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A new blog has appeared on my main site: What Every Teacher Needs to Know About Teen Dating Abuse From https://www.coolcatteacher.com/what-every-teacher-needs-to-know-about-teen-dating-abuse/ via Vicki Davis at coolcatteacher.com . Please also check out my show for busy teachers, the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast and my Free teaching tutorials on YouTube .

A new blog has appeared on my main site: Math Class PBL: Create Memorable Learning with Projects From https://www.coolcatteacher.com/math-class-pbl-create-memorable-learning-with-projects/ via Vicki Davis at coolcatteacher.com . Please also check out my show for busy teachers, the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast and my Free teaching tutorials on YouTube .

Math teacher Lauren Harris had a problem. Students weren't remembering important concepts from the previous year that she knew she had taught. How could she help students remember? Her answer is that she includes meaningful projects in her curriculum. In today's show, Lauren gives us a quick overview, how-to, and ideas for planning your own projects that will help students learn and remember. www.coolcatteacher.com/e533 Sponsor:  This post is sponsored by Times 10 publications, publisher of Sanée Bell's new book, Be Excellent On Purpose, Intentional Strategies for Impactful Leadership . All editorial content is my own. Download a free ebook with the Lead Forward authors and get inspired. Lauren Harris - Bio As Submitted Lauren is in her tenth year of teaching at the high school and collegiate level and is also currently an eleventh-grade dean and mathematics teacher at University Liggett School, in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. She previously was and currently is a lead sp...

Innovate and try some new apps. Today, Richard Byrne, author of Free Technology for Teachers, talks about eight edtech apps that you should try. (He also shares a bonus fitness opportunity for educators.) Listen to the show and learn how it is used and follow the links in the show notes below. www.coolcatteacher.com/e532 Sponsor:  This episode is sponsored by Times 10 publications, publisher of Sanée Bell's new book, Be Excellent On Purpose, Intentional Strategies for Impactful Leadership . All editorial content is my own. Download a free ebook with the Lead Forward authors and get inspired. Richard Byrne - Bio as Submitted Richard is best known for his award-winning blog, Free Technology for Teachers. He was a high school social studies teacher before becoming a full-time technology integration specialist. In addition to his work in schools, Richard has been a consultant to some of the largest companies in the educational technology industry.   Blog: http://freetech4t...

A new blog has appeared on my main site: My Student Leadership Takeaways From https://www.coolcatteacher.com/my-student-leadership-takeaways/ via Vicki Davis at coolcatteacher.com . Please also check out my show for busy teachers, the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast and my Free teaching tutorials on YouTube .

A new blog has appeared on my main site: 8 Epic Edtech Tools to Try This School Year From https://www.coolcatteacher.com/8-epic-edtech-tools-to-try-this-school-year/ via Vicki Davis at coolcatteacher.com . Please also check out my show for busy teachers, the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast and my Free teaching tutorials on YouTube .

Back to school is here! We're starting up the year with principal Dr. Sanée Bell, author of the new book, Be Excellent On Purpose, Intentional Strategies for Impactful Leadership. Today, Sanée shares her eleven principles from the book and gets us motivated for an epic school year.  (We've also included the transcript.) Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Sanée's publisher, Times 10 Education publisher of the Hack Learning series and the new Lead Forward Series of which Sanée's book is the first. See the full transcript at: www.coolcatteacher.com/e531 Dr. Sanée Bell - Bio as Submitted Dr. Sanée Bell is the principal of Morton Ranch Junior High in Katy, Texas. She has also served as an elementary principal, assistant principal, teacher, and coach. In 2015, Sanée was recognized as the Katy ISD Elementary Principal of the Year. She earned her doctorate degree in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Houston...

A new blog has appeared on my main site: 11 Leadership Principles for an Amazing School Year From https://www.coolcatteacher.com/11-leadership-principles-for-an-amazing-school-year/ via Vicki Davis at coolcatteacher.com . Please also check out my show for busy teachers, the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast and my Free teaching tutorials on YouTube .

Today Angela Watson teaches us how to maximize our summer. If you like her ideas, take  this quiz   to see if her 40-hour workweek program is right for you. Cool Cat Teacher Vault : This is one of the most popular shows of all time and perhaps can help you with the rest of your summer. We will be taking a break and will start back up with Season 6 the last week of July! Full transcript for this episode: www.coolcatteacher.com/e530 Angela Watson- Bio as Submitted Angela Watson is a National Board Certified Teacher currently working as an instructional coach and educational consultant based in Brooklyn, New York. She has published four books for teachers and has maintained The Cornerstone For Teachers blog since 2003. Angela is the creator of the  40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club, an online professional development program that has supported teachers with productivity in over 10,000 schools. Her Sunday podcast called Angela Watson’s Truth for Teachers is enterin...

A new blog has appeared on my main site: 5 Way to Maximize Your Summer From https://www.coolcatteacher.com/5-way-to-maximize-your-summer/ via Vicki Davis at coolcatteacher.com . Please also check out my show for busy teachers, the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast and my Free teaching tutorials on YouTube .

