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Episode 116 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Kim Clayton @ kaclayton  tells her story of reaching students who have been “given up on” by many. You’ll be encouraged not only to reach the unreachable star but to teach them! Remember why you’re in the teaching profession and be the teacher and reacher! This episode is sponsored by Bloomz.com Sponsored by Bloomz I’ve been using Bloomz for three years now and I love it. Go to  http://ift.tt/2f0btkq  to find out why Bloomz is the best parent-teacher communication system out there. I’ve included a comparison matrix with features to help you figure out what system is best for you. Learn Why Bloomz is the Best Parent-Teacher Communication App Listen to the show on  iTunes  or  Stitcher You can  right click  and download a copy Below is a transcript modified for your reading pleasure. For information on the g...

Build a better classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Bloomz is my parent-teacher communication system. Last year we implemented it school wide .  It has been a great decision. We’ve gotten more compliments on Bloomz than any app we’ve ever used for parent-teacher communications. In this blog post, I’m going to share three things: Comparison with Other Apps  – How does Bloomz compare to other tools? See a full comparison of every feature. Features – Learn about the 9 features that I think make Bloomz so special Getting Started –  Learn how to get started with Bloomz This is a sponsored blog post . All opinions are my own. How Does Bloomz Compare to Other Parent-Teacher Communication Apps? Bloomz has the features I need. The best resource with a side-by-side comparison of Remind, Bloomz, Class Messenger and other tools is the  comparison chart from Jessica Meacham. I’ve linked the photo below to t...

Episode 115 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Linda Kardamis @ LindaKardamis shares five mistakes teachers make the first week of school. This episode is intended to be a helpful reminder that will help every teacher start the school year well. We can do this! This episode is sponsored by Staples. Staples is my go-to back to school shopping source. Check out http://ift.tt/2vQXj8m for my 10 Ways to tackle back to school like a pro. And remember to sign up for Staples Teacher rewards for free shipping on orders over $14.99 and 5% back. Staples has everything we need in stock all season long and ready to go for school. Go to http://ift.tt/1LCWpjn for more information and great deals! Listen to the show on  iTunes  or  Stitcher You can  right click  and download a copy Below is a transcript modified for your reading pleasure. For information on the guests and items men...

Episode 114 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Po-Shen Loh @ poshenloh , National Math Coach and Carnegie Mellon Professor gives us a refreshing take on teaching math. From giving kids problems with the right level of difficulty to solving problems with students, learn how to take any math student to the next level. You’ll also learn about the open source resource, Expii invented by Po-Shen Loh and how you can use it. Thank you, Staples for sponsoring this episode Staples is my go-to back to school shopping source. Check out  http://ift.tt/2vQXj8m  for my 10 Ways to tackle back to school like a pro. Sign up for Staples Teacher rewards for free shipping on orders over $14.99 and 5% back. Staples has everything we need in stock all season long and ready to go for school. Go to  http://ift.tt/1LCWpjn  for more information and great deals!  Listen to the show on  iTunes ...

Episode 113 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Nancy Blair @ blairteach , middle school principal, and #edchat leader gives us practical ideas to create a nurturing environment in our schools. As a result of these programs and ideas, Nancy has seen discipline problems reduced in the last three years she has served as the principal. Podcast Sponsor Staples is my go-to back to school shopping source. Check out http://ift.tt/2vQXj8m for my 10 Ways to tackle back to school like a pro. And remember to sign up for Staples Teacher rewards for free shipping on orders over $14.99 and 5% back. Staples has everything we need in stock all season long and ready to go for school. Go to http://ift.tt/1LCWpjn for more information and great deals!  See Staples Back to School Deals Listen to the show on  iTunes  or  Stitcher You can right click  and download a copy Below is a tran...