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The Wyoming Education Association filed a lawsuit against the state of Wyoming. Saddle up your horse to join the ride with James as he explores how Wyoming schools are funded and the details of the pending lawsuit. 

Join this ride as James talks with Rachel Henkle about coming out of the chute as a new middle school teacher in Cheyenne, WY.   

Join this wild ride as James and Mia talk about pizza takeout and plant nurseries as they explore school as a business. If you were designing your school, what would you tuck into the saddlebags and what would you toss into the Wyoming wind? Schools and businesses are both complex, but are they the same? 

James takes CowboyED on a ride with a group of future Pokes. Eight graders talk about the good, the bad, and everything in between about the school year as it comes to a close. Come join in and explore what education has been like from the students' perspective.

It might sound like the beginnings of a dad joke, but it's not. James shares a short ride about the Kentucky Derby (and our students). Come join the fun and don't forget your hat. 

Can you believe this is number 50! Join the ride to hear a little about lessons learned and discuss why CowboyED is what it is. James and Mia reflect on their favorite episodes and a special guest, Producer & UW Student- Dustin Hansen, adds his voice to the story of CowboyED. 

With an exponentially growing number of teachers leaving the profession, why would you choose to go into teaching? James and Mia are joined by University of Wyoming Senior and Preservice Teacher Madison Colby to talk about why she still wants to be a teacher- despite the chaos of today's school systems. 

There is no doubt that today's classrooms are challenging places to be regardless of grade or location. As we have been discussing, SEL offers ways for teachers to approach teaching and learning beyond the curricular goals of the day. But could a more systematic approach make a bigger impact? Come on this ride to learn a little about trauma-informed care and discuss the potential for Trauma-Informed Schools. James and Mia talk with Dr. Paul Maddox from the University of Wyoming, Casper about his work in trauma-informed care and its implications for education. 

Teachers are asked to do a lot of different things and most of those things do not have much to do with the learning objectives they are responsible for teaching to their students. Where does social emotional learning (SEL) fit into the curriculum? Is it necessary? Is it just one more thing for teachers to cover? Join the ride with James and Mia as they ask these tough questions about SEL and the needs of teachers and students. 

Make sure your hat's on tight and hold on for this bumpy trail ride. James and Mia of CowboyED talk about the exploding need for substitutes teachers throughout the nation. Join the conversation about how Wyoming might innovate education practice to tackle this need.  

The new year offers new ideas and hopeful possibilities for education. The horses are rested, and everyone is ready to hit the trail. This short episode reviews some of the educational trends and upcoming topics of CowboyED. 

This week James and Mia have the opportunity to ride the trail with Amy Valentine of Future of School. Saddle up your horse and listen to ideas about education today no matter the place it gets to happen. Future of School works to mobilize change in education and supports teachers, leaders, and communities with the knowledge and resources to create meaningful learning opportunities. 

https://www.futureof.school/

James and Mia continue the conversation with Dr. Catlin Tucker, author and leading expert on blended learning. 

https://catlintucker.com/

@Catlin_Tucker

In this two-part trail ride, James and Mia explore blended learning as a way to engage learners of all ages. They talk with Dr. Catlin Tucker, author and leading expert on blended learning. She shares insights and practical ideas for teachers, parents, and students. 

https://catlintucker.com/

@Catlin_Tucker

Jump on the trail with James and Mia as they ponder how Chatbots could be used to support teachers and student learning. 

A holiday message from CowboyED's James and Mia. We are so thankful for our listeners. We hope you have a chance to relax on the holiday break. Happy New Year!

Just like there are many trails to ride across the prairie, there are many pathways through education. Not all learners are college-bound, but that might just be the edge they are looking for! James and Mia explore educational pathways in every which way they go. 

Ride the trail with James and Mia as they discuss the varying definitions of Digital Literacy and where it belongs in education. 

Even though it sounds like it could be an ailment of one of the horses, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are a growing thing in our society. What are they? And, what do they have to do with education? James and Mia ask these very questions while they discuss NFTs. An NTF is a unique digital artifact that contains data. Some of the elements might be familiar to educators. The artifact might be like a digital badge, the data could be like a transcript or a testing report. But, so many questions! How does it work? What can it do for teachers? How could it work successfully in education? Does it need to? Jump in the saddle for a flurry of discussion about NFTs. 

How is burnout impacting your educational experience? It seems like everyone in education is tired and ready for a break. Take a ride with us to talk about teachers' and students' needs. 

Join the ride with our guests Ashleigh and Yuri to discuss their expectations of high school in 2021. 

Are student activities worth the time and energy? Discuss with us this question and others about extracurricular activities as we meander through the brush on CowboyED. 

As we chase the antelope across the prairie, this episode finds James and Mia off-trail from the three-part series on expectations. Join in as they discuss technology in the classroom and focus on Distractions. This episode presents many questions. We'd love to hear what you think @CowboyEDpod 

School has been a new experience each year for the past several years. Join us in this three-part trail ride to explore what students expect as we gear up for whatever the  2021-22 academic year will bring.

This episode's conversation is with Alyanna and Jacob, two middle school students who are used to the masks and ready for a social middle school experience. 

School has been a new experience each year for the past several years. Join us in this three-part trail ride to explore what students expect as we gear up for whatever the  2021-22 academic year will bring. 

This episode's conversation is with Tanner and Ali, two future teachers starting their undergraduate degrees at the University of Wyoming. 

Get back in the saddle with Cowboy ED for Season Three! This episode gives a preview of some of the topics we will talk about this year. 

Guest Dr. Letha Mellman shares her research about online learning and the best strategies for teaching Generation Z with Host Mia.

Host James talks with his crew about all things education.

What is the role of education today? Join the conversation by responding @CowboyEDPod.