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Classroom Conversations is the place for teachers to share and learn. Presented by the Georgia Department of Education and Georgia Public Broadcasting, each episode features Georgia educators who are teaching and reaching students in innovative and impactful ways.

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Classroom Conversations is the place for teachers to share and learn. Presented by the Georgia Department of Education and Georgia Public Broadcasting, each episode features Georgia educators who are teaching and reaching students in innovative and impactful ways.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Episode 424: 2024 Georgia Teacher Of The Year: Connecting Students To Their Creative Superpower

5/6/2024
Join us in conversation with the 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year, Christy Todd, for our very special Season 4 finale! Tune in to hear her insights on the power of student creativity in the classroom!

Duration:00:38:23

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Episode 423: Good Vibes Only: Authentic Teaching for Student Well-being

4/18/2024
Improving student well-being improves their educational experience! Join us in conversation with Seth Winstead of Rome High School to learn more.

Duration:00:27:42

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Episode 422: Literacy Leadership: Instructional Materials

3/8/2024
Students are getting excited about reading at Randolph County Elementary School! Join us in conversation with Principal Heather Melton to learn more.

Duration:00:24:47

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Episode 421: Literacy Leadership: Interventions in Grades 4th-12th

2/23/2024
Want to help your students to love reading? Enter literacy interventions! Join us in conversation with Amanda Phelps, Assistant Principal of Wayne County High School, to learn more!

Duration:00:36:35

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Episode 420: Literacy Leadership: Community Engagement

2/8/2024
How can we maximize the impact of our literacy efforts in our schools and communities? Learn how in our conversations with Ronda Hightower and Ronda Walker of Laurens County Schools.

Duration:00:41:26

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Episode 419: Leadership Series: School Safety

1/24/2024
Support learning by supporting school safety! Join us in conversation with Dr. Grant Rivera and Chuck Gardner of Marietta City Schools to learn more.

Duration:00:33:51

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Episode 418: Family Engagement: Essential for Student Success

1/10/2024
How can we build connections between families and schools that benefit our students? Join us in conversation with Laura Bucio and Nikki Huckaby of Rome City Schools to learn more!

Duration:00:34:14

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Episode 417: Gamifying the Classroom: Level Up!

12/5/2023
​​​​​​​Add an element of fun to get your students interested in classroom standards! Join us in conversation with Autumn Sutton of the University of North Georgia and Brandon Murry of Fayette County Public Schools to learn how to gamify learning in your classroom.

Duration:00:39:52

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Episode 416: Literacy Leadership: Georgia Council on Literacy

11/30/2023
Join us in conversation with Katie Seymour of the Georgia Council on Literacy and Putnam County Primary School for another extra special episode on literacy leadership!

Duration:00:24:39

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Episode 415: Operation Graduation: Planning for the Future

11/28/2023
Hey teachers! You know the journey to graduation starts well before students cross the stage. To learn more about what graduation coaches are doing to improve graduation rates, join us in conversation with Shaniqua Caldwell and Amanda Campbell of Peach County High School.

Duration:00:35:34

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Episode 414: Literacy Leadership: Screeners and Interventions

11/14/2023
Looking to improve reading skills in your classroom? Join us in conversation with Beth Herod, Early Learning and Elementary Curriculum Director for Gordon County Schools to learn how to implement skill checks and interventions to improve student literacy!

Duration:00:27:38

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Episode 413: Building A School Community: Feeling Connected To A Home Away From Home

11/8/2023
Want to create a vibrant school community to help your students engage in learning? Join us in conversation with Jacob Runyon and Marcella Baker of Paulding County to learn more!

Duration:00:33:45

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Episode 412: Starting Middle And High School: Encouraging Students To Blaze Their Own Paths

10/31/2023
How can we better support our students starting middle and high school? Join us in conversation with Newton County's Laura Lambert and Muscogee County's Vanessa Ellis to get some transformative tips!

Duration:00:40:22

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Episode 411: Leadership Series: Building Leadership Capacity And Improving Staff Retention

10/26/2023
How can we get ahead of teacher burnout and retain staff in our schools? Join us in conversation with Principal Jeff Cher of Eastside High School to learn the secrets of building leadership capacity.

Duration:00:24:55

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Episode 410: Money Talks: Economics And Personal Finance In K-12 Classrooms

10/24/2023
October is National Economic Education Month! Celebrate by bringing personal finance to your students. Join us in conversation with Sherry Anthony and Craig Ellis to learn more!

Duration:00:25:07

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Episode 409: Service Learning: Take Action, Learn, and Reflect

10/17/2023
Take student success to the next level through the power of service learning! Join us in conversation with Patti Gilmer and Donny Robertson of Calhoun City Schools to learn more.

Duration:00:37:55

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Episode 408: Culinary Arts: Feed Them For A Lifetime

10/3/2023
Join us in conversation with Chef Tiffany Lewis to discover how she delivers culinary arts curriculum that inspires students in the kitchen, in their other classes, and onward to pursue fulfilling careers.

Duration:00:33:43

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Episode 407: Leadership Series: Coaching Teachers To Create Positive Classroom Climates

9/27/2023
Want a coaching session on creating a positive classroom climate? Join us in conversation with Aimee Hays, Principal of Model Elementary to learn more!

Duration:00:36:59

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Episode 406: Ask The Kids: Engaging Students With Phenomena-Based Mathematics And Science

9/25/2023
Hey teachers! Want to learn how to harness the powers of observation and bring content to life? Join us in conversation with Dr. Megan Higgins and Cori Colbi to learn about the power of phenomenon-based instruction.

Duration:00:37:53

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Episode 403: Leadership Series: Improving K-8 Literacy Instruction

9/21/2023
Looking to improve literacy in your classrooms? Join us in conversations with Assistant Superintendent Felicia Purdy to hear how she led the charge to improve literacy instruction for K-8 students of Seminole County Schools.

Duration:00:31:11