Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers
Published by Marie Morris & Amanda Cardenas, Secondary ELA Teachers
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Join hosts Amanda Cardenas (Mud & Ink Teaching) and Marie Morris (The Caffeinated Classroom) in discussions about being brave, trying new things, and all things teaching! As seasoned classroom teachers, Amanda and Marie bring their experience, insight, energy, and oh, so many opinions and ideas... It's time for all teachers to take their classroom and teaching practice into their own hands!
If you’ve ever hit May and thought, “Wait... what even happened this school year?” this team meeting is for you. I’m walking you through a simple but powerful reflection process to help you look back on your curriculum, classroom systems, and personal boundaries before summer. Together, we’ll identify what worked, what drained your energy, what needs to change, and what’s worth tackling now, over break, or next school year! Resources: BNT University Watch BNT episodes on YouTube! Shop Our Faves . Related Episodes: Episode 208, Living with ADHD: Amanda’s Journey to Diagnosis Episode 296, Planning the End of the Year in ELA - BNT Team Meeting Episode 295, 3 Hills to Die On - BNT Team Meeting ✨ SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode297 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University! Support the show 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
You might want your planner, a highlighter, and maybe your teacher bestie for this one, because we're not limping our way to summer...we’re finishing strong! In this team meeting episode, I’m walking you through exactly how I plan the end of the school year, starting with real instructional days, mapping out the non-negotiable musts, and then making space for the wants. I’m also sharing a surprisingly simple Canva hack, celebrating new books from T.J. Klune and Ruta Sepetys, and giving you some of my favorite end-of-year ideas! Resources: BNT University We Burned So Bright , by T.J. Klune A Fortune of Sand , by Ruta Sepetys Shop Our Faves . Related Episodes: Episode 10, To Make This Year End Count Episode 152, Giving a Voice to the Voiceless: An Interview With Ruta Sepetys (Part 1) Episode 153, Giving a Voice to the Voiceless: An Interview With Ruta Sepetys (Part 2) Episode 269, TJ Klune: A Conversation about The House in the Cerulean Sea ✨ SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode296 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University! Support the show 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Feeling a little feisty about classroom norms? Amanda here, flying solo this week to share three teaching hills I’ll gladly die on, from why reading Shakespeare cover to cover needs a rethink, to celebrating meaningful student milestones, to why vertical curriculum alignment matters more than ever. It’s honest, thought-provoking, and all in the name of better teaching! Resources: BNT University Watch BNT episodes on YouTube! Shop Our Faves . Related Episodes: Episode 283, Resistant Readers Need The Four Reading Realms: A Walkthrough - BNT Team Meeting Episode 290, The World is on Fire! What Can We Actually Control Right Now? - BNT Team Meeting Episode 294, Why Students Struggle to Follow Through (And What We’re Doing About It) - BNT Team Meeting ✨ SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode295 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University! Support the show 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
The end of April always feels like everything is happening at once. I’m in the middle of dress rehearsals for Guys and Dolls , and with multiple performances stacked back-to-back, I found myself thinking a lot about what it actually takes to pull something like this off with 80+ students. Somewhere between cue lines and costume changes, I started noticing a bigger pattern I couldn’t ignore: the way students are approaching work, responsibility, and attention to detail feels very different than it used to. In this episode, I share what I’ve been noticing in both academics and rehearsals, how shifts like constant reminders and more flexible policies are shaping student ownership, and what I’m rethinking about how we help students actually build follow-through and accountability in real time. Resources: NEW: Watch BNT episodes on YouTube! Shop Our Faves . Related Episodes: Episode 290, The World is on Fire! What Can We Actually Control Right Now? - BNT Team Meeting Episode 291, The 7 Stages of Grief When You Hear “Robot Teachers Are Coming” (Because WHAT?!) Episode 292, Low and No-Prep Activities to Have in Your Pocket for Whenever You Need Them ✨ SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode294 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University! Support the show 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
