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.
Episodes
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Aug 19, 2020 • 29min
Back to School: Your Rights, Explained - Part 1
Find more resources and information about your rights at educatingthroughcrisis.org
Aug 5, 2020 • 25min
Cancel Student Loan Debt!
Access NEA Member Benefits' student loan debt resources here: https://www.neamb.com/student-loan-debt
Jun 24, 2020 • 25min
Leading with a Social Justice Lens
Michael Carvella, a Curriculum & Technology Coach from Tennessee, shares the story of his career and mission to create equity in classrooms through curriculum. This episode was recorded in 2019.
May 29, 2020 • 28min
Lessons in Trauma-Informed Instruction from a Maryland Teacher of the Year
Dr. Richard Warren, Jr., the 2018-19 Maryland Teacher of the Year, shares the story of his unique path to education and discusses how trauma-aware instruction can be critical for students. This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 outbreak began.
May 4, 2020 • 27min
Your Rights and Benefits During the Pandemic
Educators are in a unique position when it comes to social distancing. Plus, educators have their own families to care for in the midst of a public health crisis. Host Natieka Samuels talks virtually to NEA's General Counsel, Alice O'Brien, about what educators are entitled to and should be mindful of as they navigate their jobs and their health. Tell Congress to cancel student debt now: https://educationvotes.nea.org/2020/04/17/as-part-of-covid-relief-cancel-student-debt/
Apr 15, 2020 • 29min
A Mom's Advice for Her Aspiring Educator Son
This episode was recorded in the fall of 2019, before the novel coronavirus outbreak. We thought you may enjoy a break from the news to hear Lori's story and advice.
Mar 19, 2020 • 22min
Effective Communication Tips for ESPs
Kimberly Scott-Hayden, a New Jersey Education Association executive committee member, talks to host Natieka Samuels about facilitating open and honest communication and cultural awareness for ESPs.
Feb 20, 2020 • 22min
Finding your voice as a man of color in the classroom
Tyrone Terry, a teaching veteran with 33 years of experience from New Orleans to Maryland, talks to host Natieka Samuels about mentoring teachers (specifically men) of color and supporting them throughout their early career.
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Feb 5, 2020 • 31min
When You’re the Only One: Navigating a Lack of Diversity
Erica Avent, a 14-year educator from Mississippi, adjunct professor, and board member of the Mississippi Association of Educators, discusses the importance of representation and ways to support minority students and educators.
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Jan 23, 2020 • 23min
Resources for Paraeducators and Fine-Tuning Your Skills
Tameka Mays, a paraprofessional and Paraeducator of the Year from Delaware, shares advice to hone your skills as a paraeducator and resources to use within your career as an ESP.
Since recording this episode, the NEA’s ESP Leaders for Tomorrow program has been revamped as ESPLI (ESP Leadership Institute). Visit nea.org/espli for more information.
You may download and review the ESP Professional Growth Continuum here
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