The Thoughtful Teacher Podcast

The Thoughtful Teacher podcast shares the stories of educators who have implemented innovative or creative solutions within their space. These stories and commentaries empower educators by sharing a world of ideas that can enhance pedagogical choices and decrease the isolation many teachers experience. We introduce listeners to school-based educators, thinkers, policymakers and researchers who have useful and powerful ideas and innovations that makes your work more meaningful for your students. We also occasionally offer commentary on practice and policy to help navigate the growing complexity of our profession.

Education
Kids & Family
Education for Kids
1
Relating to Kids Through Storytelling with Jerr...
Producer Jerry Kolber shares storytelling ideas for teachers
21 min
2
Using the Arts for a Classroom Culture of Care ...
Integrating the arts and SEL to reach all students
31 min
3
Empowering Youth and Youth Voice with Sydney Gu...
Sydney shares how she started a youth-centered nonprofit
31 min
4
Connecting Students Through Music Workshop with...
Making music education accessible
24 min
5
The Epidemic of Financial Illiteracy with Vince...
What we get wrong about teaching personal finance
43 min
6
So Is It a Science? with Nancy E. Bailey
Reading programs called "Science of Reading" may not deliver the best results
41 min
7
A Different Global Perspective with James Dittes
Reflections of an American teacher in an international school.
36 min
8
It's Not Just Music-It's Sound! with Hayes Gree...
44 min
9
Communication in the Classroom with Donna Van N...
32 min
10
We Get a Chance to Work with the Best Students
51 min
11
The Next Generation of Sloyd with Luke Johanson
43 min
12
Science in the Schoolyard with Janneke Petersen
28 min
13
Inclusive Support for Transgender and Non-binar...
52 min
14
You Can Teach Writing in the Age of Generative ...
47 min
15
For Real Engagement...Take Them Outside with Be...
38 min
16
What a Foster Child Really Needs
13 min
17
Just Don't Break Your Hammer with Caroline Mickey
40 min
18
Reclaiming Intervention for Trauma with Sue Jones
Intervention for Students who have Experienced Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs)
51 min
19
Implementing Equity-Focused Practices in School...
34 min
20
Helping School Leaders Understand Implicit Bias...
41 min
21
Why We Need Civics
15 min
22
Embedding Mental Health Interventions in Career...
27 min
23
The Therapeutic Inclusion Program with Michael ...
43 min
24
Centering with Students in Teacher-Powered Scho...
34 min
25
What Happens in Schools That Matter with Steve ...
34 min