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In this episode of Teaching A to Z, we explore Growth Mindset: Research and Implications in the Classroom—what the latest studies reveal about its impact and where the evidence falls short. While growth mindset has inspired educators to focus on effort and persistence, recent research suggests that the effects on student achievement are modest. The podcast highlights that a more reliable way to boost learning outcomes is by increasing student motivation. Listeners will hear practical, research-based strategies for integrating motivational techniques into daily teaching—from goal setting and autonomy-building to connecting learning with students’ interests—helping teachers create classrooms where students are not just trying harder, but truly wanting to learn.

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When teaching gets overwhelming, it helps to step back and focus on what’s most important. Executive functioning—the skills that help us manage daily life—comes down to four main elements: organization, time management, memory, and attention. As teachers, we use these constantly, whether it’s keeping materials in order, pacing lessons, remembering dozens of details, or staying focused in the middle of distractions. Listen in, as we go over some specific tips and information for teachers to help you hone your executive functioning skills and get things done.

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The new school year is here—and so is a new episode of Teaching A to Z!
In this episode, we’re diving into:
The latest news and updates for teachers in 2025 Practical ways to start the year strong and stress less How to incorporate AI into your Google Slides to save time and boost learning

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In this episode, we explore the teachers shortage and examine the contributing factors. We review the pay gap, lack of prestige, little professional autonomy, poor working conditions, the villainization of teacher unions, and the lack of a diverse work force and will explore how all of these factors have led to the problems we face attracting and keeping teachers.

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In this episode of TEACHING A TO Z, we tackle one of the toughest parts of being an educator: managing difficult interactions with students, parents, and administrators. From disruptive classroom behavior to tense parent-teacher conferences and navigating school politics, we’re diving deep into practical strategies and evidence-based approaches to help you handle these challenges with confidence and professionalism.

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What is classroom management? It is the ART of teaching. Learn about the research on defining, measuring, teaching and mastering the art of classroom management in this podcast: C is for Classroom Management.

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What is ADHD? What does the research say? Deepen your understanding of these students who come to you every year with their unique needs, strengths and possibilities.

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In this episode, we continue discussing ADHD in the classroom, solutions for teachers and for students with ADHD, the research on the efficacy of classroom interventions, and ways teachers can help.

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