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From a museum to a bakery to a carnival, Autumn Dvorak's classroom transformations use hands-on projects and games to get her students excited about learning.
Ali Habashi
Shaped Editor
April 12, 2022
Pennsylvania educator Samuel Gonzalez has been teaching for just two years, and all while studying for his doctorate and serving in the National Guard.
Ali Habashi
Shaped Editor
March 15, 2022
Before we say goodbye to 2021, let’s highlight our most-read and favorite Shaped blogs.
Christine Condon
Shaped Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2021
For the season 3 finale of Teachers in America, we've compiled highlights from each episode this year on the theme of teacher love.
Ali Habashi
Shaped Editor
December 10, 2021
Elementary teacher Kitty Donohoe joins us for a discussion on reading, looping with her class, and her debut children’s novel, How to Ride a Dragonfly.
Ali Habashi
Shaped Editor
November 16, 2021
Meet fourth grade teacher Hannah French, who has moved many of her classes into the woods nearby. There, students engage in location-specific challenges, journaling, and free play.
Ali Habashi
Shaped Editor
October 19, 2021
A comprehensive list of all of the Teachers in America podcast episodes, seasons 1-3.
Ali Habashi
Shaped Editor
October 15, 2021
Meet Qorsho Hassan, a second grade teacher and the 2020 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. On this episode we discuss the importance of independent reading, identity, and representation for our students.
Ali Habashi
Shaped Editor
October 05, 2021
The Teachers in America podcast goes to Florida to meet the teachers who educate the Sunshine State.
Ali Habashi
Shaped Editor
October 01, 2021
Meet Shellye Archambeau, former CEO of MetricStream and author of the book Unapologetically Ambitious. In this episode we learn how to encourage our students to be future leaders.
Ali Habashi
Shaped Editor
September 21, 2021
Season 2 of the Shaping the Future Podcast kicks off with special guest Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, author of Happier and co-founder of the Happiness Studies Academy. Join host Matthew Mugo Fields as he asks about anti-fragility and the elements of happiness.
Ali Habashi
Shaped Editor
September 20, 2021
Meet Perry Hollins, a fourth grade teacher and former DJ who has spent the past 11 years infusing an African-centered pedagogy into the curriculum. Perry utilizes his education to create a culturally responsive, project-based learning environment for independent, flexible thinkers.
Ali Habashi
Shaped Editor
September 14, 2021
Happy World Teachers’ Day! Read all about 2021 World Teachers' Day, and learn why it is important to celebrate.
Shaped Staff
August 25, 2021
Here are some fun ways you can help your students celebrate International Podcast Day, introduce them to an engaging form of media, and even get them making their own podcasts!
Joanna Miral
Shaped Staff
August 24, 2021
Whether you are a first year teacher or about to retire, explore your podcast options when it comes to the K-12 educational space.
Ali Habashi
Shaped Editor
July 29, 2021
Summer Announcement! Make sure to vote for the Teachers in America podcast this July in the 16th Annual Podcast Awards for the education category.
Ali Habashi
Shaped Editor
July 19, 2021
Meet Owen Bondono, a high school ELA teacher and the first known transgender Michigan Teacher of the Year. He uses his platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ student spaces and anti-racist teaching practices.
Ali Habashi
Shaped Editor
June 08, 2021
Join former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter for an episode on media literacy and cyber security in schools.
Ali Habashi
Shaped Editor
May 18, 2021
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