Remote Learning

Solving chronic absence: A whole-school approach (Encore)

Jon Moscow Attendance, Black students, Podcast Episode, Remote Learning 00:45:21 Comments Off on Solving chronic absence: A whole-school approach (Encore)

We speak with Hedy N. Chang of Attendance Works, who describes the long-term impact on student success of chronic absence in all grades. Framing chronic absence as a truancy issue can increase alienation from school. Distinctions between excused and unexcused absences can unfairly penalize low-income students and students of color. Chronic absence rates may hit 40% this year. Ms. Chang discusses relationship-based strategies for mitigating absenteeism.

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Developing public communication skills: Speech and debate team

Amy Halpern-Laff Black students, Diversity, Equity, Podcast Episode, Remote Learning 00:34:16 Comments Off on Developing public communication skills: Speech and debate team

We speak with Denver English teacher and speech/debate coach Anna Steed about the benefits of speech and debate competition. Students acquire critical communication skills and self-confidence; students of color and low-income students can become more comfortable in majority-white, middle-class environments similar to those they may encounter in college. For many students who have challenging home lives, speech and debate opens up worlds of possibility.

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Early childhood classes: Crucial (and endangered) developmental support

Amy Halpern-Laff EARLY CHILDHOOD, Podcast Episode, Remote Learning, Teacher burnout, Trauma-informed practices 00:19:45 Comments Off on Early childhood classes: Crucial (and endangered) developmental support

We talk with Lesley Koplow of the Center for Emotionally Responsive Practice at Bank Street College and Allison Demas, an instructional coordinator in the NYC Dept. of Education about the recent struggle in NYC to save social worker and IC positions and why these roles are so important for children’s emotional and academic development.

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From Skinner to computer-based education: Can machines teach?

Jon Moscow PBL (Project-based learning), Podcast Episode, Remote Learning, TECH, Technology, Uncategorized 00:44:30 Comments Off on From Skinner to computer-based education: Can machines teach?

We speak with independent journalist Audrey Watters, author of “Teaching machines: The history of personalized learning,” about the origins of teaching machines and the pedagogies that incorporate mechanical devices for teaching and learning. Ms. Watters explains how BF Skinner’s emphasis on behaviorism, in combination with commercial opportunism, has led in some cases to the supplanting of teachers by computer software.

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Malign neglect: School systems fail immigrant students

Jon Moscow Cultural Competency, Diversity, Ed Ethics, INTEGRATION, Podcast Episode, Remote Learning, Restorative Justice, School Culture, SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) 00:27:30 Comments Off on Malign neglect: School systems fail immigrant students

We welcome back Stephanie Carnes, a school social worker who has worked extensively with Central American immigrant students and their families. School systems are designed for homogenous student populations, rather than the diverse reality. Despite new immigrants’ high motivation levels, they often fail for lack of support. School social workers could help design asset-based programs but often aren’t given a seat at the table.

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