If the end of the school year feels like everything is speeding up while your energy is running low, you are absolutely not alone in that. I’m in it right now with state testing, post–spring break exhaustion, musical rehearsals ramping up, and students just trying to make it to summer. Instead of pushing through at full speed, I’m leaning into a very intentional mindset for these final eight weeks: make it through, on purpose. That means being honest about what’s realistic so both my students and I have space to do meaningful work without constant overwhelm. In my English classes, that looks like state testing, a tutorial-style presentation project, a Great Gatsby unit tied to the American Dream, and an adjusted pacing plan that moves presentations earlier so students can actually succeed. For finals, I’m ending with a prepared Socratic seminar instead of a heavy exam, closing the year with conversation and thinking instead of chaos! Resources: Marie’s American Media Unit? Become a beta tester for BNT University! NEW: Watch BNT episodes on YouTube . Shop Our Faves . ✨ SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode293 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University! Support the show 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Spring break has us finally catching our breath, and in this episode we’re leaning into what it looks like to bring more ease and joy back into our classrooms when everything feels heavy. Instead of trying to do more, we’re sharing a simple shift: bringing “grandma hobbies” into the classroom! These are low-prep, hands-on activities that get students creating, talking, and using their hands again. From playing cards and coffee bean “currency” to Legos, Magna-Tiles, friendship bracelets, simple sewing, and even using figurines for storytelling and blocking, we walk through practical ideas that can completely shift student engagement and behavior. At the heart of it all is the reminder that students thrive when their hands are busy, their brains are engaged, and the pressure to be perfect is lowered. Resources: Become a founding beta tester of Brave New Teaching University ! Rules to BS Watch BNT episodes on YouTube . Shop Our Faves . Related Episodes: Episode 279, 2026 Will Bring Uncomfortable Shifts, and That's a Really Good Thing - BNT Team Meeting Episode 289, Warm Demander Strategies and Our Latest Book Obsessions - BNT Team Meeting Episode 290, The World is on Fire! What Can We Actually Control Right Now? - BNT Team Meeting Episode 291, The 7 Stages of Grief When You Hear “Robot Teachers Are Coming” (Because WHAT?!) ✨ SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode292 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University! Support the show 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Okay but… are we really talking about robot teachers right now?! Because when I first saw that headline, I laughed, fully assuming it was an early April Fool’s joke. And then I realized… oh, we’re being serious. In this episode, I walk through my very real 7 stages of grief after hearing robots might be stepping into education, from laughing it off to spiraling to getting genuinely fired up, and what comes after all of that. Because at the end of the day, no robot is replacing the human side of this job! I’m sharing what’s still in our control as we keep showing up for our students in a world that feels a little chaotic right now. Resources: Watch BNT episodes on YouTube! Shop Our Faves . Related Episodes: Episode 279, 2026 Will Bring Uncomfortable Shifts, and That's a Really Good Thing - BNT Team Meeting Episode 289, Warm Demander Strategies and Our Latest Book Obsessions - BNT Team Meeting Episode 290, The World is on Fire! What Can We Actually Control Right Now? - BNT Team Meeting SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode291 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University! Support the show 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Some days the classroom feels completely out of your control, and honestly, sometimes it is. In this solo pep talk, I focus on what we can control, from navigating student anxiety during course selection season to unpacking how post-COVID habits are impacting their coping skills. I share real conversations I’m having with students about goals and trade-offs, along with how I’m balancing my own priorities and making tough decisions in my program. This episode is all about small, practical shifts - thinking in terms of what you’re willing to invest, what you need to let go of, and how to make deposits into your energy, time, and emotional “bank account". Resources: Become a founding beta tester of Brave New Teaching University . Watch BNT episodes on YouTube! Shop Our Faves . Related Episodes: Episode 281, SEL and Organic Community Really Are This Simple - BNT Team Meeting Episode 283, Resistant Readers Need the Four Reading Realms: A Walkthrough - BNT Team Meeting Episode 288, Pardon Us - STOP Meeting Students Where They Are?!?! - BNT Team Meeting ✨ SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode290 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University! Support the show 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
