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

I’m a little obsessed with how we as educators respond to students’ mistakes. And what type of culture we build around mistakes. And how we help students value their mistakes. In this episode, we examine how to truly turn mistakes into learning opportunities. Let’s change the reputation of mistakes! Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@TeachersCupofCoffee If you’d like to join our email list and be notified of every episode, sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9NohCaQnyqo7-p3smgYOYA2QRraHKb1b1hjx_mb0FeHVTSA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101789399357322597484

A living legend of education, Rick Wormeli, joins the pod. We discuss middle schools, teacher health, practical assessment, his upcoming keynote at the NELMS Conference, and some classic movies he still loves. He does not disappoint in terms of knowledge, communication, and vibe! Please be sure to subscribe! Email me anytime at teacherscupofcoffeeguy@gmail.com. Join my email list HERE. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9NohCaQnyqo7-p3smgYOYA2QRraHKb1b1hjx_mb0FeHVTSA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101789399357322597484

Cornelius Minor - one of my educational heroes - joins the pod to discuss his work, his book, his plans for an upcoming keynote at the NELMS Conference, and answer the age-old-question: Jay Z or Nas? Email me anytime at teacherscupofcoffeeguy@gmail.com. Join my email list HERE. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9NohCaQnyqo7-p3smgYOYA2QRraHKb1b1hjx_mb0FeHVTSA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101789399357322597484