The professional educator of today faces both opportunities and crises on a daily basis. Many teachers who find their career paths in the K-12 classroom in U.S. schools are often those who set out to make a living in a different field than that of the educator: their advanced degree is in something other than education. In a real way, schools have been forced to become “colleges of education” where teachers must learn the basic skills of teaching children along with the nuanced skills of increasing the performance of those students—on the job. What are the current strategies to address the professional development of teachers so they are fully prepared for success? How are schools and school systems adapting to today’s realities to address upskilling teachers? What approaches are working now to provide teachers with the skills for an unknown future? In what concrete ways is school leadership preparing teachers for 2024 to ensure their retention? This session delivers a lively and provocative conversation about “flying a plane while you train the crew.” This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders as well as teachers. This edWeb podcast is part two in a three-part series on leadership. View or listen to part one, Mindsets Leadership Series: The Hard Truth About Thought Leadership in Action. Mindsets Learning Mindsets Learning re-engages students in math through inquiry based, real world challenges. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by EmbraceRace.The webinar recording can be accessed here.The headlines tell us that in recent years our schools have become a battleground over whether and how to teach our children about race and racism. In EmbraceRace’s recent Reflections report, they begin to chronicle the counter-narrative, highlighting the emergence of a multi-sectoral field of learning and practice centered on children’s racial learning. The Reflections report provides insights from leading experts in education, parenting, children’s media, healthcare, and social science research on the critical work being done in this emerging field, and on what more can be done to teach children about race in healthy, affirming ways. During this edWeb podcast, you learn about why effective guidance and modeling from adults is necessary to help kids overcome the odds of developing racial biases and anxieties and be more prepared to act in ways that help dismantle structural racism. The presenters invite educators to consider how they can join the diverse and growing group of educators, parents, media professionals, healthcare providers, and others who are planting the seeds of healthy racial learning for children across America. In addition, they share ideas and resources for educators who are motivated to help build the field of children’s racial learning. This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK-12 teachers, librarians, and school and district leaders.EmbraceRace Let’s raise a generation of children who are thoughtful, informed, and brave about race. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This podcast is sponsored by edWeb.net.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.The pandemic accelerated online learning for all and highlighted some of the advantages of virtual professional learning for teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and all staff—anytime, anywhere. Virtual professional learning gives all staff more choice and personalization, flexibility in time and place, and better work-life balance. Effective professional learning has become critical for staff support, morale, and retention at a time when there are so many staff shortages. In this edWeb podcast, the presenters demonstrate how edWeb.net’s free professional learning platform, edWebinars, and podcasts can provide district and school staff with more autonomy, enjoyment, and engagement in professional learning. They show concrete examples of how school districts are using edWeb as a professional learning hub packed with high-quality resources for PreK–12 educators. This program is part of the edWeb PD in Action series that highlights how education leaders are redesigning professional learning to support staff growth, culture, wellness, and retention, and improve student outcomes. This edWeb podcast is of interest to school and district leaders, teachers, paraprofessionals, and any educator interested in creating effective and engaging professional learning programs.edWeb.net edWeb is an award-winning professional learning network that serves the global education community. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Prime Video.The webinar recording can be accessed here.In honor of National Reading Month and National Write Your Story Day, Prime Video is excited to bring together award-winning authors to share their best advice with educators in cultivating young writers’ storytelling skills. Join us on March 13th for Developing Storytellers: A Conversation with Acclaimed Authors and Filmmaker from Judy Blume Forever. Launching on April 21st, the documentary Judy Blume Forever highlights one of the most renowned and influential authors of our time, Judy Blume. Known for her candid and authentic voice that resonates with children and adults alike, Judy Blume Forever captures and celebrates the need for authors of all ages to own their voices and tell their stories. Come hear from featured film participants Co-Director Leah Wolchok, celebrated author Pat Scales, and #1 New York Times bestselling author Cecily von Ziegesar to discover ways to build strong writers and to promote artistic creative expression in your classrooms. Listen for an inspiring conversation about creative writing, storytelling, and a love for all books. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Logitech.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.With the widespread integration of interactive technologies and persistent noise pollution, students and teachers are in distracting and often uncomfortable environments to learn and teach. In a recent survey by Logitech and Education Week, 74% of teachers agreed that students’ level of physical comfort while using educational technology impacts their level of engagement in learning “some” or “a lot.” Research shows that when educators are equipped with the right tools, student engagement and learning outcomes can increase. Listen to learn practical and creative EdTech strategies and actionable tips to overcome today’s classroom challenges. This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 teachers, school and district leaders, education technology leaders, curriculum directors, technology directors, and instructional technology coaches. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Varsity Tutors.The webinar recording can be accessed here.School closures during the pandemic exacerbated challenges facing more than 1.3 million students who experience housing insecurity and rely on schools for meals, internet access, and social services. In response, many schools and communities found innovative ways to bring students everything from meals to WiFi. In this recorded session, you heard from panelists who came from districts where these innovations have paved the way for districtwide initiatives using repurposed buses to deliver meals and serve as mobile hubs for internet access and remote learning. These mobile learning recovery centers provide a safe, secure place for students without homes to receive tutoring and homework help, basic healthcare services, and healthy meals. Listen for a discussion with leaders from The School District of Osceola County in Florida and Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland about how COVID-era innovations have helped them reimagine their approaches to serving hard-to-reach students. This recorded edLeader Panel podcast is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders and education technology leaders.Varsity Tutors for Schools Deliver personalized live learning to every student with our customizable, all-in-one platform. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Mindsets Learning.The webinar recording can be accessed here.The many demands of the K-12 school leader include serving as a thought leader. Moving the hearts and minds of their school communities through inspiration and discovery remains elusive for many due to the political realities which surround their work. For the current school administrator, what are the limitations and expectations of providing authentic thought leadership? What does thought leadership look like given the multiple pressures and ever-expanding duties on school leaders’ to-do lists? Is there room in the day for thought leadership after all the other boxes are checked? And, if we accept the notion that thought leadership matters, how are we training our leaders to undertake this responsibility? This session promises a lively and provocative conversation surrounding how and if school administrators can serve as thought leaders. This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders, education technology leaders, and teachers. This edWeb podcast is part one in a three-part series on leadership. Register for part 2, Mindsets Leadership Series: Upskilling Teachers for Today and Tomorrow. Stay tuned for details on part three (March 29th).Mindsets Learning Mindsets Learning re-engages students in math through inquiry based, real world challenges. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by ParentPowered, creator of Ready4K.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.Great family engagement practices not only make everyone’s job easier, but they’re also doable for the entire team. But like any new practice, it can be hard to get into the groove. As an education leader, you want to help your team to build those healthy family engagement habits that improve outcomes for students. In this edWeb podcast, we look at ways to build family engagement within your existing structures and classroom daily routines so that high-quality family engagement becomes a HABIT for everyone involved! We cover: Why family engagement has taken center stage in building healthy schools Five habits that foster great family engagement Strategies for building your new family engagement habits Micro-moments that are perfect for practicing family engagement habits This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK-8 school and district leaders and those involved with parent and community involvement, family engagement, and school improvement.ParentPowered, creator of Ready4K Creating easy-to-use tools for great parenting to improve the lives of all children Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.Students with disabilities confront many systemic barriers that prevent them from complete independence and participation in the general education curriculum. In this edWeb podcast, you discover a framework of evidence-based practices, developed by the Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems (CITES), which have been co-developed by a cohort of diverse school districts across the country. This free framework provides a guide for effective collaboration across EdTech and special education empowering school districts to create and sustain inclusive technology systems to serve all students. Specific action steps for district leaders with practices focusing on leadership, teaching, learning, assessment, technology infrastructure, and family engagement are provided. You learn from EdTech and Assistive Technology (AT) district leaders from Jenks Public Schools in Jenks, Oklahoma, who share successes and hurdles. This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 education technology leaders, assistive technology leaders, and school and district leaders.CITES Empower school districts to create and sustain inclusive technology systems that serve all students. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Panorama Education.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.Faced with alarming data from the recent NAEP report, many districts are looking for the best and most effective path to learning recovery. With Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), collecting and examining the right data will help your teams focus on areas of urgency first. Hear from school leaders who are making finely tuned changes to their MTSS in order to accelerate learning recovery for their students. In this edWeb podcast, we explore moving from alarm to action through: Positively impacting the ABCs through social-emotional learning interventions Collecting data that can assess student social-emotional learning status in your district Interpreting data to inform action on the most urgent issues your district is facing This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders.Panorama Education Helping schools and districts transform their approach to education, so that every student thrives. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Innovamat.The webinar recording can be accessed here.The best way to bring competency-based and meaningful learning into the elementary math classroom is to create a problem-solving environment. What traits define a good math problem? How can we foster rich class discussions? What manipulatives should we use? How can we manage differentiated instruction within the same problem? In this edWebpodcast, we discuss 10 practices to foster a problem-solving classroom environment that develops meaningful math understanding and explore them through different examples of rich math activities. Listeners: Have the chance to face math activities as students Listen to all the learning opportunities beneath the activities Expand their understanding of best practices for learning math through discovery Learn ideas on how to help students develop meaningful math skills while learning the curricular content This edWeb podcast is of interest to elementary teachers and school and district leaders.Innovamat The k-8 math curriculum you will love: teacher-tested, standards aligned and research based. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Reading Horizons.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.Listen to this edWeb podcast for a robust look at the Science of Reading in action. Our distinguished panel includes district curriculum directors, curriculum developers, and panel leader Stacy Hurst, Assistant Professor of Teacher Education at Southern Utah University and Chief Academic Advisor at Reading Horizons. From the implementation of reading science practices in early elementary education to evolving teacher training and professional development approaches, this edLeader Panel helps site and district-level leaders gain valuable perspectives. How and when do you transform early literacy instruction and teacher practice? Can we actually achieve reading proficiency for students by the end of third grade? What kinds of training, resources, and implementation strategies will schools and districts need for success? The session also explores the role of technology-embedded instructional methods for both students and teachers. If you’re curious about what’s new and what’s next in reading science and how to evaluate programs, products, and professional learning, this session gives you insights, affirmation, and practical steps to take now. This edWeb podcast is of interest to teachers, librarians, school and district leaders, education technology leaders, and curriculum leaders of all grade levels.Reading Horizons We offer a reading program that can help all students reach proficiency by the end of third grade. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Ripple Effects.The webinar recording can be accessed here.Listen to renowned school culture expert Phil Boyte and Fresno Unified School District Principal Abraham Olivares share the strategies and tools they use to engage and connect with students and adults to improve academic, behavioral, and mental health outcomes. In this edWeb podcast, listeners  learn: How to create connections with students so they feel like they belong and want to come to your school—even when coming from multiple feeder schools Fort Miller Middle School’s secret to achieving a 95% non-recurring suspension rate A cost-effective “one-stop-shop” digital tool for all MTSS tiers that improves behavior AND connection to school What “people first, professionals second” means and practical applications to enhance staff and student relationships This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK-12 school and district leaders, teachers, school counselors and social workers, federal program coordinators, and those involved in supporting students’ and families’ mental health.Ripple Effects Proven effective SEL & Mental Health Digital Programs for preK-12 students and staff Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Amplify.The webinar recording can be accessed here.¡La ciencia de la lectura es para todos! The Science of Reading is for everyone, but how can we best support our emergent bilinguals? Listen to learn why celebrating bilingualism and biliteracy as assets and cognitive strengths in assessment and instruction can propel emergent bilinguals to reading success in English and Spanish. This edWeb podcast is of interest to teachers, librarians, and school and district leaders of the elementary school grades.Amplify Helping teachers celebrate and develop student thinking. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by ClassLink and presented by CoSN and AASA.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.Technology plays an ever-increasing role in providing high-quality education for all PreK-12 students, but its use and application may sometimes be inequitable. In this edWeb podcast, three superintendents and a senior director of information technology share the strategies they use to ensure not only equitable access and effective uses of technology for all the students and families in their school districts, but also how they promote diversity within their district technology teams to better represent all the communities they serve. Listen to the conversation with three leading-edge superintendents and a senior director of IT as they review specific approaches for thinking outside the box to create equitable digital learning opportunities for all students. In addition, tune in to learn the processes the superintendents lead and implement when it comes to hiring and leading collaborative district technology teams that truly represent the communities they serve. This edWeb podcast is of particular value to superintendents, K-12 school and district leaders, and aspiring school leaders.ClassLink ClassLink’s mission is to remove barriers between students and impactful education content. CoSN Visionary leaders empowering every learner to achieve their unique potential in a changing world. AASA, The Superintendents Association AASA advocates for equity for all students and develops and supports school system leaders. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Digital Promise.The webinar recording can be accessed here.Fostering student agency is a critical step for student success in and out of the classroom, but what can teachers do, and what strategies can they employ, to pave the way for students to develop agency? What indicators influence teachers that may help or thwart designing classrooms to increase opportunities for students to develop agency, especially learners who have historically and systematically been excluded? In this edWeb podcast, we hear from the author of Understanding Your Instructional Power: Curriculum and Language Decisions to Support Each Student, who explains her Power Principle, which guides teachers as they “unpack how they understand and use the power associated with their authority and responsibility as an educator.” We also explore the Learner Variability Project’s Guide for Culturally Responsive Practice with the guide’s lead author. The purpose of the guide is to provide educators with questions and protocols to apply culturally responsive instructional practices as they address students’ learner variability in a holistic way—leading to student agency. Listen to this session to: Understand the role teachers play in developing student agency, along with strategies to encourage student engagement Develop knowledge of a framework and set of strategies to engage students in developing their agency Explore the importance of a culturally responsive practice for developing student agency Take back to the classroom practical and easy-to-use strategies to develop a practice that