In this week’s team meeting, we share what we’ve been reading and swap book recommendations (and a few that didn’t quite land). Then we dive into an Edutopia reel about being a “warm demander” in the classroom, exploring how to hold students to high expectations while building strong, respectful relationships. We break down what this actually looks like in real moments, plus share tips that you can apply in your own classroom! Resources: Become a founding beta tester of Brave New Teaching University . Edutopia’s warm demander reel Watch BNT episodes on YouTube! Shop Our Faves . Related Episodes: Episode 223, The Sherlock Society: An Interview with Author James Ponti Episode 283, Resistant Readers Need the Four Reading Realms: A Walkthrough - BNT Team Meeting Episode 288, Pardon Us - STOP Meeting Students Where They Are?!?! - BNT Team Meeting SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode289 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University! Support the show 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Ever feel like every headline about teaching is trying to make you panic? That was the reaction this week when reading The Atlantic article claiming teachers should stop meeting students where they are . We unpack what it really means, share recent reads, and highlight classroom and library projects. Check out the article, and see what conversations it sparks in your own teaching! Resources: Atlantic Article: Stop Meeting Students Where They Are Watch BNT episodes on YouTube! Shop Our Faves . Let us know what you think! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts . Related Episodes: Episode 281, SEL and Organic Community Really Are This Simple - BNT Team Meeting Episode 282, We’re Building Our ELA Units WRONG. Here’s How to Fix It - BNT Team Meeting Episode 283, Resistant Readers Need the Four Reading Realms: A Walkthrough - BNT Team Meeting SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode288 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University! Support the show 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
🔗 Grab our FREE 100% Engagement Listening Guide to get even more out of this episode! What if 100% engagement isn’t about doing more, but about choosing differently? After two episodes with the authors of 100% Engagement , this is our real classroom debrief. We share what happened when we actually tried the strategies, from reworking Book Snaps to spark better conversations to adapting a musical chairs–style activity into a fast-paced fiction preview. We unpack engagement vs. compliance, small shifts that changed lesson energy, and why engagement is part of our professional responsibility...not a performance! Resources: 100% Engagement Listening Guide (FREE!) Become a founding beta tester of Brave New Teaching University . Take our quiz, and we’ll send you an episode playlist that’s tailored just for you! 100% Engagement by Brian Sztabnik and Susan Barber Watch BNT episodes on YouTube! Shop Our Faves Related Episodes: Episode 285, 100% Engagement (Part 1) Episode 286, 100% Engagement (Part 2) SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode287 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University! Support the show 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
What do you do when last period feels like it’s dragging and everyone, including you, is running on fumes? In part two of our conversation with Brian Sztabnik and Susan Barber, we share quick, high-energy strategies to reset the room, from Top Chef–inspired build challenges to two-sentence horror stories and poetry puzzles that get students moving and thinking fast. We also talk meme projects for Pride and Prejudice, character playlists for Frankenstein, and how to build a classroom culture where it’s safe to care. Most importantly, we remind you that engagement doesn’t have to be nonstop chaos. Sometimes quiet reading and plot review are exactly what your students need, and what you’re doing already matters. Resources: 100% Engagement Listening Guide (FREE!) Watch BNT episodes on YouTube! Shop Our Faves . Related Episodes: Episode 96, How to Select Choice Reading + Our 20 Favorite Classroom Books Episode 191, Project Based Learning: An Interview with Danielle Hicks Episode 282, We’re Building Our ELA Units WRONG. Here’s How to Fix It Episode 284, 100% Engagement (Part 1) ✨ SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode286 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University! Support the show 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
