School Me
National Education Association
A podcast fueled by educators. Each month, School Me brings you advice from fellow educators, expert breakdowns of education trends and news, and the encouragement you need to give your students your very best each day. Brought to you by the National Education Association.
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Jun 1, 2023 • 45min
Rethinking Standardized Testing
Article: Standardized Testing is Still Failing Studentshttps://www.mciea.org/https://www.edcommonwealth.org/
May 11, 2023 • 38min
#TeacherTok: Educators as Influencers
Follow Jess Hawk on social media:https://www.tiktok.com/@myteacherfacehttps://www.instagram.com/myteacherface/
Apr 24, 2023 • 35min
How Educators Build Community Schools
Leslie Hu, a Community School Coordinator in San Francisco, discusses the benefits of the community school model, how it differs from traditional public schools, and how educators can start transforming their own schools into vibrant community hubs.
Mar 22, 2023 • 24min
Bonus Episode: Special Education and Inclusion from OEA Grow
How does special education connect to a safe, welcoming, and inclusive school? In this episode, Leonne talks with life skills and peer tutoring special education teacher Niels Pasternak (Eugene EA) to answer this question. Niels is also the Chair of the OEA Special Education Committee and the Executive Director of Educational Equity Now. For Niels, special education is all about inclusivity, serving all students, and helping all students feel like they fit in. To do this, he recommends focusing on students' needs, strengths, and interests. Neils also points to approaches like differentiated instruction and Universal Design for Learning because when it comes to education, one size doesn't fit all. Leonne and Niels also discuss the power of life skills and peer tutoring programs in their schools. Finally, Niels explains the work of the OEA Special Education Committee, the OEA Educator Empowerment Academy, and the member resources provided by both.
Mar 14, 2023 • 39min
Battling Educator Stress
Mentioned in this episode:The Center for Educator Wellness and Learning
Mar 1, 2023 • 35min
Books as Mirrors and Windows
Celebrate diverse readers and diverse stories with Read Across America! https://readacrossamerica.org/
Feb 14, 2023 • 32min
The Power of Pre-K
Pre-K is more than just daycare — it prepares students for a lifetime of learning. Amber Pagan, a Pre-K teacher in Kansas, discusses the importance of Pre-K education, the rigor of pre-k curriculum, and the professional skills required to teach our youngest students each day.
Jan 27, 2023 • 37min
Teaching Black History, Meaningfully
Mentioned in this episode:Rethinking SchoolsThe Zinn Education ProjectToo Dope Teachers and a Mic Podcast
Jan 11, 2023 • 34min
Social and Emotional Learning 101
Resources mentioned in this episode:View the CASEL SEL FrameworkSelf-Reflection ExerciseThe CASEL School GuideNEA's SEL Resources
Dec 2, 2022 • 41min
Navigating Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws at School
Find resources to support LGBTQ+ students from GLSEN here: https://www.glsen.org/