develops and nurtures student agency This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 teachers, librarians, and school and district leaders.Digital Promise Digital Promise's mission is to accelerate innovation in education to improve opportunities to learn Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Common Sense Education.The webinar recording can be accessed here.Introducing digital citizenship can sometimes feel a little overwhelming, especially when you have limited class time. You may be wondering: When should I talk to my students about it? What are the relevant issues I should bring up? How do I make these conversations fun and engaging? How do I include parents in these conversations? It is never too early to talk to your kids about their digital lives and to help them practice digital citizenship. Research shows kids are getting access to devices at a younger age and that tech plays a role in almost every aspect of their lives—from how they connect with friends to how they learn at school. Common Sense Education just launched the Meet the Digital Citizens series to help kids get to know the friendly characters even better. Each lesson plan connects a character to a foundational digital citizenship concept in a way that’s easy for younger kids to understand. In this edWeb podcast, the presenters talk through how these new lessons can be integrated into daily routines, SEL initiatives, and family engagement. Additionally, they discuss other ways to use these free lessons to build a positive classroom culture and integrate digital citizenship into bite-sized activities. This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-3 teachers, librarians, and school leaders.Common Sense Education Dedicated to helping all kids thrive in a world of media and technology. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by edWeb.net. The webinar recording can be accessed here.In this PD in Action edWeb podcast, the Wayne Township Public Schools team provides an update on their journey to reinvent professional learning for their whole staff, drawing on lessons they learned and resources they discovered during the pandemic. Their goal is to provide more personalized learning and better work/life balance with more flexible, virtual learning options. The Wayne team takes you step by step through the timeline of their evolution from past practices that were not effective or aligned with district goals to the steps they’ve taken to improve their practice. They show creative ways they use tools for personalized, collaborative PD including edWeb.net, Google, Swivl, Zoom, and more. They also put a special emphasis on providing wellness resources for the whole staff. During this session, you learn: Why Wayne Township Public Schools decided to reinvent their professional learning program The steps Wayne Township Public Schools’ leaders took to implement and introduce the innovations How you can implement a robust support system for your entire staff with edWeb’s virtual professional learning resources The Wayne team uses edWeb.net to create private communities for collaboration districtwide and also for special needs and interests. The team uses edWeb CE certificates and reporting to provide incentives for earning PD hours virtually on staff members’ own time and also for earning credit towards salary advancement. You get many ideas you can put into practice in your school or district. The edWeb team also provides information on the coaching and training services they can provide so you can set up your own district or school program on edWeb. This program is part of the edWeb PD in Action series that highlights how education leaders are redesigning professional learning to support staff growth, culture, wellness, and retention, and improve student outcomes. This recorded edWeb podcast is of interest to school and district leaders, teachers, paraprofessionals, and any educator interested in creating effective and engaging professional learning programs.edWeb.net edWeb is an award-winning professional learning network that serves the global education community. Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by STAGES® Learning.The webinar recording can be accessed here.The number of students with disabilities in our nation’s public schools is growing, yet the number of teachers, paraprofessionals, and other staff who are qualified and prepared to teach and support them is declining. Teacher and staff shortages predate the pandemic, but the pandemic has made the situation much worse. The current crisis is much worse for our students with special needs. In this edWeb podcast, we present new quantitative and qualitative data on the impact of staff shortages and hear, in their own words, from teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators on how this is affecting the whole school community. We review a range of ideas and solutions that can help to improve the situation. You also learn more about how to apply for a STAGES Learning ARIS Thrive Grant for autism educators. A $10,000 prize package will be awarded to four recipients who will be announced during Autism Awareness Month in April. This edWeb podcast is of interest to any educator who works with students with special needs or who is interested and concerned about this topic.STAGES Learning Equitable access to quality autism education during the critical early intervention window Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by BrainPOP Science.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.Science education has evolved far beyond asking students to memorize facts or follow steps to complete a cookie-cutter experiment. Preparing the next generation of scientific thinkers and doers hinges on equipping them with transferable skills like asking essential questions, analyzing data, challenging assumptions, and reasoning analytically. It all starts with nurturing their curiosity! Listen to this conversation with product creators and education leaders from BrainPOP, PhET Interactive Simulations, Tuva, and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network. They share unique insights on the evolution of science education and discuss strategies to empower educators to confidently embrace new approaches to teaching and learning. Listen to this edWeb podcast to explore how to: Nurture a culture of learning anchored in student-driven inquiry Build measurable, transferable scientific-thinking skills and practices Expand science teachers’ capacity to teach complex science and engineering practices This edWeb podcast is of interest to middle school teachers, school and district leaders, education technology leaders, technology integration specialists, and science-focused educators and administrators.BrainPOP Science Unlock complex science concepts for all middle schoolers Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.