🔗 Grab our FREE 100% Engagement Listening Guide to get even more out of this episode! Ever feel inspired by great teaching ideas, but they never quite make it into real lessons? In this episode, we kick off a special 3-part series with Brian Sztabnik and Susan Barber, co-authors of 100% Engagement , to share practical, doable ways to boost participation, collaboration, and authentic engagement - without a total classroom overhaul. From their journey as co-authors to honest conversations about student buy-in and boredom, we dig into what real engagement actually looks like. You’ll also hear rapid-fire classroom scenarios and strategies that get students talking, moving, and genuinely invested. Resources: 100% Engagement Listening Guide (FREE!) Become a founding beta tester of Brave New Teaching University . Take our quiz, and we’ll send you an episode playlist that’s tailored just for you! 100% Engagement by Brian Sztabnik and Susan Barber Much Ado About Teaching Watch BNT episodes on YouTube! Shop Our Faves . Related Episodes: Episode 96, How to Select Choice Reading + Our 20 Favorite Classroom Books Episode 191, Project Based Learning: An Interview with Danielle Hicks Episode 199, Lesson Plan Rescue: Not Enough Books Episode 282, We’re Building Our ELA Units WRONG. Here’s How to Fix It SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode285 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University! Support the show 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Super Bowl weekend is here, and while the game is fun, we’re really here for the commercials, and how to teach them well! In this team meeting, we share book talk and a clear plan for tackling Super Bowl commercial analysis. You’ll hear practical, classroom-ready steps using tools like the Four Reading Realms and SPACE CAT to help students have stronger conversations, deeper analysis, and way more buy-in! Resources: My 2026 Amazon List 4 Reading Realms Webinar (free!) Rhetorical Analysis Starter Kit Watch BNT episodes on YouTube! Shop Our Faves . Related Episodes: Episode 178, Unit Makeover: Rhetorical Analysis Episode 280, New Year Teacher Trends for 2026: Goals, Books, and Real Talk Episode 282, We’re Building Our ELA Units WRONG. Here’s How to Fix it. Episode 283, Resistant Readers Need the Four Reading Realms: A Walkthrough - BNT Team Meeting SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode284 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University! Support the show 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Resistant readers are often reacting to confusion, not a lack of ability, and that’s exactly where the Four Reading Realms come in! In this episode, we walk through a framework Amanda developed to clarify the purpose behind different reading tasks, helping students understand what kind of thinking is required and why it matters. By separating reading into intentional realms (focused on identity, perseverance, efficiency, and discernment), we can set clearer expectations, build trust, and support deeper engagement, even for students who have struggled with reading in the past. 🔗 Resources: Webinar: The Four Reading Realms Become a founding beta tester of Brave New Teaching University! Watch BNT episodes on YouTube! Shop Our Faves . Related Episodes: Episode 276, Ok, but what if the secret to getting them to read is getting them to WRITE??? Episode 280, New Year Teacher Trends for 2026: Goals, Books, and Real Talk Episode 282, We’re Building Our ELA Units WRONG. Here’s How to Fix it. SHOW NOTES : https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode283 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University! Support the show 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
What if our obsession with data is actually distracting us from the real work? In this team meeting, we dig into how a “data first” or “book first” approach can miss the human side of learning and why culture and engagement have to come first. We look ahead to what teaching needs to look like in 2026, sharing a conversation-first planning workflow that starts with what students actually care about and then selects the skills and texts that support those conversations! Resources: Become a founding beta tester of Brave New Teaching University! Watch BNT episodes on YouTube! Shop Our Faves . Related Episodes: Episode 221, Back to School Survival Kit for Teachers Episode 280, New Year Teacher Trends for 2026: Goals, Books, and Real Talk Episode 281, SEL and Organic Community Really Are This Simple SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode282 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University! Support the show 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Are you absolutely