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Two T‘s in a Pod
Education Podcasts
Connecticut Education Association President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey talk to guests for thought provoking interviews and share actionable tips and strategies to become a more informed and effective educator and advocate for your students and the teaching profession.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Education Podcasts
Description:
Connecticut Education Association President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey talk to guests for thought provoking interviews and share actionable tips and strategies to become a more informed and effective educator and advocate for your students and the teaching profession.
Twitter:
@ceanews
Language:
English
Website:
https://cea.org/podcast/
Episodes
Episode 39: The Link Between Education and Economic Growth
10/10/2024
Chris DiPentima, the president and CEO of the Connecticut Business and Industry Association, talks with CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey about CBIA's new economic action plan and how education and economic growth intersect.
Duration:00:26:22
Episode 38: Talking Elections in the Classroom
10/3/2024
It's election season, and that can lead to challenging conversations in the classroom. Whether it's questions from students or handling sensitive subject matter, teachers need to be prepared.
In this episode, 2012 Connecticut Teacher of the Year and Berlin social studies teacher David Bosso talks about how to handle political or controversial topics that may arise in the classroom. From presenting students with multiple perspectives to focusing on critical thinking to ensuring support from administration, Bosso has many suggestions to make sure classroom discussions are productive learning opportunities.
Duration:00:22:45
Episode 37: Planning & Technology Tips for Teachers
9/26/2024
To start the school year off on the right foot, West Hartford Spanish teacher Dana Martin talks with CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey about a number of time management strategies, classroom routines, and technology tips especially useful for early-career educators.
Check out her list of keyboard shortcuts.
Duration:00:29:29
Episode 36: A New Era for Teacher Evaluation
9/12/2024
The 2024-25 school year is here, and that means new teacher evaluation guidelines are now in effect that focus on growth rather than compliance.
In this episode CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey talk with Connecticut Association for Public School Superintendents Executive Director Fran Rabinowitz and CEA Teacher Development Specialist Kate Field about the shift that's taken place in teacher evaluation.
Duration:00:28:17
Episode 35: CEF Holiday Bear Project
9/4/2024
The Connecticut Education Foundation supports children and teachers in need—and there are lots of fun ways for teachers to get involved.
Register to attend the CEA Celebrates Gala on September 27—you can purchase individual tickets or get your local association to sponsor a full or half table—and it's also now time to nominate children to receive gifts through the Holiday Bear project.
In this episode CEA President Kate Dias and CEA Vice President and CEF President Joslyn DeLancey talk with long-time CEF supporters CEA Treasurer Stephanie Wanzer and CEA production technician Chip Karkos about nominating and sponsoring children through the Holiday Bear project. Find out how you can get involved: https://cea.org/holiday-bear-project/
Duration:00:18:40
Episode 34: What's New This School Year?
8/20/2024
What's new for Connecticut teachers this school year? Educators will see changes to teacher evaluation, play-based learning, kindergarten start age, DCF reporting, and more. Listen to CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey discuss the changes and how you can get involved to improve teaching and learning.
Duration:00:16:13
Episode 33: The Whys of Union Membership
8/5/2024
Tolland Education Association President Kristen Deliman Grabowski and East Hartford Education Association President Paul Apostalon are among seven members who took part in CEA's new Because of Our Union campaign, and they talked about their own whys of union membership with CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey.
Duration:00:19:21
Episode 32: Haters Gonna Hate
7/19/2024
CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey talk with Fairfield Education Association President Mick McGarry about scams that target teachers and then launch into a discussion of the many benefits they've personally gotten out of union membership.
Duration:00:23:02
Episode 31: Teachers In the House
3/8/2024
CEA members Chris Poulos and Kevin Brown are in the second year of their first term as state legislators. Listen to their discussion with CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey about education issues the legislature is taking up this session and how you can get involved in the legislative process.
Duration:00:29:57
Episode 30: Making the Season Brighter with Holiday Bear
11/30/2023
The Holiday Season is upon us, and teachers, students, and community supporters have turned out once again to sponsor brighter holidays for hundreds of students around Connecticut through the Holiday Bear Project.
