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LEAH MERMELSTEIN: How Literacy Can Flourish in Your Classroom
YouTube video by Teachers On Fire
youtu.be
Let literacy flourish in your classroom!
Join expert Leah Mermelstein as she addresses independent writing, the Science of Reading, effective feedback, and so much more. youtu.be/POOXd5z4bLM
Join expert Leah Mermelstein as she addresses independent writing, the Science of Reading, effective feedback, and so much more. youtu.be/POOXd5z4bLM
Good morning, educators.
🔥 → How can we make our schools places where the adults like to come to work?
Join me and @steelethoughts.bsky.social LIVE at the top of the hour. 📺
GO TIME is 8:00am Pacific, 11am Eastern. ⏰
See you there. ➡️ youtu.be/WrZqdLdVqSk
🔥 → How can we make our schools places where the adults like to come to work?
Join me and @steelethoughts.bsky.social LIVE at the top of the hour. 📺
GO TIME is 8:00am Pacific, 11am Eastern. ⏰
See you there. ➡️ youtu.be/WrZqdLdVqSk
The Heart of School Leadership - with DANNY STEELE
YouTube video by Teachers On Fire
youtu.be
January 24, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Good morning, educators.
🔥 → How can we make our schools places where the adults like to come to work?
Join me and @steelethoughts.bsky.social LIVE at the top of the hour. 📺
GO TIME is 8:00am Pacific, 11am Eastern. ⏰
See you there. ➡️ youtu.be/WrZqdLdVqSk
🔥 → How can we make our schools places where the adults like to come to work?
Join me and @steelethoughts.bsky.social LIVE at the top of the hour. 📺
GO TIME is 8:00am Pacific, 11am Eastern. ⏰
See you there. ➡️ youtu.be/WrZqdLdVqSk
Reposted by Teachers on Fire Podcast
I really wish there was a column in teacher observation forms for "were students smiling and laughing?" because, at the end of the day, that might matter the most
January 21, 2026 at 2:07 AM
I really wish there was a column in teacher observation forms for "were students smiling and laughing?" because, at the end of the day, that might matter the most
Let literacy flourish in your classroom!
Join expert Leah Mermelstein as she addresses independent writing, the Science of Reading, effective feedback, and so much more. youtu.be/POOXd5z4bLM
Join expert Leah Mermelstein as she addresses independent writing, the Science of Reading, effective feedback, and so much more. youtu.be/POOXd5z4bLM
LEAH MERMELSTEIN: How Literacy Can Flourish in Your Classroom
YouTube video by Teachers On Fire
youtu.be
January 17, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Let literacy flourish in your classroom!
Join expert Leah Mermelstein as she addresses independent writing, the Science of Reading, effective feedback, and so much more. youtu.be/POOXd5z4bLM
Join expert Leah Mermelstein as she addresses independent writing, the Science of Reading, effective feedback, and so much more. youtu.be/POOXd5z4bLM
"I came to realize that effective teaching is not about keeping information from kids, but about providing the information kids need to think about and getting them to think hard about it."
from Just Tell Them
by Zach Groshell
from Just Tell Them
by Zach Groshell
January 16, 2026 at 2:37 PM
"I came to realize that effective teaching is not about keeping information from kids, but about providing the information kids need to think about and getting them to think hard about it."
from Just Tell Them
by Zach Groshell
from Just Tell Them
by Zach Groshell
ATTENTION as CURRICULUM: Designing Our Schools as Walled Gardens - with @walledgardenedu.bsky.social. youtu.be/vtisLHNLXOw
ATTENTION as School Curriculum - with ANDREW CANTARUTTI (Walled Garden Edu.)
YouTube video by Teachers On Fire
youtu.be
January 10, 2026 at 11:27 PM
ATTENTION as CURRICULUM: Designing Our Schools as Walled Gardens - with @walledgardenedu.bsky.social. youtu.be/vtisLHNLXOw
Happy Saturday, teachers!
🔥 Is it time to make ATTENTION the new CURRICULUM?
Join me and Andrew Cantarutti LIVE at the top of the hour. 📺 Grab a cup of coffee and join the conversation in the chat. ☕️
GO TIME is 8:00am Pacific, 11am Eastern. ⏰
See you there. ➡️ youtu.be/s7azAl4g01E
🔥 Is it time to make ATTENTION the new CURRICULUM?