crawling through January molasses, too? I know I am! In this week’s Team BNT meeting we’re talking honestly about what happens when tired, overwhelmed students are trying (and failing) to keep everything in their heads as finals approach. I share simple, repeatable routines that help students reduce anxiety, take control of their time, and build real classroom community. We also touch on real teacher life during this stretch, from finals grading and midyear resets to Costco snack runs, and wrap up with a sneak peek at Brave New Teaching University, our upcoming space designed to make everything we’ve created more organized, usable, and supportive for teachers in 2026 and beyond! Resources: NEW: Watch BNT episodes on YouTube! Shop Our Faves . Related Episodes: Episode 276, Ok, But What if the Secret to Getting Them to Read is Getting Them to WRITE?? Episode 277, Phones, Chromebooks, AI, and the Battle for Their Attention (Send Help!) Episode 278, Kids Have Officially Forgotten How to Play, and We're Going to Help Them Remember! Episode 279, 2026 Will Bring Uncomfortable Shifts, and That’s a Really Good Thing Episode 280, New Year Teacher Trends for 2026: Goals, Books, and Real Talk - BNT Team Meeting SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode281 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University! Support the show 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
New year, new team meeting, and it’s Amanda behind the mic kicking off 2026 with what’s been on my mind lately. In this episode, I share updates from my move into an elementary school library role, why curated is my word of the year, and how that mindset is shaping everything from my home to my business. We also talk reading goals, audiobooks, and how my feelings about reading numbers have shifted over time. I wrap things up by zooming out to the bigger picture of teaching and leave you with one essential question every department should be asking as we plan for what’s next! 🔗 Resources: Amanda’s Top Reads of 2025 My One Word Activity Watch BNT episodes on YouTube! Shop Our Faves . Related Episodes: Episode 275, Fine, We Can Game-ify Reading (But No Gimmicks!) Episode 276, Ok, But What if the Secret to Getting Them to Read is Getting Them to WRITE?? Episode 277, Phones, Chromebooks, AI, and the Battle for Their Attention (Send Help!) Episode 278, Kids Have Officially Forgotten How to Play, and We're Going to Help Them Remember! SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode280 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University! Support the show 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
If you’re limping toward break and just trying to survive the week, this episode is a quick, honest team meeting and much-needed reality check. I reflect on how teaching has shifted since 2020, how AI and technology are changing our classrooms, and why many old strategies no longer work. This isn’t about changing everything now, but about planting seeds for a future shift and giving yourself permission to finish the year tired, steady, and still hopeful! Resources: Real, Fake, or Deepfake? This Lesson Helps Students Decide Gen Z is Redefining Work - and Driving Their Managers Mad NEW: Watch BNT episodes on YouTube! Shop Our Faves . More BNT Team Meetings: Episode 275, Fine, We Can Game-ify Reading (But No Gimmicks!) Episode 276, Ok, But What if the Secret to Getting Them to Read is Getting Them to WRITE?? Episode 277, Phones, Chromebooks, AI, and the Battle for Their Attention (Send Help!) Episode 278, Kids Have Officially Forgotten How to Play, and We're Going to Help Them Remember! SHOW NOTES : https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode279 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University! Support the show 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
If your algorithm has also been screaming “screens are ruining humanity!” at you lately, then you’re right at home with us in this week’s team meeting. We break down the tech panic, talk about why students are tech comfortable but not tech fluent, and shift the focus back to building real human skills through creativity and play. From improv to pantomime, we’re exploring simple, screen-free ways to help kids think again, plus teasing our New Year’s “Favorite Things” party where we’ll swap our go-to play-based activities for the new term. Resources: Article: We Asked Executives What Skills Young Works Are Missing. Here’s What They Said What the U.S. Can Learn From Finland, Where School Starts at Age 7 NEW: Watch BNT episodes on YouTube! Shop Our Faves . SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode278 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" Head to bravenewteaching.com/waitlist to become a beta tester for BNT University! Support the show 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