A new blog has appeared on my main site: Neuroscience Research: 5 Ways to Superior Teaching [Top Episode] From https://www.coolcatteacher.com/neuroscience-research-5-ways-to-superior-teaching-top-episode/ via Vicki Davis at coolcatteacher.com . Please also check out my show for busy teachers, the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast and my Free teaching tutorials on YouTube .

A new blog has appeared on my main site: Never Yell and Other Classroom Management Secrets of a Pro [Top Episode] From https://www.coolcatteacher.com/never-yell-and-other-classroom-management-secrets-of-a-pro-top-episode/ via Vicki Davis at coolcatteacher.com . Please also check out my show for busy teachers, the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast and my Free teaching tutorials on YouTube .

Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath's book  Stop Talking, Start Influencing:12 Insights from Brain Science to Make Your Message Stick  is my book of the summer. His neuroscience insights shared in this podcast need deeper exploration and understanding as we design learning. Since John Medina's book Brain Rules, this book is my favorite neuroscience book out now. It is no surprise that with more than 7300 downloads and counting, this episode is the top episode of Season 5. Listen and discuss! www.coolcatteacher.com/e529 Sponsor:  Angela Watson’s 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club is designed to help you become a more organized, efficient, and balanced teacher. It helped me and can help you too. Go to www.coolcatteacher.com/savetime and learn more about the club which is closing enrollment on July 15th.   Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath's Bio As Submitted Jared Cooney Horvath (Ph.D., MEd) is an expert in the field of Educational Neuroscience. He has conducted research and lectured at Ha...

Classroom management is a challenge for many teachers. Stacey Corrigan talks about how she manages her classroom. From transitions to handling disruptions, Stacey talks about the 20+ year classroom journey. She even shares the mistakes she has made and how she tries to help teachers not make those same mistakes. We're counting down the top shows of Season 5 -- this is the number 2 show of the season! Sponsor:   Today we’re talking about classroom management. Becoming more efficient at grading and lesson planning has freed up more time for me to spend with my students. Check out Angela Watson’s 40 hour workweek club at coolcatteacher.com/savetime . Registration for this cohort closes on July 15. Stacey Corrigan Stacey is a picture book author and second-grade teacher with 20+ years of experience. Her debut picture book, THE PENCIL EATER, will be released by MacLaren-Cochrane Publishing in the next few months. Stacey grew up in Elkton, MI and began writing as a columnist fo...

Genuine appreciation that is timely and meaningful can go a long way in the classroom, between colleagues, and administrators and their teachers. So why don’t we show more appreciation? It doesn’t have to be hard as Dr. Brad Johnson explains in this simple but inspiring show about taking the time to build relationships. We can do this. Even more importantly, we must. This week, we are counting down the top shows of season 5 and this show with Dr. Brad Johnson comes in at number three! www.coolcatteacher.com/e527 Sponsor:  Angela Watson’s 40 Hour Workweek Club cohort enrollment closes on July 15th. I’ve used it and recommend it. Go to  coolcatteacher.com/savetime  to learn more. Dr. Brad Johnson Leadership Consultant and Author Dr. Johnson is a speaker in the fields of education and leadership. He is author of six books including,  From School Administrator to School Leader , &  Learning on Your Feet: Incorporating Physical Activity into the K-8 Cl...

A new blog has appeared on my main site: 5 Authentic Ways to Encourage People Right Now [Best of Season 5] From https://www.coolcatteacher.com/5-authentic-ways-to-encourage-people-right-now-best-of-season-5/ via Vicki Davis at coolcatteacher.com . Please also check out my show for busy teachers, the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast and my Free teaching tutorials on YouTube .

Tired teachers need strategies to stay refreshed and feel good. Today, we talk about battling burnout. This week we are counting down the top episodes of 2019. Today’s show is 5 Ways to Battle Burnout with Mandy Froehlich and it is the number 4 episode of Season 5.  Sponsor:  Angela Watson’s 40 Hour Workweek Club cohort enrollment closes on July 15th. I’ve used it and recommend it. Go to coolcatteacher.com/savetime to learn more. Mandy Froehlich - Bio as submitted Director of Innovation and Technology Mandy Froehlich is the Director of Innovation and Technology for the Ripon Area School District in Ripon, Wisconsin where she supports and encourages educators to create innovative change in their classrooms. Her passion lies in reinvigorating and re-engaging teachers back into their profession, as well as what is needed to support teachers in their pursuit of innovative and divergent thinking. She consults with school districts and post-secondary institutions around the c...

A new blog has appeared on my main site: 5 Ways to Step Back from Teacher Burnout From https://www.coolcatteacher.com/5-ways-to-step-back-from-teacher-burnout/ via Vicki Davis at coolcatteacher.com . Please also check out my show for busy teachers, the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast and my Free teaching tutorials on YouTube .

A new blog has appeared on my main site: Plagiarism Prevention: Best Practices with Urkund From https://www.coolcatteacher.com/plagiarism-prevention-best-practices-with-urkund/ via Vicki Davis at coolcatteacher.com . Please also check out my show for busy teachers, the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast and my Free teaching tutorials on YouTube .