On this episode, Avon Education Association President Jon Moss shares how his district is coming together to sponsor a record 110 students this year and talks with Kate and Joslyn about how CEA members across the state can help make Holiday Bear a success.
Duration:00:20:23
Episode 29: TEVAL Changes and What They Mean for Your District
11/20/2023
The State Board of Education has adopted new teacher evaluation guidelines that allow districts to move away from ratings, SLOs, and standardized indicators. To ensure districts move to an evaluation plan that really helps educators grow, teacher representatives to professional development and evaluation committees (PDECs) need to speak up and advocate for themselves and their colleagues.
In this episode CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey talk with CEA Teacher Development Specialist Kate Field about changes to teacher evaluation and what local association members need to do to ensure their district gets evaluation right.
Check out the new evaluation guidelines, CEA's implementation guide, and CEA's model teacher evaluation plan: https://cea.org/certification
Duration:00:27:54
Episode 28: Don’t Stop Believin’ in Changes to Teval, School Climate, and More
10/30/2023
Teachers' advocacy and activism resulted in many important legislative wins this year—but as important as those wins are, how they're ultimately implemented is what impacts students and teachers. Hear the latest on teacher evaluation changes, classroom safety and school climate legislation, funding to improve indoor air quality, and more.
Duration:00:19:12
Episode 27: The New Teacher Experience
8/22/2023
How do you welcome new teachers to your local association? In the latest episode of CEA's podcast, Darien Middle School English teacher Abby Shiner shares how her local association makes new teachers feel welcomed and supported as they begin their careers in the district.
Listen to the great tips she shares in her conversation with CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey.
Duration:00:23:26
Episode 26: Celebrating 175 Years
8/10/2023
CEA is celebrating 175 years of advocating for teachers this year. In this episode, CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey talk with former CEA President Daria Plummer about her years governing in the late 90s and about CEA's past, present, and future. Also learn about an upcoming fundraising gala to celebrate CEA's 175 years.
Duration:00:28:03
Episode 25: Legislative Session Recap
6/28/2023
Teachers had many important wins this legislative session, including play-based learning, an older kindergarten start age, and additional funding for education. On this episode, CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn Delancey talk with Education Committee members Rep. Jeff Currey, the House chair, and Rep. Kathleen McCarty, ranking member, about legislative successes for students and teachers and what more needs to be done.
Duration:00:28:53
Episode 24: An Aspiring Educator on Attracting New Teachers to the Profession
5/31/2023
Kate Cummings is the chair of CEA's Aspiring Educator Program, and in this episode she talks with CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey about what the state can do to attract more young people to the teaching profession.
Duration:00:16:24
Episode 23: ’The Teachers’ with Alexandra Robbins, part 2
5/9/2023
CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey are back with author Alexandra Robbins to hear more about the teachers' stories she shares in her new book, The Teachers.
Duration:00:24:05
Episode 22: ’The Teachers’ with Alexandra Robbins, part 1
5/3/2023
CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey talk with author Alexandra Robbins about her new book 'The Teachers' that follows the stories of three teachers as they navigate a year in the classroom. Tune in next week for part two of the conversation.
Duration:00:22:56
Episode 21: Your Voice Is Needed
4/24/2023
Glastonbury Education Association President Kristen Basiaga talks about CEA's legislative priorities with CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey, and shares how she and her members have been and will continue to be advocating to get them signed into law. Join her and attend CEA's Lobby Day on 4.27.23 to get teacher priorities over the finish line. Find out more: https://cea.org/ceas-lobby-day-is-now-april-27
Duration:00:26:52
Episode 20: Sharing Your Story with Legislators
4/6/2023
With two months left in the legislative session it's a vital time for teachers to be having conversations with their lawmakers. In this episode, CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslynn DeLancey talk with the co-chairs of CEA's Legislative Commission, Milford teacher Kellie Choquette and East Hartford teacher Kim Knapp, about CEA's legislative priorities and how members can best share their stories with legislators.
Duration:00:18:00