Teachers in America

HMH

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EDUCATION
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Education is ever evolving. On Teachers in America, we connect with real educators and ed leaders to provide practical instructional tips and talk about the latest teaching trends to help you stay on the forefront of what’s new in education. Tune in to learn from educators who are embracing innovations, rethinking their approach, and focusing on what moves their students forward in learning and in life.

3 SEPT

Getting Started With AI Featuring District Leaders Kris Hagel and John Yellowlees

One Washington school district is putting AI into practice.Today we're joined by Peninsula School District leaders Kris Hagel and John Yellowlees, who together are making education more accessible using artificial intelligence. Kris and John discuss their AI integration efforts: from helping teachers leverage AI tools for lesson planning and differentiation to encouraging students to explore AI and hone skills like prompt engineering. Plus, they provide insight on getting started with AI and ...

30 min
20 AUG

Finding Your Joy with 2024 National Teacher of the Year Missy Testerman

Missy believes, "there will always be joy in teaching."Today we are joined by 2024 National Teacher of the Year Missy Testerman. Missy serves as at K-8 English as a second language specialist and program director for her school in rural Rogersville, Tennessee. In this episode, Missy reflects on her education career and offers words of inspiration and practical advice to nurture the joy in teaching. Plus, she shares tips on teacher mentoring, getting ready for the back-to-school season, and su...

33 min
6 AUG

Tracking Touchdowns and Engaging Students with Mary Martinez Crippen

Monday morning football lessons can spark student engagement. Just ask Mary. We’re kicking off our season with third-grade teacher Mary Martinez Crippen from Miami, Florida, joined by Teachers in America host, Kailey Rhodes. Mary became a viral sensation when she began tracking football stats with her class and sharing their journey on social media. Throughout the football season, her students learned grit, perseverance, and other life lessons. In this episode, Mary gives advice on how to inc...

48 min
25 JUL

Season 7 trailer: Embracing innovations in education

With emerging advancements in education, like AI, how do you keep up with what's new in the classroom?Join us for a fresh season of Teachers in America and learn from educators and ed leaders, like you, who are embracing innovations, sharing instructional strategies, and discussing the latest trends. Tune in to hear classroom ideas that will influence the future of your teaching, inspire your leadership, and build learning momentum for every student. Teachers in America profiles K–12 educator...

1 min
5 JUN

Helping Students Heal Through Writing with Briana Morales

Writing can serve as means of empowerment and healing. Today we are talking to Briana Morales, 2024 Illinois State Teacher of the Year and high school English teacher at Gordon Bush Alternative Center in East St. Louis. Throughout her career, she has empowered her students through storytelling. In this episode, Briana will share how she uses healing-centered engagement and writing to help students process trauma and reveal their purpose. Plus she shares writing activities to engage stude...

38 min
22 MAY

Building Vocabulary to Increase Reading Comprehension with Abbey Behnke

Vocabulary can be the catalyst for building reading comprehension skills.Today we are exploring vocabulary instruction and how it ties to comprehension with K-12 curriculum integrator Abbey Behnke. In this episode, Abbey shares instructional strategies and activities to engage students in vocabulary learning. Plus, she’ll discuss how to incorporate vocabulary instruction into all subject areas, how to help multilingual learners build vocabulary, and how to address students’ use of digital lan...

39 min
6 MAY

Turning Appreciation into Action with Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona

In honor of 2024 Teacher Appreciation Week, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona joins HMH's CEO Jack Lynch to discuss pressing issues in education. Together, they explore the integration of AI in the classroom, tackling teacher burnout, competitive salaries, and building respect for the teaching profession. Plus, Secretary Cardona shares an experience for his early days as a teacher and advice from influential educators that have stuck with him throughout his career.Teachers in America prof...

29 min
18 APR

Embracing Data and Planning with It Feat. Latonia Grant

Teachers collect data in a number of ways, but how do you plan with it?Third grade teacher and HMH Teacher Ambassador, Latonia Grant joins us today and talks how data has been a valuable tool in her planning and instruction. In this episode, Latonia will provide data-driven planning tips, like how to lead data talks and set goals with students, and how to establish collaborative planning norms and expectations.Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from ...

33 min

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Education is ever evolving. On Teachers in America, we connect with real educators and ed leaders to provide practical instructional tips and talk about the latest teaching trends to help you stay on the forefront of what’s new in education. Tune in to learn from educators who are embracing innovations, rethinking their approach, and focusing on what moves their students forward in learning and in life.

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HMH
Years Active

2019 - 2024
Episodes

89
Rating

Clean
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Teachers in America

Teachers in America

Getting Started With AI Featuring District Leaders Kris Hagel and John Yellowlees

Finding Your Joy with 2024 National Teacher of the Year Missy Testerman

Tracking Touchdowns and Engaging Students with Mary Martinez Crippen

Season 7 trailer: Embracing innovations in education

Helping Students Heal Through Writing with Briana Morales

Building Vocabulary to Increase Reading Comprehension with Abbey Behnke

Turning Appreciation into Action with Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona

Embracing Data and Planning with It Feat. Latonia Grant

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