From Earning to Learning

What I Believe

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

Understanding what we value as educators is crucial to our approach to teaching and learning. In this episode, I share what I believe about education and request that you share your beliefs as well.

As educators looking to move to more progressive approaches, the onus is on us to bridge the gap between our vision for the future of education and current systems. That includes being able to translate all of our evidence into traditional letter grades. A recent shift we made in our practice has made this process more effective. You can find other details and visuals in Elise's blog, The Easiest Grade Translation for a Gradeless Classroom.

Progressive Education in a Graded World

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

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Dr. Kelsie Reed and Dr. Byron McClure discuss their book and strategies to shift towards strengths-based educational approaches. (website: hackingdeficitthinking.com)

Hacking Deficit Thinking w/ Dr. Kelsie Reed and Dr. Byron McClure

Bios: Dr. Byron McClure Dr. Byron McClure, D.Ed., is a nationally certified school psychologist and the Founder of Lessons For SEL, where he uses research and human-centered design thinking to build empathy, ideate, co-create solutions, and design equitable resources that put the needs of children front and center. He formerly served as the Assistant Director of School Redesign at a high school in Southeast, D.C., where he was responsible for leading and reimagining what Social Emotional Learning looked like within an inner-city community. His work centers on influencing systemic change and ensuring students from high-poverty communities have access to a quality education. Dr. McClure has extensive knowledge and expertise in mental health, social emotional learning, and behavior. He has done considerable work advocating for fair and equitable discipline practices for all students, particularly for African-American boys. He has designed and implemented school-wide initiatives such as SEL, restorative practices, MTSS, and trauma responsive practices. As a result of this work led by Dr. McClure, his school recently won the 2019-2020 Whole Child Award. Dr. McClure has presented across the country as a panelist, featured speaker, and keynote speaker. He believes in maximizing everyone’s limitless potential. Follow Dr. McClure on Instagram @bmcclure6 and on Twitter @schoolpsychlife

Dr. Kelsie Reed Dr. Kelsie Reed is a nationally certified school psychologist who works at the elementary school level in Maryland. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago with her PhD in 2020 and was the recipient of two university awards for her dissertation titled, “Investigating Exclusionary Discipline: Teachers, Deficit Thinking, and Root Cause Analysis.” Dr. Reed also received awards for her dissertation work through the Society for the Study of School Psychology (SSSP) and the American Educational Research Association (AREA). Dr. Reed is passionate about advancing educational equity for minoritized students, disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline, and identifying and implementing alternatives to suspension. She has presented at the community, state, and national levels on school discipline practices and disparities and has published in various journal articles, book chapters, and community journals on topics such as restorative practices, school-based consultation practices, juvenile justice youth re-entry into schools, and school discipline reform. Follow Dr. Reed on Instagram @dr.kelsiereed and @sassy4socialjustice and on Twitter @drkelsiereed

The value of CLT in the classroom

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

All teachers are trying to do what they think is in the best interest of their students. With that comes debate over the "best" way to support our students, and this sometimes gets contentious. Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) can be one of these contentious topics in education. Just like any approach to teaching and learning, there are positive aspects as well as drawbacks to this approach. It has long been my position that using any singular approach to engage with students will limit our effectiveness and reach. In this episode, I highlight where I find CLT to be of most value to me.

Rethinking Access to Educational Services and Supports

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

Educational supports have always been driven by IEPs and 504s. Based on my personal experience, I think we need to rethink that model.

Concepts to facilitate transfer

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Learning that Transfers w/ Julie Stern and Kayla Duncan

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

Julie Stern (@JulieHStern) and Kayla Duncan (MrsKaylaDuncan), two of the authors behind the Corwin Best Seller Learning that Transfers: Designing Curriculum for a Changing World, were kind enough to join me to discuss how to make instruction and assessment more meaningful. This is a resource I wish was available when I started making changes to my practice. They share so many great ideas and resources. Check out all of their work at learningthattransfers.com. Below are some of the resources we discussed in the episode:

Essential shifts

Question stems

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Educational consultants have been gaining more influence over educational policy, and with that come some challenges. In this episode, I discuss my take on the recent incident that occurred between Jo Boaler and Jelani Nelson. You can view the threads here.

Let's Rethink Top Down

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

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Johanna Brown - Ungrading and more

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

I got the chance to sit down (in-person) with the awesome Johanna Brown (@johannabrown). She's a Nationally Board Certified Teacher, NSTA leader, ungrader, and all around incredible person. We discuss everything from imposter syndrome to ungrading. And as an added bonus, you get to hear the background noise of downtown Houston outside the convention center.

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Balancing Understanding and Expectations

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

This episode is fueled by a tweet from Ian Fischer (@MrIanFischer). You can read it here. There are more students than ever not engaging with assignments. How do we balance our concern for their mental health and the expectations of the courses we teach. I share a few of my observations and how I approach it.

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Thanks for a great year!

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

I can't express enough how grateful I am for all of the support and encouragement I've received over the past year. Thank you all. Here are some sites and podcasts to check out.

Twitter: @DavidFrangiosa

Making Sustainable Change

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

If you've been frustrated by stalled initiatives or not getting the most out of the effort you put into redesigning your learning environment, you're not alone. I encountered many stalls and plateaus on my journey. Here I discuss some of the things I've learned along the way.

You can find the blog referenced in the show here, and the episodes of ReflectED here.

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gotLearning w/ Mike Rutherford

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

Mike Rutherford (@mikerford) is an educator and found of gotLearning (@GrowthOverTime, gotLearning.com). I'm not a huge advocate for ed tech tools, but this one is different. This platform allows for the seamless collection of learning evidence, two-way conversations around feedback, communication/collaboration for everyone involved in the learning process, and much more. With the importance of immediate, actionable feedback, this platform is a must, especially for educators looking to move away from traditional grading.

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Great Teaching by Design w/ Vince Bustamante

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

Vince Bustamante (@VinceBusta) is an educator, assessment consultant and co-author of Great Teaching by Design and The Assessment Playbook for Distance & Blended Learning from Corwin Press. In this episode, we discuss intentional planning, differentiation and more. You can check out Vince's work or book him here.

Twitter: @DavidFrangiosa

Restoring Humanity in Education w/ Nick Covington

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

Nick Covington (@CovingtonEDU) is an educator, blogger, podcaster, and co-founder of The Human Restoration Project (@HumResPro). We just scratch the surface of the challenges facing education today and what it means to restore humanity in education. We could (and hopefully will) fill an entire episode with our off-air discussion. Nick is a tremendous advocate and resource for students and educators everywhere. Learn more about The Human Restoration Project, their blogs and podcasts, as well as their conference this summer at humanrestorationproject.org.

Twitter: @DavidFrangiosa

Amplify Learning w/ Dr. Matt Rhoads

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

Dr. Matt Rhoads (@MattRhoads1990) is an educator, author, blogger, podcaster, and consultant. We cover a lot of ground in this episode. We discuss his books, the writing process, ed tech and more. Check out all of his content at matthewrhoads.com.

Twitter: @DavidFrangiosa

One Size Doesn't Fit All

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

In this episode, I talk about lesson planning, my thoughts on some proposed laws around lesson plans, and assessment and grading.

Alternate Assessment w/ Vanessa Ellis

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

Vanessa Ellis (@heymrsellis on Twitter and Instagram) is a teacher and edurapper. She is her school's Teacher of the Year and a Harvard Fellow. In this episode she discusses her journey as a teacher, experience with alternate assessment and much more. Connect with her on social media and you can read her blogs on teachersgoinggradeless.com.

Twitter: @DavidFrangiosa

Tim Stephenson - Beyond the Classroom

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

Tim Stephenson (@astrostephenson) is a teacher, blogger, podcaster, author and TEDX speaker. In this episode he discusses the importance of forward-thinking and transferable education, making learning meaningful, and connecting beyond the classroom. You can find links to all of his content here.

Twitter: @DavidFrangiosa

International Education, SchoolRubric and more w/ Wallace Ting

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

Wallace Ting (@TingWallace) is an international educator and co-founder of SchoolRubric.org. In this episode, he shares his thoughts on international education, our current state of education and his optimism going forward.

Twitter: @DavidFrangiosa

Leadership

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

Leaders are everywhere, we just have to look.

Goal setting is important, but it has to be supported.

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on New Year's resolutions, One Word and how they relate to student goal setting.

Emotions, Learning and the Brain

Pillars of Learning w/ Michael Weingarth

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

Michael Weingarth (@LearningPillars) shares his vast experience with neurobiology and neuropsychology and the impact they have on teaching and learning. While this topic may seem intimidating, Michael discusses it in a way that is accessible.

Websites: Pillars of Learning and Penelope Education

Learning that Transfers

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Emotions, Learning and the Brain

Thoughts as we approach winter break

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

Are you stressing/rushing to finish a topic before break? Do you have to? Here are my thoughts on how we approach these times of year.

Learning that Transfers

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Supporting a Shift to Alternate Assessment w/ Bonnie Nieves

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

In this episode, Bonnie Nieves, teacher and author of Be Awesome on Purpose, shares why she moved away from traditional assessment and grading, as well as some insights into how teachers can move in this direction themselves. Connect with her on Twitter (@biologygoddess), Instagram (@beawesomeonpurpose), or her website Educate on Purpose.

Twitter: @DavidFrangiosa

How I differentiate support

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

Thank you Vanessa Ellis (@heymrsellis) for the inspiration for this episode. What is meant by low-floor, high-ceiling? How can you support a wide range of experiences with the same prompt? These are questions that I struggled with and concepts I found hard to apply early in my career. I provide a couple of examples of how I approach it now and will try to clarify even more with my 12/1 blog post.

Twitter: @DavidFrangiosa

Have you tried student conferencing?

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

Student conferencing has been one of the best additions I ever made to the course. It's a chance to really understand students and get their input. In this episode, I talk about how and why I do these conferences.

Control Your Own Narrative

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

Everyone has their own experiences and stories to tell. Don't let anyone else tell those stories for you. Some people may have bigger platforms, but that doesn't make yours any less important.

Take 'em if you need 'em

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

I know a lot of educators are reluctant to take their sick days. I am one of them, but sometimes it's necessary.

Don't Wait for Perfect

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

How can we move towards progress if our situations aren't perfect?

Striving Towards Inclusion

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

All students deserve the resources and support needed to be successful. How can we make sure that they have access? Here is a great thread by Michael Weingarth (@learningpillars) that I suggest you check out, as well as his other threads.

Twitter: @DavidFrangiosa

Cheating. How do we stop it?

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

Cheating is something all teachers have dealt with in their careers. How can we move students away from feeling the need to cheat?

Reflecting on the First Month of the 21-22 School Year

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

In this episode I share some quick thoughts on the start of the school year.

Take it with a grain of salt

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

With all of the information available to us, how do we decide what will be most beneficial to our students?

A Conversation w/ Tyler Rablin

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

I really enjoyed speaking with Tyler. He shares his story and some great insights on assessment and grading. We also discuss the difference between learning progressions and rubrics.

Twitter: @Mr_Rablin

Website: teacher-totter.blogspot.com

Be a Disrupter w/ Dr. Sheldon L. Eakins

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

Dr. Eakins has a wealth of knowledge to share based on his years as a teacher, principal and Director of Special Education. You can hear his insights on the Leading Equity podcast and through his equity summits. In our discussion, we cover joke culture, SEL, grading and more.