Join me and Andrew Cantarutti LIVE at the top of the hour. 📺 Grab a cup of coffee and join the conversation in the chat. ☕️
GO TIME is 8:00am Pacific, 11am Eastern. ⏰
See you there. ➡️ youtu.be/s7azAl4g01E
Why Attention Must Become Curriculum -- with ANDREW CANTARUTTI
YouTube video by Teachers On Fire
youtu.be
January 10, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Happy Saturday, teachers!
🔥 Is it time to make ATTENTION the new CURRICULUM?
Join me and Andrew Cantarutti LIVE at the top of the hour. 📺 Grab a cup of coffee and join the conversation in the chat. ☕️
GO TIME is 8:00am Pacific, 11am Eastern. ⏰
See you there. ➡️ youtu.be/s7azAl4g01E
🔥 Is it time to make ATTENTION the new CURRICULUM?
Join me and Andrew Cantarutti LIVE at the top of the hour. 📺 Grab a cup of coffee and join the conversation in the chat. ☕️
GO TIME is 8:00am Pacific, 11am Eastern. ⏰
See you there. ➡️ youtu.be/s7azAl4g01E
Reposted by Teachers on Fire Podcast
Grading behaviours or learning in PE?
This question often creates tension & confusion.
In my latest newsletter, I explore why behaviours matter but are not the learning, & how to support them without letting them stand in for assessment and grading.
josh-ogilvie-consulting.kit.com/posts/if-beh...
This question often creates tension & confusion.
In my latest newsletter, I explore why behaviours matter but are not the learning, & how to support them without letting them stand in for assessment and grading.
josh-ogilvie-consulting.kit.com/posts/if-beh...
If Behaviours Matter in PE, Why Are They So Unclear?
A reflective look at behaviours in PE, and how separating behaviours and learning supports clearer assessment.
josh-ogilvie-consulting.kit.com
January 4, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Grading behaviours or learning in PE?
This question often creates tension & confusion.
In my latest newsletter, I explore why behaviours matter but are not the learning, & how to support them without letting them stand in for assessment and grading.
josh-ogilvie-consulting.kit.com/posts/if-beh...
This question often creates tension & confusion.
In my latest newsletter, I explore why behaviours matter but are not the learning, & how to support them without letting them stand in for assessment and grading.
josh-ogilvie-consulting.kit.com/posts/if-beh...
NEW EPISODE: If you're looking to make changes in 2026, you'll want to hear Edmond Chin's story!
Tune in to find out how Edmond shed 45 pounds and changed his life in less than two years. An inspiring account. youtu.be/3lxqBDhsyTY
Tune in to find out how Edmond shed 45 pounds and changed his life in less than two years. An inspiring account. youtu.be/3lxqBDhsyTY
How One Teacher Lost 45 lbs and Reclaimed His Energy - with EDMOND CHIN
YouTube video by Teachers On Fire
youtu.be
January 4, 2026 at 2:22 AM
NEW EPISODE: If you're looking to make changes in 2026, you'll want to hear Edmond Chin's story!
Tune in to find out how Edmond shed 45 pounds and changed his life in less than two years. An inspiring account. youtu.be/3lxqBDhsyTY
Tune in to find out how Edmond shed 45 pounds and changed his life in less than two years. An inspiring account. youtu.be/3lxqBDhsyTY
I just bought Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That's a Good Thing) by Salman Khan.
His perspective is biased, for sure, but I'm interested to hear him out.
His perspective is biased, for sure, but I'm interested to hear him out.
December 24, 2025 at 11:06 PM
I just bought Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That's a Good Thing) by Salman Khan.
His perspective is biased, for sure, but I'm interested to hear him out.
His perspective is biased, for sure, but I'm interested to hear him out.
Teacher on Fire will take two weeks away from the Saturday livestream as I (Tim) take time to rest, replenish my health, and enjoy time with family.
You'll probably hear from me in other forms as I reflect on 2025 and set some goals for 2026. Merry Christmas, educators!
You'll probably hear from me in other forms as I reflect on 2025 and set some goals for 2026. Merry Christmas, educators!
December 18, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Teacher on Fire will take two weeks away from the Saturday livestream as I (Tim) take time to rest, replenish my health, and enjoy time with family.
You'll probably hear from me in other forms as I reflect on 2025 and set some goals for 2026. Merry Christmas, educators!
You'll probably hear from me in other forms as I reflect on 2025 and set some goals for 2026. Merry Christmas, educators!
Reposted by Teachers on Fire Podcast
“Why should this matter to students right now?” should be a daily question we ask ourselves as teachers, I think
Not “when you graduate” or “in the workforce“
Now.
Not “when you graduate” or “in the workforce“
Now.
