TeachLab Presents The Homework Machine

In our latest episode of Subtraction in Action, our host Justin Reich is joined by Researcher and Professor Matt Kraft to discuss his latest paper “Instructional Time in U.S. Public Schools: Wide Variation, Causal Effects, and Lost Hours”. Subtraction in action is all about getting the stuff that we don't need out of schools so we can focus on the most important things, and Matt’s research offers some promising targets. Matthew Kraft is an Associate Professor of Education and Economics at Brown University. His research and teaching interests include the economics of education, education policy analysis, and applied quantitative methods for causal inference. His primary work focuses on efforts to improve educator and organizational effectiveness in K–12 urban public schools. His scholarship has informed efforts to improve teacher hiring, professional development, evaluation, and working conditions; changed how scholars interpret effect sizes in education research; and shaped ongoing investments in school-based tutoring and mentoring programs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Resources and LinksRead Matt Kraft’s latest paper: Instructional Time in U.S. Public Schools: Wide Variation, Causal Effects, and Lost HoursYou can learn more about Matt’s work at matthewakraft.com.Follow Matt Kraft on TwitterWatch our film We Have to Do Something DifferentExplore our Covid 19 Reports and ResourcesGet your copy of Justin Reich’s book Failure to Disrupt: Why Technology Alone Can't Transform EducationCheck out Jal Mehta’s Book In Search of Deeper Learning: The Quest to Remake the American High SchoolSubscribe to Jal’s podcast Free Range Humans Transcripthttps://teachlabpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/matt-kraft/transcript Produced by Aimee Corrigan and Garrett Beazley Recorded and Mixed by Garrett Beazley Follow TeachLab on Twitter and YouTubeFollow our host Justin Reich on Twitter

Justin sits down with the wonderful and prolific Larry Ferlazzo, an English and Social Studies teacher, author and education  blogger. How might subtracting field trip permission slips help address chronic absenteeism? Tune in to find out. Resources and LinksVisit Larry Ferlzzo’s Website https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/Follow Larry on Twitter @LarryferlazzoWatch our film We Have to Do Something DifferentExplore our Covid 19 Reports and ResourcesGet your copy of Justin Reich’s book Failure to Disrupt: Why Technology Alone Can't Transform EducationCheck out Jal Mehta’s Book In Search of Deeper Learning: The Quest to Remake the American High SchoolSubscribe to Jal’s podcast Free Range Humans Transcripthttps://teachlabpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/larry-ferlazzo/transcript Produced by Aimee Corrigan and Garrett Beazley Recorded and Mixed by Garrett Beazley Follow TeachLab on Twitter and YouTubeFollow our host Justin Reich on Twitter

Teach Lab’s Subtraction in Action series continues as our host Justin Reich explores subtraction in curriculum. Justin reflects, “One of the things that happened during the pandemic is that educators had to reduce. There has just not been a way in the last few years to teach everything that we typically teach in a year, or at least if we choose to do that, we're choosing to leave students behind in a way that I think most teachers are unwilling to do. So educators have had to go back and re-look at their curriculum. They've had to go back and say, "What's the most important thing here? What are the most marginal things here?" Justin is joined by educators around the country who share their experiences in cutting content and reducing standards. Our conversation includes:Beth Rabbitt, CEO of the Learning AcceleratorNicole Allard, Executive Director of Educational Excellence and Innovation in the Vista Unified School District in CaliforniaTyler Thigpen, Co-Founder of The Forest School in Atlanta, Georgia & the Institute for Self Directed Learning Resources and LinksWatch our film We Have to Do Something DifferentExplore our Covid 19 Reports and ResourcesGet your copy of Justin Reich’s book Failure to Disrupt: Why Technology Alone Can't Transform EducationCheck out Jal Mehta’s Book In Search of Deeper Learning: The Quest to Remake the American High SchoolSubscribe to Jal’s podcast Free Range Humans Transcripthttps://teachlabpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/curriculum/transcript Produced by Aimee Corrigan and Garrett Beazley Recorded and mixed by Garrett Beazley Follow TeachLab on Twitter and YouTubeFollow our host Justin Reich on Twitter

