Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers

A few months ago, we sent out a listener survey to get a feel for what you wanted to hear more of on the Brave New Teaching podcast. The overwhelming consensus was that you wanted detailed lesson advice. We hear you and we’re ready to deliver with our new “lesson plan rescue” series!Today we’re zoning in on one of our favorite things to talk about - close reading. Have you ever been in a situation where you’re in a good rhythm of close reading in your classroom but then things start to feel super repetitive and stale? If you’re nodding your head yes, then this episode is for you!We are each giving you different ways to shake things up when it comes to how you approach close reading. We hope you can stick these ideas in your back pocket so you have strategies to try when things are feeling a bit boring. If you need more support with close reading, be sure to check out this Close Reading Workshop and other resources listed below.Resources:Join Happy Hour!Amanda Close Reading WorkshopAmanda’s Essential Question Adventure PacksEpisode 22, To Teach Close Reading: Characterization Episode 11, To Teach Close Reading: SyntaxJoin Curriculum RehabLet us know what you think! Leave a review on Apple PodcastsShow Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode170 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Get your FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gateway lesson: shop.bravenewteaching.com/cloudyCheck out Curriculum Rehab here!Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

It’s time for another reading update! We’re sharing what we read (and loved) this summer, and what we plan to read this fall. These updates seem to help us keep up with our reading and we hope it does the same for you.We have a variety of recommendations today from historical fiction, YA, and fantasy, to plays and musicals. You can see our recommendations below or shop our full lists here and here.Resources:Join Happy Hour!Reduced Shakespeare Company YouTubeMarie's Amazon Book Stack ListAmanda's ListLearn to teach the Synthesis EssayGet Abby Gross’ Book BrochuresJoin Curriculum RehabLet us know what you think! Leave a review on Apple PodcastsShow Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode169 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Get your FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gateway lesson: shop.bravenewteaching.com/cloudyCheck out Curriculum Rehab here!Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Whether you’re a first year teacher or a teacher with 20+ years of experience, we all make mistakes throughout the school year. These mistakes ultimately teach us how to pivot and do things differently in the future.We’ve made our fair share of mistakes, and today we’re sharing four that made specifically during the back to school season. From comparing student rosters to giving too much information on the first day of school, we hope you can avoid these mistakes as you kick off the year!Plus, you’ll hear a new podcast segment, Read-Alouds with Amanda. Amanda reads a passage from Bear Town, by Fredrik Backman. If you’re interested in reading Bear Town or other titles, grab your free 30-day trial of Audible here.Resources:Get your free 30-day trial of Audible!Curriculum Rehab: Pace and Plan Your Entire YearJoin Happy HourEpisode 167, Unpopular Opinions: Back to SchoolJoin Curriculum RehabLet us know what you think! Leave a review on Apple PodcastsShow Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode168 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Get your FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gateway lesson: shop.bravenewteaching.com/cloudyCheck out Curriculum Rehab here!Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

In this episode, the hosts share their unpopular opinions on the back-to-school season. They discuss the challenges of being prepared and separating unrealistic expectations from realistic goals. They also question the effectiveness of icebreakers in building community among students. The hosts talk about the exhaustion that comes with going back to school and introduce a new segment called 'Teacher Ask'. They share their unpopular opinions on the importance of syllabi and debate the practice of taking writing samples at the beginning of the school year.

In this debrief episode, the hosts reflect on their interview with Elizabeth Acevedo, author of Family Lore. They discuss the challenge of finding literature with both literary merit and accessibility. They explore themes of intergenerational relationships and trauma in Acevedo's novel. The importance of offering choice in content is highlighted, along with the idea of using a vision board and emotional intelligence to help students level up. They also discuss their love for Camp B&C and future plans for the podcast.