December 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM
“Why should this matter to students right now?” should be a daily question we ask ourselves as teachers, I think
Not “when you graduate” or “in the workforce“
Now.
Not “when you graduate” or “in the workforce“
Now.
Powerful productivity for school leaders: check out my conversation with New Jersey elementary school principal and 4-time author, @raczyz.bsky.social. youtu.be/QEPDppOJNEI
RICH CZYZ: Powerful Productivity for Principals and School Leaders
YouTube video by Teachers On Fire
youtu.be
December 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Powerful productivity for school leaders: check out my conversation with New Jersey elementary school principal and 4-time author, @raczyz.bsky.social. youtu.be/QEPDppOJNEI
Looking to control the work more so that the work doesn't control you?
Join me and principal @raczyz.bsky.social LIVE on YouTube at the top of the hour here: youtu.be/2AhUvhKey88
Join me and principal @raczyz.bsky.social LIVE on YouTube at the top of the hour here: youtu.be/2AhUvhKey88
AUTOPILOT: Increase Your Productivity and Save Your Sanity with RICH CZYZ
YouTube video by Teachers On Fire
youtu.be
December 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Looking to control the work more so that the work doesn't control you?
Join me and principal @raczyz.bsky.social LIVE on YouTube at the top of the hour here: youtu.be/2AhUvhKey88
Join me and principal @raczyz.bsky.social LIVE on YouTube at the top of the hour here: youtu.be/2AhUvhKey88
4 elements of GREAT TEACHING - from Dr. Zach Groshell
December 8, 2025 at 2:12 AM
4 elements of GREAT TEACHING - from Dr. Zach Groshell
How can direct instruction and explicit teaching impact your practice and benefit your learners?
Join me in conversation with the author of Just Tell Them, Dr. Zach Groshell. youtu.be/N9p9uYK5Pro
Join me in conversation with the author of Just Tell Them, Dr. Zach Groshell. youtu.be/N9p9uYK5Pro
Dr. ZACH GROSHELL: The Power of Explicit Teaching and Direct Instruction
YouTube video by Teachers On Fire
youtu.be
December 7, 2025 at 7:53 AM
How can direct instruction and explicit teaching impact your practice and benefit your learners?
Join me in conversation with the author of Just Tell Them, Dr. Zach Groshell. youtu.be/N9p9uYK5Pro
Join me in conversation with the author of Just Tell Them, Dr. Zach Groshell. youtu.be/N9p9uYK5Pro
Reposted by Teachers on Fire Podcast
It’s all too easy to just call on those students who always have their hands up and move on without finding a way to make sure *every* one is thinking through the answer. One simple solution = Think, Ink, Pair, Share! 🤩
#EduSky #HowLearningHappens
#EduSky #HowLearningHappens
December 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
It’s all too easy to just call on those students who always have their hands up and move on without finding a way to make sure *every* one is thinking through the answer. One simple solution = Think, Ink, Pair, Share! 🤩
#EduSky #HowLearningHappens
#EduSky #HowLearningHappens
Hi there, teachers.
🔥 What can explicit teaching look like in your practice?
Join me and Dr. Zach Groshell LIVE at the top of the hour. 📺 Grab a cup of coffee and join the conversation in the chat. ☕️
GO TIME is 8:00am Pacific, 11am Eastern. ⏰
See you there. ➡️ youtu.be/UcvEH2p7q08
🔥 What can explicit teaching look like in your practice?
Join me and Dr. Zach Groshell LIVE at the top of the hour. 📺 Grab a cup of coffee and join the conversation in the chat. ☕️
GO TIME is 8:00am Pacific, 11am Eastern. ⏰
See you there. ➡️ youtu.be/UcvEH2p7q08
Just Tell Them: The Power of Explicit Teaching - with Dr. ZACH GROSHELL
YouTube video by Teachers On Fire
youtu.be
December 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Hi there, teachers.
🔥 What can explicit teaching look like in your practice?
Join me and Dr. Zach Groshell LIVE at the top of the hour. 📺 Grab a cup of coffee and join the conversation in the chat. ☕️
GO TIME is 8:00am Pacific, 11am Eastern. ⏰
See you there. ➡️ youtu.be/UcvEH2p7q08
🔥 What can explicit teaching look like in your practice?
Join me and Dr. Zach Groshell LIVE at the top of the hour. 📺 Grab a cup of coffee and join the conversation in the chat. ☕️
GO TIME is 8:00am Pacific, 11am Eastern. ⏰
See you there. ➡️ youtu.be/UcvEH2p7q08
Reposted by Teachers on Fire Podcast
"What level of obligation does _____ have?"
