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Your Morning Boost - Revolutionizing Hiring: Creative Solutions for Teacher Input

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Welcome to another episode of Your Morning Boost, presented by AWB Education and sponsored by Grundmeyer Leader Services. In this episode, hosted by Adam Bush, we tackle the pressing issue of incorporating teacher input into hiring practices amidst the challenge of substitute shortages. Discover creative and efficient ways to gather teacher perspectives without overburdening them.
Adam shares practical ideas to ensure teacher voices are heard, including utilizing mini-surveys, leveraging department meetings, soliciting video feedback, and involving teacher leaders as liaisons. These strategies aim to creatively involve teachers in the hiring process, even when they can't be physically present.
Listen in to learn how clear communication and smart utilization of existing resources can lead to a more inclusive hiring process, ultimately enriching your school community. Don't miss this insightful discussion on improving the hiring process while considering the valuable input of your school's most important asset - the teachers.

Your Morning Boost - Empowering Students with Digital Literacy Skills

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In this episode of Your Morning Boost, host Adam Busch delves into the crucial topic of digital and media literacy in today's education. With the rise of misinformation, deep fakes, and AI-generated content, students need more than just basic technical skills; they require critical thinking strategies to discern fact from fiction.
Adam highlights the importance of integrating media literacy across all subjects, ensuring students can critically evaluate sources and form informed opinions. This episode emphasizes the role of school leaders in championing this effort, providing necessary professional development for teachers, and fostering a culture of critical thinking.
Join Adam as he discusses the potential consequences of neglecting media literacy and empowering students to become informed, responsible, and engaged digital citizens. This episode is a must-listen for educators striving to prepare students for success in an information-dominated world.

Your Morning Boost - Enhancing ESOL Teacher Feedback: Keys to Success

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Welcome to Your Morning Boost, your daily dose of leadership advice to empower your school community, presented by AWB Education and sponsored by Grundmeyer Leader Services. Join Melissa Grinstead, the lead ESOL contributor at AWB Education, as she delves into the critical topic of providing effective feedback from principals to ESOL teachers. In this episode, Melissa addresses the unique challenges faced by ESOL teachers and emphasizes the importance of offering specific and culturally responsive feedback.
Melissa highlights the significance of recognizing the dual role of ESOL teachers in teaching both language and content. She advocates for feedback that focuses on strategies for language acquisition, differentiation for varying proficiency levels, and culturally responsive teaching methods. Through practical examples, Melissa guides administrators on how to offer impactful and supportive feedback that drives positive change.
The episode underscores the need for administrators to be mindful of the ESOL teacher's workload, involving collaboration with various staff, conducting language assessments, and communicating with parents. Melissa encourages principals to expand the scope of feedback beyond classroom instruction and to incorporate wider aspects like collaboration and professional development.
Melissa concludes by stressing the importance of continuous professional learning for administrators to better support ESOL teachers. She emphasizes maintaining regular visibility in ESOL classrooms and celebrating successes to ensure teachers feel empowered and supported. Tune in to Your Morning Boost for actionable insights into transforming ESOL teacher evaluations and support.

Your Morning Boost - Unlocking Resources for Newcomer Students in Classrooms

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In this episode of Your Morning Boost, host Melissa Grinstead delves into valuable resources for educators working with newcomer students in their classrooms. The episode focuses on overcoming language barriers and suggests a variety of tools and strategies to help English Learners (ELs) access curriculum content effectively.
Melissa shares websites such as Colorin in Colorado and Larry Ferlazzo's blog, which offer tips on differentiation strategies and cultural insights. Furthermore, she highlights consortiums like ELPA21 and WIDA for understanding language acquisition frameworks.
For visual learners, Melissa recommends resources like PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next, with interactive activities tailored for various school levels. The Noun Project and Newzella are also suggested as innovative tools to enhance teaching with visual aids and vocabulary-specific content at diverse reading levels.
Join us as we explore ways to empower your teaching journey, helping you bridge linguistic gaps and succeed in leading your school community.

