contemplating a brave new classroom
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might we improve student writing by leveraging our innate desire for social connection? Today on the podcast, I make a case for why you should consider including journalistic writing in your class. A young person that I am close to, let’s call her Annie, is really struggling with school, especially since the onset of … Continue reading “65. Social Practices of Journalistic Writing”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might we learn from generations of “in(di)genuity” to find resilience, adaptation, and innovation during Covid? Today on the show I speak with the incredible Kiera Brant Birioukov. There is something so special about Kiera and her research that is impossible to ignore when you listen to this conversation. Maybe it is her hopeful optimism, … Continue reading “64. Honouring In(di)genuity with Kiera Brant Birioukov”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might we create a community of care in our schools through mindfulness practices? Today on the show I speak with Laura Sygrove and Rochelle Miller from the New Leaf Foundation. I am so excited about this conversation. Firstly because I thought I had lost a portion of it to the ethers of the internet…but … Continue reading “63. Creating communities of care through mindfulness with Laura Sygrove and Rochelle Miller from New Leaf Foundation”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might we do less, better as teachers? Today on the show I share my top strategies for saving time and cultivating harmony when everything feels chaotic. Hi everyone. It is just us today with a solo episode. Since I started this podcast, I’ve kept a running list of ideas for solo episodes, but between … Continue reading “62. How to save time and energy when teaching feels chaotic: a solo episode”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might we embrace both the incrementalism and urgency of anti-racism growth in all of our schools? Today I talk with the amazing Jennifer Grant on the show. I have wanted to interview Jennifer pretty much since I met her, so now that she has been working in the realm of education since May, I … Continue reading “61. Seeing hope and potential in anti-racism work with Jennifer Grant”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
What has it been like to start a PhD during a pandemic? Today it’s just me on the show sharing my reflections on the first few days of this new educational journey. If you are looking for that amazing listener survey, here is the link! Thank you for sharing your thoughts–it really goes a long … Continue reading “60. The first week of my PhD: a solo episode”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How can we as educators learn from the experience our students had this past summer at camp? Today on the show I am joined by Ross McIntyre, The Director of Community Initiatives at Camp Couchiching. You know how at the start of the school year, we as teachers will sit down with the teachers who … Continue reading “59. What schools can learn from summer camp in a pandemic with Ross McIntyre”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might teachers use their voice and power for social change? Today on the show I speak with social justice artist and sketchnote enthusiast, Sylvia Duckworth. You might know Sylvia as the sketchnote promoter and author of two books on the topic. Or maybe you know her as the 2015 Prime Minister’s Teaching Award … Continue reading “58. Sketchnoting for social justice with Sylvia Duckworth”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might we revolutionize education by streamlining workflow and designing better systems for everyone in school? Today on the show I am joined by the incredible Angela Watson. Angela Watson is a big thinker in education and I’m so excited to share this interview with you. If you don’t know her work, you are in … Continue reading “57. How we foster visionary leadership in schools with Angela Watson”
Written by Celeste Kirsh
How might teachers better serve students when they don’t want to turn their cameras on? Today on the show, I talk to three teachers about their wins and challenges with this aspect of virtual learning. I’m your host Celeste Kirsh and We are Teaching Tomorrow. I can’t quite pin down what has been the … Continue reading “56. When students are not turning on their cameras”
