Teachers' Cup of Coffee

Rediscovering the PASSION, #1

How do we bounce back from this COVID rut as educators?  Part 1 provides ideas on truly motivating students to learn and motivating ourselves in the process!

Helping Black, male students thrive

We must see in color in our classroom.  Teaching and supporting Black, male students requires specific strategies.  We review these strategies and discuss how to start implementing them at the classroom and school level.  Check us out at www.npteducation.com.

Being an Anti-Racist Educator - Strategy 3

What can we do, as white educators, to make sure we are supporting our colleagues and supporting anti-racism?

Being an Anti-Racist Educator - Strategy 2

Two steps to being an anti-racist educator that are simple, but powerful:

1. Listen

2. Take action

Special thanks to Cornelius Minor and his great work that is summarized in this episode.  Be anti-racist in your practice and you can make a difference for kids!

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Being an Anti-Racist Educator - Strategy 1

How can we be anti-racist in our practice as educators?  This approach to discipline in our school and classroom is a good first step.

This begins a series of episodes that will provide actionable anti-racist practices.

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Find your marigolds - A classic

School is different this year and it will no doubt be stressful!  Not putting the stress on students will be key.  We go into the vault for a great reminder on how to stay positive amidst the chaos.

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Move Your Baseline

Some simple advice on how make sure you're taking steps personally, and in education, to be anti-racist and push your practice. 11 minutes that can change the start of your school year!

Thank you for listening!

Please email me with any thoughts or feedback or questions at tca19782@gmail.com. 

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Racism Part 5 - Panel Discussion

OK, now what?  Many people have awoken in new ways to our systemic racism.  But what can educators, schools, and districts do to prepare students to change the system and be anti-racist?  This incredible panel of educators tackles this exact question.

Racism Part 4

As a white man, I must strive, as much as possible, to understand the experience of Black people.  In this episode, the great Ta-Nehisi Coates is my guide in this journey.  

Racism Part 3

I conclude our journey through White Fragility with some next steps in the fight as outlined by Robin Diangelo.