Back to School: State of the BNT Union + Reading Update [S7 EP. 271]

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A new school year means fresh starts, shifting priorities, and - at least for us- some big updates. In this “State of the BNT Union” episode, we’re reflecting on where the Brave New Teaching podcast is headed next and the projects that have us fired up (hey, YouTube! 👋). We’re talking about the directions we want to explore, how we’re organizing and refreshing past work, and the ways our own teaching lives are evolving.

Of course, no State of the Union would be complete without our signature rapid-fire round of personal favorites. Think current reads (with honest reviews and paired teaching ideas!), binge-worthy shows, and the content creators and bookish accounts brightening up our feeds. And stick around till the end for a big, exciting announcement about where one of us will be spending this school year. It’s going to change things up in the best way!

So whether you’re mapping out units, shopping back-to-school sales, refreshing your classroom decor, or just need a laugh and some camaraderie, we’re here for you. We invite you to think about your own “state of the union” as you step into a new school year too!

topics discussed:

  • Updates on the state of the Brave New Teaching podcast, including a new focus on YouTube and easier access to organized resources for teachers

  • Announcement of a refreshed deep dive into Dystopia

  • Back-to-school recommendations for teachers, including podcast episodes, sales, resources, and favorite products

  • Favorite bookish content creators, social media accounts, and tv shows

  • Our recent recommended reading 

  • Amanda’s big announcement! 🥳

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More about Brave New Teaching:

Join hosts Amanda Cardenas (Mud & Ink Teaching) and Marie Morris (The Caffeinated Classroom) in discussions about being brave, trying new things, and all things teaching! As seasoned classroom teachers, Amanda and Marie bring their experience, insight, energy, and oh, so many opinions and ideas... It's time for all teachers to take their classroom and teaching practice into their own hands!

Tune in on your favorite podcast apps like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

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