In today’s episode, host Justin Reich continues our series on Subtraction in Action in conversation with education leaders around the country. We reflect on the ways that administrators relate to subtraction, and hear stories from the field. Justin is joined by:Beth Rabbitt, CEO of the Learning AcceleratorNicole Allard, Executive Director of Educational Excellence and Innovation in the Vista Unified School District in CaliforniaTyler Thigpen, Co-Founder of The Forest School in Atlanta, Georgia & the Institute for Self Directed Learning Resources and LinksWatch our film We Have to Do Something DifferentExplore our Covid 19 Reports and ResourcesGet your copy of Justin Reich’s book Failure to Disrupt: Why Technology Alone Can't Transform EducationCheck out Jal Mehta’s Book In Search of Deeper Learning: The Quest to Remake the American High SchoolSubscribe to Jal’s podcast Free Range Humans Transcripthttps://teachlabpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/admin/transcript Produced by Aimee Corrigan and Garrett Beazley Recorded and mixed by Garrett Beazley Follow TeachLab on Twitter and YouTubeFollow our host Justin Reich on Twitter

In today’s episode, host Justin Reich continues our Subtraction in Action series with Nat Vaughn, Principal of the Blake Middle School in Medfield, Massachusetts. Together they discuss how Blake Middle School managed the pandemic by reflecting on the purpose of school, identifying what really matters for student’s education, and how to work through hard decisions about subtraction. Resources and LinksCheck out Jal Mehta’s Book In Search of Deeper Learning: The Quest to Remake the American High SchoolSubscribe to Jal’s podcast Free Range HumansWatch our film We Have to Do Something DifferentCheck out Justin Reich’s book Failure to Disrupt: Why Technology Alone Can't Transform Education Transcripthttps://teachlabpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/nat-vaughn/transcript Produced by Aimee Corrigan and Garrett Beazley Recorded and mixed by Garrett Beazley Follow TeachLab on Twitter and YouTubeFollow our host Justin Reich on Twitter

Host Justin Reich and Jal Mehta from the Harvard Graduate School of Education continue our Subtraction in Action series with Leidy Klotz, Professor of Engineering at the University of Virginia, and the author of Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. Together they discuss Leidy’s book, his research and inspirations, as well as how these ideas can better serve education. Resources and LinksLearn more about the untapped potential of subtraction in Leidy Klotz’s book Subtract: The Untapped Science of LessCheck out Jal Mehta’s Book In Search of Deeper Learning: The Quest to Remake the American High SchoolSubscribe to Jal’s podcast Free Range HumansWatch our film We Have to Do Something DifferentCheck out Justin Reich’s book Failure to Disrupt: Why Technology Alone Can't Transform Education Transcripthttps://teachlabpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/leidy-klotz/transcript Produced by Aimee Corrigan and Garrett Beazley Recorded and mixed by Garrett Beazley Follow TeachLab on Twitter and YouTubeFollow our host Justin Reich on Twitter

