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Teaching Matters

Teaching Matters

By: WOUB Public Media
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Teaching Matters is an audio series exploring the unique needs of students.2016 WOUB Public Media
Episodes
  • Trends in Online K-12 Education
    Jun 23 2026

    Alyssa Tormala, Head of School at Laurel Springs School, shares insights on online education, mastery-based learning, community building, and the role of technology like AI in modern schooling. Laurel Springs is a fully accredited online school. In our discussion, Alyssa discusses trends in online education as well as ways in which online educators adapt practices to help students grow.

    Laurel Springs School: https://laurelsprings.com/

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    47 mins
  • Being Intentional About Professional Development
    Jun 15 2026
    This episode explores the effectiveness of professional development in K-12 education, featuring insights from Jim Hall, CEO of the K12 Coalition. Topics include strategies for impactful teacher training, the role of evidence-based practices, and the future of education with AI and other innovations.

    K12 Coalition: https://k12coalition.com

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    34 mins
  • Preparing for Learning Disruptions
    Jun 5 2026

    Natural disasters pose risks for schools that exceed typical planning efforts. When such disruptions occur, districts with mature and scalable plans are able to return to some sense of normalcy more quickly. Megan Kuhfeld, Director of Growth Modeling and Analytics with NWEA discusses a recently released research brief from NWEA discussing factors that should be considered when developing a mature action plan for natural disasters.

    NWEA Report: https://www.nwea.org/uploads/lessons-in-resilience-a-playbook-for-recovery-from-natural-disasters_NWEA_rresearchBrief.pdf

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    38 mins
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