Centered Teaching

We discuss the changes in New York State and New York City policy following the implementation of ESSA in the state. We also review the changes in the Quality Review and PPO for the 2017-2018 school year and beyond. Though we take New York as a test site, we discuss the implication of these changes within the broader trends currently in education and what this could mean going forward.

We discuss the historical creation of segregated schools and districts. From there, we interrogate the problems segregated schools have created and the successful implementation of desegregation to frame a conversation around current policy possibilities for moving forward with integrated schools.

We discuss all the different forms of school choice, where "school choice" takes place, and how the educational landscape is shifting to a more market-based system, while placing iterations of school choice within an historical context. We further unpack the implications of school choice movements for education, including how it affects traditional public schools.

We discuss the importance of the teacher/parent relationship and ways to overcome barriers to effective parent teacher relationships. We also unpack the best ways to communicate with parents and how to carve out specific roles in the classroom for parents.

We discuss what Carol Dweck's research indicates about a growth mindset and how it can be used in the classroom. We also look critically at the concept, outlining its shortfalls and the possible problems it calls.

We discuss the different pressures teachers face, as well as the ways those pressures impact student learning and social-emotional development. We also discuss how teachers can counteract the specific stressors in their lives and their work, and how to make teaching a sustainable profession.

We discuss the different testing mandates on teachers, and the ways they affect the daily interactions with students, other teachers, and administrators. In this episode, Dr. Cristina Compton, Dr. Kang, and Brian offer tangible strategies for teaching "beyond the test" and helping students do their best.

We discuss the student publication process and what projects within the Student Press Initiative (SPI) look like. Dr. Cristina Compton and Jen DeCerff also share their personal experiences as SPI coaches in the classroom with students and teachers. Throughout our discussion, we highlight the various types of SPI projects, how to bring SPI to your school or classroom, and the challenges and joys that define this work. Featuring Matt Kautz with: Dr. Cristina Compton Jennifer DeCerff

We discuss some of the focuses of CPET's Youth Inc. initiative, including our work on Rikers Island, the school-to-prison pipeline, carceral education, and steps we can take going forward. Courtney Brown & Greg Benoit share their personal accounts of working within the school system on Rikers Island, and enumerate the challenges of education in our current carceral system. Featuring Matt Kautz with: Greg Benoit Courtney Brown

We discuss the differences between bullying and inappropriate behavior, the most prevelant forms of bullying, and effective responses from educators. Throughout the episode, we dive into the specifics of support for the student who has been bullied and the bully, including handling of cyber-bullying. Head to our website (tc.edu/cpet) for more resources on this topic, including ones we use in our own work. For those looking to develop specific plans to support students who have been bullied in your school, please use the UCLA psychology link. Featuring Matt Kautz with: Jorge Beltran G. Faith Little

We cover the changes from No Child Left Behind (NCLB) to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), including the new changes made by current Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. We spend more time discussing the process for state plans submitted to the federal government for authorization, and pay special attention to trends emerging in submitted state plans, as well as how these plans differ from when the mandates and markers of academic progress came from the federal government. This episode concludes with a discussion of how the federal government is still able to influence state-level policy through additional funding opportunities and pro-choice initiatives. Featuring Matt Kautz: Dr. Roberta Langer Kang Brian Veprek

With school, parent, teacher, and peer pressure constantly bombarding students, we are left to wonder how to teach students amidst all these pressures. To figure it out, we identify the specific ways these different pressures affect students' social and emotional health, and tangible ways for how teachers and schools can address these issues. Featuring Matt Kautz with: G. Faith Little Jacqui Stolzer Brian Veprek

We discuss the contemporary political climate, and how teachers can try to navigate it. First, we unpack how today's political issues find their way into classrooms, how they manifest, and how teachers can respond.

In this podcast, Brian interviews an NTN teacher about the early career experiences of teachers and the support of NTN. Music courtesy of http://www.bensound.com/

In this Americanah podcast, Roberta, Faith, Marcelle, and Courtney unpack the format of the novel, gender roles, and other important text to life connections. Music courtesy of http://www.bensound.com/

In this week’s podcast, Roberta, Faith, and Matt unpack the proposed educational budgets and plans of the Trump and DeVos agenda while spending some time exploring what this means for NY state’s ESSA plan. Music courtesy of http://www.bensound.com/

In this episode, Nick, Courtney, Roberta, and Matt discuss what happens to student learning over the summer and possible solutions. Music courtesy of http://www.bensound.com/

In this episode, Matt sits down with current educators to discuss their professional development experience. Together, they unpack what makes strong professional development and how we can all work together going forward to improve professional development for educators. Music courtesy of http://www.bensound.com/

In this episode, Courtney, Faith, and Brian discuss the PPR process, the PPO, and systems for school accountability and growth in the larger American educational system. Music courtesy of http://www.bensound.com/

In this episode, Roberta and Matt discuss Quality Reviews with a gaggle of NYC teachers and explore the difficulties of school reviews. NYC Quality Review Rubric Additional Resources to NYC Quality Review OECD Recommendations for School Evaluation EDWeek: A Better Way to Assess Schools Music courtesy of http://www.bensound.com/