Abby Emerson, author of From Antiracism to Abolition: Professional Learning for Liberating Schools, joins the pod to discuss antiracism and abolition. Emerson shows how abolitionist education can improve teacher learning and students’ sense of “inclusion, belonging, safety, and humanity.” This conversation really pushed my thinking!

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Vilenti Tulloch joins the pod to talk about his incredible work with at-risk students. He is the author of Engage to Excel and the CEO/Founder of the Academic Leadership Association. We talk about how schools can learn from his success stories. We also learn that he is an Eddie House superfan. I was Vilenti’s high school basketball coach, and I am very proud of him as an educator, father, husband, and human being. Check out the Teachers’ Cup of Coffee website for keynotes, workshops, and previous episodes: https://www.teacherscupofcoffee.com/ If you’d like to join our email list and receive episode updates, click here: https://forms.gle/WJQLJs6ezQrXn1nn6 Vilenti’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Engage-Excel-Building-Belonging-Success/dp/B0GBYP6QDR Academic Leadership Association: https://www.academicleadershipassociation.com/

Author and consultant Mike Anderson joins the pod to discuss his new book, Hugging Porcupines! He is a prolific educational writer who always seems to address the most pertinent issues in schools. In this chat, we discuss his thoughts on working with our most challenging students, his month-by-month focus on strategies, and how to hold problem-solving conferences. We finish with a speed round, diving into some Rolling Stones memories. Here is a link to purchase his new book: https://www.amazon.com/Hugging-Porcupines-Month-Month-Challenging/dp/1416634479