Biography & Memoir as Mentor Texts Collabisode: Nonfiction Series Part 4 [S5 E119]

For part four of our nonfiction series, we’re looking at using biography and memoir as mentor texts.

Amanda CardenasSeptember 29, 2022inspiration, planning, unit, advice, inquiry, strategies

Just Mercy Unit Makeover: Nonfiction Series Part 3 [S5 E118]

Tune in to hear us begin a unit makeover using the text Just Mercy.

Amanda CardenasSeptember 22, 2022planning, unit, inspiration, strategies, inquiry, discussion

Nonfiction EQ Workshop: Nonfiction Series Part 2 [S5 E117]

Tune in to hear our 3 approaches to building a unit around biography and memoir

Amanda CardenasSeptember 15, 2022inquiry, unit, planning, strategies, community, advice, inspiration

Why Teach Biography and Memoir: Nonfiction Series Part 1 [S5 E116]

We’re sharing why biography and memoir is the best way to bring authentic voice into your classroom, plus an exciting announcement!

Amanda CardenasSeptember 8, 2022unit, planning, inspiration, advice, inquiry, strategies, assessment

Unit Makeover: Transforming Frankenstein with a Novel in Verse [S5 E115]

Hear Ana Perez share how she paired Frankenstein with Punching the Air with her high school ELA students.

Amanda CardenasSeptember 1, 2022unit, strategies, assessment, inspiration, advice

Compassion = Accountability: Classroom Management Series Part 4 [S5 E114]

In part four of our classroom management series, we share the idea that true compassion is accountability.

Amanda CardenasAugust 25, 2022inspiration, advice, community, discussion, strategies

Relationships and Behavior (Interview with Dr. Deonna Smith): Classroom Management Series Part 3 [S5 E113]

In this second episode of our four-part classroom management series, we are chatting with our friend, Dr. Deonna Smith about relationships and behavior.

Amanda CardenasAugust 18, 2022interivew, inspiration, advice, strategies, community

Organic Community (Interview with John Rodney): Classroom Management Series Part 2 [S5 E112]

In this second episode of our four-part classroom management series, we are chatting with our friend, John Rodney about organic community.

Amanda CardenasAugust 11, 2022interview, inspiration, community, advice, strategies, discussion

Our 3 R's and 3 C's of Classroom Management: Classroom Management Series Part 1 [S5 E111]

In part one of our classroom management series, we share our 3 R’s and 3 C’s to keep top of mind.

Amanda CardenasAugust 4, 2022inspiration, community, advice, strategies, discussion

August Dreams (September Realities) Back to School [S5 E110]

Check out our back to school checklist that you’ll need this August!

Amanda CardenasJuly 28, 2022inspiration, advice, community, planning

Time for a Career Change? (Interview with Darin Nakakihara) [S5 E109]

Hear Darin Nakakihara’s advice on how to make career changes as an educator.

Amanda CardenasJuly 21, 2022interview, discussion, inspiration, advice

BNT From Chicago [S5 E108]

We are live (in person!) from Chicago to share what you can expect in season 5 of Brave New Teaching!

Amanda CardenasJuly 14, 2022interview, community, discussion, inspiration

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