When we started this podcast at the beginning of 2020, it stemmed from a desire to create a space for like-minded teachers. We wanted to have the conversations that you craved, but might not be getting at your schools. It’s turned into something bigger than we ever could have imagined. We appreciate you doing things to support this show like listening every week and leaving your reviews on Apple Podcasts.YOU are one of the big reasons that we have been able to get an interview with today’s guest, Elizabeth Acevedo. We are beyond thrilled that we had the opportunity to sit down with her and now have the opportunity to bring the conversation to you.CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH:Website Instagram: @acevedowritesShop her booksRESOURCES MENTIONED:Join Camp BNTSign up for our free masterclass, Down With the Reading QuizJoin Curriculum RehabConnect with us on Instagram @bravenewteachingFollow Marie on Instagram: @thecaffeinatedclassFollow Amanda on Instagram: @mudandinkteachingLet us know what you think! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode165"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Get your FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gateway lesson: shop.bravenewteaching.com/cloudyCheck out Curriculum Rehab here!Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Camp BNT is still going strong! If you’re new to this summer series, we have interviewed several authors to uncover highlights, takeaways, and reflections to help us have a more intentional approach to creating culturally responsive and equitable classrooms. Last week we interviewed the incredible Dr. Deonna Smith, author of Rooted in Joy: Creating a Classroom Culture of Equity, Belonging, and Care. Be sure to tune in to episode 163 if you missed that conversation!Today we’re doing a full debrief of the interview. Since Rooted in Joy falls into the PD category, we are pointing out our biggest takeaways so that you can get a feel of what you’ll gain from the text and dive into the work. You can grab more resources inside Camp BNT and catch the extended episode with Dr. Deonna Smith inside Happy Hour.Resources:Rooted in Joy: Creating a Classroom Culture of Equity, Belonging, and Care, by Dr. Deonna SmithEpisode 163, Joyful Teaching and Learning: An Interview with Dr. Deonna SmithConnect with us on Instagram @bravenewteachingFollow Marie on Instagram: @thecaffeinatedclassFollow Amanda on Instagram: @mudandinkteachingLet us know what you think! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode164 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Get your FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gateway lesson: shop.bravenewteaching.com/cloudyCheck out Curriculum Rehab here!Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

This summer, we’ve been having a blast at Camp BNT, where we’ve been hard at work looking at different ways to approach our classrooms in a way that honors culturally responsive teaching. Our series of interviews with authors have helped us to understand how we can serve our students and communities in ways differently than we’ve done before.Today we’re joined by another incredible author, Dr. Deonna Smith. Dr. Smith is a repeat guest (check her out in episode 113!) and works tirelessly to bring awareness to issues of equity in education. She’s just recently written her first book, Rooted in Joy: Creating a Classroom Culture of Equity, Belonging, and Care, and is here to tell you about it today. As Dr. Deonna Smith says in the interview, she “sees this as a book that seeks to reimagine what classrooms and education can look like”. Dr. Smith shares her insights on the transformative power of joy in education, the importance of reflection in classroom management, and her new book that challenges traditional approaches to behavior management.Join Camp BNTRooted in Joy: Creating a Classroom Culture of Equity, Belonging, and Care, by Dr. Deonna SmithShow Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode163 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Get your FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gateway lesson: shop.bravenewteaching.com/cloudyCheck out Curriculum Rehab here!Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

This week we're bringing you a rerun from very early in the podcast to help refresh our minds on some strategy.  Amanda had the pleasure of interviewing Betsy Potash from Spark Creativity. Their conversation centers on hexagonal thinking, and you'll want a pen and notepad handy for this one - so many good ideas!! Enjoy!CLICK HERE FOR SHOW NOTES"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Get your FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gateway lesson: shop.bravenewteaching.com/cloudyCheck out Curriculum Rehab here!Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

This summer we’ve been busy running the best summer camp around…Camp BNT! We’ve had the opportunity to host several authors on the podcast during this series, followed by a debrief episode with our takeaways and actionable ways that you can use each text specifically. It’s all part of our mission to support you in your culturally responsive and equitable teaching practices.If you are just now joining the party, welcome! We encourage you to go back and listen to episodes 151-160. And don’t forget to join in on the conversation inside our Camp BNT Facebook group. Sign up for free here!We’re taking a break from our author interviews this week to give everyone a minute to catch up on all the content that’s been released so far. Today we’re sharing some books that we’ve read and enjoyed this summer, plus what’s up next on our TBR lists.Shop Amanda’s booklist on bookshop.orgShop Marie’s Booklist on bookshop.orgGrab the complete list of books we mention in the show notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode161 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Get your FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gateway lesson: shop.bravenewteaching.com/cloudyCheck out Curriculum Rehab here!Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel