Teaching Matters Podcast

Can online schools create real community?
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At Laurel Springs they can! Alyssa Tormala joins us to talk about how her school builds social bonds through clubs and meetups. Community isn’t just a perk in online school, it’s a core part of the experience. They build in social engagement at every turn, from virtual clubs to in-person events. Relationships blossom when students meet face-to-face, proving connection is about intention, not location.
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Watch the full episode on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or NPR.

Jim Hall, the CEO of the K-12 Coalition, joins us as a guest on the Teaching Matters Podcast to talk with us about the effectiveness of professional development in K-12 Education. The K-12 Coalition is a national education organization that provides consulting, certifications, and professional development. To watch more, head to the links in our bio!

We talk a lot about rebuilding after disasters—but what about the students still carrying the impact years later?

Recovery isn’t just about infrastructure. It’s about mental health, learning, and the communities left healing long after the headlines fade.

A recent report on Katrina’s 20-year anniversary highlights a tough reality: many schools still overlook the long-term struggles of students and teachers.

How can schools build real resilience—not just recovery?

👇 Share your thoughts and tag someone working in education or community recovery.

New Episode!! Juliana Worrell, Chief Schools Officer for Uncommon Schools, discusses challenges, opportunities, and strategies for fostering reading habits among students. Juliana advocates for a comprehensive approach to reading instruction, grounded in the science of reading, that unlocks momentum for learners. 📚

In case you’ve missed out on this season, here is a recap for you!!

At Teaching Matters we believe that our community starts and ends with teachers. With the end of the school year coming for teachers and professors across the world, we wanted to bring together a compilation of our recent episodes for you!
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Be sure to stay tuned to Teaching Matters Podcast! You can listen in through platforms like NPR, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts, to make listening easier for our fans! Schools- teachers and students deserve the best of the best, along with the newest cutting edge technology and apps. If innovation is needed in your school, stay tuned into Teaching Matters for helpful services, ideas, and tools! - 😍

Here is the part 2 you’ve been waiting for! Scott uploaded his first podcast to NPR and Apple. If you watched/listened to our most recent episode with Chelsea and Lindsay, you were listening to Scott’s work! I hope you enjoy this because I know I did! Stay tuned into Teaching Matters Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, NPR, and Apple Podcasts! -

THE MOMENT YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!!
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Our in person podcast is finally out and available to watch on all platforms! This is an episode you won’t want to miss.
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Chelsea Herbert and Lindsay Burns join us from Chillicothe (OH) City Schools, to talk about the advancements in their education programs! Listen in to hear about the Igloo and the Excite Lab!
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Links in bio to watch!

Next DITL will be joined by Scott attempting to do my job as the associate producer! Stay tuned for that wonderful video!!