Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works

The Coaching Trap: Why Scripted Feedback Makes Coaching More Human

Summary In this episode of Better Teaching, Gene Tavernetti challenges the belief that effective coaching must be spontaneous and unscripted. He explains why a well-desi

Teaching Adolescents to Read: Faith Howard on Literacy Intervention That Works

Summary What does effective literacy intervention look like for students in middle and high school? Faith Howard returns to Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works to exp

Before Innovation, Fluency: Why Every New Teacher Needs Explicit Instruction

Summary What should every new teacher know before they are asked to improvise, differentiate, or innovate? Gene Tavernetti argues that one of the most important foundati

Evidence-Based Schools with Glenn Whitman

Summary Glenn Whitman is a distinguished educator who has worked with schools around the world to support schools and teachers bringing evidence practices to their class

AI Literacy with Kate Meyer and Nicole Davis

Summary Kate Meyers and Nicole Davis, AKA Two Maine Teachers and authors the EduProtocol Field Guide: AI Literacy Edition, discuss AI, AI in schools, AI for teachers, an

How to Start Coaching Faster and More Effectively

In this episode, I talk about how to get a faster and more effective start to coaching this year.  This podcast sponsored by: The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter provi

From the Archives: Teach FAST with Gene Tavernetti

Everyone says one of the most effective ways to teach new content is by using explicit instruction. But fewer teachers than you might think can deliver an effective expli

Show Your Work with Beth Hawks

Beth Hawks talks about her new book, Show Your Work: Teaching Smarter with the Science of Learning as well as her professional path to the Science of Learning and how she

Building Star Lab with Alison Rini

In this episode Alison Rini, founder of Star Lab school in Sarasota, Florida, describes her journey in education and how her vision of a microschool became a reality. Af

Consulting and Career Updates - Thinking Out Loud #7

This is latest in our series of Thinking Out Loud. In this episode Zach Grosell and I talk about your year in consulting and a plethora of other topics. Links: Just Tell

The Challenges of Maintaining a Quality Thematic School with Jane Wagner

Jane Wagner spent more than 30 years as a teacher and driving force of an award-winning K-8 Visual and Performing Arts magnet school. In this episode we discuss the chall

The Timing of Implementation

In this episode, I talk about what takes more time than we think when it comes to implementation, and what takes longer than we think. Links: Gene's Books: Teach Fast Ma

Building a Apprenticeship Program That Keeps Great Teachers in the Classroom with Anthony Fitzpatrick

In this episode Dr. Anthony Fitzpatrick talks about a unique apprenticeship program designed to enhance skills of teachers and facilitate movement on the salary schedule

From the Archives: Teaching the Language of Math with Dr. Randy Palisoc

In this episode, Gene Tavernetti speaks with Dr. Randy Palisoc, a passionate educator known for his innovative approach to teaching math. Dr. Palisoc shares his experienc

The Issue with "We Do" in Explicit Instruction

In this solo episode, Gene Tavernetti breaks down why most "we do" approaches to guided practice don't work. Using decimal addition as a teaching example, he shows how to

Word Mapping with Sean Morrisey

In this episode, host Gene Tavernetti speaks with Sean Morrissey, a fifth-grade teacher and former school psychologist, about his structured, research-based approach to v

What NOT To Do In Professional Development

In this episode Gene shares some thoughts about what he has learned about what NOT to do when it comes to providing professional development and support for teachers and

From Reforming Legislation to Classroom Practice with Rachel Canter

Rachel Canter didn’t just report on the Mississippi Marathon—she was involved from the beginning of the state’s long journey toward educational improvement. In this episo

From the Archives: Providing Support to Teachers with Zach Groshell

In this episode, Dr. Groshell and I discuss how to begin when providing support to teachers. Both Zach and Gene currently work in schools supporting teachers in their que

Facts on Fire with Brian Poncy

In this episode, Dr. Brian Poncy shares the story behind his free math fact fluency program, Facts on Fire. We explore how the program started, how it has evolved over ti