Your Morning Boost - Transforming Education for Refugee English Learners

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Welcome to this episode of your Morning Boost, brought to you by AWB Education in collaboration with Grundmeyer Leader Services. Hosted by Melissa Grinstead, a lead ESOL contributor, this session dives deep into the multifaceted challenges faced by refugee English learners (ELs) in our education system.
The episode sheds light on the significant trauma and barriers these students often experience, including limited or no formal education and the daunting language barrier. Understanding these complexities is crucial in providing the necessary support. The focus here is on creating a safe and welcoming environment where refugee students feel seen, heard, and understood.
The vital role of building strong relationships with both students and their families is emphasized, as is the need to leverage interpreters and cultural liaisons to truly understand and meet the needs of these students. The episode dispels misconceptions about refugee ELs, highlighting their intelligence and the unique perspectives they bring to enrich the classroom experience for everyone.
Listeners are encouraged to exercise patience, compassion, and cultural curiosity to foster an environment where refugee ELs can thrive. Collaboration and outreach are deemed essential to meeting students' needs and unlocking their immense potential.

Your Morning Boost - Unlocking Potential: Supporting Long-term English Learners

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This episode of Your Morning Boost, hosted by Melissa Grinstead, explores the often overlooked group of long-term English learners (LTELs) who have been learning English for more than five years but struggle to reach expected proficiency levels. Melissa highlights the common challenges they face, such as gaps in academic language and social emotional frustrations, and emphasizes the importance of targeted and explicit instruction in academic vocabulary, grammar, and language structures.
Melissa shares valuable strategies to support LTELs, including providing a supportive classroom environment, utilizing visuals and sentence frames, and incorporating students’ native languages. Additionally, she stresses the significance of family engagement in understanding and addressing the unique needs of LTELs. This insightful episode is a must-listen for educators seeking to empower their English learner students and foster inclusive classrooms.

Your Morning Boost - Empowering SLIFE Students: Bridging Gaps in Education

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Welcome to Your Morning Boost, your daily leadership advice to help you lead your school community. Brought to you by AWB Education and sponsored by Grundmeyer Leader Services, this episode delves into the unique challenges faced by SLIFE students—Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education. Host Melissa Grinstead shares her experiences as an ESOL instructional coach working with these students in one of Iowa's largest school districts.
Discover the importance of understanding their educational gaps, cultural adjustments, and the trauma they may carry while learning English. Melissa emphasizes the need for creating supportive learning environments, offering explicit instruction in literacy and language skills, and building strong relationships with students and their families. She highlights successful strategies such as leveraging visual aids, connecting with prior knowledge, and engaging family involvement to reinforce educational experiences.

Your Morning Boost - Break the Isolation: Building Connections in Small Districts

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Welcome to Your Morning Boost, the daily podcast dedicated to empowering school leaders with actionable advice. In today's episode, host Adam Busch tackles the challenge of isolation that educators in small districts often face. Discover creative strategies to build a supportive professional learning community (PLC) despite geographic limitations and small team sizes.
Learn how to leverage technology, such as virtual PLCs and social media platforms, to connect with like-minded educators beyond your immediate surroundings. Uncover opportunities for networking through regional conferences, workshops, and educational consortiums that can provide valuable learning experiences and collaborations.
Understand the importance of building intentional relationships and fostering a reciprocal network by sharing your expertise. This episode also emphasizes the need for consistency and patience in nurturing these connections for lasting impact. Whether you're leading a school or a small district, gaining insights from this podcast will help you develop a thriving community of support for both educators and students.

Your Morning Boost - Mastering School Budgets: Strategic Planning for Success

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In this episode of Your Morning Boost, host Adam Busch addresses a common challenge faced by school leaders: maintaining effective programs amidst shrinking budgets. The discussion focuses on strategic planning and innovative budgeting strategies that align with your school's vision. Learn to conduct thorough needs assessments, maximize existing resources, pursue grants, and explore partnerships to supplement funding.
Discover alternative funding models, engaging fundraising efforts, and creative revenue-generating ideas to alleviate budget pressures. Dive into the importance of transparent communication with staff, parents, and the community, and understand how data-driven decisions can optimize educational outcomes.
Join us to learn how to balance financial constraints while ensuring quality education for your students.

Your Booster Shot - Enhancing Your Application: Tips for Landing the Right Job.

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In this episode of Your Booster Shot from AWB Education Network, we delve into the multifaceted challenges faced by school leaders in today’s education landscape. Join us as we engage in a compelling conversation with Chris Whetzel, a distinguished expert in educational leadership, who shares his insights on making a formidable impression in the field.
Discover practical strategies to navigate the complexities of educational leadership, from creating an impactful resume and cover letter to emphasizing the importance of adaptability and fit. Learn how to effectively communicate your unique skills and experiences to stand out to hiring committees.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable advice on leveraging professional networks, avoiding common application pitfalls, and preparing for successful interviews in a competitive job market. Tune in now for tips that will empower you to achieve your leadership aspirations.