Not going to lie: this bellringer knocked it out of the park today—both in terms of students immediately locking in and in laying a foundation for the rest of class.
(Building off one of our unit-long essential questions, too!)
Not going to lie: this bellringer knocked it out of the park today—both in terms of students immediately locking in and in laying a foundation for the rest of class.
(Building off one of our unit-long essential questions, too!)
December 4, 2025 at 2:02 AM
"What level of obligation does _____ have?"
Not going to lie: this bellringer knocked it out of the park today—both in terms of students immediately locking in and in laying a foundation for the rest of class.
(Building off one of our unit-long essential questions, too!)
Not going to lie: this bellringer knocked it out of the park today—both in terms of students immediately locking in and in laying a foundation for the rest of class.
(Building off one of our unit-long essential questions, too!)
What's your go-to generative AI tool right now, educators?
a) Chat GPT
b) Claude
c) Copilot
d) Gemini
e) Grok
f) Other
a) Chat GPT
b) Claude
c) Copilot
d) Gemini
e) Grok
f) Other
December 2, 2025 at 4:13 PM
What's your go-to generative AI tool right now, educators?
a) Chat GPT
b) Claude
c) Copilot
d) Gemini
e) Grok
f) Other
a) Chat GPT
b) Claude
c) Copilot
d) Gemini
e) Grok
f) Other
"Not today, Satan!" Join me in conversation with
@raehughartedu.bsky.social as we look at 5 teachers who drew professional boundaries to keep their 🔥 alive. youtu.be/LhLLLs99f6s
@raehughartedu.bsky.social as we look at 5 teachers who drew professional boundaries to keep their 🔥 alive. youtu.be/LhLLLs99f6s
RAE HUGHART: 5 Teachers Who Said "Not Today, Satan!"
YouTube video by Teachers On Fire
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 11:06 PM
"Not today, Satan!" Join me in conversation with
@raehughartedu.bsky.social as we look at 5 teachers who drew professional boundaries to keep their 🔥 alive. youtu.be/LhLLLs99f6s
@raehughartedu.bsky.social as we look at 5 teachers who drew professional boundaries to keep their 🔥 alive. youtu.be/LhLLLs99f6s
Join me and @raehughartedu.bsky.social LIVE on YouTube at the top of the hour! 👉🏼 youtu.be/ByJRSoxipDA
November 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Join me and @raehughartedu.bsky.social LIVE on YouTube at the top of the hour! 👉🏼 youtu.be/ByJRSoxipDA
Are learning targets an essential piece of instruction and assessment, or are they a waste of teacher time and energy?
Join me and today's guest, Karley Alleyn, as we talk all things assessment. youtu.be/Ra7EqqtwwgA
Join me and today's guest, Karley Alleyn, as we talk all things assessment. youtu.be/Ra7EqqtwwgA
KARLEY ALLEYN: Assessment Practices That Support Student Learning
YouTube video by Teachers On Fire
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Are learning targets an essential piece of instruction and assessment, or are they a waste of teacher time and energy?
Join me and today's guest, Karley Alleyn, as we talk all things assessment. youtu.be/Ra7EqqtwwgA
Join me and today's guest, Karley Alleyn, as we talk all things assessment. youtu.be/Ra7EqqtwwgA
How can we humanize our parent-teacher conferences? Join me and Illinois high school teacher Jeff Smith for this important conversation. youtu.be/7ER6Ksrjqx8
JEFF SMITH: Rethinking Parent-Teacher Conferences
YouTube video by Teachers On Fire
youtu.be
November 16, 2025 at 7:21 AM
How can we humanize our parent-teacher conferences? Join me and Illinois high school teacher Jeff Smith for this important conversation. youtu.be/7ER6Ksrjqx8
You've heard about Google Vids. Now it's time to give it a try!
Here's how to get started. youtu.be/LGOHUEFQqiA
Here's how to get started. youtu.be/LGOHUEFQqiA
How to Use Google Vids Storyboard to Create and Edit Videos in Seconds
YouTube video by Teachers On Fire
youtu.be
November 15, 2025 at 8:37 PM
You've heard about Google Vids. Now it's time to give it a try!
Here's how to get started. youtu.be/LGOHUEFQqiA
Here's how to get started. youtu.be/LGOHUEFQqiA
It's FRIDAY, teachers.
Share one win from your week!
Share one win from your week!
November 14, 2025 at 2:36 PM
It's FRIDAY, teachers.
Share one win from your week!
Share one win from your week!