In this first episode of Teachable Moments, award-winning educator, and former social studies teacher turned college professor, shares research-based guidance on teaching impeachment in the classroom. She begins by explaining why it’s so impor

How to Confidently Lead Difficult, Risky, Candid Conversations in School: What Works

Jan 8th, 2020 11m 9s

Can we talk? This week we kick off a series on leading difficult, risky, candid conversations in school. Conversations that are important academically, socially, civically, and personally, but have the potential to spiral out of control. How d

Making Learning Real: Top Tips for Connecting Current Events to Your Classroom

Jan 7th, 2020 11m 36s

Our guests say that connecting our classroom lessons to current events makes learning more relevant, engaging and meaningful to students. Join us as we look at the dos and don’ts for effectively teaching with current events.Follow on Twitter:

OPINION: Is the Impeachment Too Hot for Classroom Discussion?

Jan 6th, 2020 3m 46s

It’s times like these that scream out for us to discuss with our students what’s going on in the world around us. Are we prepared to teach at this most critical teachable moment?Follow on Twitter: @eduflack @bamradionetworkPatrick Riccards is

What Is News? Can Your Students Separate Fact, Fiction and Opinion?

Jan 5th, 2020 10m 22s

We’re teaching in a world where facts, alternative facts, spin and fake news are seamlessly living next to credible sources. Join us for our premiere episode of Digital Truth, your guide to teaching digital literacy and critical thinking.Follo

Discussing the Election in Your Classroom: Walking the Line

Jan 4th, 2020 11m 37s

We check in with a social studies teacher for guidance on how to discuss an election that has become disrespectful and vulgar.Follow on Twitter: @coolcatteacher @dtrentashcraft @BloomzappTrent Ashcraft is a Social Studies teacher at a private

How Do We Teach Students (and Ourselves) What Media to Believe?

Jan 3rd, 2020 9m 55s

We are now in an age of misinformation where even established sources of information are being labeled as biased or fake. How do we teach our students to discern credible information from deceptive and blatantly false?Follow on Twitter: @Peter

Fake News: Teaching Kids the Difference Between Bias and Truth

Jan 2nd, 2020 12m 21s

The need to help students do high-quality research begins with teaching students how to distinguish between fake news, bias, truth and credible sources.Follow on Twitter: @erik_palmer @runnin26 @GRADECAM @ASCD @bamradionetworkErik Palmer is a

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