Our host Justin Reich is joined by Jal Mehta from the Harvard Graduate School of Education to kick off Subtraction in Action, our new series about the positive impact that subtraction can have on school communities. Justin and Jal have been talking to teachers, school leaders, and design experts from around the country about what we can take away from schools to free people up to focus on the essential. Justin and Jal share their ideas about subtraction, along with highlights from some conversations they’ve had throughout the series. In this episode, Justin is joined by Jal Mehta, Professor of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, co-author of In Search of Deeper Learning: The Quest to Remake the American High School, and co-host of the Free Range Humans podcast.We also hear highlights from conversations with:Leidy Klotz, Professor of Engineering at the University of Virginia, and the author of Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less.Beth Rabbitt, CEO of the Learning AcceleratorTyler Thigpen, Co-Founder of The Forest School in Atlanta, Georgia & the Institute for Self Directed LearningNicole Allard, Executive Director of Educational Excellence and Innovation in the Vista Unified School District in CaliforniaNat Vaughn, Principal of the Blake Middle School in Medfield, Massachusetts Resources and LinksCheck out Jal Mehta’s Book In Search of Deeper Learning: The Quest to Remake the American High SchoolSubscribe to Jal’s podcast Free Range HumansLearn more about the untapped potential of subtraction in Leidy Klotz’s book Subtract: The Untapped Science of LessWatch our film We Have to Do Something DifferentCheck out Justin Reich’s book Failure to Disrupt: Why Technology Alone Can't Transform Education Transcripthttps://teachlabpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/subtraction-in-action/transcript Produced by Aimee Corrigan and Garrett Beazley Recorded and mixed by Garrett Beazley Follow TeachLab on Twitter and YouTubeFollow our host Justin Reich on Twitter

In this episode of TeachLab, we present a selection from our host Justin Reich’s recent appearance on What School Could Be’s Game Changer Series. In the interview, Justin is joined by the filmmaker Aimee Corrigan and educator Angela Daniel, to discuss the making of the Teaching Systems Lab’s new documentary film We Have to Do Something Different.The conversation is hosted by WSCB’s Susannah Johnson and Tony Wagner. Some highlights a discussion about the ways that teachers can use asset framing to build strong relationships with their students, the power of using rigorous and engaging curriculum to support diverse groups of students, and the importance of centering student and community context. This fall, you can screen We Have to Do Something Different and get a peek into Angela’s classroom yourself. Attend a local screening or sign up to host your own. Learn more about screening opportunities and check out the screening guide at somethingdifferentfilm.com. Resources and LinksLean about our film We Have to Do Something DifferentCheck out Justin Reich’s book Failure to Disrupt: Why Technology Alone Can't Transform Education Transcripthttps://teachlabpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/game-changers/transcript Produced by Aimee Corrigan and Garrett Beazley. Mixed by Garrett Beazley Follow TeachLab on Twitter and YouTubeFollow our host Justin Reich on Twitter

TeachLab is excited to introduce Subtraction in Action, a new series about the positive impact that subtraction can have on school communities. How do we make school simpler? How do we give teachers and students some room to breathe? Can we clear out the marginal to focus on the most important things?For this new series of episodes, we’ve been talking to teachers, school leaders, and design experts from around the country about what we can take away from schools - to free up people to focus on the essential.

In this episode of TeachLab, our host Justin Reich goes behind the scenes of the Teaching Systems Lab’s new documentary film We Have to Do Something Different: Teachers on the Journey to Create More Equitable Schools. The 35-minute film provokes important conversations about the big challenges facing schools by taking a detailed look at the small steps teachers around the country are taking every day to help their students succeed. These dedicated teachers provide hope that, while the systemic inequities in our schools won’t disappear overnight, educators can make a positive impact, starting now. In this episode, Justin explains the film’s origins in TSL’s online course Becoming a More Equitable Educator. He then shares key clips from the film that show the teaching practices that help teachers build relationships with their students and engage students in challenging but important conversations about representation and equity. The episode ends with Justin interviewing Neema Avashia, social studies teacher in Boston Public Schools and one of the stars of the film. They discuss the current challenges facing public schools and the need to bring joy back into the classroom.This fall, you can screen We Have to Do Something Different and get a peek into Neema’s classroom yourself. Attend a local screening or sign up to host your own. Learn more about screening opportunities and check out the screening guide at somethingdifferentfilm.com. Resources and LinksLean about our film We Have to Do Something DifferentCheck out Justin Reich’s book Failure to Disrupt: Why Technology Alone Can't Transform Education Transcripthttps://teachlabpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/WHTDSD/transcriptProduced by Aimee Corrigan and Garrett Beazley. Recorded and mixed by Garrett Beazley Follow TeachLab on Twitter and YouTubeFollow our host Justin Reich on Twitter