Twitter: @sheldonleakins

Website: Leading Equity Center

The Hidden Curriculum w/ Heather Edick

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

Heather Edick, a contributor to Teachers on Fire Magazine, recently completed her 30 posts in 30 days challenge. As part of this blog series she talks about the hidden curriculum. Here I get a chance to meet up with her and discuss what the hidden curriculum is and how we should approach it.

Twitter: @edick_heather

Heather's Blog

Grade Reform Round Table

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

This was such a great discussion. Some of the leading educators investigating and implementing alternate assessment methods share their views and advice for educators looking to change their grading practices. The panel includes:

Dave Schmittou

Twitter: @daveschmittou

Website: schmittou.net

Johanna Brown

Twitter: @johannabrown

Aaron Blackwelder

Twitter: @AaronSBlackwel1

Podcast: Beyond the Curriculum

Monte Syrie

Twitter: @MonteSyrie

Website: letschangeeducation.com

Mike Szczepanik

Twitter: @MikeSzczepanik

Website: medium.com/@mszczepanik

Heather Brothers

Twitter: @MrsBrothersSPK

Winding Down and Preparing for Next School Year

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

In this episode, I discuss my process for getting closure on the school year and turning the page.

Website: maverikeducation.com

DoK w/ Erik Francis

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

Erik Francis is an educator and author with more than 25 years of experience. Over that time he's been a teacher, administrator and consultant. He is the founder of Maverik Education and an expert in Depth of Knowledge.

Twitter: @Maverikedu12

Website: Teachers Going Gradeless

Twitter: @AaronSBlackwel1

Twitter: @DavidFrangiosa

Dr. Josue Falaise - GOMO Educational Services

Making Learning Accessible for All

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

We all want what's best for our students, but sometimes there are obstacles that inhibit learning or create environments that disproportionately impact certain populations of students. How can we move to practices that provide a pathway to learning for all students.

If you are looking for PD opportunities, contact the following:

Dr. Sheldon Eakins - Leading Equity Center

Ken Shelton - kennethshelton.net

Twitter: @DavidFrangiosa

Integrating SEL principles into the classroom

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

The core values of social emotional learning (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making) are important to address in school settings. These programs would be even more effective if they were widely supported within our curriculum and not just as stand alone programs. In addition to SEL specific programs, what can we do in our classroom to reinforce the importance of these skills?

For more resources visit CASEL.org and their resources page.

Twitter: @DavidFrangiosa

Are we sending a consistent message to our students?

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

Sending mixed messages can confuse students and undermine the impact of useful programs. A consistent and coherent learning plan is necessary, but it extends beyond the curriculum.

Managing Differentiation

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

To best serve our students, we have to meet them where they are. How do we do this in a sustainable way? Here I discuss the difference between differentiation of opportunity and differentiation of support.

What's Stopping You?

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

There are so many excuses we tell ourselves to talk us out of doing things. In this episode, I talk about the things that stopped me and why I decided to move forward anyway.

Website: Teachers Going Gradeless

TG2 w/ Aaron Blackwelder

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

In this episode, I'm joined by teacher, author, host of Beyond the Curriculum and co-founder of Teacher Going Gradeless, Aaron Blackwelder. Aaron shares so many great perspectives on education, including his views on accountability, which is a must listen.

Twitter: @AaronSBlackwel1

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The episode that gets me in trouble.

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

I don't shy away from sharing my opinions, and this one is the one I take the most heat for. I guess that comes with the territory when you disagree with prominent voices.

How much can their brains take?

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

In this episode, we take a look at managing the mental stresses students that can inhibit learning. We discuss overall course design, lesson planning and assessment.

The Strength of Strengths Perspective

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

Deficit thinking has detrimental effects on learning. With a few simple shifts, a strengths-based approach can create an environment where all students have the opportunity to thrive.

Effectively Using the Rubrics

From Earning to Learning is the podcast where Dave Frangiosa shares research backed philosophies, thoughts on student engagement and classroom tested techniques that can help move students towards learning.

How you implement the resources you've created is just as important as the resources themselves. Here I discuss how the rubrics are used to support student learning and improve communication.